Things to Do in Montréal This Fall 2026: Festivals, Food, Concerts, Sports & Where to Park

Looking for things to do in Montréal this fall?

September, October, and November are packed with festivals, concerts, film screenings, food events, sports, and outdoor activities across the city.

And because getting there is only half the plan, we’ve also included where to park in Montréal for each event, with convenient Indigo Neo parking options near many of the city’s busiest fall destinations.

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Fall Festivals and Cultural Events

Fall Film Festivals

Food Events

Dance, Opera and Performing Arts

Concerts & Live Music

Sports and Outdoor Events

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Fall Festivals and Cultural Events in Montréal

POP Montréal

September 23–27, 2026 | Multiple venues
POP Montréal celebrates its 25th edition with five days of music, film, visual art, discussions and other programming. Rather than one festival ground, POP spreads throughout neighbourhood venues including Le National, Cinéma Moderne, Théâtre Rialto, Sala Rossa and numerous smaller music spaces.

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Fall Fair at the Old Port

September 24–October 18, 2026 | Old Port of Montréal
If you’re searching for a classic fall activity in Montréal, the Fall Fair brings a seasonal carnival to the Old Port from Wednesdays through Sundays. The 2026 event features nearly two dozen rides, carnival games, and food kiosks, with free admission to the fairgrounds; rides and games are paid separately.

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Montréal Fashion Week

September 21–27, 2026 | UQUAM School of Fashion | Various locations across Montréal
Fashion takes over the city for a week of runway shows, pop-ups, exhibitions, shopping events, and other programming celebrating Montréal and Québec designers.

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Journées de la culture

September 25–27, 2026 | Various locations across Montréal
Looking for free things to do in Montréal this fall? Journées de la culture should be at the top of the list. The 30th edition brings three days of free arts and cultural programming, with activities spanning music, theatre, dance, film, workshops, and more.

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MTL connect

October 13–16, 2026 | Society for Arts and Technology (SAT)
For anyone interested in technology, innovation, and the digital world, MTL Connect returns for its eighth edition. The 2026 event focuses on digital sovereignty, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, artists, and other participants for talks, workshops, and networking at the SAT.

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Fall Film Festivals in Montréal

Montréal International Black Film Festival

September 23-27 2026 | Cinéma du Parc
The 22nd edition of the Montréal International Black Film Festival puts Black filmmakers and stories from around the world in the spotlight through film screenings, discussions, and industry programming. The event is offered both in person and online.

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Festival du Nouveau Cinéma de Montréal

October 8–18, 2026 | Cinémathèque québécoise
Film lovers have another major reason to head downtown in October. The 55th Festival du Nouveau Cinéma celebrates contemporary and auteur cinema, with more than 200 works from roughly 60 countries typically represented across its programming.

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CINEMANIA Francophone Film Festival

November 4–15, 2026 | Cinéma Impérial
CINEMANIA returns for its 32nd edition with nearly two weeks dedicated to francophone cinema from Québec and around the world. Most of its French-language programming is screened with English subtitles, making it a particularly accessible way to explore francophone film in Montréal.

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Montréal International Documentary Festival – RIDM

November 19–29, 2026 | Cinémathèque québécoise
Documentary fans can close out November at RIDM. The festival’s 29th edition brings together local and international documentaries, filmmaker encounters, and other programming exploring contemporary documentary cinema.

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Food Events

Martinique Gourmande

September 8–19, 2026 | Old Port of Montreal
Bring a taste of the Caribbean into early fall with Martinique Gourmande. The 19th edition celebrates Martinican food and culture at participating establishments across Québec, with one of its biggest Montréal events—the Creole Market—taking place September 12 and 13 at the Belvédère du Centre des sciences in the Old Port.

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Ramen Ramen Fes

October 12–25, 2026 | Participating restaurants across Montréal
Cooler weather and a steaming bowl of ramen are a pretty good match. During Ramen Ramen Fes, restaurants and pop-ups around Montréal create featured ramen dishes, with diners and a professional jury helping choose favourites.

