Festivals 2026
Events from June 15 to December 31, 2026
Festivals Happening This Week Across Québec
1
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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Les Jardins Gamelin
Venue: Jardins Gamelin
City: Montreal
Region: Montreal
Event Dates: May 28–September 13, 2026
Event Season: Summer
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Urban Culture / Outdoor Activities
Event Type: Seasonal Cultural Programming
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Partenariat du Quartier des Spectacles
Admission: Free
Recommended Visit Duration: 1–3 Hours
Audience: Adults, tourists, families
Best For: Tourists, couples, urban explorers
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Nearby Metro Stations: Berri-UQAM
Related Experiences: Public Art, Live Entertainment, Urban Culture, Food
Nearby Accommodations: Downtown Montréal Hotels
Weather Dependency: Outdoor Event
Les Jardins Gamelin transforms Place Émilie-Gamelin into a lively public gathering space featuring cultural programming, performances and outdoor activities throughout the summer.
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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POP Montréal 2026
Venue: Various Venues
City: Montreal
Region: Montreal
Event Dates: September 23 – 27, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Music Festival / Arts & Culture
Event Type: Music and Arts Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: POP Montréal International Music Festival
Admission: Free and Paid Events
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Multiple Days
Audience: Music lovers, arts and culture enthusiasts, adults, tourists
Best For: Music lovers, independent music, arts and culture, emerging artists
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Nearby Metro Stations: Various Stations Depending on Venue
Related Experiences: Live Music, Film, Visual Arts, Artisan Market, Conferences, Cultural Events
Nearby Accommodations: Downtown Montreal, Plateau-Mont-Royal and Mile End Hotels
Weather Dependency: Partial
Celebrate the 25th edition of POP Montréal, an international music and arts festival bringing emerging and established artists from around the world to venues across Montreal.
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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Oktoberfest de Repentigny 2026
Venue: Parc de l’Île-Lebel
City: Repentigny
Region: Lanaudière
Event Dates: September 11 – 13, 2026
Event Season: Summer / Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Beer Festival / Food Festival / Entertainment
Event Type: Beer and Food Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Oktoberfest de Repentigny
Admission: Paid Admission – Free for visitors under 18
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Adults, families, food lovers, craft beer enthusiasts, tourists
Best For: Craft beer enthusiasts, food lovers, families, groups of friends
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Related Attractions: Parc de l’Île-Lebel, Espace culturel de Repentigny
Nearby Activities: Riverside Walks, Cultural Activities, Cycling, Parks
Related Experiences: Quebec Craft Beer, Tastings, Gourmet Food, Live Music, Bavarian Entertainment, Family Activities
Nearby Accommodations: Repentigny and Lanaudière Accommodations
Weather Dependency: Partial
Discover the Oktoberfest de Repentigny, one of Quebec’s major beer and food festivals, held at Parc de l’Île-Lebel. The 19th edition brings together more than 80 exhibitors, Quebec microbreweries, gourmet discoveries, tastings, live music, Bavarian entertainment, games and family...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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Grande Coulée – Festival de bière
Venue: Mont-Orford
City: Orford
Region: Eastern Townships
Event Dates: September 18 – 20, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Beer Festival / Food & Drink
Event Type: Beer Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: La Grande Coulée / Mont-Orford
Admission: Paid – Site access and festival packages available; children 5 and under free, children free on Sunday
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Adults, beer enthusiasts, couples, groups of friends, families
Best For: Craft beer enthusiasts, food lovers, friends, couples, fall outings
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Related Attractions: Mont-Orford National Park, Mont-Orford
Nearby Activities: Hiking, Scenic Chairlift Rides, Fall Colours, Outdoor Activities
Related Experiences: Quebec Microbreweries, Beer Tastings, Live Music, Mountain Views, Fall Colours
Nearby Accommodations: Orford and Magog Accommodations
Weather Dependency: Partial
Discover Quebec’s mountain beer festival at Mont-Orford, where microbreweries from across the province gather for three days of tastings, live outdoor music and festivities. Enjoy craft beers at the foot of the slopes and at the summit, mountain views, a kids’ zone and a festive ...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
7
Les Folies gourmandes
Venue: Place du Marché / Haute-Yamaska Gourmet Stops
City: Granby
Region: Eastern Townships
Event Dates: September 25 – October 3, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Food Festival / Agrotourism
Event Type: Food Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Tourisme Granby région / Haltes gourmandes
Admission: Free Activities / Fees Apply to Certain Tastings and Activities
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Families, food lovers, tourists, couples
Best For: Food lovers, families, local product discoveries, agrotourism
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Nearby Activities: Culinary Workshops, Tastings, Farm Visits, Pick-Your-Own Activities
Related Experiences: Local Food, Agrotourism, Gourmet Routes, Culinary Workshops, Family Activities
Nearby Accommodations: Granby Area Accommodations
Weather Dependency: Partial
Celebrate the flavours of Granby and the Haute-Yamaska during Les Folies gourmandes. The festival features a festive BBQ, local food producers, culinary workshops, family activities and gourmet discovery routes offering tastings, guided visits and opportunities to meet local prod...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
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Mirabel fête l’érable du Québec
Venue: Parc régional éducatif Bois-de-Belle-Rivière
City: Mirabel
Region: Laurentians
Event Dates: September 26 – 27, 2026
Event Season: Fall
Recurring Event: Yes
Category: Food Festival / Maple Products / Agrotourism
Event Type: Maple and Food Festival
Frequency: Annual
Official Organizer: Parc régional éducatif Bois-de-Belle-Rivière
Admission: Paid Event / Fees Vary by Activity
Recommended Visit Duration: Half Day to Full Day
Audience: Families, food lovers, tourists, adults, children
Best For: Families, maple lovers, food lovers, local product discoveries
Languages Offered: French, English
Accessibility: Partial
Related Attractions: Parc régional éducatif Bois-de-Belle-Rivière
Nearby Activities: Hiking, Picnicking, Outdoor Activities
Related Experiences: Maple Tastings, Local Products, Craft Beer, Family Activities, Country Entertainment
Nearby Accommodations: Mirabel and Laurentians Accommodations
Weather Dependency: Partial
Celebrate Quebec maple products at the 12th edition of Mirabel fête l’érable du Québec, held at Parc régional Bois-de-Belle-Rivière. In 2026, the event joins forces with Festival Bière des bois, bringing together maple flavours, local microbreweries, tastings, artisans, gourmet d...
Source Verification Date: August 25, 2026 VERIFIED
9
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
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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
Tip: Many festivals offer free activities, outdoor concerts and family programming. Check official websites for full schedules and ticket information.
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