Suggested visit
Day 1
Old Port arrival · Igloofest opening night
Day 2
Notre-Dame AURA · headliner set
Day 3
Brunch · afternoon skating
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Igloofest
Montréal, Quebec Four weekends in January – February
The world's coldest electronic-music festival — dance parties in the Old Port at −20 °C.
Type
Winter Activities
Family Friendly
Yes
Setting
Outdoor
About This Event
The story of Igloofest
The world's coldest electronic-music festival — dance parties in the Old Port at −20 °C.
In the depths of Montréal winter, the Old Port becomes an open-air electronic-music venue with international DJs, ice sculptures, a snow bar, and the famous 'One-Piece Party' snowsuit competition.
Why travelers love it
Reasons to go
What makes Igloofest unforgettable.
01
Open-air electronic music
02
One-Piece Party competition
03
Ice sculptures
04
Old-Port setting
Best areas to stay
Where to stay
Curated accommodations across price tiers and neighbourhoods.
- Hôtel Nelligan
- Auberge du Vieux-Port
Explore beyond the event
Things to do nearby
Make Montréal the start of a wider Canadian adventure.
- Old Montréal
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Marché Bonsecours
Make the most of your visit
Suggested itineraries
Plans for every length of stay — from a single day to an extended adventure.
Know before you go
Local insider tips
Editorial advice from on-the-ground travelers.
Weather
Pack for the season and check the forecast the week of.
Transit
Use public transportation where possible — venues fill quickly with festival traffic.
Arrive early
Marquee events draw crowds — give yourself 60 minutes of buffer.
Cash
A small amount of cash speeds up small-vendor and food lines.
Photography
The hour before sunset gives the best festival light.
Photo gallery
A visual taste
A glimpse of Igloofest and the surrounding destination.
Editorial photography curated by The Canadian Explorer.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Curated by Canadian travel editors