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Dance, Opera and Performing Arts in Montréal

Festival Quartiers Danses

September 9–19, 2026 | Quartier des Spectacles
The 24th Festival Quartiers Danses brings contemporary dance out of traditional theatres and into public spaces across the city. The 2026 edition features more than 40 choreographers and companies, along with approximately 20 free outdoor events.

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TEMPÉO Dance and Music Festival

September 16–20, 2026 | Esplanade de la Place des Arts
Five nights, five musical styles and free admission. TEMPÉO transforms the Place des Arts Esplanade into an outdoor dance floor with evenings dedicated to reggaeton, Afro-house, cumbia, K-pop and kompa. Programming runs from 6 to 10 p.m. each night.

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Turandot – Opéra de Montréal

September 26 & 29 and October 1 & 4, 2026 | Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Opéra de Montréal opens its 2026–27 season with Puccini’s Turandot at Place des Arts. The production is performed in Italian with French and English surtitles.

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Werther – Opéra de Montréal

November 21, 26 & 29, 2026 | Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Opéra de Montréal returns to Place des Arts in November with Massenet’s Werther. Performances take place on November 21 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and on November 29 at 2 p.m., in French with French and English surtitles.

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Concerts & Live Music

Magnificent Mahler: An Epic Season Opener

September 16 & 17, 2026 | Maison symphonique
The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal opens its season under Rafael Payare with an all-Mahler program featuring the OSM Chorus and guest soloists. Both performances begin at 7:30 p.m. at Maison symphonique.

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Piknic Électronik

Through October 18, 2026 | Parc Jean-Drapeau
Montréal’s outdoor electronic-music season continues well into fall, with Piknic Électronik running at Parc Jean-Drapeau until October 18. The final scheduled 2026 event takes place October 18 at Jardin Le Petit Prince.

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Stella Musica Festival

October 27–28, 2026 | Cinquième Salle, Place des Arts
Stella Musica returns for its 11th edition, celebrating women in music and the arts. The festival opens October 27 with a gala featuring Dawn Tyler Watson, followed by its Grand Concert on October 28.

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Festival International Bach Montréal

November 4–December 9, 2026 | Maison symphonique
The Montréal Bach Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with more than a month of classical programming. The anniversary edition begins November 4 and runs through December 9 at concert venues around Montréal.

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Mozart’s Requiem

November 7, 2026 | Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
The Société Philharmonique du Nouveau Monde brings approximately 200 performers to Notre-Dame Basilica for Mozart’s Requiem, with performances scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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Mundial Montréal

November 17–21, 2026 | Various downtown venues
Mundial Montréal puts global music in the spotlight, with public concerts featuring performers from Canada and around the world alongside its music-industry programming. Events take place at various downtown Montréal venues.

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Sports and Outdoor Events in Montréal

JACKALOPE Montréal

September 11–13, 2026 | Old Port of Montreal
JACKALOPE returns to Montréal for a three-day action-sports festival in the Old Port, with professional competitions and demonstrations attracting athletes and spectators from around the world.

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Tranquille à roulettes

September 5–October 25, 2026 | Esplanade Tranquille
Esplanade Tranquille transforms into an open-air roller disco during Tranquille à roulettes. The seasonal installation offers free access to the rink, with equipment rental available on site and special programmed evenings throughout the fall.

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DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™

September 18–19, 2026 | Jacques-Cartier Pier
The Montréal skyline gets a little more magical this September.

DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™ brings 1,200 synchronized drones over Jacques-Cartier Pier, using illuminated formations and music from the films to recreate familiar moments from the Wizarding World.

The outdoor show takes place on September 18 and 19 and is open to all ages.

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Montréal Canadiens NHL Games

October | Bell Centre
Hockey is back in Montréal this October. The Canadiens officially begin their 2026–27 regular season on September 29 in Toronto, but fans get their first home game on October 6 against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell Centre.

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Make the Most of Fall in Montréal

From September’s packed festival calendar to October’s film, food, and fall-colour season and November’s concerts and cultural events, there is no shortage of things to do in Montreal this fall.

With Indigo Neo parking available near your destination, you can spend less time circling for a spot and more time enjoying everything the city has planned this fall.

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