Montreal’s beloved celebration of Italian heritage returns for its 32nd edition from August 8 to 17, 2025. ItalfestMTL will once again light up the city with a rich and colourful program that highlights the best of Italian-Canadian culture. From Little Italy to several other neighbourhoods, the festival invites Montrealers and visitors alike to take part in a wide variety of free activities that celebrate art, music, food, and tradition.
Festivalgoers can look forward to open-air concerts, fashion shows, film screenings, lectures, art competitions, culinary tastings, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment. Among the standout events this year is Moda Sotto le Stelle, a glamorous outdoor fashion showcase, and Il Piccolo Leonardo, an engaging art competition for youth that encourages young talent to express their creativity.
The festivities will culminate in a spectacular grand finale concert, À la découverte des merveilles du monde, taking place at Parc Wilfrid-Bastien in Saint-Léonard on August 17. Whether you're Italian by heritage or just Italian at heart, ItalfestMTL is a must-attend event that captures the warmth, flavour, and soul of Italy—right here in Montreal. For more information, visit italfestmtl.ca.