Discover new art house films and more from Montréal indie cinemas' programming, including in-person and virtual screenings from Cinéma du Parc, Cinéma du Musée and Cinémathèque québécoise, which hosts a music-themed film program and exhibition this summer. See the art world in a whole new light thanks to the International Festival of Films on Art year-round ART FILM program. Meanwhile, enjoy cinema under the stars this month too: the SAT presents Cinéma urbain, outdoor film screenings in Parc de la Paix on August 5, 12 and 19, Cinéma sous les étoiles screens films in Laurier Park, Molson Park and other outdoor spaces this July and August, and the CCA hosts Ciné Façade on August 5, 12 and 19.Ĭinéma Moderne continues its Cinéma Public online program of feature films, family-friendly animated features, documentaries and more.
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And discover the vivid history and present of Québec ceramics at the Musée des métiers d'arts du Québec.Ĭatch new films, panels and workshops at the 25th Fantasia International Film Festival, from August 5 to 25, including screenings of Richard Bates Jr.’s King Knight, Tsutomu Hanabusa’s Kakegurui 2, Julien Knafo’s Brain Freeze and more Canadian premieres, plus a celebration of Japanese cinema. Take a historic walking tour, like Beyond the Bagel Food Tour and Making their Mark, a tour of Jewish Montréal, with the Museum of Jewish Montreal. Or go back in time with the Château Ramezay exhibition 1812: Objects to Discover. See exhibition The Things Around Us: 51N4E and Rural Urban Framework and more at the Canadian Centre for Architecture.
At the McCord Museum don’t miss Christian Dior featuring over 50 classic designs as well as exhibitions Chapleau and There Once Was a Song, guided historical tours, and other outdoor activities. Montréal's history museums reopen their doors and continue with online activities this month! History buffs of all ages will love Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex whether in person or online: see new exhibitions A Railroad to Dreams and Italian Montréal, tracing the journey of Italo-Montrealers from the early 20th century, interactive display Come Aboard! Pirates or Privateers? and more. (NOTE: the summer festivals piece says Saint-Leonard Boulevard!) The FAR Festival enlivens the city streets and ruelles with art and performances from August 12 to September 12. Also downtown, Art Souterrain’s CRÉER DES PONTS installs 60 new works of public art in storefronts and transparent “exhibition cubes” – keep your eye out for roving performances too! italfestMTL showcases Italian-Canadian music, art, food, fashion and more in performances and activities from August 6 to 22.Įxpect a rainbow of talent and community spirit at Montréal Pride this year, from August 9 to 15, kicking off with musician Jeremy Dutcher performing in the opening ceremonies and featuring the return of the Pride March on August 15! Watch street art in the making and join block parties with live music at MURAL Festival from August 12 to 22 on Saint-Laurent Blvd. Watch wild and wonderful films from around the world at the 25th Fantasia International Film Festival from August 5 to 25.
The 31st International First Peoples' Festival brings live music and performances to Place des Festivals, plus film, art and talks to other venues from August 3 to 11.
Meanwhile, the photographed faces of Montrealers come together in Les Visages de Montréal, large-scale collages in Place des Arts, Complexe Desjardins and several other cultural venues.įall in love with Montréal’s summer festivals all over again or for the first time this August: outdoors, indoors and online, festivals showcase the tremendous talent and entertainment the city has to offer. In the heart of downtown Montréal, the Quartier des spectacles surprises with spontaneous outdoor circus, theatre and dance performances, multimedia projections, and art installations that double as urban oases as part of Les aventures du cœur de l’île, enlivening the city centre. And save on hotels and activities with the summer 2021 Food & Fun Package! Be sure to check out these 21 things to do in summer 2021, from the best places to soak up the sun to hotel deals, or quiz yourself on whether you’ve done all 7 things you can only do in Montréal. Whether you’re visiting Montréal or a local on staycation, the warm, relaxing days of August are perfect for an island getaway in Montréal – the island of Montréal reverberates with all kinds of fun in the sun this month, from outdoor entertainment downtown to open-air spaces to eat, drink and socialize throughout the city.