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4 of the Best Summer Festivals in Montréal

by Holly Riddle

Jul 4, 2024

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Destinations / North America

If you’re headed to Montréal this summer, try to align your trip with one of these can’t-miss summer fests.

 

Montréal Comiccon

Taking place July 5–7, if you’re never one to miss a con, swing by Montréal Comiccon at Montreal Convention Centre. Guests you can expect to see on the docket? Highlights include Robert Englund, Alan Tudyk, Giancarlo Esposito, Jodi Benson and Tom Glynn-Carney, among others.

 

Montréal Completement Cirque

If you plan it just right, you can also attend Montréal Complement Cirque during the same trip. The event kicks off today and lasts through July 14. Over 10 days, the annual circus festival brings performances to the city streets with free activities across Montréal.

 

Fierté Montréal Festival

Fierté Montréal Festival is Montréal’s Pride celebration, Aug. 1–11. The highlight is the event’s parade, but there’s plenty of fun to be had over the full 10 days. The event attracts more than 300,000 people.

 

MUTEK

MUTEK celebrates all things electric music and digital creativity, Aug. 20–25. Artists attend from all over the world and wow crowds with their visuals and music. There are more than 100 performances and events taking place during the festival.

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