Montreal is one of the best places to find art festivals, even during Montreal’s cold winter months. Many of the larger art festivals in Montreal are annual events that are attended by thousands of spectators. Among the most popular art festivals in Montreal, you’ll find the international fireworks competition, the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Francopholies or the Just for laughs Festival.. Some of the festivals have a more targeted audience such as the Fantasia international film Festival, the Montreal fashion and design Festival, or the world film Festival. Regardless of what type of festival you’re looking for, there is certainly an event in Montreal to satisfy your need. The following is a listing of some of the popular art events & art festivals in Montreal.