Festival Art Souterrain
Plan Your Visit!
Dates and times
Opening hours of the visitor centre/HQ area at Place Ville Marie:
- Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Opening hours of the exhibition at Place Ville Marie:
- Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Opening Event – Place Ville Marie:
- Saturday, April 25, 2026, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Speeches at 6:15 p.m., followed by performances
- All information about the Opening Evening is available on the Program page
Guided tours, workshops, and activities are offered daily throughout the festival. See our program for detailed schedules.
Exhibition route / Venues
- Place Ville Marie, underground network, downtown Montreal
- Meeting point: Festival welcome area located in the Galerie PVM
Satellite locations:
The festival also takes place in several cultural venues across Montreal, including:
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- ELLEPHANT
- Mexican Cultural Institute in Montreal
- HANGAR 7826
- TIAN Contemporain
- BACA (Biennale d’Art Contemporain Autochtone)
- FOFA (Faculty of Fine Arts)
Each venue offers a unique experience and a diverse panorama of contemporary creation
Access (transport and parking)
1, Place Ville Marie, Montréal (Québec) H3B 0E9
Metro:
McGill or Bonaventure stations (direct access to the underground network)
REM:
Gare Centrale Station (direct access to Place Ville Marie and the underground network)
Bus:
STM bus routes: 15, 61, 150, 168
Car:
Parking available at Place Ville Marie (rates apply)
Bicycle:
Parking nearby
Ticketing and free admission
- Main exhibition: free
- Activities and workshops: $8 to $15 (children/adults)
Some activities require prior registration due to limited space.
The meeting point is indicated on your ticket.
For events at satellite venues, please see the venue’s page.
All exhibitions and some festival activities are free.
Guided tours
- Offered in French and English every day.
- Weekend visits require registration and are announced in the Program tab.
- Facilitated by our mediation team.
Artists
- Contemporary creators selected by the Quebec curator Ariane Plante.
- Detailed information is available on the website and in the official program.
Program
Information point / Visitor centre
- Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Galerie PVM
For information, guidance, lost/found items or general questions.
Accessibility
- The festival takes place mostly in accessible venues, with elevators and adapted routes.
- Bilingual mediators are present to assist visitors.
- Only certified assistance animals are allowed.
Toilets and drinking water
- Toilets are available at the Cathcart in Place Ville Marie.
- Water fountains are available at certain points along the route.
Photography
- Photos are permitted in the exhibition and during events.
- Share your photos on social media with the mention @artsouterrain.
Restoration
- Available places to eat: Cathcart, Place Ville Marie and surrounding areas.
Languages of communication
- Information available in French and English.
- Bilingual mediators are present to assist visitors.
Eco-friendly experience
- All printed materials (programs, maps, tickets) are produced from recycled paper or cardboard.
- The festival encourages visitors to reuse or recycle these materials.