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Montréal events in September 2027

55 events in September 2027: 13 exhibitions, 11 comedy shows, 10 markets, 8 concerts, 6 festivals, 2 sports events, 1 illumination, 1 tour, 1 nightlife event, 1 performance and 1 activities and classe, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. The biggest dates are Gardens of Light (2 Sept to 31 Oct 2027, dates to be confirmed), Taco Fest MTL (5 Sept to 7 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed) and Ferment Fest Mtl (11 Sept to 12 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed). 12 of them are annual events whose 2027 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.

Back-to-school month and a good one for visiting. Gardens of Light opens at the Botanical Garden in early September, and POP Montréal, the Black Film Festival and the Journées de la culture follow in the last week. More on the season in Things to do in Montréal.

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Montréal weather in September

Average high
21°C (69°F)
Average low
10°C (50°F)
Rain
83 mm
Rainy days
about 11

A light jacket or a sweater covers most days, and evenings cool to about 10°C (50°F). Pack a small umbrella too, as it rains on about 11 days.

Averages from the Environment and Climate Change Canada normals for 1981 to 2010, Montréal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl A (7025250) station (rain table). Rainy days have at least 0.2 mm of rain.

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Don't miss in September 2027

Chinese Garden pavilion beyond a lily pond in the Montréal Botanical Garden
Illumination Gardens of Light 2 Sept to 31 Oct 2027, dates to be confirmed · Rosemont The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition ran 3 September to 1 November, with timed tickets. Photo: Alexandre Breveglieri, CC BY 2.0
Marina and waterfront of the Old Port of Montréal with the Grande Roue in the distance
Festival Taco Fest MTL 5 Sept to 7 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed · Old Montréal The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition ran 5 to 7 September at the Old Port for ages 18 and over, with more than 150 taco variations, live music and DJs. Tacos started at $3.50. Photo: Dennis Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
Inside the covered stalls of Marché Jean-Talon market hall, Little Italy, Montréal
Festival Ferment Fest Mtl 11 Sept to 12 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed · Little Italy and Jean-Talon The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition ran 12 and 13 September, 10 am to 6 pm, with 17 exhibitors, free talks and registration-only workshops at $35 to $60, plus a workshop on Friday 11 September. Photo: abdallahh, CC BY 2.0
Marina and waterfront of the Old Port of Montréal with the Grande Roue in the distance
Sport JACKALOPE Montréal 11 Sept to 13 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed · Old Montréal The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition, its 14th, ran 11 to 13 September on the Jacques-Cartier Pier with more than 150 pro athletes, mainly in skateboarding and bouldering. It was free to watch, with paid competitions and experiences from $15 to $125. Photo: Dennis Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
Sport Marathon Beneva de Montréal 17 Sept to 19 Sept 2027 · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie Race weekend of 17 to 19 September 2027 with the marathon and half-marathon on Sunday 19 September from 7:45, starting at Espace 67 on Île Sainte-Hélène and finishing at Parc Maisonneuve. The Expo-Marathon is at the Palais des congrès and the 1 km, 5 km and 10 km races run on Saturday.
Concert POP Montréal 22 Sept to 26 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed · Downtown The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 festival ran 23 to 27 September.

Picks for September 2027

Listings as of 13 November 2026. Chosen from the listings below by one rule. The city’s best-known annual events come first, then festivals and illuminations, events that start in these dates and run only a few days, and events with a photo. Each line is built from the listing’s own facts.

  1. Gardens of LightIllumination at Montreal Botanical Garden, 2 Sept to 31 Oct 2027 (dates to be confirmed).
  2. Taco Fest MTLFestival at Old Port of Montreal, 5 Sept to 7 Sept 2027 (dates to be confirmed).
  3. Ferment Fest MtlFestival at Marché Jean-Talon, 11 Sept to 12 Sept 2027 (dates to be confirmed). Hours: 10 am to 6 pm.
  4. POP MontréalConcert at Various venues, Montreal, 22 Sept to 26 Sept 2027 (dates to be confirmed).
  5. JACKALOPE MontréalSport at Old Port of Montreal, Jacques-Cartier Pier, 11 Sept to 13 Sept 2027 (dates to be confirmed). Free entry.
  6. Marathon Beneva de MontréalSport at Espace 67 (start), Parc Maisonneuve (finish), 17 Sept to 19 Sept 2027.
  7. FestipodFestival at Espace St-Denis, 22 Sept to 26 Sept 2027.
  8. Journées de la cultureFestival at Various venues, Montreal, 24 Sept to 26 Sept 2027 (dates to be confirmed).
  9. NeighboursExhibition at Canadian Centre for Architecture, 5 Nov 2026 to 28 Nov 2027.
  10. Sovereign Stitches + Wild WeavesExhibition at McCord Stewart Museum, 26 Nov 2026 to 6 Sept 2027.

