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January
IGLOOFEST
January 13-29, 2011
Be sure to catch dress warmly! Montréal Igloofest is the best way to catch these phenomenal structures without heading to the Northern Territories. And enjoy the winter's hottest rave and dance party too.
March
FIFA
March 17-28, 2011
The diverse sub-cultures in art are presented through film: topics such as tattoo, circus acts, comics and mime are all presented at this diverse Montréal film festival.
May
MONTRÉAL BIKE FESTIVAL
May 2011 dates TBD
Dust off your bike and partake in this fun and energizing spring tradition. The Montréal Bike Festival allows locals and tourists alike the opportunity to see all the unique neighborhoods of our great city.
MONTRÉAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
May 5-28, 2011
Just as the flowers break out and the jackets are shed, each spring Montréal comes alive with this phenomenal music festival. Truly unparalleled talent is showcased throughout the city's historic venues.
July
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ
July 2011 dates TBD
Montréal is home to this world-famous Jazz Festival, featuring over 500 concerts and over 2 million annual visitors. Be sure not to miss this acclaimed event.
JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL
July 2011 dates TBD
Premier comedy event features gala performances theatre, club acts, and outdoor shows.
September
MONTRÉAL MARATHON
September 5, 2010
See Montréal from a different perspective; running past Old-Montréal, Canada's Grand Prix F1 Circuit and finishing at Olympic Stadium.
BURLESQUE FESTIVAL
September 23-26, 2010
Today's burlesque incorporates style, humor and unique costumes while remaining true to form from the 1930s and 1940s.
POP MONTRÉAL
September 29-October 3, 2010
International and popular Québec artists flock to this annual Montréal music event. With more than 400 acts performing at 50 Montréal concert venues, the music options are endless.
November
CINEMANIA
November 5-15, 2010
Preview over 200 French-language films covering provocative exposes, feature films and masterpieces at this Montréal film festival.
RECONTRES INTERNATIONALES DU DOCUMENTAIRE
November 10-21, 2010
Social, political and environmental themes dominate the collection of internationally-acclaimed documentaries that are previewed and discussed at this interactive Montréal event.
M FOR MONTRÉAL
November 17-20, 2010
A popular Montréal music event, M for Montréal features outdoor concerts, large events and intimate shows.
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February
RED WEEKEND
February 2011 dates TBD
Let loose and celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with your partner in style at one of the biggest parties on the Montréal gay scene.
MONTRÉAL HIGH LIGHTS FESTIVAL
February 17-27, 2011
Outdoor ice skating, an ice slide, live music, dance performances and fireworks are all on the schedule for this annual Montréal winter festival.
April
VUE SUR LA RELEVE
April 2011 dates TBD
Truly an incredible performance arts showcase! This Montréal arts festival showcases the creativeness and artistic expression spanning vocal, dance, theatrics, story telling and circus arts.
MONTRÉAL INTERNATIONAL LITERARY FESTIVAL (BLUE METROPOLIS)
April 27, 2010-May 1, 2011
Ignite a creative awakening at this Montréal literary festival. Over the five-day long festival, take in over 250 writers, publishers and other artists.
June
LES FRANCOFOLIES DE MONTRÉAL
June 2011 dates TBD
Thousands of artists, musicians, famous singers, rising stars and promising talent from a dozen countries meet up each summer in North America largest Francophone city.
GRAND PRIX 2010
June 2011 dates TBD
Montréal hosts the spectacular drivers and cars of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, which features 43 machines powered by their mighty V8 700+ hp engines.
August
ROGERS CUP
August 2011 dates TBD
The best tennis players in the world meet in one of the most prestigious tournaments.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIBLUES OF MONTRÉAL
August 11-15, 2010
13th edition of Relève en Blues contest.
MONTRÉAL WORLD FILM FESTIVAL
August 26-September 6, 2010
Every year, films from more than 70 countries, including well-known and first-time filmmakers alike, are presented.
October
FESTIVAL DU NOUVEAU CINEMA
October 13-24, 2010
Montréal independent film festival that brings prominence to both Canadian and international film directors who bring cutting-edge practices to their work.
IMAGE+NATION MONTRÉAL LGBT FILM FESTIVAL
October 2011 dates TBD
Topics that are relevant to both the gay and straight community are presented at North America's largest LGBT film festival.
MONTRÉAL IMPROV FESTIVAL
October 2011 dates TBD
Local, national and international improve troupes are brought together each year to showcase their talents at this hilarious Montréal improve festival.
December
SALON DES MÉTIERS D'ART
December 3-20, 2010
This annual Montréal arts and crafts event features over 400 exhibitors and draws over 200,000 visitors.
OLD MONTRÉAL EXTRAVAGANZA
December 4, 2010-January 2, 2011
Celebrate the holidays in Old Montréal as local museums, institutions and shops put up elaborate decorations and host various holiday events.
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