The Festival International Bach Montréal 2026 brings the music of Johann Sebastian Bach to Montreal, Canada, for almost a month of concerts. The festival runs from November 8 to December 1, 2026, and is also known as the Festival Bach Montréal 2026.
What to expect
The festival is devoted to baroque music and takes place across the city's concert halls and churches. Its programme centres on Bach, so visitors can expect a focus on his work, presented in settings that suit music of this period.
- Dates: November 8 to December 1, 2026
- Music: Baroque music, with Johann Sebastian Bach at the centre
- Venues: The city's concert halls and churches
- Format: A festival of nearly one month
Why visit
For lovers of classical music, the festival offers a rich and atmospheric way to spend an autumn evening in Montreal. Hearing baroque music in a church or a concert hall gives many listeners a different sense of the works than a recording at home can. The longer run of dates also means there is room to attend more than one concert and to plan a visit around the programme.
Around the festival
The festival adds to Montreal's cultural life in the autumn, when the city's concert halls and churches host a range of performances. Visitors who come for the music can combine a concert with time to explore the city between performances.