Things to do this weekend in Montréal! (September 25 - 27)

Marking the city's largest sporting event since the 1976 Olympics, Montréal hosts 1,000 elite cyclists from over 75 countries for the UCI Road World Championships. Spectators can watch 13 races free of charge as the international peloton crosses the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge and tackles gruelling, high-speed laps up and down Mount Royal.

• Best for: Sports fans, cycling enthusiasts, free spectator experiences, and international athletic event followers.
• Location: Mount Royal Circuit and Brossard/South Shore transition routes

Head off to the races

Mobilizing the province's creative community, Montréal Fashion Week transforms retail spaces, studios, and cultural centres across the city into a weeklong celebration of local style. Attendees can drop into runway presentations, open studio visits, networking panels, and pop-up events highlighting emerging Québec designers, sustainable labels, and local artisans.

• Best for: Fashionistas, design lovers, local shoppers, and industry professionals.
• Location: Various venues across Montréal

Strike a pose

A cornerstone of North America’s independent music scene, POP Montréal brings together over 400 emerging and established artists across the city's iconic music halls. Beyond its live concert lineup, the multi-day festival features industry panels at POP Symposium, visual art shows at Art POP, film screenings at Film POP, artisan crafts at Puces POP, and family-friendly activities at Kids POP.

• Best for: Indie rock fans, music discovery seekers, craft shoppers, and lovers of underground culture.
• Location: Various venues across Mile End and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal (including Rialto Theatre, Casa Del Popolo, and La Sala Rossa) 

Rock out

Canada’s largest Black film festival showcases powerful cinematic works from local and international Black filmmakers. The festival program features feature-length narratives, impactful documentaries, short films, and panel discussions aimed at promoting diversity and fresh global perspectives in cinema.

• Best for: Cinephiles, documentary lovers, cultural advocates, and indie filmgoers.
• Location: Outremont Theatre, Cinéma du Musée, and various venues across Montréal

See a film

Blending digital art, projection mapping, and electronic music, MAPP_MTL transforms urban facades and neighbourhood public spaces into glowing open-air galleries. Visitors can wander through illuminated streets, watch real-time visual projections set onto buildings, enjoy live DJ sets, and grab food from local vendors in a community-driven block party setting.

• Best for: Digital art fans, tech enthusiasts, evening strollers, and block party lovers.
• Location: Mile End and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal (including Van Horne Skatepark and local street corners)

Project yourself