Festivals in Montréal to Wow You
Want an insider travel tip? For the ultimate Montréal attractions, whisk away to Canada's most cosmopolitan city for the city's renowned festivals. At this Montréal hotel, enjoy sublime design and a location to die for steps from the charm of Old Montréal.
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January |
Igloofest - Come out and marvel at the construction of 15-person igloos and intricate ice sculptures before heading to the Montréal's craziest winter rave and dance party. |
January 12-28, 2012. Jacques-Cartier Quay. |
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| February | Montréal Red Weekend - Over five days around Valentine's Day, the city's gay population comes alive with numerous parties and social events capping off with the Red Party. | February 2012. Various venues. |
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| Montréal High Lights Festival - Grab a coat and gloves and enjoy this Montréal outdoor winter festival featuring ice slides, ice skating, fireworks, live music and dance performances and crave-worthy foods. If you are a night owl, be sure to rest up and partake in the All-Nighter event where the party never stops at galleries, theatres and restaurants who stay open all night. |
February 16-26, 2012. Various venues in Old Montréal and Downtown. |
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| March | FIFA - The Montréal International Festival of Film on Art promotes the awareness, knowledge and appreciation of arts through films on unique topics including tattoo, comics and mime among many others. | March 15-25, 2012. Various Montréal theatres. | |
| April | Montréal International Literary Festival (Blue Metropolis) - With over 250 authors, publishers and other artists, this five-day literary event will be sure to awaken your creative thinking. | April 18-23, 2012. Downtown Montréal. | |
| May | Montréal Chamber Music Festival - This annual spring music festival strives to bring new fans and grow chamber music by incorporating it with other art forms creating unheard collaborations. | May 1-31, 2012. St. James United Church. |
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| Montréal Comic-Con - Who's feeling creative? This comic convention is a unique festival drawing talented comic artists from around the world to Montréal. | May 2012 TBD. Place Bonaventure. | ||
| Montréal Bike Festival - Ride away with a wow experience this spring. Wellbeing has never been more within reach. | May 27-June 3, 2012 TBD. Citywide. | ||
| Montréal Museums Day - Feeling like a cultural escape? Whether you want to explore the Biosphère, Château Ramezay Museum, McCord Museum of Canadian History, or Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, there is something for every taste. Wow now! | May 2012 TBD. Citywide. | ||
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June |
Festivalissimio - Why not get wow'd with the wonderful world of Latin film? Take in one of Canada's top Latin film festivals for an experience to remember. | June 2012 TBD. Complexe eXcentris, Boul St. Laurent. | |
| Les FrancoFolies - Discover the ooh la la of the French speaking world's largest music festival. Now celebrating its 20th birthday, Les Francofolies draws over 1,000 francophone performers and over half a million visitors. Book our FrancoFolies package and other Montréal hotel deals at W Montréal. | June 8-16, 2012. Various venues. | ||
| Montréal Jazz Festival - Don't miss this world-famous Montréal festival. Enjoy the fabulous display of talent at over 500 concerts in venues throughout Canada's most cosmopolitan city. Book your stay in advance - with over 2 million annual visitors to this festival, we will sell out! | June 8-July 7, 2012. Various venues. | ||
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July |
Divers/Cité - Pack your pride and discover Montréal's internationally acclaimed arts and musical for the proud croud. Learn more about this Montréal pride festival. |
July 2012 TBD. Parc Émilie-Gamelin. | |
| August | Celebrations de la Fierté - Montréal's biggest pride celebration takes over the city every summer with a party to remember. Learn more about Montréal Pride. | August 2012 TBD. Downtown & Le Village. | |
| Montréal World Film Festival - The WFF is one of the oldest and most respected Canadian film festivals specializing on international films, documentaries, tributes and other emerging categories. |
August 2012 TBD. Multiple cinemas. |
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| September | Burlesque Festival - This Montréal festivals will be sure to wow you: incorporating humor, oppulent style with outrageous costumes and props. | September 2012 TBD. Club Soda. | |
| Pop Montréal - Ready to catch some of the hottest Quebec and international mucisians? You can expect more than 400 performance acts from alternative, folk, indie, hip hop and rock genres at 50 venues across the city. | September 2012 TBD. Various venues. |
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| October | Montréal Improv Festival - Who's ready to laugh? MProv, Montréal's improv festival, features local, national and international improvisation troupes and will have you rolling on the floor clutching your stomach. | October 2012 TBD. Various venues. | |
| image+nation Montréal LGBT Film Festival - As North America's largest LGBT film festival, this Montréal festival promotes films that are relevant to both the gay population and the global world. | October 2012 TBD. Various venues. | ||
| November | Cinemania - Make a trip to France without crossing the Atlantic at the only Montréal French film festival featuring English subtitles for all films. | November 2012 TBD. Imperial Cinema | |
| M for Montréal - Uncover new and exciting Montréal bands playing throughout the city at outdoor concerts, large concert halls and small music clubs. | November 2012 TBD. Various venues. | ||
| December | Salon des métiers d'art - Featuring both emerging and renowned artists, this annual Canadian arts and crafts festival showcases over 400 exhibitors and draws over 200,000 enthusiasts each year. | December 2012 TBD. Place Bonavenutre. | |
| Old Montréal's Extravaganza - The picturesque streets of Old Montréal come alive with holiday cheer during this month of festivities. We don't guarantee there'll be icicles to top off your pictures - let's just say we'd be surprised if there isn't. | December 2012 TBD. Old Montréal. |
