Americas · Canada
The 25th POP Montreal brings more than two hundred performances, screenings, exhibitions, talks and family activities by local and international artists to Montreal, Canada.
Festival culture in Canada has developed through religious and civic calendars, seasonal cycles and regional customs passed between generations. That historical continuity now coexists with contemporary cultural formats.
The cultural diversity of Canada is visible in Indigenous traditions, Francophone and Anglophone celebrations, music, film, arts and winter festivals. Local forms preserve distinct territorial identities within a varied national calendar.
Within the Americas, Canada contributes its own traditions and takes part in regional cultural exchange through heritage celebrations and contemporary festivals.
The international reach of Canada is expressed through cultural networks, co-productions and gatherings connecting communities, institutions and artists from different countries.
Major festival families in Canada include Indigenous traditions, Francophone and Anglophone celebrations, music, film, arts and winter festivals. The inventory on this page documents specific examples through official sources.
23-27 September 2026 · Montreal · POP Montreal venues
The 25th POP Montreal brings more than two hundred performances, screenings, exhibitions, talks and family activities by local and international artists to Montreal, Canada.