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On June 24, Montrealers are invited to Parc Maisonneuve at 8:00 p.m. to take part in the grand Fête Nationale show, titled “Et si on se parlait d’amour…”.
Hosted by Guylaine Tremblay, the event will feature Robert Charlebois, Sara Dufour, Loud, Elisabeth St-Gelais, Matt Lang, Yama Laurent, Yann Perreau, Bon Enfant and Antoine Bertrand…
The park will offer family-friendly activities starting at noon.
Of course, the traditional parade will be back: it will kick off at 2:00 p.m. on Rachel Street, at the corner of Molson Street. The parade will make its way toward Parc Maisonneuve.
Like every year, the city will be packed with festivals to keep you entertained all summer long. Here is our selection of events:
Do we still need to introduce this major gathering of electronic music fans? Every Sunday, you’ll have the chance to let loose to sun-soaked beats. This summer’s lineup includes performances by Misstress Barbara, Notion, DJ Tennis, Robert Hood, Frost Children, Priori, and surprise guest artists.
Petit Piknic will also get children and their parents dancing. Music, games, and food trucks are on the menu.
This urban art festival features many artists sharing their work. A host of parties are on the schedule: the warmth of the Caribbean with Konpa on the Beach and Moonshine, not to mention Unikorn and the underground parties.
From rock and hip-hop to electronic music, this edition will offer more than 110 shows downtown, two-thirds of which are free. Don’t miss Grand Corps Malade, performing for free on the Rogers Stage on Friday, June 20 at 9:00 p.m.
This ultra popular event is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. From Ben Harper, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, Violent Femmes, to Amanda Marshall and Kid Koala, more than 350 shows will be performed in the heart of the city.
More than a hundred local artists from various art forms will exhibit their works in the heart of the Village. Art sale, conferences, and a series of multidisciplinary and interactive performances make this event an excellent showcase to discover the talent of our artists.
For 10 days, Montreal will be alive with the rhythm of the circus arts. Several performances will take place on rue Saint-Denis. An opportunity to discover rare disciplines in the spotlight and breathtaking acrobatics.
This popular event will mark several major anniversaries in the world of fantasy fiction. Do a photo shoot with your favourite artists, or meet Elijah Wood, William Shatner and Sean Astin!
Over 700 artists from more than 30 countries will be featured! Among the must-see performances are Flavia Coelho, Sarab, and Jean Jean Roosevelt.
It smells like vacation! This festival, which focuses on Caribbean culture, is a real tropical immersion. The program includes a rum zone with terrace, dance/percussion sessions, a children’s area with water games, a beach volleyball court and cultural shows.
A waterfront paradise awaits you on the banks of the St. Lawrence River or the Lachine Canal. On the program: concerts, entertainment, dancing, gourmet stops, without forgetting the famous Tropical Market.
A date with the flavours of Vietnam awaits you. You’ll have the chance to sample traditional dishes at this street market. On the menu: cultural activities and a marketplace.
The festival, which celebrates its 29th anniversary this year, will continue to offer a rich program of screenings and workshops. Among the selected films are Terrestrial by Steve Pink, I Live Here Now by Julie Pacino, and Ya Boy Kongmin! The Movie.
Numerous activities are on the program to celebrate advances in the rights of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. The traditional Pride Parade will take place on August 10, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.on boulevard René-Lévesque. After the party, head to the Olympic Park Esplanade for the Mega T-Dance.
For this 17th edition, the festival’s mission is to appeal to audiences of all ages, genders and styles. Among the artists scheduled to perform, The Killers, The Chainsmokers, Cage the Elephant, and Doechii will take the stage at the event!
Fans of Korean street food will be delighted! The Montreal Korean festival is back: this event offers you the chance to sample a wide range of specialties, and to let loose to KPop music.
Italian culture and gastronomy will take center stage at the festival. On the program: concerts by musicians of Italian origin, art exhibitions and Italian specialities to sample.
Electronic music fans will be delighted to learn that actor and DJ Idris Elba will be behind the decks at this event, alongside notable artists such as Kaskade, LP Giobbi, and Illenium.
It’s the big event for country music fans. Sheryl Crow, Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll and local talents such as Hauterive and Quebec redneck Bluegrass Project will will light up the city with their performances.
Dedicated to electronic music and digital creativity, the 26th edition of this festival will present nearly 80 performances in the heart of the city.
There will be an abundance of activities across the city as part of this event. From balcony performances to themed parades, our alleyways will be in the spotlight to celebrate the beautiful summer season.
The International Street Dance Festival spotlights artists from near and far. On the program: live music, cyphers, high-level battles, parties, workshops, art exhibitions, conferences and performances.
This 33rd edition will host a four-day celebration of renewed traditional Québécois music.
At this 39th edition, Japan, Italy, France, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico and Canada will be competing.
All six events, plus the Taylor Swift tribute, will be at La Ronde.
Montreal offers countless activities to suit all tastes. Here are a few suggestions, especially for those who don’t know the city:
For restaurants, don’t forget to use the National Bank World Elite Mastercard or the American Express Cobalt® Card to earn 5 points per dollar.
Or even your American Express Platinum Card® to use the $200 annual dining credit.
Here’s our selection:
Read our suggestions for the best terraces and cafés for summer 2025:
This summer, discover the eight pedestrian streets of Montreal in 2025.
Want to spend a few summer nights in Montreal? There are plenty of options. However, it would be a shame not to earn reward points for a less expensive getaway.
Marriott Bonvoy is a very popular hotel loyalty program in Canada. As a member, you can earn points that can be exchanged for free nights.
The following two credit cards earn Marriott Bonvoy points directly:
These cards include a handsome welcome bonus, numerous insurance benefits and an Annual Free Night Award worth 35,000 points.
If you’re not going to a Marriott hotel, there are also strategies for saving money by booking independent hotels,
Here are our hotel reviews:
The festival will take place from June 26 to July 5, 2025, in the Quartier des spectacles, in Montreal.
Montreal is always in festival mode during the summer, it really depends on your tastes. If you like electronic music, check out ÎleSoniq and Piknic Électronik.
The festival runs from June 5 to 15, 2025.
The Francos at Montreal, Osheaga and the Montreal Jazz Festival are major events in the city.
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