Things to Do

Festivals, events, and activities not to miss in Quebec.

Things to Do · October 17, 2026Coup de cœur francophone Turns 40 This NovemberThe francophone song festival holds its 40th edition from November 5 to 15, 2026, in Montreal and nearly 45 Canadian cities.

Things to Do · October 17, 2026RIDM Documentary Festival Returns This NovemberThe Montreal International Documentary Festival runs November 19 to 29, 2026. Lineup on October 28, discounted passport until the 27th.

Things to Do · October 12, 2026Quebec Intercultural Week 2026: November 2 to 8Le Québec en commun: activities in every region of Quebec to meet people of all backgrounds, in French.

Things to Do · October 8, 2026Halloween on a Saturday: a newcomer's guideOctober 31, 2026 falls on a Saturday. How trick-or-treating works, the SAAQ's safety tips and free parties in Montreal.

Things to Do · October 8, 2026November in Montreal: A Pet Expo and a Board-Game FairTwo family-friendly fairs in November 2026: pets at Olympic Park on the 7th and 8th, board games at Marché Bonsecours on the 28th and 29th.

Things to Do · September 28, 2026Halloween and Gardens of Light at the Botanical GardenFrom October 1 to 31, the Botanical Garden offers Halloween activities for kids, which you can pair with the evening light walk at no extra cost.

Things to Do · September 28, 2026Quebec Public Libraries Week: October 17 to 24For one week, Quebec's public libraries put on extra activities. A good moment to get a library card, which is free.

Things to Do · September 20, 2026The Montreal Arab World Festival Returns October 30 to November 15Shows, films, talks and dance: three weeks dedicated to Arab cultures, right in the heart of Montreal.

Things to Do · Updated September 9, 2026CINEMANIA: Montreal's big French-language film festival, November 4 to 15For anyone learning French, two weeks of French-language cinema on the big screen: one of the most enjoyable ways to immerse yourself. November 4-15, 2026.

Things to Do · August 13, 2026The Riopelle Space at the MNBAQ: four days of celebrations, October 22 to 25The new pavilion dedicated to Jean Paul Riopelle opens in Quebec City from October 22 to 25, 2026, with 130 works and celebrations to discover.

Things to Do · Updated September 9, 2026Halloween at La Ronde: Fright Fest, October 3 to 25For the first time, La Ronde transforms entirely into a haunted house with 9 fear zones, from October 3 to 25, 2026.

Things to Do · Updated September 9, 2026St-Tite Western Festival: Rodeo, September 11 to 20The biggest western attraction in eastern Canada draws over 700,000 visitors over ten days in Saint-Tite, Mauricie.

Things to Do · August 13, 2026Culture Days: 30th edition, September 25, 26 and 27Hundreds of free cultural activities across Quebec: workshops, guided tours, shows and circuits, from September 25 to 27, 2026.

Things to Do · August 13, 2026Montreal Book Fair: the 49th edition, November 25 to 29The biggest French-language literary event in the Americas brings together nearly 2,000 authors and over 100,000 visitors at the Palais des congrès.

Things to Do · Updated September 10, 2026Free Cultural Feast in Brossard (2026 edition)The August 7–8, 2026 event at Poly-aréna Park is over: shows, world cuisines and fireworks — worth remembering for next time.

Things to Do · Updated September 9, 2026Festival du nouveau cinéma in Montreal: October 7 to 18The 55th edition of Canada's oldest film festival screens 200-plus films from around the world.

Things to Do · Updated September 9, 2026Quebec Christmas Markets 2026: Open from Mid-NovemberFrom Quebec City to Montreal, the illuminated Christmas villages return November through December — many free to visit.

Things to Do · July 22, 2026POP Montreal turns 25, September 23 to 27Five days of music across Mile End venues, with 400-plus artists for the 2026 anniversary edition.

Things to Do · Updated September 10, 2026Montreal Pride: Festival, Parade and Free EntryEvery summer, ten days in the Village and on outdoor sites, with a parade drawing over 300,000 spectators. The 2026 edition ran July 31 to August 9.

Things to Do · Updated September 10, 2026Just For Laughs: Montreal's July Comedy FestivalEvery mid-July, 250 shows across 25 downtown venues and hundreds of free outdoor activities. The 44th edition ran July 15 to 26, 2026.

Things to Do · Updated September 10, 2026National Bank Open Montreal: Tickets and Free PassesThe tournament returns to IGA Stadium every summer. The 2026 edition (August 1–13) is over: sessions, tickets from $15 and free grounds passes explained.

Things to Do · Updated September 10, 2026Osheaga in Montreal: the Parc Jean-Drapeau FestivalThree days of outdoor music every summer on Île Sainte-Hélène. The 2026 edition (July 31–August 2) is over: access, tickets and what to know for next year.