Events & Activities

Montreal is known for its great festivals throughout the year and the wide range of activities that can be done. From the biggest comedy festival in the world to public circus acts, Quebec’s metropolis has something for everyone. Here are some of the events which will take place during Unicon 17.

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PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK

Every Sunday, discover the best of the electronic music scene in an environment created to stimulate the senses.
MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CIRQUE

Troupes and performers from near and far take the cultural metropolis by storm for a summer event not to be missed.
JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL

The world's largest comedy event presents over 2000 shows, of which more than 1500 are free.
MOUNT ROYAL'S TAM TAMS

Every Sunday, this free, unofficial festival takes place in the surrounding vast green spaces of Mount Royal Park.
FRANCOFOLIES DE MONTRÉAL

Thousands of artists from a dozen countries meet up in North America's largest Francophone city.
MONTRÉAL SCIENCE CENTER

Using a very original approach the exciting new exhibitions invite you to experience science and technology.
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL

A meeting place for enthusiasts of all jazz-related music, where over 800 concerts are performed at this world's largest jazz festival.
SPACE FOR LIFE - INSECTARIUM

Discover the fascinating world of insects through this collection of thousands of live and preserved species.
FESTIVAL D'ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC

This festival is the largest outdoor music event in Canada. Period.
SPACE FOR LIFE - BIODÔME

The finest ecosystems of the Americas are recreated with stunning realism, complete with plants and animals.
OSHEAGA

A festival of music and arts, divided in three parts: Osheaga Arts, Osheaga in the City and Osheaga on the island. The biggest of its kind in Canada!
SPACE FOR LIFE - BOTANICAL GARDEN

This beautiful 75 hectare garden boasts more than 22,000 varieties of plants regrouped under different themes.
MUSÉE D'ART CONTEMPORAIN

Devoted to contemporary art, the museum presents the wealth of Québec creativity expressed in visual works.
SPACE FOR LIFE - PLANETARIUM

The universe unfolds in all its splendour under the vast hemispherical dome of the Star Theatre.
POINTE-À-CALLIÈRE MUSEUM

At the very birthplace of Montréal, this museum offers an archaeological tour from the 14th century to present day.
MOSAÏCULTURES INTERNATIONALES

A competition and exhibition in which participants are invited to represent their cultures through this specialized horticultural medium.
MONTREAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

This important museum has an encyclopedic permanent collection that is among the most impressive in North America.