French Fest

*Please note the event will take place Downtown on Durham Street

French Fest – Let’s celebrate francophonie in all its forms!

Get ready to experience an exceptional day: French Fest, a francophone festival that celebrates all the nuances of Sudbury’s francophonie. More than just an event, French Fest is a true reflection of the cultural richness of our community—an invitation to come together, to engage in dialogue, to feel deeply, and to be moved as one.

At the heart of this festival: an inclusive and contemporary vision of francophonie. In Sudbury, speaking French is a matter of the heart, of roots, of heritage, but also of choice, openness, and encounters. That’s why French Fest highlights a plural francophonie—made up of local francophones, francophones from immigrant backgrounds, curious and engaged anglophone francophiles, and not to forget the families who are shaping the future of our culture.

This year, French Fest offers a program that is bold, unifying, and deeply rooted in the francophone experience. Whether you’re franco-curious, franco-proud, or simply looking for a moment of connection and culture, French Fest is your not-to-be-missed event of the season. Come celebrate your francophonie, as it is, as it lives, in Sudbury.

Discover the French Fest schedule here : French Fest 2025 schedule

*Please note that this event is free of charge and will be moved to the Place des Arts in case of rain.