Free outdoor concert by Orchestre Métropolitain at the foot of Mount Royal

Hosted by its ambassador, actress Fabiola Nyrva Aladin, and led by renowned Quebec conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, this grand, free celebration of symphonic music is part of the festivities marking the 150th anniversary of Mount Royal Park. Gather your family and friends for an evening filled with emotion, togetherness and discovery!

Check out the new Symphonic Picnic

This year, the Orchestre Métropolitain is making the experience even more thrilling for the audience with the brand-new Symphonic Picnic, presented starting at 5 p.m., before the main concert. Friendly and accessible, this festive event invites you to enjoy a lively program on a second stage, featuring musical performances, interactive activities and artistic discoveries for audiences of all ages.

When the concert begins, this space will transform into a giant screen for those who wish to experience the event in a more relaxed atmosphere. Food trucks will also be on site so you can get a bite to eat before and during the show.

Let the main show begin!

At 7:30 p.m., the grand concert begins and promises to be vibrant, evocative and emotionally charged. The highlight will be the performance of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, From the New World, an iconic work inspired by the composer’s vision of the encounter between European musical traditions and American sounds. You’ll also hear Edvard Grieg’s masterful Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, evoking the atmosphere of the Nordic countries and mythical creatures. The concert also features Montréal Cirque, a new work by Montreal composer Ana Sokolović, created especially for the occasion, as well as Rêveries by Quebec composer Guillaume Couture.

An exceptional artist featured for 2026

Renowned singer-songwriter Elisapie will join the Orchestre Métropolitain, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and the Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal choir for a magical musical moment under the stars.

Originally from Salluit, in Nunavik, Elisapie is recognized as a leading voice in the Indigenous music scene. Her work, particularly her Inuktitut project, reflects her sensitivity and her ability to revisit the memories and emotions of the Far North through music. On stage, she captivates audiences with her authenticity, her gentleness and the quiet power of her performances.

The concert on August 5, 2026 will offer a special opportunity to discover this remarkable artist again or for the first time in an exceptional setting.

The OM concert at the foot of Mount Royal is presented by CN, in collaboration with Le Groupe Maurice.

🎶 See the OM at the foot of Mount Royal web page for more details.