Festivals 2026
Events from June 15 to December 31, 2026
Festivals Happening This Week Across Québec
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Piknic Électronik
Venue: Parc Jean-Drapeau
City: Montreal
Region: Montreal
Event Dates: May 17th to October 18th, 2026
Event Season: Summer
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Electronic Music / Outdoor Event
Event Type: Outdoor Music Event
Frequency: Seasonal
Official Organizer: Piknic Électronik
Admission: Paid
Recommended Visit Duration: 3–8 Hours
Audience: Young adults, music lovers, tourists
Best For: Young adults, music enthusiasts, groups
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Nearby Metro Stations: Jean-Drapeau
Related Experiences: Music, Outdoor Recreation, Nightlife, Summer Events
Nearby Accommodations: Downtown Montréal Hotels
Weather Dependency: Outdoor Event
Piknic Électronik is one of Montréal's signature summer experiences, bringing electronic music performances to Parc Jean-Drapeau throughout the season.
Source Verification Date: June 8, 2026 VERIFIED
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Festival Phénomena 2026
Venue: La Sala Rossa / Various Venues
City: Montreal
Region: Montreal
Event Dates: October 3 – 22, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Multidisciplinary Arts Festival / Performing Arts
Event Type: Multidisciplinary Arts Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Les Filles électriques
Admission: Free and Paid Events
Recommended Visit Duration: 2 Hours to Full Day
Audience: Adults, teens, families, arts and culture enthusiasts
Best For: Performing arts, contemporary art, unconventional performances, cultural discoveries
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Nearby Metro Stations: Laurier, Mont-Royal
Related Experiences: Cabaret, Theatre, Puppetry, Performance Art, Dance, Visual Arts, Parade
Nearby Accommodations: Plateau-Mont-Royal and Downtown Montreal Hotels
Weather Dependency: Partial
Festival Phénomena is a bilingual interdisciplinary arts festival produced by Les Filles électriques that showcases innovative, unconventional and atypical artists. Its eclectic programming includes cabaret, theatre, puppetry, performance art, dance, installations, happenings and...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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Festival de l’Oie des Neiges 2026
Venue: Festival de l’Oie des Neiges Site
City: Saint-Joachim
Event Dates: October 9 – 12, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Fall Festival / Family Activities / Nature
Event Type: Fall Family Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Festival de l’Oie des Neiges
Admission: Free Site Access / Paid Activities and Shows
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Families, couples, nature lovers, tourists
Best For: Families, birdwatching, fall outings, nature lovers
Languages Offered: French
Accessibility: Partial
Related Attractions: Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area, La Grande Ferme
Nearby Activities: Snow Goose Watching, Hiking, Nature Observation
Related Experiences: Live Shows, Artisan Market, Family Activities, Local Products, Birdwatching
Nearby Accommodations: Côte-de-Beaupré Accommodations
Weather Dependency: Partial
Celebrate the arrival of thousands of migrating Greater Snow Geese during this family-friendly fall festival in Saint-Joachim. Held over Thanksgiving weekend, the event features live shows, family entertainment, an artisan market, local producers and opportunities to observe the ...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal 2026
Venue: Various Venues
City: Montreal
Region: Montreal
Event Dates: October 8 – 18, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Film Festival / Cinema
Event Type: Film Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal
Admission: Free and Paid Events
Recommended Visit Duration: 2 Hours to Full Day
Audience: Film lovers, adults, students, industry professionals, tourists
Best For: Film lovers, contemporary cinema, international films, emerging filmmakers
Languages Offered: French, English, Multilingual Films
Accessibility: Partial
Nearby Metro Stations: Place-des-Arts, Saint-Laurent
Related Experiences: International Cinema, Independent Films, Film Premieres, Special Screenings, Cultural Events
Nearby Accommodations: Downtown Montreal Hotels
Weather Dependency: No
Discover the 55th Festival du nouveau cinéma de Montréal, one of Canada’s longest-running film festivals. Each year, the FNC showcases more than 200 works from around 60 countries, bringing together international and Canadian auteur cinema, emerging filmmakers, innovative approac...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
Tip: Many festivals offer free activities, outdoor concerts and family programming. Check official websites for full schedules and ticket information.
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