Montréal is the City of Festivals! No matter what month you go, there's certain to be a festival. Montréal summer festivals are not to be missed.

And there's even a few interesting winter festivals too. Find out which ones you want to see!

JANUARY

• La Fête des Neiges
  The largest outdoor winter event in Montreal.
  http://www.fetedesneiges.com

FEBRUARY

• La Fête des Neiges
  The largest outdoor winter event in Montreal.
  http://www.fetedesneiges.com
  
  
• Les rendez-vous du cinéma québécois
  A celebration of Quebec's cinema industry.
  http://www.rvcq.com
  
  
• Festival Voix d'Amériques
  A festival dedicated to oral literature, and to words brought to life with flair and outrageous experimentation.
  http://www.fva.ca
  
  
• Montreal High Lights
  Three festivals in one: the Hydro-Québec Celebration of Light, the SAQ Dining Experience and, of course, the Festival's prestigious cultural program, now named Sun Life Financial Performing Arts.
  http://www.montrealenlumiere.com
  
  
• Montreal International Children's Film Festival
  A film festival entirely dedicated to children. February 28 - March 7, 2004
  http://www.cinemabeaubien.com/fifem/

MARCH

• Montreal International Children's Film Festival
  A film festival entirely dedicated to children. -
  http://www.cinemabeaubien.com/fifem/



• Festivalissimo
  The most important multidisciplinary cultural event in Montreal and in Canada displaying the Iberian-Latin American arts.
  http://www.festivalissimo.net



• International Festival of Films on Art
  The only festival in North America specializing in films on art.
  http://www.artfifa.com
  
  
• St. Patrick's Day
  Every year thousands of Montrealers head downtown to cheer on the annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade.
  http://www.montrealirishparade.com
  
  
• Montreal's White Party Week - Bal en Blanc 10th Edition
  White Party Week invites you to celebrate the arrival of spring, five days of partying to remind everyone that fun and music are potent weapons to bridge the distance between people.
  http://balenblanc.com



• Blue Metropolis
  Montreal international literary festival.
  http://www.blue-met-bleu.com

APRIL

• Blue Metropolis
  Montreal international literary festival.
  http://www.blue-met-bleu.com



• Vues d'Afrique - African & Creole Film Festival
  The biggest film festival devoted to Africa and Creole countries in North America.
  http://www.vuesdafrique.org



• Music and People Festival - 14th Edition
  A creative venture based on risk and on commissioning new works, seeking out up-and-coming groups and fostering positive culture shock.
  http://www.musiquemultimontreal.com

MAY

• Music and People Festival - 14th Edition
  A creative venture based on risk and on commissioning new works, seeking out up-and-coming groups and fostering positive culture shock.
  http://www.musiquemultimontreal.com



• Montreal Jewish Film Festival
  The Montreal Jewish Film Festival celebrates the diversity of the Jewish experience around the world.
  http://www.mjff.qc.ca



• Théâtres du Monde
  In alternate years with the Festival de théâtre des Amériques, Théâtres du Monde (TM) presents the most striking plays of contemporary theatre.
  http://www.fta.qc.ca



• Hot & Dry Weekend
  The Hot & Dry Weekend is the second largest event organized by The BBCM Foundation!
  http://www.bbcm.org



• La grande rencontre - 12th Edition
  Folk and traditional dance and music Festival. Concerts, dancing to the finest callers, workshops, songs and stories for the entire family.
  http://www.spdtq.qc.ca/rencontre/rencontre.htm



• Montreal Women's World Cup Cyclng Event
  One of the most arduous stops on the women's World Cup circuit.
  http://www.world-cup-cycling.org



• The Montreal Bike Fest
  Montreal Bike Festival is the perfect way to kick off the cycling season and get those feet pedalling again!
  http://www.velo.qc.ca

JUNE

• The Montreal Bike Fest
  Montreal Bike Festival is the perfect way to kick off the cycling season and get those feet pedalling again!
  http://www.velo.qc.ca



• Mutek
  A major happening dedicated to electronic music and sound creation.
  http://www.mutek.ca



• Mondial de la bière
  The Mondial de la bière is the most important international beer event in North America.
  http://www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca



• Nuit Blanche sur Tableau Noir
  THE street Painting event in Montreal.
  http://www.tableaunoir.com


• Montreal First People's Festival
  A spectacular event highlighting the diverse and fascinating cultures of Quebec's First Nations Peoples.
  http://www.nativelynx.qc.ca



• Grand Prix du Canada
  A world-class event that brings together the best professional race-car drivers in the sport today!
  http://www.grandprix.ca



