Top 5 Montreal Art Exhibits to See This Week (June 3–6, 2026)
Montreal’s art scene is kicking off June with an exciting lineup of exhibition openings, urban art celebrations, emerging talent showcases, and contemporary gallery launches. If you’re looking for the best Montreal art exhibits happening this week, these five events deserve a spot on your calendar. From street art and immersive installations to contemporary painting and graphic design, there’s something for every art lover.
#1 MURAL Festival 2026 Launch Party at SAT
The annual MURAL Festival returns for its 14th edition, transforming Saint-Laurent Boulevard into one of the city’s largest outdoor art experiences.
This year’s festival features new murals, large-scale installations, inflatable artworks, live music, and appearances from renowned artists including Kevin Ledo, Whatisadam, Izabelle Duguay, and Jason Wasserman. The official launch party at the SAT combines immersive dome projections, DJs, tacos, and one of the city’s best rooftop terraces.
📅 June 3, 2026 | 5 PM – 11 PM
📍 Société des Arts Technologiques (SAT) – 1201 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
🗺️ Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=1201+Boulevard+Saint-Laurent+Montreal
Why it made our list of Montreal exhibits:
- Official opening of MURAL Festival 2026
- Immersive visual projections under the SAT dome
- Live DJs and urban culture programming
- One of Montreal’s signature art events
#2 Paper Ballets by Virginie Maltais
Celebrated collage artist Virginie Maltais unveils her latest solo exhibition, Paper Ballets, at the welcoming Espace Mile-End.
Known internationally for her abstract collage and mixed-media practice, Maltais has become a leading figure in Quebec’s contemporary collage movement. Her work combines texture, movement, and abstraction in a way that feels both intimate and dynamic.
📅 June 3, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 Espace Mile-End – 368 Fairmount Street West
🗺️ Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=368+Fairmount+Street+West+Montreal
Why it’s one of this week’s standout Montreal exhibits:
- New solo exhibition
- Contemporary abstract collage
- Opportunity to meet the artist
- Vibrant Mile-End art community atmosphere
#3 Grand Opening Exhibition at Étude Gallery
A new contemporary art gallery is opening its doors in Old Montreal, and its inaugural exhibition is already generating buzz.
Étude Gallery aims to champion self-taught artists and creators working outside traditional institutional frameworks. The opening exhibition brings together Troy Lovegates (Other), a pillar of Montreal’s urban art scene, and multidisciplinary artist Dominic Do Lessard.
📅 June 4, 2026 | 5 PM – 7 PM
📍 Étude Gallery – 221 Saint-Jacques Street
🗺️ Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=221+Saint-Jacques+Street+Montreal
Why this is one of the most exciting new Montreal exhibits:
- Launch of a brand-new gallery
- Contemporary and urban art crossover
- Emerging independent art space
- Located in the heart of Old Montreal
#4 Cégep du Vieux Montréal Graphic Design Graduates Exhibition
Every year, this exhibition offers a glimpse into the future of Montreal’s creative industry.
Visitors can explore projects ranging from branding and visual identities to web design, motion graphics, and illustration. It is an excellent opportunity to discover the next generation of designers before they become established professionals.
📅 June 5, 2026 | 5 PM – 10 PM
📍 Galerie WIP – 3487 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
🗺️ Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=3487+Saint-Laurent+Boulevard+Montreal
Why design lovers should attend:
- Discover emerging creative talent
- Cutting-edge graphic design projects
- Free admission
- Energetic and youthful atmosphere
#5 Art on Paper – 10th Anniversary Exhibition
To wrap up the week, Galerie Erga celebrates the 10th edition of its beloved collective exhibition dedicated entirely to paper-based artworks.
This annual event showcases a wide range of artists working with drawing, collage, printmaking, and mixed media. It’s also a great chance to meet local artists and collectors in a relaxed environment.
📅 June 6, 2026 | 1 PM – 5 PM
📍 Galerie Erga – 6394 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
🗺️ Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=6394+Saint-Laurent+Boulevard+Montreal
Why it’s one of the top Montreal exhibits this week:
- Celebrates 10 years of Art on Paper
- Diverse collection of contemporary works
- Artist meet-and-greets
- Welcoming gallery atmosphere
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