Calendar

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Day by day

Each event on its first day still ahead. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day and its gigs.

1 event

Taco Fest MTLOld Montréal · Old Port of Montreal · 5 Sept to 7 Sept 2027Usual dates

2 events

Ferment Fest MtlLittle Italy and Jean-Talon · Marché Jean-Talon · 11 Sept to 12 Sept 2027Usual dates
JACKALOPE MontréalOld Montréal · Old Port of Montreal, Jacques-Cartier Pier · 11 Sept to 13 Sept 2027FreeUsual dates

1 event · 1 gig

Marathon Beneva de MontréalRosemont-La Petite-Patrie · Espace 67 (start), Parc Maisonneuve (finish) · 17 Sept to 19 Sept 2027

3 events

FestipodQuartier Latin · Espace St-Denis · 22 Sept to 26 Sept 2027
POP MontréalDowntown · Various venues, Montreal · 22 Sept to 26 Sept 2027Usual dates

1 event · 1 gig

Also on dates the organisers post: Piknic Électronik (Sundays, mid-May to mid-October).

On for weeks

10 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.

Ko tè a tounen istwa (Là où la terre se fait récit) | Richarson DorvilMontréal-Nord · Parc Louis-Querbes · 30 Sept 2025 to 30 Apr 2030Free
Exposition : « Ce que je garde »Hochelaga-Maisonneuve · Bibliothèque Maisonneuve · 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2031Free
Les deux côtés de la médaille : 50 ans des jeux olympiques à Hochelaga-MaisonneuveOlympic Park and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve · Place des Tisserandes · 17 Jul 2026 to 31 May 2028Free
La grâce des floraisons - Joannie LafrenièreAhuntsic · Parc Champdoré · 17 Sept 2026 to 16 Sept 2027Free
Inframonde [Survey of Waves] et Floralia - Sabrina RattéLaSalle · Placette Newman · 1 Oct 2026 to 29 Sept 2027Free
NeighboursShaughnessy Village · Canadian Centre for Architecture · 5 Nov 2026 to 28 Nov 2027
Sovereign Stitches + Wild WeavesDowntown · McCord Stewart Museum · 26 Nov 2026 to 6 Sept 2027
LAWSShaughnessy Village · Canadian Centre for Architecture · 18 Mar to 24 Oct 2027
Keith Haring in 3DGolden Square Mile · Montreal Museum of Fine Arts · 15 May to 12 Sept 2027
Gardens of LightRosemont · Montreal Botanical Garden · 2 Sept to 31 Oct 2027Usual dates

Planning a trip in September

The calendar above lists 55 events in September 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Montréal compares the main areas.

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Good to know

What is on in Montréal in September 2027?

There are 55 events listed for September 2027 (13 exhibitions, 11 comedy shows, 10 markets, 8 concerts, 6 festivals, 2 sports events, 1 illumination, 1 tour, 1 nightlife event, 1 performance and 1 activities and classe). The big dates are Gardens of Light (2 Sept to 31 Oct 2027, dates to be confirmed), Taco Fest MTL (5 Sept to 7 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed), Ferment Fest Mtl (11 Sept to 12 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed), JACKALOPE Montréal (11 Sept to 13 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed), Marathon Beneva de Montréal (17 Sept to 19 Sept 2027) and POP Montréal (22 Sept to 26 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed). 43 have confirmed dates and 12 are annual events whose exact 2027 dates are still to be announced, shown with the usual window. Every listing links to the interactive map.

What's the weather like in Montréal in September?

In September Montréal averages a high of 21°C (69°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with 83 mm of rain on about 11 days. Those are Environment and Climate Change Canada averages for 1981 to 2010 at its Montréal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl A (7025250) station, counting days with at least 0.2 mm of rain.

What festivals are on in Montréal in September 2027?

The 5 festivals listed for September 2027 are Taco Fest MTL (5 Sept to 7 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed), Ferment Fest Mtl (11 Sept to 12 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed), Festipod (22 Sept to 26 Sept 2027), Montreal International Black Film Festival (22 Sept to 26 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed) and Journées de la culture (24 Sept to 26 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.

Are there free events in Montréal in September 2027?

Yes. 21 of the 55 events listed for September 2027 are free to attend, including Ko tè a tounen istwa (Là où la terre se fait récit) | Richarson Dorvil (30 Sept 2025 to 30 Apr 2030), Exposition : « Ce que je garde » (1 May 2026 to 1 May 2031) and JACKALOPE Montréal (11 Sept to 13 Sept 2027, dates to be confirmed).

Is September a good time to visit Montréal?

Back-to-school month and a good one for visiting. Gardens of Light opens at the Botanical Garden in early September, and POP Montréal, the Black Film Festival and the Journées de la culture follow in the last week.

How current is this list?

Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.

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