Arts & Shows

Chambly Craft Beer Festival, the largest artisanal beer festival in Quebec, has been dedicated since 2002 to being a showcase and development vehicle for microbreweries, vineyards, cider houses and local producers. This unmissable event welcomes tens of thousands of festival-goers every year in a festive, rural, relaxed and family atmosphere.

Located on the banks of the Richelieu River on the Fort Chambly National Historic Site, the festival showcases the products of more than 110 exhibitors, which invites you to taste traditional beers, ciders, mead, wine, as well as a wide range of local products from across Quebec to the rhythm of musical performances, comedy shows, conferences for beer and zythology lovers and various activities for children.

The Au Cadre du Village gallery, located in the heart of Boucherville, gives way to local artists and vernissage style events to encourage local art. Also offering framing, canvas printing and enlargement services, the gallery is a must to discover the greatest artists of the moment.

Galerie Vincent-D’Indy promotes visual arts of various trends and highlights works by artists from Boucherville and elsewhere. The gallery presents ten to twelve exhibitions annually. Since its inception in 2002, more than a hundred exhibitions have been held at this cultural exchange site.

Located in the heart of the Francine-Gadbois Multifunctional Centre, which serves a very diverse clientele, the gallery contributes to the accessibility and democratization of culture.

The Montreal International Jazz Festival is a festival featuring artists and musicians mainly from jazz, which has taken place annually in July in Montreal since 1980. According to the 2004 edition of Guinness World Records, it is one of the of the most important jazz festivals in the world in terms of attendance.

Each year, the Festival presents some 3,000 artists from over 30 different countries, organizes around 650 concerts (450 of which take place in the open air) and attracts nearly 2 million visitors.

Created in 2014, îleSoniq has settled in the heart of Montreal, on île Notre-Dame. For two days, the island transforms itself into an urban oasis and allows the public to live to the rhythm of major artists from the electronic, dance and hip-hop scene.

In an idyllic setting just a stone’s throw from downtown, îleSoniq transports music fans to a fun and colourful parallel universe to offer them a unique festival experience.

The Osheaga Music and Arts Festival is a multi-day independent music festival in Montreal that takes place every summer at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène. The festival takes place on six stages with different audience capacities.

A major celebration dedicated to music and the visual arts, Osheaga’s main objective is to showcase emerging local and national talents, who work alongside some of the world’s greatest artists on stage.

Located in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles, the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal makes contemporary art an essential part of Montreal and Quebec life.

Located on Place des festivals in the Quartier des spectacles and part of the Place des Arts complex, it is the first Canadian museum dedicated to contemporary art.

The International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, the largest balloon gathering in Canada, is a major event for the whole family.

With an average of 350,000 visitors, the event’s popularity has grown steadily over the years and is based on a strategy that combines three essential elements: the magic of hot air balloon flights, free entertainment for the whole family and major shows every night.

On the program, nearly 100 hot-air balloons, including many special shapes, grandiose shows and a huge field hosting an incredible variety of entertainment activities.