5 Fun things to do this weekend in Montréal! (September 4 - 7)

Set in the lush, open-air surroundings of the Floralies Gardens, this culinary festival showcases the vitality of Montréal’s gastronomy scene. Guests can sample curated menus and tasting plates created by top local chefs, pairing contemporary culinary innovation with a relaxed, outdoor park atmosphere.

• Best For: Foodies, culinary explorers, outdoor dining fans, and couples seeking a scenic tasting experience.
• Location: Floralies Gardens, Parc Jean-Drapeau

Sample Montréal

Taking over the waterfront at the Old Port, Taco Fest MTL brings a high-energy three-day Mexican culinary celebration to the city. Attendees can sample authentic tacos, guacamole, churros, and specialty salsas prepared by leading local chefs, washed down with signature margaritas, palomas, and mezcal cocktails alongside live mariachi music and salsa dancing.

• Best For: Mexican cuisine lovers, cocktail enthusiasts, street food fans, and partygoers.
• Location: Clock Tower Quay, Old Port of Montréal

Taste a taco

Founded by popping pioneer Handy “HYA” Yacinthe, the JOAT Festival is a major international celebration of street dance culture. Gathering over 250 artists, the multi-day event fills the city's culture district with high-stakes battles in breaking, popping, and krump, alongside beatmaker showcases, introductory workshops, and open cyphers.

• Best For: Dance enthusiasts, hip-hop culture fans, families, and lovers of live urban art performance.
• Location: Quartier des Spectacles

Start dancing

Dedicated to living heritage and traditional arts, Festival Trad Montréal highlights Québec and international folk music, acoustic storytelling, and traditional dance. Held across indoor cultural spaces and outdoor parklands, the programming offers family-friendly workshops, live jams, and stage performances by master folk musicians.

• Best For: Folk and world music lovers, acoustic music fans, families, and cultural history enthusiasts.
• Location: Maison de la culture Ahuntsic & Parc Ahuntsic 

Folk yourself

Montréal’s signature outdoor summer dance event expands across a full long weekend, offering three consecutive afternoons of electronic music beneath the open sky. Electronic music fans can dance to views of the city skyline, culminating in a headline set by local techno icon Misstress Barbara.

• Best For: Electronic music fans, daytime partygoers, groups of friends, and outdoor music lovers.

• Location: Plaine des Jeux, Parc Jean-Drapeau (Île Sainte-Hélène)

  Feel the beats