The 37th edition of the Francos de Montréal will run from June 12 to June 20, 2026, featuring a series of ten concerts offered at no cost to the public. Organisers aim to bring francophone music to a wide audience across the city.
Each of the ten performances will be scheduled throughout the nine‑day period, giving residents and visitors multiple opportunities to experience live music without purchasing tickets.
The free‑admission shows are part of the festival’s broader programme, which traditionally includes a mix of headline acts, emerging artists and community‑focused events that showcase the diversity of French‑language music.
Since its inception, the Francos de Montréal has grown into a staple of the city’s cultural calendar, highlighting both established and up‑and‑coming francophone talent. This year’s edition continues that tradition, reinforcing the festival’s role as a platform for artists and a gathering point for fans of French‑language songs.
By providing ten complimentary concerts, the organizers hope to lower barriers to attendance and encourage a larger, more inclusive audience to engage with the city’s vibrant music scene during the summer.
The festival, which takes place annually, has become a key venue for promoting francophone culture in a predominantly bilingual metropolis. Over the past three decades, it has contributed to the visibility of French‑language artists and has helped sustain a lively market for local and international acts performing in French.
The concerts will be held at venues throughout Montreal, extending the festival’s reach beyond its main stages and allowing different neighbourhoods to host live performances.