- Montreal Events: August 1 to August 5, 2012
- Montreal Events: August 6 to August 12, 2012
- Montreal Events: August 13 to August 19, 2012
- Montreal Events: August 20 to August 26, 2012
- Montreal Events: August 27 to August 31, 2012
Through August 2012
Have Fun For Free
On a tight budget but aching to do something? Anything?! Then you're going to love your ultimate insider's guide to what to do in Montreal for free. Includes weekly muscle car showcase, a Botanical Garden loophole and more.
Through August 2012
Visit the Orange Julep
Order a hot dog at the iconic giant orange, have a julep and check out the city's favorite unofficial muscle car showcase held ever week. Details here.
Through August 2012
Visit St. Joseph's Oratory
Founded by a humble orphan, the recently sainted miracle Man of Montreal, countless miracles have allegedly occurred on oratory grounds, a top Montreal attraction that welcomes up to two million visitors every year. Details here.
Through August 2012
Montreal Summer Events
The city heats up in more ways than one come summer.
Through August 2012
Ongoing Family Events
Listed are ongoing events and activities perfect for families. A few community activities suitable for older ages are also included.
Through August 2012
Sales, Sales and More Sales
Find out how to save at least 50% on retail in Montreal.
Through August 2012
Sidewalk Sales: 2012 Schedule
Deals multiply as streets close off to cars to make way for blowout sales, street food, and more, through summer.
Through August 2012
Montreal Concerts in August
From indie to big ticket.
Through August 2012
Montreal Terraces
Terraces, patios ... whatever you call them, it's the season to enjoy them.
Through August 2012
Hit the Beach
Montreal's got four.
Through August 2012
Outdoor Dancing
From tribal gyrating to outdoor raving, sultry tango to sexy salsa, Montreal moves to the beat of many drums, June through September. Admission ranges from free to affordable. Various outdoor venues.
Through August 2012
Montreal Museum Exhibits
A roundup of current exhibits and film presentations at Montreal's leading museums and science centres.
Through August 2012
Tam Tams
A popular drum and dance activity with locals, and a hit with tourists, every summer Sunday on Mont Royal. Details here.
Through August 2012
Reader-Submitted Events
Have a Montreal event to propose? Submit event information here.
August 1 to August 4, 2012
Montreal Fashion and Design Festival
Fifty free outdoor fashion shows presented over the course of four days, find out which ones you won't want to miss. Free admission. At McGill College and Ste. Catherine (map).
August 1 to August 26, 2012
Wicked: The Musical
“...the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One–born with emerald green skin–is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the story of how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Called “a cultural phenomenon” by Variety and named “the defining musical of the decade” by The New York Times.” Admission $52.49 to $148.16. Special $25 “lottery” tickets can be won 30 minutes before a presentation. Details. At Pplace des Arts' Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier (map).
Through August 3, 2012
Montreal Fireworks Competition
The largest pyrotechnics competition of its kind in the world, the Montreal International Fireworks Competition has been going strong since 1985 and remains one of this city's top attractions. Details on when and where to catch the fireworks here.
August 3 to August 5, 2012
Osheaga
Over 90 of the hottest acts in music unite for three days of back-to-back concerts, Montreal music festivals don't get much better than this. Check out my Osheaga 2012 top picks. Admission $85 plus service charge per day of the fest. At Parc Jean-Drapeau (map).
August 3 to August 5, 2012
Otakuthon
Quebec's largest festival celebrating Japanese animation (anime), graphic novels (manga), related gaming, and pop culture. Admission $30 to $40. At the Palais des congrès (map).
August 3 to August 5, 2012
Montreal International Kinky Festival
Experience an exclusive three-day erotic festival. Free admission if attendance request application accepted. Venues disclosed upon acceptance.
August 3 to August 18, 2012
La Falla
“The neighbourhood invites you to three dynamite weekends, culminated with a fireworks show the final Saturday. Wesli, who was promoted as a “Révélation Radio-Canada Musique 2009-2010” in the “world music” category, is FALLA 2012's ambassador. Move to the rhythms of festive music and partake in numerous dance workshops on Fridays and Saturdays, and enjoy family activities and animation, followed by a show, on Sundays.” At La TOHU (map).
August 3 to August 24, 2012
Next Wave Festival of New Musicals
“The Centre for Education and Theatre in Montreal will present its 5th annual Next Wave Festival for new musical theatre works in both English and French. All productions feature writers, designers and performers from the local area, as well as some special international guest appearances.
This summer, English-language offerings include the one-night-only premiere of a new concert presentation, inspired by the South Park musical film: "Bigger, Longer and Uncut" featuring the Oscar-winning song 'Blame Canada!'.” Admission varies by event. At various venues.
