Igloofest to Return to Montreal in January 2027
The annual winter festival will mark its 19th edition with an expansion into Gatineau, Québec, and Edmonton.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Cultural
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Igloofest returns to Montreal's Old Port from January 14 to February 6, 2027, for its 19th annual edition. The festival, produced by Multicolore, will expand to include events in Gatineau, Québec, and Edmonton early next year.
Why it matters
The festival expects nearly 100,000 festivalgoers to attend the upcoming series of events. Organisers will unveil additional Après-Ski night details this coming December.
The 2027 edition marks the 19th year of the festival, which expects to host nearly 100,000 total festivalgoers. Tickets for the events will be available for presale starting October 22, 2026, followed by a general sale on October 23, 2026.
The players
Multicolore
This is the production company responsible for organising and managing the annual Igloofest event series.
The details
The upcoming festival will operate under the theme Face the Beast. Returning alongside the main event are the Igloofête gatherings, which are scheduled for January 16, 23, 30 and February 6.
Timeline
January 14, 2027: Igloofest begins in Montreal.
February 6, 2027: Igloofest concludes in Montreal.
February 11, 2027: Igloofest Gatineau begins.
March 4, 2027: Igloofest Québec begins.
March 11, 2027: Igloofest Edmonton begins.
Industry Dynamics
The festival is following the established trend of scaling successful regional cultural experiences into a national touring model. This expansion marks a significant evolution for the brand as it positions itself as a fixture in winter entertainment beyond its Montreal origins.
Those wishing to attend can access tickets via the Igloofest official event ticket portal. Potential attendees should monitor updates for the Après-Ski nights arriving this December to plan their travel and participation.
The takeaway
Winter festivalgoers should mark their calendars for late October to secure tickets before general availability. Early planning is recommended as the festival expands its reach into three new cities in 2027.
What happens next
Tickets go on presale on October 22, 2026, followed by a general sale on October 23, 2026.
Further reading
Find more details about upcoming events in the Canada Cultural section.
More information
For more information on the full event schedule or to purchase tickets, visit the Igloofest official event ticket portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Montreal Times.
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