Fun and games to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Montréal Olympics
In 2026, Montréal is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Olympic heritage. Relive the frenzy of the 1976 Games with a fun-filled program of activities! Sports, culture, history and entertainment activities for the whole family await you throughout the year.
Activities will take place in various locations across the city, including several that were created for inherited from the 1976 Games.
Attend or participate in sports competitions
Come out and encourage athletes of all ages and levels during sports competitions.
Several events will carry forward or reference Olympic traditions in an effort to recapture the spirit of the 1976 Games. Symbolic ceremonies and commemorations will be included in certain swimming, rowing and canoeing competitions, and in different Olympiad-style events for young people.
There are several outdoor activities, including the Marathon Beneva de Montréal that will celebrate the city’s Olympic heritage in October.
Relive the Olympics through cultural outings
Until September 4, the McCord Stewart Museum will present its exhibition titled “Montréal 1976: An Olympic Event.” Artefacts, clothing, posters and archives of the Olympics take us behind the scenes of the event and celebrate its urban and architectural heritage.
The public can enjoy a new guided tour of Montréal’s Olympic Park and discover the history, architecture and backstage of the iconic Olympic Stadium, until end of September.
On July 21 and 28, the swimming pool at the Parc Jean-Drapeau aquatic complex will host two special editions of the “cinéma flottant” (floating cinema) event, inspired by the Olympic Games.
A major festive and commemorative concert is scheduled to take place at the Olympic Stadium on August 1. The event will include performances by Loud, Ariane Moffatt and Robert Charlebois.
For the full program of events, visit the Montréal Olympique Web site.
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