August 4, 2012
Art POP Fundraiser
Poster makers and music makers converge for an afternoon. Live shows and beer on location. Proceeds go to funding POP Montreal's Art POP event this September. At Espace POP (map).
August 4 to August 13, 2012
Rogers Cup
Celebrating 33 years of tennis championships in Montreal, Rogers Cup welcomes the women in 2012. At Uniprix Stadium (map)
August 5, 2012
Montreal Highland Games
A Celtic music fest, feats of strength, a beer tent, Highland dancing, haggis on demand (not sure if it's as available in 2012) and more. Contact organizers for admission information. At George Springate Sports Centre (map).
Through August 5, 2012
Divers/Cité
A celebration of the LGBTA community, the 20-year-old arts and cultural festival is a seven-day extravaganza of indoor cabaret, afterhours events, and outdoor music and dance freebies. Admission varies by event. At various venues.
Through August 5, 2012
Shakespeare in the Park
For the 2012 season, Repercussion Theatre proposes an outdoor rendition of Shakespeare's battle of the sexes in The Taming of the Shrew across various Montreal parks. Cancelled in case of rain. Free admission. At various venues.
Through August 5, 2012
MEG Montreal
An acronym for Montreal Electronic Groove, MEG proposes a (usually) four-day ode to a wide array of electronic music genres often bordering on pop, rock, hip hop and punk. Admission varies by event. At various venues.
Through August 8, 2012
First People's Festival
A First Nations festival complete with film presentations, outdoor concerts, visual arts and more. Admission varies by event. At various venues.
Through August 9, 2012
Fantasia Film Festival
Horror, fantasy, Hong Kong action, animation, gored up sci-fi, gratuitous nudie shot B-movies, name your non-PG genre and chances are Fantasia has it covered in its programming, particularly Asian films which usually make up almost half of every year's selection. Admission $9 at the box office in person, $10 online and by phone. At various venues.
Through August 11, 2012
Théâtre de Verdure
Located on Parc La Fontaine grounds, Théâtre de Verdure, French for “greenery theatre,” is an outdoor venue ever-so-slightly off the Montreal tourism radar host to literally dozens of free presentations held almost every day in the summer from late June through August. Details here.
Through August 23, 2012
Ciné-Maritime
Watch a maritime-themed movie on a large screen outdoors at the Old Port. Free admission. Every Thursday at nightfall, usually around 9 p.m. Near the St. Lawrence/Jacques-Cartier Square (map).
Through August 31, 2012
Cinema, DJs & BBQ
Expect film screening to be in French. On most weekends and some weeknights from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Free admission. At Place de la Paix (map).
Through September 2, 2012
Les Brunchs du Dimanche
Show up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., every Sunday as three to five musicians from the Montreal Metropolitan Orchestra play live, free of charge, for the masses brunching on the terraces of Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal (map).
Through September 2, 2012
Clock Tower Beach in the Old Port
The Old Port's Clocktower beach's debut season features sand, parasols, mist but ... no swimming. Opening weekend is free. Otherwise, admission $6, $5 seniors, $3 ages 6 to 12, free ages 5 and under, $15 family rate. At the Quays of the Old Port (map).
Through September 3, 2012
Gay Village Goes Car-Free
An annual tradition since 2008, the Montreal Gay Village turns itself into a car-free, pedestrian zone filled with terraces and special events. Details here.
Through September 4, 2012
Free Noon Concerts
Indulge in free noontime jazz and chamber music performances in the comfort of Old Montreal's popular squares. Tuesday concerts at Place Jacques-Cartier (map) and Thursday concerts at Place d'Youville (map).
Through September 16, 2012
STAR WARS Identities
STAR WARS Identities is an interactive exhibit premiering worldwide in Montreal which uses movie-based fiction to explore science-based facts, probing the psyches of Star Wars' lead characters from the inside out. Details.
Through September 30, 2012
Piknic Electronic
Montreal's weekly dance party in the park is back every Sunday. Admission $12 plus service charge. At Parc Jean-Drapeau (map).
Through October 2012
Train Escapades
Hop on a train and spend a day in the country either wine tasting, cheese tasting, fruit and veggie picking, visiting a historical site, apple-picking, etc. Prices range from roughly $30 to $90 for adults, depending on the escapade. Various destinations.
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- Montreal Events: August 1 to August 5, 2012
- Montreal Events: August 6 to August 12, 2012
- Montreal Events: August 13 to August 19, 2012
- Montreal Events: August 20 to August 26, 2012
- Montreal Events: August 27 to August 31, 2012
