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Gigantic beer pong, mouthwatering global dishes and claw machines coming to Montreal Streetfood Festival 2025

Montreal’s iconic Old Port is transforming into the largest night market in the city, and you won’t want to miss it.

Laura Osborne
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Laura Osborne
Editor, Time Out Canada
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Calling all Montreal food lovers!

Step into an immersive street food market with two long rows of food stalls lit with lanterns.

The fifth edition of Montreal Streetfood Festival is bringing flavours from 15+ countries to the Old Port, transforming the waterfront into a massive open-air night market and gathering the best global street food in one electric, open-air setting.

Montreal Streetfood Festival
Photograph: Montreal Streetfood Festival

Expect flames leaping from charcoal grills, steam curling from oversized pans, and the the sounds of sizzling meat and kitchen banter in a dozen languages. 

Montreal Streetfood Festival
Photograph: Montreal Streetfood Festival

Every few steps bring a new aroma, a new story, and a new taste—no passport required.

Montreal Streetfood Festival
Photograph: Montreal Streetfood Festival

With over 40 curated kiosks, guests can embark on a culinary journey through the bold and unexpected flavours of Thailand, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Mexico, Spain, the Philippines, Venezuela, Laos, the Caribbean, and more.

Montreal Streetfood Festival
Photograph: Montreal Streetfood Festival

From tacos and paella to grilled skewers, takoyaki, sweet potato towers, poutines, and exotic desserts, every bite offers a new experience.

Montreal Streetfood Festival
Photograph: Montreal Streetfood Festival

When is the Montreal Streetfood Festival?

The fifth edition of the Montreal Streetfood Festival is from August 14 to 17, 2025, in the Clock Tower Pier at the Old Port.

The four-day schedule is:

August 14: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

August 15: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

August 16: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

August 17: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Montreal Streetfood Festival
Photograph: Montreal Streetfood Festival

Don’t miss curated cocktails from five continents, DJ sets every evening spotlighting Latin, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and East Asian music, inflatable playgrounds for kids and families, claw machines and gashapons with fun prizes, chill zones for soaking in the summer vibes, and a vote for the festival’s best food kiosk. 

Montreal Streetfood Festival
Photograph: Montreal Streetfood Festival

There will also be a giant beer pong game, surprise entertainment, and interactive installations.

Montreal Streetfood Festival
Photograph: Montreal Streetfood Festival

Time Out Tip: From traditional street eats to creative fusion dishes, the festival brings accessible, authentic, and high-quality food to the heart of the city with all items priced between $3 and $16, and a limit of only two dishes above $10 per kiosk. 

For more information about the Montreal Streetfood Festival, click here.

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