Ville de Montréal — Service de la culture
Soutien aux festivals et aux événements culturels — Volet 1: Festivals culturels professionnels
Montréal, Quebec
Closed for the 2026 cycle; recurring annual festival 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 not primarily an economic-development organization. The applicant’s mission must be cultural and develop an artistic practice through a professional festival.
- Funding amount or limit
- Maximum $55,000 and no more than 10% 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
- Professional cultural festivals lasting three to 45 consecutive days or up to 45 consecutive days across non-consecutive dates, with metropolitan, national, or international reach, professional partnerships and meetings, and a minimum previous or projected budget of $150,000. Music is not named separately, so the candidate’s music fit rests on the broader professional cultural/performing-arts route.
Verification note
The official 2026 program page verifies the professional festival route, budget threshold, cap, percentage, general applicant requirements, and passed deadline.
Official sources
MusicList summarizes official public material and does not accept applications. Confirm current eligibility, dates, and terms with the operator.