Well Montreal, festival season is right around the corner and we want to ensure you mark your calendars!
We’re kicking off our summer guide with a deep dive into all the amazing things the city has to offer this May:
Café Collectif Festival
What: A festival that focuses on the city’s love for coffee?! Yes, please!
When: May 1-3, 2026
Where: Société des arts et des technologies.
South Asian Film Festival of Montréal (SAFFM)
What: An annual programming that shines a light on filmmakers from and focused on the South Asian diaspora around the world
When: May 1 to 3 and May 8 to 10 2026.
Where: Cinema and online
Montréal Asian Film Festival (MAFF)
What: This festival, previously known as the Korean Film Festival Canada, premiers with an expanded focus on Asia-Based and AmérAsia filmmakers from Canada and the USA.
When: May 6 to June 13, 2026.
Where: Cinéma du Musée and Cinéma du Parc
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Puces Pop
What: This pop up shop gathers over 100 artisans in Montreal who work in ceramics, graphic arts, bodycare and more!
When: May 8 to 10 2026
Where: Église Saint-Denis
Piknic Électronik
What: Every Sunday you can find electronic and dance music at this weekly festival!
When: Each weekend from May 17, 2026 until October 18, 2026
Where: Parc Jean-Drapeau
Porchfest NDG
What: The Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood comes alive with creativity and music for two days where dozens of performers take on their porches and sing their hearts to people walking in the neighbourhood.
When: May 16-17 2026
Where: Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Festival TransAmériques
What: This festival celebrates everything related to dancing across different cultures.
When: May 28 to June 10, 2026
Where: Various venues across Montréal
Porchfest Verdun
What: This time in Verdun, neighbourhood comes alive with creativity and music for two days where dozens of performers take on their porches and sing their hearts to people walking in the neighbourhood.
When: May 30, 2026
Where: Verdun and Nun’s Island