Budget and Free Festivals to Look Forward to in Montréal This Summer

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In summer, Montreal becomes a playground for the young at heart. There seems to be something happening every day of the week and entire streets close down for massive outdoor festivals. Here are the ones you still have to look forward to this year.

Picnic Electronik

All the way up until September, you can dance to quality electronic music every Sunday in outdoor spaces across Montreal.

Fashion and Design Festival

At the end of August, visitors can enjoy a five-day outdoor fashion festival for a glamorous event.

Zoofest

Zoofest takes play across July in a series of quirky venues. The festival runs over 24 days and attracts the most eccentric artists in the city.

Montréal First Peoples Festival

In the second week of August, you can learn about the culture and traditions of the native Americans.

Fantasia International Film Festival

The Fantasia film festival showcases the most exciting genre films from across the world on the big screen.

Montreal Pride

Enjoy free shows and activities in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and the liberal and open-minded people of Montreal.