The Best Beer Festivals in Montreal
Montreal craft beer events — Mondial de la Bière, Chambly Beer Festival, tap takeovers and brewery releases across Rosemont, Mile End and the Plateau. Updated weekly.
Montreal has one of Canada's most-developed craft-beer scenes, with dense brewery clusters through Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, the Plateau, Mile End and Saint-Henri. The city hosts Mondial de la Bière — Quebec's flagship international beer festival at Palais des congrès in late May — alongside year-round tap takeovers, festivals de bière artisanale in surrounding towns, and a strong lineup of brasserie-hosted events.
Nearby Chambly hosts the annual Fête bière et saveurs in late August, and Quebec City's Festibière runs in mid-August — many Montreal beer travellers plan long weekends around either.
Montreal's signature beer festivals
Mondial de la Bière
Signature Montreal festival. Dates confirmed as the 2026–2027 season is published — bookmark this page or join the newsletter for release announcements.
Fête bière et saveurs de Chambly
Signature Montreal festival. Dates confirmed as the 2026–2027 season is published — bookmark this page or join the newsletter for release announcements.
Festibière de Québec
Signature Montreal festival. Dates confirmed as the 2026–2027 season is published — bookmark this page or join the newsletter for release announcements.
Mile End brewery events
Signature Montreal festival. Dates confirmed as the 2026–2027 season is published — bookmark this page or join the newsletter for release announcements.
Where Montreal’s craft-beer scene lives
- Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
- Plateau / Mile End
- Saint-Henri / Sud-Ouest
Frequently asked
When is Mondial de la Bière in Montreal?
Mondial de la Bière is typically held in late May or early June at the Palais des congrès in downtown Montreal. It's Quebec's largest international beer festival, running five days with breweries from Quebec, Canada and around the world.
Where can I find craft beer events on the Plateau?
The Plateau and Mile End have several taprooms and beer-focused bars hosting regular tap takeovers, release nights and collaborations. Filter the events feed by Plateau or Mile End to see what's on this week.
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