• Mondial SAQ - Fireworks Competition
  Celebrate 20 dazzling years of the Montréal International Fireworks Competition at La Ronde.
  http://www.lemondialsaq.com



• The International Acadian / Cajun Festival of Québec
  A unique opportunity to discover and share the rich Acadian heritage and culture through its history, music, songs, dances, stories, arts and crafts, traditional foods and genealogy.
  http://www.acadieenfete.ca



• Saint-Jean Baptiste
  Québec's national celebration!
  http://www.cfn.org



• Montreal International Jazz Festival
  Montreal International Jazz Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary!
  http://www.montrealjazzfest.com

JULY

• Mondial SAQ - Fireworks Competition
  Celebrate 20 dazzling years of the Montréal International Fireworks Competition at La Ronde.
  http://www.lemondialsaq.com



• Montreal International Jazz Festival
  Montreal International Jazz Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary!
  http://www.montrealjazzfest.com



• Canada Day - Célafête
  http://www.celafete.ca



• Fantasia
  While predominantly a Fantasy / Action / Horror festival, FanTasia has always opened its arms to eclectic films whose sheer individuality puts them in a genre of their own.
  http://www.fantasiafestival.com



• International Nuits d'Afrique Festival
  North America's premiere showcase of African and Caribbean culture.
  http://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com



• Just For Laughs Festival
  Whatever your sense of humour, the Just For Laughs Festival has something that is guaranteed to tickle everyone's particular funny bone.
  http://www.hahaha.com



• Montreal International Dragon Boat Race Festival
  An event that is as exciting for the colours as it is for the competition.
  http://www.montrealdragonboat.com



• Les Francofolies de Montreal
  Les Francofolies is recognized as one of the largest and most significant French music festivals in the world.
  http://www.francofolies.com



• Montreal Highland Games
  One of the most renowned events on the North American Highland Games circuit.
  http://www.montrealhighlandgames.qc.ca



• Rogers AT&T Cup
  Only Wimbledon and the U.S. Open have longer histories than the major Canadian stop, which is acknowledged by the tennis world to be one of the best-run tournaments in the world.
  http://www.rogersattcup.com

AUGUST

• Les Francofolies de Montreal
  Les Francofolies is recognized as one of the largest and most significant French music festivals in the world.
  http://www.francofolies.com



• Rogers AT&T Cup
  Only Wimbledon and the U.S. Open have longer histories than the major Canadian stop, which is acknowledged by the tennis world to be one of the best-run tournaments in the world.
  http://www.rogersattcup.com



• International Sandcastle Competition of Montreal
  Fun for the whole family.
  http://www.chateauxdesable.org



• Mr. Christie International Balloon Fiesta in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
  The most family-oriented summer festival in Quebec!
  http://www.montgolfieres.com



• Festiblues International de Montreal
  Featuring the biggest names in the Quebec blues music scene.
  http://www.festiblues.com



• World Film Festival
  The most highly attended film festival in the Western world.
  http://www.ffm-montreal.org



• Molson Indy
  The cars and stars of the Champ Car World Series return!
  http://www.molsonindy.com

SEPTEMBER

• World Film Festival
  The most highly attended film festival in the Western world.
  http://www.ffm-montreal.org



• The Magic of Lanterns
  It's a dazzling show you won't want to miss!



• Festival de la santé Oasis
  Cycling, inline skating, walking, running... activities for the entire family!
  http://www.festivaldelasante.com



• Orgue et Couleurs
  A tribute to the versatility and appeal of the organ.
  http://www.orgueetcouleurs.com



• La Biennale
  The 4th Biennale de Montréal will focus on the development of public spaces, urban planning, the safeguard of open public spaces, and public art.
  http://www.ciac.ca/biennale2004/

OCTOBER

• The Magic of Lanterns
  It's a dazzling show you won't want to miss!



• Orgue et Couleurs
  A tribute to the versatility and appeal of the organ.
  http://www.orgueetcouleurs.com



• La Biennale
  The 4th Biennale de Montréal will focus on the development of public spaces, urban planning, the safeguard of open public spaces, and public art.
  http://www.ciac.ca/biennale2004/



• Montreal International Festival of New Media and New Cinema
  A festival dedicated to promoting up-and-coming talents in the world of independent films.
  http://www.fcmm.com

NOVEMBER

• Coup de Coeur Francophone
  A festival promoting French music across the country.
  http://www.coupdecoeur.qc.ca

DECEMBER

• Bal des Boys
  A big party to celebrate the new year!
  http://www.bbcm.org