Festival TransAmériques
May 28 to June 10, 2026
Festival TransAmériques (FTA) is an international performing arts festival dedicated to the most contemporary expressions of dance and theatre.
Since its first edition in 1985, it has sought out bold, distinctive artistic work and fresh perspectives. Through presenting shows from home and abroad, FTA fosters the growth of our imagination and honours the complexity of the world. The Festival initiates memorable discoveries and powerful experiences that connect emotion with knowledge.
FTA is a celebration of the performing arts taking place at springtime each year.
New contemporary creations, year after year
For 40 years now, Festival TransAmériques (FTA) has featured compelling performances at the intersection of dance and theatre. Renowned for its boundary-pushing stage performances, each year the festival features some 20 shows from here and elsewhere.
This highly regarded event, the largest contemporary art festival in North America, marks the kickoff of Montréal’s festival season each year. One of the first major events of spring, FTA takes over Place des Arts and the heart of the city. The program is constantly evolving, but the festival never fails to deliver a lively celebration of the arts.
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