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Philanthropy and Partying Meet at Les Printemps du MAC

The MAC’s fundraising event will bring together music, contemporary art, and nightlife on May 29 in support of the Habiter le MAC program

Philanthropy and Partying Meet at Les Printemps du MAC
Rolling Stone Québec
By Rolling Stone QuébecMay 25, 2026
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On May 29, the Fondation du Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal will hold the 18th edition of Les Printemps du MAC at Place Ville Marie.

Under the theme Carpe Noctem, the fundraising event will bring together contemporary art, music, and nightlife, while supporting Habiter le MAC, the MAC’s new career development program.

Since its launch in 2006, Les Printemps du MAC has become one of the most sought-after evenings in Montreal’s cultural ecosystem. Created to connect a new generation of patrons with the city's contemporary art museum, the event has raised more than three million dollars for the institution since 2006.

The 2026 edition, presented by BonLook, also arrives during an important transition period for the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, which is preparing for its major reopening at Place des Arts in 2028.

Until then, the museum continues its activities at Place Ville Marie, where Habiter le MAC is taking shape. The program gives six emerging Quebec artists access to studio space, mentorship, and professional guidance over an eight-month period.

Attendees will be able to visit the works of Sierra Barber, Miri Chek, Marly Fontaine, Po B. K. Lomami, Myriam Simard-Parent, and Sarah Toung Ondo, who make up the inaugural cohort. Montréal artist François Morelli serves as mentor for the project.

Beyond its philanthropic mission, the event maintains the celebratory format that has contributed to its success over the years. The music programming, curated by Aire commune, will feature DJs FRIKITON, HULI, and SAP, alongside activations, food stations, and various bold interventions spread throughout the venue.

Part of what makes Les Printemps du MAC such a sought-after event is that it serves as a meeting point for Montreal’s art, fashion, and nightlife communities. The event attracts cultural workers, creative professionals, and contemporary art enthusiasts alike, in a setting that feels less institutional than what is typically associated with the museum.

Every ticket sold contributes to supporting emerging local artists through Habiter le MAC.

Les Printemps du MAC, presented by BonLook, takes place on May 29 at Place Ville Marie. For full details and to secure tickets before the remaining VIP passes disappear, visit the official website.

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