Montreal International Art Festival 8th Edition

28 June - 1 July

More than 150 artists including painters, sculptors & photographers display & trade their artwork in the Gay Village.

Montreal International Jazz Festival

28 June - 8 July

The gigantic summer music celebration features 11 days of non-stop entertainment, from noon to midnight, right in the heart of downtown Montréal.

International Flora: Montreal Garden Festival

29 June - 3 September

Garden enthusiasts flock to this garden show which showcases different themes throughout, with flower shows & garden fairs.

Canada Day 'Célafête'

1 - 2 July

Held at the quays of the old port of Montreal de la Commune Street, this event has over 200 free activities for the whole family, with a great night show and a fireworks display to top it all off.

Montréal International Dragon Boat Race Festival

28 - 29 July

This international competitive racing and cultural event attracts over 50,000 spectators and 200 teams from all over the world, with live entertainment, arts & crafts, children's drawing contests & a multitude of other activities, as well as a marketplace.

Montreal International Expo Art Festival

9 - 12 August

Independent artists as well as Canadian and international galleries display over 1,000 artworks of famous and emerging artists, in a variety of traditional and contemporary styles.

Montreal International Festiblues

9 - 12 August

The best blues musicians from Québec, Canada, Europe and United States perform on two outdoor stages.

Santa Claus Parade

17 November

Get into the spirit of the season and watch Santa at his enchanting annual parade, with some delightful surprises in store for spectators.