Montreal July Festivals & Events

Piknic Électronik

514.904.1247

Every Sunday, discover the best of the electronic music scene in an environment created to stimulate the senses.

International Digital Art Festival - ELEKTRA

514.524.0208

This year we bring the international to Montreal in a cultural event of unprecedented scale with the 4th edition of the International Digital Art Biennial (BIAN), the 19th ELEKTRA Festival under the theme AUTOMATA - Sing the Body Electric and the 12th International Marketplace for Digital Arts (MIAN).

Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

514.871.1881

A meeting place for enthusiasts of all jazz-related music.

Les Dérives Nocturnes

Following the great success of the Drift Away After Dark evenings this year, Bota Bota took the initiative to continue the tradition and pursue this unique concept in the heart of the Old Port of Montreal for 2018. Every first Friday of month, enjoy an exclusive after hour access to Bota Bota's facilities. Come and experience the a spa at night, in a deliciously lounge atmosphere with DJ VBEE.

L'International des Feux Loto-Québec

One of the most prestigious fireworks competitions in the world.

Montreal Cirque Festival

514.374.3522

Troupes and performers from near and far take the cultural metropolis by storm for a summer event not to be missed.

Les Premiers Vendredis

The largest gathering of food trucks in Canada. It takes place every first Friday of every month, from May to October, from 16h @ 23h.

Carifiesta Weekend takeover 2018

Let AYITI MAKAYA be your guide for all the day and night events that will take place in Montreal!

Montreal Carnival Weekend

Join us as we celebrate our cultural HERITAGE through a weekend of events where we celebrate #Carnival in Montreal!

Montreal Comiccon

514.989.9587

Montreal Comiccon is a pop-culture fan convention that showcases artists and products from entertainment genres like: Sci-fi, Horror, Anime, Gaming in all its forms, and, of course, bande dessinée and comic books.

Festival International Nuits d’Afrique

514.499.9239

The best music from Africa and Latin America and activities for the whole family.

Just For Laughs Festival

514.845.2322

The world's largest comedy.

Un Goût des Caraïbes

A taste of the Caribbean

Fantasia International Film Festival

514.790.1245

Although its focus is on fantasy, action and horror, Fantasia's lineup also includes other original and eclectic works.

Zen Festival

The Montreal ZenFest (aka ChantFest ) is a Wellness Yoga & Music Festival celebrating life, connecting with your divine self and your fellow brothers and sisters through a rich cultural and social experience.

Montréal Ribfest

Ribbers from Texas, Alabama, New Mexico, Florida and Tennessee are stopping in Montreal for 6 days. The 2018 edition will be the largest and most important in its history. Back to its original location: Jacques Cartier Quay in the Old Port of Montreal.

77 Montréal

’77 MONTRÉAL seeks to celebrate the quintessence of the alternative music scene and the cultural shifts that have unfolded over the last 40 years with an exhibition and concert. The promoters behind ’77 MONTRÉAL have been booking punk rock shows in Montréal for over 25 years.

Médiévales Lanaudière

514.994.5476

Once again, the Medieval Festivals of Lanaudière will combine history with fantasy, literary culture, equestrian shows and more... Discover a magical universe in which knights, creatures, artisans and reenactment artists come together.

Heavy Montreal

HEAVY MONTRÉAL is the premiere North American destination for fans of rock and metal. Since the first edition in 2008, the festival has welcomed close to 300,000 fans who have congregated to see the likes of groups such as Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Slayer, The Offspring, Marilyn Manson, Mötley Crüe, Disturbed, Slipknot, Anthrax, System of a Down, Mastodon, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Avenged Sevenfold, Rob Zombie, Korn, and many more.

Poutinefest de Montreal 2018

The 2018 edition will be the largest and most important in its history. Back to its original location: Jacques Cartier Quay in the Old Port of Montreal.

Zoofest & OFF JFL

514.509.5273

This comedy event also features dance, music, circus and theater and focuses primarily on discovery.