A 15th Festival on Saint-Denis Street
From May 15 to 17, 2026, the Montreal Comic Arts Festival will once again take over Saint-Denis Street, between Gilford and Roy, transforming it into a 1.2 km comic arts promenade filled with activities, exhibitions, and meet-and-greet opportunities. This year, the Festival offers a rich, entirely free program of more than 60 activities under the theme ALIVE! A record-breaking lineup of over 350 artists and 190 exhibitors is expected under the tents.
To illustrate this theme and mark our anniversary, we have chosen a leading figure in Montreal’s comic arts scene: Julie Rocheleau. Her posters, with their dynamic compositions, are always elegant and sensitive, with a distinctive punk touch that is uniquely hers. To learn more about her, read this interview!
Schedule
Friday, May 15 — 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Programming
Behind the Scenes of MCAF
Have you ever wondered how a festival is organized? How far in advance are artists invited? How is the person who creates the poster chosen? Why are there tents on only one side of the street?
Through a series of articles, we invite you to take a peek behind the scenes of the organization of the next edition of MCAF!
Creating the Festival Programming
If you’re a creator or a comic arts professional, you’ll find all the information you need in our pro zone.
