Montreal International Bach Festival — Montréal
Wednesday, November 4 to Wednesday, December 9, 2026 — edition under way · Montréal, Quebec, Canada
The festival
The Montreal International Bach Festival has established itself as an essential fixture of Montreal's musical scene and a major force in bringing the work of Johann Sebastian Bach to North American audiences. Its 20th anniversary edition, under way from November 4 to December 9, 2026, brings together nearly 200 artists, including Sir András Schiff, Augustin Hadelich, Chris Thile, Vox Luminis and Kent Nagano with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal.
Concerts take place at Maison symphonique, Salle Bourgie and Saint Joseph's Oratory, where a complete cycle of Bach's organ works begins with 16 concerts. Born as a five-day event, the festival now spans three weeks and includes an Off-Festival Bach.
Key facts
Name: Montreal International Bach Festival. Place: Various venues in Montreal, including Maison symphonique, Salle Bourgie and Saint Joseph's Oratory, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Period: Wednesday, November 4 to Wednesday, December 9, 2026 — edition under way. Genres: Classical music — Bach and Baroque music. Official website: festivalbachmontreal.com.