5 Fun things to do this weekend in Montréal! (August 28 - 30)

Dedicated to electronic music and digital creativity, MUTEK is a premier international showcase centred on discovery, cutting-edge soundscapes, and immersive technology. The multi-day event features over 80 live audiovisual performances, panel discussions at the MUTEK Forum, and the free Village Numérique—an interactive digital installation trail woven through the heart of the city's entertainment district.

• Best For: Electronic music lovers, digital artists, tech innovators, and fans of immersive audiovisual art.
• Location: Quartier des Spectacles (Indoor and outdoor venues)

Find your beat

Set inside the historic Marché Bonsecours, this world-renowned photojournalism exhibition draws tens of thousands of visitors each year. The showcase features powerful, large-format winning images chosen from tens of thousands of global submissions, capturing the defining news, environmental, and human stories of the past year. Local satellite exhibits featuring Québec photojournalists round out the visual program.

• Best For: Photography buffs, history enthusiasts, global current affairs followers, and cultural sightseers.
• Location: Marché Bonsecours (Old Montréal)

See the photos

Celebrating Ukrainian culture and heritage in Québec, this vibrant community festival offers a weekend filled with traditional folk music, dance troupes, choral performances, and comedy acts. Visitors can explore a busy open-air market showcasing authentic crafts and traditional cuisine—such as pierogis and cabbage rolls—alongside a dedicated children's activity zone.

• Best For: Families, cultural foodies, folk art collectors, and community event enthusiasts.
• Location: Parc Maisonneuve

Celebrate Ukraine 

Québec’s first professional women’s soccer franchise, Les Roses de Montréal, takes the pitch in the Northern Super League for a high-energy home game. Featuring a roster of top Canadian and international talent, the match offers accessible family ticketing (from $20!) and an historic opportunity to support the rise of professional women's sports at Montréal's premier soccer stadium.

• Best For: Soccer fans, families, sports enthusiasts, and champions of women’s athletics.
• Location: Stade Saputo (Olympic Park)

Cheer the hometown team

One of Montréal’s signature end-of-summer street fairs transforms a massive stretch of Avenue du Mont-Royal into a pedestrian-only, cultural haven. Over 300 local merchants set up sidewalk stalls alongside dozens of outdoor terraces, street food vendors, and fashion pop-ups presented in partnership with the M.A.D. Festival.

• Best For: Bargain hunters, patio lovers, neighbourhood strollers, and street style enthusiasts.
• Location: Avenue du Mont-Royal (from Boulevard Saint-Laurent to Rue De Lorimier)

Shop on the avenue