Montreal Festivals 2026 & 2027
Montreal has 9 festivals with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.
The Montreal festival calendar leads with these:
- Fantasia Film FestivalJul 16 - Aug 2film festival
- Osheaga 2026Jul 31 - Aug 2music festival
- MUTEK Montreal 2026Aug 25 - Aug 30music festival
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Festival calendar
July 2026
- Jul 16 - Aug 2
film festival. International Film Festival.
- Jul 31 - Aug 2
music festival. Osheaga started as a vision to bring a giant European style festival to Canada.
August 2026
- Aug 8 - Aug 9
music festival. For two days, Montreal bumps to the tunes of ÎleSoniq.
- Aug 15 - Aug 16
music festival. LASSO makes its world debut in 2022, hosting the inaugural edition of the country music festival on a beautiful island in the middle of the mighty St.
- Aug 21 - Aug 22
music festival. The travelling festival that started it all is hitting the road this summer with stops in Washington DC, Long Beach, and Orlando!
- Aug 25 - Aug 30
music festival. The Montreal-based MUTEK is dedicated to the promotion of electronic music and the digital arts with a focus on discovery, exclusive appearances, and artistic ingenuity.
September 2026
- Sep 11 - Sep 13
film festival. Montreal International Animation Film Festival.
- Sep 23 - Sep 27
music festival. Wonderfully weird and beautifully under-appreciated, Pop Montreal is your best excuse to visit the city in the fall.
November 2026
- Nov 18 - Nov 21
music festival. Rumour has it that Montreal is one of the sexiest cities on the planet with a music scene that’s truly world-class.
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Dates to verify
These are useful leads, not source-backed dates. Check with the organizer before booking around them.
Just For Laughs Montreal
Jul 15 - Jul 26 · Planning lead · verify date and source
Mar 17 - Mar 20 · Planning lead · projected date
Fête nationale / Saint-Jean-Baptiste Parade
Jun 24 · Planning lead · exact date needs evidence
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