Festival international de la Littérature
September 23 to October 3, 2026
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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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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