Area Events
MONTRÉAL EVENTS
See What’s Happening During Your Stay
With a prime location in the Quartier des Spectacles in the cultural heart of the city, Hôtel Saint-Laurent Montréal is in the middle of all the action and surrounded by Montreál events. The Quartier features eight public spaces and an astonishing 40+ festivals every year. Not a day goes by without a cultural activity or occasion!
Upcoming Events and Festivals

05/18/2023
Montréal Beer Fest
Over just 4 days, visitors can find more than 100 beers. There is a different taste for everyone and this festival is bound to satisfy your cravings.

05/26/2023
Festival Eurêka! Montréal
Science and fun for the entire family! Offering over 100 free activities, this festival allows the entire family to dive into science and technology over the course of 3 days.

05/27/2023
Piknic Electronik
This event is an outdoor electronic music festival that brings together music enthusiasts just 10 minutes from downtown Montréal. Originating in Montréal 15 years ago, this event has now been introduced around the world.

06/09/2023
Fancos de Montréal
Featuring French-language artists from all over the world, the Francos de Montréal festival is a large, annual music and performance festival. This celebration offers nearly 250 concerts, many of them free, that highlight diversity and musical talents of the French speaking genre.

06/16/2023
Montréal Grand Prix
The 2023 edition of the Canadian Grand Prix will be held at a race track just south of downtown Montréal. Hôtel Saint-Laurent Montréal places you in the heart of the city and close to all the races.

06/24/2023
L’International des Feux Loto-Québec
Also known as the Montreal Fireworks Festival, this event is considered the largest fireworks competition in the world. Visitors and locals alike are welcome spectators to nearly 6,000 firework displays.

07/06/2023
Montréal Complètement Cirque
With a combination of digital production and outdoor and indoor shows, this event brings people together across the city every summer. The city becomes a stage for performers from all around the globe. This event brings forth diversity and creativity in all forms.

07/14/2023
Just for Laughs
The largest global player in the humour industry, Just For Laughs makes millions of people laugh every year. Held at Club Soda in Montréal, July’s shows include Just for the Culture, The Nasty Show and Tommy Tiernan.

07/14/2023
Fantasia Film Festival
Located in the heart of Montréal, Fantasia is a cultural and professional destination point. This summer, Fantasia will host the 13th edition of the Frontières International Co-Production Market with over 400 industry members.

07/14/2023
Comicon
Montréal Comiccon is a pop-culture fan convention that showcases artists and products from entertainment genres like: Sci-fi, Horror, Anime, Gaming in all its forms, and, of course, bande dessinée and comic books.

08/03/2023
Montréal Pride Week
Montréal Pride is a 7-day showcase of equality and inclusion which includes fabulous free shows, panels, the ever-popular Community Day and, of course, the Parade.

08/04/2023
Osheaga
Headlined by the Foo Fighters, A$AP Rocky and Dua Lipa, the Osheaga Festival Musique et Arts is a three-day event held at Parc Jean-Drapeau on the island of Île Saint-Hélène, just minutes from downtown Montréal.

08/04/2023
Otakuthon
Montréal is home to Quebec’s largest anime convention! From Japanese cinema to animation, gaming and manga, this convention offers the chance to dress in cosplay, attend workshops and immerse yourself in Japanese culture.

08/05/2023
National Bank Open Tennis
Classified as an ATP Masters 1000 event on the ATP Tour calendar and a WTA 1000 event on the women’s tour, the National Bank Open attracts the biggest stars in tennis. This year, the men will play in Montréal.

08/15/2023
Montréal World Film Festival
Supporting young creatives and filmmakers, the Montréal World Film Festival offers a variety of categories to enter. Activities are also available, workshops, Q&As, screenings and more.

08/17/2023
Lasso
LASSO Montréal is North America’s premiere urban country music festival and the ultimate celebration of a musical genre that reaches beyond geographical borders and across generations.

08/22/2023
MUTEK Montréal
Locals and visitors who share a love of electronic music and digital creativity will not want to miss this event. Enjoy live performances from many artists that offer a variety of sensory-related entertainment.

09/27/2023
Pop Montréal
An annual not-for-profit curated cultural event that champions independence in the arts by presenting emerging and celebrated artistic talents from around the world.