Events calendar Canada

A festive summer tradition, this beer event attracts thousands of festival-goers to Exhibition Place each year. More than 400 different beers from over 60 breweries and microbreweries are on tap for three days, including many local nectars. Gourmet booths are also present, not to mention the music stars who perform live (Ice Cube is one of the headliners in 2023).

The famous Musical Camp of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean offers musical concerts and brunches with different series: masters, visiting artists, young performers, jazz, music brunch of the world, trainees. Training sessions offered.

Great popular celebration with a festive atmosphere that takes over the heart of the metropolis every year. A day where green is the main theme and Guinness is flowing, and where everyone feels Irish in their own way. Many pubs, such as McKibbins's Irish Pub, downtown, organize events on the fringe of the parade, to prolong the festivities in the purest traditions of this people who have contributed to the development and culture of Montreal.

The goal of this event is to promote Quebec cinema in Canada and abroad, through meetings organized between the public and film artisans, various events, not to mention, of course, close to 300 screenings of all kinds, including about a hundred premieres and more than thirty free activities (round tables, DJ nights, workshops, awards ceremonies, etc.). Screenings take place at the Cinémathèque, the Imperial Cinema and the Odéon Cineplex in the Latin Quarter.

A unique festival in North America, bringing together the best of the African, Caribbean and South American music scenes. The artists make heads move on rhythms with multiple influences. During these summer days, between traditional music, jazz, electro or bossa nova, it is above all an atmosphere that is created. In addition, concerts are also scheduled during the rest of the year as well as workshops and inspiring conferences on the theme of music.

A host of activities await winter and outdoor enthusiasts: tube sliding, skating trail (equipment rental available on site), ice boat, dog sled ride, zip line, games of skill, entertainment for young and old, shows of all kinds, live ice sculpture, etc. A true tradition for Montreal families and the opportunity to take a trip to Parc Jean Drapeau and enjoy the snow "out of town".

A large fair for the whole family with the entertainment program for small, musical shows, exhibitions and various attractions.

A famous festival in Manitoba, focusing on emerging artists, cultural and artistic diversity. Possibility to camp on the festival site.

Portsmouth Olympic Harbor, facing the St. Lawrence River and Wolfe Island, celebrates sailing in style with championships and regattas of all kinds throughout the summer. The event kicks off in late June with the WASZP Americas Championship and concludes in late September with the inevitable fall regattas, including one dedicated to kitesurfing. We also recommend the North American J/22 Championship in July. It's really a great show to see all these sailboats off Kingston!

International Circuit Marathon between Niagara Falls and Fort Erie. In addition to the official 42-kilometre marathon, you can register for the half-marathon, 10-kilometre and 5-kilometre races. In 2023, all races start and finish in Canada, but a return of the city of Buffalo (USA) to the circuit could happen in the following years. They also organize the Ultra Marathon in June in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Set in the heart of the capital, this large festival attracts crowds of jazz lovers. For more than thirty years, he has exhibited internationally renowned artists such as Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Toots Thielemans, Wynton Marsalis, Smokey Robinson, Diana Krall…

This is the summer event that marks the anniversary of the cities of Halifax and Dartmouth. In the programme: musical performances, humor, fireworks, parades, family and sports activities, and more. Don't miss it!

A great comedy festival with actors mainly from Canada and the United States. Some French shows.

Breweries from Quebec and Canada, but also from a dozen other countries, share the pumps of the kiosks, small pubs and pavilions of this great beer festival in the heart of downtown Montreal. It is the ideal place to discover local and international nectars, all in a very pleasant atmosphere. Musical shows, animations and special activities are also on the program, without forgetting the mythical Off Mondial evenings held in various craft breweries and microbreweries of the city.

An emblematic dish of la Belle Province, poutine is celebrated in its own right during the famous Poutine Week, held in various restaurants and bars in Montreal, as well as in other parts of the province. Even the rest of the country has followed suit, notably in major Canadian cities such as Toronto and Vancouver. Organized in the form of a competition, this event will enable you to discover this typical dish and taste different variations designed specifically for the occasion. You won't be dieting here!

In the enchanting setting of St. Helen's Island, with a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River and downtown Montreal, this open-air festival is entirely dedicated to the electronic music scene with the biggest names in techno, house music and dubstep . Since 2022, the Oasis Show stage has doubled in size and is now one of the largest in Canada, promising a memorable show! The night before the event, a pre-festival party is organized in town and ÎleSoniq also presents indoor artists throughout the year.

"Food, beer, 50's, gin & whisky": with such a banner, it's impossible to resist the call of this gourmet event! The beer, gin, whiskey and local alcohol menus are prepared by true professionals in the field who will make you drink them in all their colours during these three days of festivities. And that's not counting the succulent dishes prepared by the guest restaurateurs... Shows are organized and DJs are invited for bewitching evenings in a beautiful relaxed atmosphere and an atypical place.

The international independent music scene meets at Pop Montreal, a festival for music lovers in the purest sense of the word. The discovery pass (offered before the unveiling of the program..., adventurers beware!) allows you to attend all the concerts scheduled, to fill your ears with new and more familiar sounds. Pop Montréal programs many other well-known events throughout the year, such as Puces Pop, Film Pop, Art Pop, etc. (see the website for more information).

In addition to promoting Quebec, Canadian and international literature, this fair takes its visitors beyond reading thanks to the many activities organized: launches, round tables, meetings with authors, awards, etc. The program is packed. An event that book lovers will not miss for anything in the world. And to get even more involved, it is possible to become a volunteer for the event.

A small festival turned big, this unique and festive international gathering is a superb showcase for genre cinema from the four corners of the globe. Original and a bit eccentric, it is today a major reference for this type of cinema and the event stands out clearly from other world cinema events. Since its debut in 1996, Fantasia has attracted more than a million spectators, eager to discover the varied programming that bridges the gap between avant-garde and mainstream cinema. An event not to be missed.

MUTEK Montréal is more than a festival, it's an immersive sonic and visual experience. No DJ sets here, just live performances for total sensory exploration. Whether standing, lying down, in a dome or in virtual reality, let yourself be transported by established and emerging international artists. MUTEK also promotes Canadian artists and a commitment to gender equality. At the same time, the MUTEK Forum offers conferences and workshops on art and new technologies. 25 years of innovation and audacity to celebrate from August 20 to 25, 2024, with over 100 audiovisual performances.

More than a kilometer of Sainte-Catherine Street is dedicated to the visual arts and becomes for some time the largest open-air gallery in eastern Canada with some one hundred artists practicing different disciplines participating in the event or in the large-scale exhibition and sale. The program also includes a number of contemporary cultural events, including multidisciplinary and interactive performances that allow the artists and the general public to meet. An open-air event where it is good to stroll in the middle of the Montreal summer.

This festival brings together cycling enthusiasts for a week of events, including the Tour de l'Île, the Tour la Nuit and the Défi Métropolitain. These sporting challenges have been designed for the general public and are an opportunity to get together with family and friends for a fun and pressure-free cycling activity. Events are also organized throughout the week to promote cycling to and from work (conferences, workshops, meetings...).

A high-caliber cultural event, the Elektra festival combines cutting-edge electronic music, multi-screen audiovisual performances and installations of all kinds (sound, interactive, robotic...), conferences, launches and vernissages in several venues across the city. The organization also organizes the biennial Biennale internationale d'art numérique (BIAN), a major exhibition of works and installations that celebrated its ^6th edition in winter 2023.