Festival TransAmériques

The bold and singular creations on view at Festival TransAmériques are an elegant blend of artistic trends from a number of disciplines, with theatre and dance combining in lively performances. Audiences love the always surprising, completely original programming year after year!

Stay tuned — The Festival will return in May 2026!

Cultural Magazine: Festival TransAmériques

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FTA – Festival TransAmériques: 4 suggestions to shake up your festival routine

As it does every year, the FTA is once again kicking off Montreal’s festival season. The Festival’s 19th edition promises to offer even more original offerings that stray off the beaten path. Here are ideas that are sure to please fearless festivalgoers!

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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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