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SUMMARY:MAD – Festival Mode & Design Montréal (Festival M.A.D.)
DESCRIPTION:MAD – Festival Mode & Design Montréal (Festival M.A.D. – Mode\, Arts\, Divertissement) is a free\, open‑air fashion\, art\, and entertainment festival held in downtown Montréal’s Quartier des spectacles. The 26th edition is scheduled for 20–23 August 2026 and continues the event’s long‑running mission to showcase local and international fashion talent\, celebrate self‑expression\, and animate the city’s cultural heart with runway shows\, concerts\, and creative installations. Spread across several outdoor stages and partner sites\, the festival blends fashion week‑style programming with a summer urban festival atmosphere\, attracting style‑conscious consumers\, industry professionals\, and tourists alike. Visitors can expect designer runway shows\, up‑and‑coming labels\, live music\, dance\, immersive art\, and a curated pop‑up market offering apparel\, accessories\, and lifestyle products from local brands. By positioning fashion in the public square\, MAD Fest lowers the barrier between the creative industry and the general public\, helping emerging designers gain visibility and giving brands a direct channel to engage with Montréal’s diverse\, trend‑driven audience. For trade visitors\, it doubles as an informal market discovery platform and networking hub\; for consumers\, it is a four‑day celebration of Montréal’s status as a creative capital\, where they can discover new labels\, experience fashion shows up close\, and participate in a wide program of cultural entertainment and nighttime events.
LOCATION:Quartier des spectacles (Place des Festivals and surrounding outdoor stages)\, Quartier des spectacles\, around 1499 Rue Jeanne-Mance\, Montréal\, QC H2X 2A1\, Canada (central festival district\; multiple outdoor stages and partner sites)\, Montreal\, QC\, Canada
URL:https://exhibitionsvoice.com/event/mad-festival-mode-design-montreal-2026
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