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Quebec’s National Holiday is celebrated on June 23 and 24, 2026. The main show takes place on June 24, at 7:30 p.m., at Parc Maisonneuve, featuring Harmonium, Diane Dufresne, Pierre Lapointe and Bruno Pelletier. The parade sets off on June 24, at 2 p.m., on Rachel Street East, and nearly 80 neighbourhood celebrations animate the island of Montreal.
As every year, numerous festivals will take place in the city to keep you entertained throughout the summer. Here is our selection of events:
Does this major gathering of electro music enthusiasts still need an introduction? Every Sunday, you will have the opportunity to let loose to sunny rhythms.
Le 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 who share their works. For the 14th edition of the MURAL festival, the entire program is free and returns to Saint-Laurent Boulevard.
From rock to hip-hop, including electro, this edition will offer more than 110 shows downtown, two-thirds of which are free. Don’t miss artists such as Coeur de pirate, Lorie, and Pierre Lapointe.
This highly anticipated event celebrates its 46th anniversary this year. From Diana Krall to Max Richter, and St. Vincent’s symphony, more than 350 shows will be presented in the heart of the city.
For 10 days, Montreal will pulsate to the rhythm of circus arts. Several performances will take place on Saint-Denis Street. It’s an opportunity to discover rare disciplines that will be highlighted and breathtaking acrobatics. The full program is now out, including La Chute des Anges (L’Oublié(e), July 2 to 5 at the TOHU) and St.art (Cirk La Putyka, July 7 to 12).
This popular event will celebrate several major anniversaries in the world of fantasy fiction. Have a photo session with your favorite artists or meet Lea Thompson, Ron Perlman, Tyler Posey, or Robert Englund.
More than 700 artists from some thirty countries are featured for this 40th edition. The program is now online, with many free concerts in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles.
It smells like vacation! This festival focused on Caribbean culture is a true tropical immersion. On the program: a rum zone with a terrace, dance/percussion sessions, a children’s area with water games, a beach volleyball court, and cultural shows.
A seaside atmosphere awaits you on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River or the Lachine Canal. On the program: concerts, entertainment, dance, gourmet stops, not to mention the famous Tropical Market.
The flavors of Vietnam will be on display! This will be an opportunity to taste traditional dishes at this street market. On the menu: cultural activities and a vendor area.
This festival, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, offers as always a rich program of screenings and workshops. The first waves of titles have already been unveiled, with the full program to follow closer to the event.
Many activities are planned to celebrate the advancements of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities’ rights. The traditional Pride parade will take place on August 9, starting at 1 PM, on René-Lévesque Boulevard. After the celebration, head to the Olympic Park Esplanade for the Mega T-Dance.
For this 17th edition, the festival’s mission is to attract an audience of all ages, genders, and styles. Among the artists are Lorde, Twenty One Pilots, Tate McRae, and Zara Larsson will be on stage!
Korean street food lovers will be delighted! The Korean festival of Montreal is back: this event offers you the chance to taste many specialties, but also to dance to KPop music.
Italian culture and gastronomy will be highlighted at this festival. On the program: concerts by musicians of Italian origin, art exhibitions, and Italian specialties to taste.
Electro enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that the 2026 edition’s lineup includes Chris Lake & Friends, Dom Dolla, Deadmau5, and more.
This is the big gathering for country music lovers. Mumford & Sons, Thomas Rhett, The Band Perry, Kalsey Kulyk will make the city vibrate.
Dedicated to electronic music and digital creativity, the 27th edition of this festival will offer nearly 80 performances in the heart of the city.
There will be no shortage of activities across the city as part of this event celebrating its 10th edition. From balcony shows to thematic parades, our alleys will be highlighted to celebrate the beautiful season.
The International Street Dance Festival highlights artists from here and abroad. On the program: live music, cyphers, high-level battles, parties, workshops, art exhibitions, conferences, and performances.
This edition hosts four days of celebration of renewed traditional Quebec music.
The event celebrates its 40th edition in 2026.
For its second season, ROYALMOUNT offers a series of free activities all summer long at Urban Park, from wellness to music to sports. Here are the dates to add to your calendar:
The full program is available on the ROYALMOUNT website.
Montreal offers countless activities for all tastes. Here are some suggestions, especially for those who are new to the city:
For restaurants, don’t forget to use your National Bank World Elite Mastercard or American Express Cobalt® Card to earn 5 points per dollar.
Or even your American Express Platinum Card® to use its annual $200 dining credit.
Here’s our selection:
This summer, seven pedestrian streets animate Montreal: Sainte-Catherine East (the Village), Bernard (Outremont), Mont-Royal Avenue and Duluth Avenue (Plateau), Ontario East (Hochelaga-Maisonneuve), Wellington (Verdun), and a 2026 newcomer in Villeray.
Looking for a few nights in Montreal this summer? You won’t be short of choices. However, it would be a shame not to accumulate reward points for a trip at a lower cost.
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 are not staying at a Marriott hotel, there are also strategies to save on booking independent hotels,
Here are our hotel reviews:
Savings this way:
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