Montreal September Festivals & Events

Celebration of Montréal's 375th Anniversary

514.908.0375

Montréal is celebrating the 375th anniversary of its founding.

Fashioning Expo 67

514.861.6701

Expo 67 put Montreal designers and Canadian fashion on the world stage. Expo 67 offered the fashion milieu opportunities to shine in futuristic fashion magazine spreads shot on the site, locally designed uniforms for hostesses, and live fashion shows with roller skating models.

Amazonia. The Shaman and the Mind of the Forest

514.872.9150

From the collections of the Musée d’ethnographie de Genève and the Musées royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, Bruxelles. Pointe-à-Callière will be transformed into the Amazon forest in an immersive and multi-sensory experience that will showcase the shamanism and mythology of traditional Amazonian societies.

First Fridays - The Montreal street food

The largest gathering of street food trucks in Québec. Delight in a festive atmosphere and music from talented DJs.

Montréal AVUDO

514.788.3383

Images and scenes are projected on rippling water walls and other spectacular installations. It tells the story of those who lived there, who arrived by the St. Lawrence, whose livelihood depended on it, who built, innovated and set off to link Montréal to the rest of the world. In short, memories of the St. Lawrence come alive through it.

Piknic Électronik

514.904.1247

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

Farmers Market at Marché des Éclusiers

438.795.8265

Located on the waterfront at Place du Génie, le Marché des Éclusiers has a simple mission: to showcase Québec products. For that, they have created a community of farmers, buisnesses and consumers conscientious about their ecological footprint and what they eat.

Olafur Eliasson

514.847.6226

Since the mid-1990s, Eliasson has produced devices that call upon the mechanisms we use to perceive light and natural phenomena. These truly multidisciplinary works offer immersive experiences that investigate body, movement and perception of self and the environment..

Lucid Realities

Step inside dreams, nightmares, recollections, and fantasies. Walk in space, inhabit another person’s body, explore secret locations, and fly like a bird.

Montréal World Film Festival

514.848.3883

Every year, films from more than 70 countries, including well-known and first-time filmmakers alike, are presented.

Musica Cubana

514.528.9766

Get into the groove with the tropical heat and the musical culture of Cuba... the rhythm of the best music from a country reknown to be home to some of the finest luxury cigars and rums in the world. Salsa, son, cha-cha-cha, merengue, bolero.

MEG Montréal Festival

514.223.8415

MEG makes Montréal a high place of emerging culture with a mix of international A-listers and local rising talents.

Festival YUL EAT

514.274.2719

In a festive atmosphere near the St. Lawrence River, visitors can eat, discover, and celebrate. They can also meet local producers and sample the culinary creations of renowned chefs promoting the richness of locally sourced produce.

Le Mois de la Photo à Montréal

514.390.0383

An opportunity to discover the latest trends in contemporary photography, video and lens-based art.

Ancient Future Festival

514.398.0085

Ancient Future, an innovative electronic music festival where freedom and creativity prevail, is back for its second edition! Prepare for a timeless journey combining music, visual arts and multidisciplinary performances to create an unforgettable experience only limited by your imagination.

Montreal In-Water Boat Show

1.877.560.1777

Don't miss this boat show at the Old Port of Montréal. This major gathering, which attracts over 12,000 visitors per year, will be a unique opportunity to discover, free of charge, more than a hundred types of boats boats of all kinds and to meet many nautical exhibitors.

Gardens of Light

514.872.1400

Between sky and water.

Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal

514.671.9090

Experience the intensity of the biggest cycling event of the year! A rare chance for North American riders to compete on their own continent.

POP Montreal International Music Festival

514.842.1919

This festival brings a delectable menu of independent music in several venues around the city.

Cirque du Soleil: OVO

1.866.365.7469

OVO is teeming with life. Insects work, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy in motion. Their home is filled with biodiversity, beauty, action and moments of quiet emotion.

La Grande Rencontre

1.866.273.0880

This festival is an exceptional showcase for artists from here and abroad. Its highly original programming and themed activities initiate audiences to a rich cultural heritage and a wide variety of traditional music and dance from international artists.

The Omnivore Food Festival

Demonstrations, new trends, and creativity are on the menu for this culinary event organized in collaboration with the SAT.

Montreal International Black Film Festival

514.882.3334

The Montreal International Black Film Festival is the biggest film event entirely dedicated to Black cinema in Canada.

Montreal Video Game Symphony

A multimedia performance piece during which the Orchestre’s musicians will play themes from landmark video games created in Montréal.