Things to do in Montreal this May

Spring’s in full swing, and May is when Montreal officially remembers how to party. Things are warming up, literally and figuratively, as locals and tourists can both enjoy the rising action of deep spring before the climax of summer.

Sounds hyperbolic, we know, but it ain't.

Anyway: One look at this round-up of things to do in Montreal during May, and it's clear: The sun’s got stamina, the festivals start stacking, and every park bench suddenly looks like a runway. This is when terrasses fill up before noon, porches double as stages, and even the alleys feel like venues in disguise. Whether you’re sipping saké during Japan Week, catching reggaeton at Fuego Fuego, or shopping local at Marché ASIASIE, the city’s energy shifts from thawing out to showing up.