Festival international de la Littérature

September 24 to October 4, 2025

3 events
An open-air library that gathers literature lovers in non-traditional venues, the Festival International de la Littérature (FIL) is an opportunity to discover or rediscover authors or works from all literary spheres. Stories are shared in new and creative ways on the various stages in the city, offering unique approaches for appreciating this art form. This 10-day festival has become a staple of the Montréal fall cultural season.

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  • Literature
    Mourir de froid, c'est beau, c'est long, c'est délicieux
    September 26 to 28, 2025
    3 performances
    Salle Claude-Léveillée
  • Literature
    Ce que je sais de toi
    September 29, 2025
    1 performance
    Cinquième Salle

    A moving love story, Ce que je sais de toi comes to life at the Festival international de la Littérature under the direction of Olivier Arteau, with nine performers and the visceral music of Dalida.

    Limited places
  • Literature
    Gaza écrit Gaza
    September 30, 2025
    1 performance
    Cinquième Salle

    A literary tribute to Palestinian youth, Gaza écrit Gaza brings together stories, songs, and poems to make their voices heard beyond borders.

Shared moments in literature

Since it was created in 1994, the FIL has welcomed writers and artists from all fields, with more than 5,000 guests from all genres taking part in over 1,000 events over the years. They have brought a one-of-a-kind, vital literary experience to 300,000 people in the 30 years since the festival’s inception. 

Viewed as a celebration of words and literature, the FIL is both a place of sharing and a space of creation and experimentation in the literary arts. It plays a major role in presenting literary shows all across Canada, ensuring the greatest possible exposure for these artists and their creations.

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