The OSM Carnival – Théâtre de Verdure du parc La FontaineSummer 2026
In the heart of summer, come meet some curious insects at the Théâtre de Verdure in La Fontaine Park. During a free concert, these unusual little critters will be accompanied by the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal conducted by Rafael Payare. They invite you to discover a work by Quebec composer Maxime Goulet: Le carnaval des insectes (The Insect Carnival). Ants, beetles, bees, and many others, allportrayed by actors, will come to life through specific instruments of the Orchestra. A playful and unique opportunity to discover and explore the fascinating world of a symphony orchestra. With family or friends, share unforgettable moments under the stars in a festive and welcoming atmosphere!
Artists
Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
Rafael Payare, conductor
Martin Gougeon, author and stage director
Christian Baril, actor
Anaïs Cadorette-Bonin, actor
Victor Choinière-Champigny, actor
Laurie Gagné, actor
Érika Lefebvre, set and costume designer
Works
Félix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream : Scherzo (5 min)
Nicolaï Rimski-Korsakov, The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Suite, op. 57 : “The Flight of the Bumblebee” (2 min)
Maurice Ravel, Mother Goose Suite, M. 62 : II. Danse du rouet et scène (4 min)
Maxime Goulet, Le carnaval des insectes (20 min)
The Théâtre de Verdure and the City of Montreal welcome the Montreal Symphony Orchestra at Parc La Fontaine.
We encourage you to use active transportation (walking or cycling)
A bicycle parking area will be available on site.
No parking will be permitted on the site. The only parking is located on the surrounding streets.
There will be bleacher seating available for your comfort. No need to bring your own chair.
As with any public event held in the city’s parks, pets are not permitted on the premises. We invite you to leave your pets at home.
Yes, an accessible seating area is available nearby. To allow as many people as possible to benefit from it, access is limited to one accompanying person per guest.
Concerts last typically between 75 to 90 minutes, and there is no intermission during concerts.
The show will go on, even if it’s raining! The OSM will not cancel a concert due to rain except in exceptional circumstances such as a thunderstorm. In the event of such an occurrence, we invite you to check our Facebook page or our website for updates.
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