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Here's Every Summer Festival In Montreal We Can Think Of So You Don't Have To

The 514 is loaded with non-stop summer festival after festival!

Metro Metro festival in Montreal, Right: Osheaga crowd in Montreal.

Metro Metro festival in Montreal, Right: Osheaga crowd in Montreal.

Assistant Editor

Summer is just around the corner in Montreal, and you know what that means? There's are loads of summer festivals to get your groove on.

The city explodes with excitement in the summertimes with countless events and festivals to keep your days and weekends packed. Whether you're looking to get your dance on, take in some stunning art, or learn about new cultures, then we've got you covered.

With over 20 festivals happening throughout the 514 this season, we've compiled a list of all the must-try events taking place so that you didn't have to.

So, what are you waiting for? Go 'head and get your festival on!

Metro Metro

Cost: Three-day passes starting at $229

When: May 20 to 22, 2022

Address: Olympic Park Esplanade - 4141, ave. Pierre-De Coubertin, Montreal, QC

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Osheaga

Price: Three-day passes starting at $375

When: July 29 to 31, 2022

Address: Parc Jean-Drapeau, 1 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, QC

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International Jazz Festival

Price: Free for many shows

When: June 30 to July 9, 2022

Address: Where: Place des Festivals - 1499, rue Jeanne Mance, Montreal, QC

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MURAL Festival

Price: Free

When: June 9-19, 2022

Address: 3527 boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, QC

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ILESONIQ

Price: Three-day passes starting at $295

When: August 5 to 7, 2022

Address: Espace 67, Île-Sainte-Hélène, Montreal, QC

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Lasso Montreal

Price: $220 for a two-day general admission pass

When: August 12 to 13, 2022

Address: Espace 67 - Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, QC

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POP Montreal

Price: Varies depending on show

When: September 28 to October 2, 2022

Address: Various venues across Montreal

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Fuego Fuego

Price: To be announced

When: August 27, 2022

Address: Olympic Park Esplanade - 4141, ave. Pierre-De Coubertin, Montreal, QC

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St-Denis Comic's Festival

Cost: Free!

When: May 27, 28 and 29, 2022

Address: Rue Saint-Denis between rues Gilford and Roy

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YATAI MTL Japanese Festival

Price: Free entry

When: June 10 to 12, 2022

Address: Marché des Possibles - 5635, rue St Dominique, Montreal, QC

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Saint-Henri Jazz Festival

Price: All access pass starts at $253

When: May 3 to 8, 2022

Address: Saint-Henri neighbourhood

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Le Premiers Vendredis Food Festival

Price: Free entry

When: First Fridays of every month starting on June 3, 2022

Address: Olympic Park Esplanade - 4545, ave. Pierre-de Coubertin, Montreal, QC

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International Festival Nuits D'Afrique

Price: Varies

When: July 12 to 24, 2022

Address: Various venues across Montreal

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Just For Laughs

Price: $109 to $225

Address: Quartier des Spectacles, Place des Arts and various other locations across Montreal.

When: July 13 to July 31, 2022.

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Montreal's First Peoples Festival

Price: Ticket prices vary

When: August 9 to 18, 2022

Address: Various venues across Montreal

Website

Folk Fest On The Canal

Price: Free entry

When: June 17 to June 19, 2022

Address: Esplanade du Centenaire, Montréal, QC

Website

Festival Orientalys

Price: Free entry

When: August 19 to August 22, 2022

Address:

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Zoofest

Price: $49,99 passes - $129.99 passes

When: July 14 to July 31, 2022

Address: 2101, boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, QC

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Francos de Montreal

Price: Varies on event

When: June 10 to June 18, 2022

Address: Various venues across Montreal

Website

Picnik Electronik

Price: $139 for regular passes, $99 for student passes

When: May 22 to October 2, 2022

Address: Parc Jean-Drapeau - 1, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, QC

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  • Assistant Editor

    Mike Chaar was an assistant editor & writer for MTL Blog. You might recognize him from bylines in Men's Health, FanSided, Contiki, and ScreenRant, to name a few. Mike's work has also appeared on the 'Real Housewives' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' When Mike isn't typing away, you can find him at his fave sushi spot, listening to one of Mariah Carey's 19 number-one hits or creating content.

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