WELCOME
MONTRÉAL
CLOWN
FESTIVAL
Next festival: APRIL 10-18, 2026
THANK YOU

From the standing ovations to the spontaneous absurdity, from deep discussions to wild dance floors—thank you for making the 8th edition of the Montreal Clown Festival one for the history books.
Over 8 days, we laughed, we cried, we sweated through red noses and sequined chaos. Artists flew in from across the world. Audiences showed up in full force. And the love? It was off the charts.
MTL Clowns recognizes that all of its activities are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka people who are the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtiá: ke / Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations, and today a place of life for a diverse Indigenous population and other peoples including the Anishinaabe, Huron/Wendat, and Abénaki nations. It is our collective responsibility to show not only respect for First Nations, but also to inform and educate ourselves so that the relationship between Indigenous Peoples and the Montreal community finds its way to reconciliation.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
2025 FESTIVAL
THE ARTISTS
The festival has something for everyone. The program includes a not-to-be-missed Cabaret on Friday night, family programming, late-night adult shows, free outdoor programming, professional workshops, and discussions about the art of clowning.
Le Gala Cabaret du Festival
MC René Bazinet
JOIN US
From edgy and eccentric, subversive to silly, Clowns bring joy, laughter, LOVE and magic into our lives. Join us and discover what clowning can be! Our newsletter and social media is the best way to find out about opportunities.

