Ville de Montréal — Service de la culture

Soutien aux festivals et aux événements culturels — Volet 3: Événements thématiques et festifs

Montréal, Quebec

Closed for the 2026 cycle; recurring annual festival/event program confirmed.

The 2026 deadline was December 14, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.; the next annual call is not posted.

Eligible applicants
Non-profit organization legally constituted for at least one year, headquartered in Montréal, producing the event within Montréal, in good standing with the City and tax authorities, and presenting a large cultural or festive event with metropolitan, national, or international promotion.
Funding amount or limit
Maximum $50,000 and no more than 15% of eligible expenses; first-time applicants cannot receive more than $10,000. Eligible expenses cover production, promotion, and administration up to 15% of total budget.
Jurisdiction
Montréal, Quebec
Last verified
2026-08-01

Eligible activities

  • Large thematic and festive cultural events, recurring or one-time, lasting at least one day and up to four non-consecutive months, with artistic content, a theme, and broad public participation. Professional discipline-development festivals belong in Volet 1 instead. The previous or projected budget must be at least $150,000.

Verification note

The official 2026 program page verifies the thematic/festive route, budget threshold, cap, percentage, and passed deadline.

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