See great urban art at Montréal’s MURAL Festival this June
Arts Outdoor Summer Festivals and events
Montréal’s MURAL Festival is ready to wow again this year, with a colourful mix of urban art and block parties to kick off Montréal’s summer season. Happening from June 4 to 14, 2026, MURAL’s 14th edition showcases massive murals and other artworks in the making, created in front of our eyes. Discover the art, live music, street food and more at the festival’s tried-and-true locations along Saint-Laurent Boulevard, and beyond.
Where can I see MURAL 2026 happen?
Spot Montréal artists and artists from across Canada, the US, and the world as they create storeys-high street art on building facades on pedestrian-only Saint-Laurent Boulevard and among the blocks to the east and west of the Main, from Sherbrooke Street to Mont-Royal Avenue.
There will also be an activation in the lane beside the McCord Stewart Museum, right downtown. Go and settle in at one of the picnic tables, and let the art wash over you.
Whose art can I see at MURAL 2026?
MURAL Festival will upend your expectations with its incredible artists this year, each with their own style, from colourful and celebratory to monochrome and momentous. There are even going to be inflatable works of art for the 2026 edition, as well as a series of murals dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Montréal-made video game Dead by Daylight.
Among the creative minds participating in 2026:
- Murfin, a Madrid-based muralist known for playful characters, bold colours and surreal scenes, transforming walls into vibrant, storybook-like worlds across the world
- Greg Mike, an Atlanta-based muralist known for bold, cartoonish characters and neon colour palettes, blending street art and pop culture
- Jumu, an Peruvian-Chilean artist based in Germany known for bright, gestural, graphic shapes and portraits that take nature as inspiration to create lively urban landscapes
Discover the full list of 2026 participants here.
What’s the MURAL party scene going to be like this year?
Live music is a big draw to MURAL Festival, with dozens of outdoor performances in the heart of the art action on Saint-Laurent Boulevard between Sherbrooke Street and Mont-Royal Avenue.
While on Saint-Laurent Boulevard, catch two packed weekends full of concerts on the main stage, where you’ll be treated to some of the world’s best musical talent. Hang out on the terrace, grab a bite to eat, check out events, and more!
Learn more about Montréal’s murals with these tours
Hear more about the murals and their artists on a street art tour with the experts at Spade & Palacio or with an electric bike tour courtesy of Fitz.
For updates on the location and progress of new murals, along with interviews and information on all festival events and activities, follow MURAL on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
Isa Tousignant
Isa Tousignant is an editor and storyteller with a curiosity that runs deeper than most. She has chatted life philosophies with celebrity chefs, gemologists, arena rockers and furries. (All were transformative.) Her favourite things include discovering new flavours and celebrating the creativity that defines her hometown, Montréal.