The Haiti en Folie Festival, created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and presented by TD Bank Group, returns with a vibrant 20th edition in Montreal from July 23 to 27, 2026, in a hybrid format : online and outdoors at Parc Lafontaine, Quartier des Spectacles, Jardins Gamelin, and Parc des Compagnons, featuring over 200 artists.

On the program: Music/TD Shows, Conferences, Literature, SAQ Food and Craft Fair, panels, workshops, Rara parade, and plenty of fun… To celebrate this milestone anniversary, the Festival will feature TD Shows with performances by Grammy-nominated group Boukman Eksperyans, international artist BélO, Cinthia Michel and Sara Rénélik (Luna Taina), international artist Barnev, multidisciplinary artist Rebecca Jean, R&B artist Papi Jay, singers Ericka Julie, Jessie Simmons, and Modeline Raymond, and the Montreal Community Choir (CCM). In addition, discover the popular SAQ Haiti en Folie Food Fair, attend online panels and films, and participate in a multitude of cultural activities at several iconic Montreal locations.

The festival's traditional Rara Parade will also return for its 10th consecutive year, featuring performances by Rara Jazz, Rara Pa Nou, and Ayiti Makaya. Celebrated for the past 10 years, the Rara Parade is entirely dedicated to our Grenadiers, who brought Haiti back to the FIFA World Cup after a 52-year absence.

Don't miss "Haiti Madness 5 to 7" with DJ Cliff, Ensemble Afrovibes, DJ Nalee, and Kayos KF. Panel discussions, literature, and animation: Sara Renélik, Wesli, Rebecca Jean, Sylphir, and many others…

Info and program : www.HaitiEnFolie.com

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