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The 2026 Montreal Heels Festival takes place Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15, 2026.

No. The festival welcomes dancers with different backgrounds and levels of experience. You can attend to train, compete, perform, support friends or simply experience the festival.

Competition participants must be at least 18 years old. If a specific workshop or festival activity has additional age requirements, they will be indicated in the event information.

Festival passes can be purchased online through the official Montreal Heels Festival ticket link. We recommend purchasing early because prices may increase and some options may sell out.

A Full Pass gives access to the festival’s regular workshop programming and included festival activities during the weekend. Special bootcamps and separately ticketed activities may require an additional purchase.

Door sales may be available depending on capacity and remaining inventory. We strongly recommend buying in advance rather than relying on door availability.

Festival and competition purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable unless otherwise specifically stated by the organizers.

Keep your purchase confirmation accessible on your phone. Registration and pass collection instructions will be provided with your ticket information and festival communications. A valid photo ID may be required.

The weekend includes classes designed for different experience levels. Check the official schedule and workshop descriptions when selecting your classes. Dancers are encouraged to challenge themselves while choosing a level where they can train safely.

For Heels classes, appropriate dance heels are recommended. Bring footwear you can move in safely and confidently. Some complementary workshops may use other footwear or allow dancers to participate without heels.

Recording during active instruction is generally not permitted unless the instructor says otherwise. Many instructors allow filming during a designated end-of-class video section.

We recommend dance heels, comfortable training clothes, backup footwear, water and anything you normally use for a full day of dance training.

No. The Nina Li Bootcamp on Friday, November 13 from 6:30–8:30 PM is a separately ticketed special training experience.

The Montreal Heels Festival Competition takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026 in the Grand Salon. Doors open at 7:30 PM and the competition begins at 8:30 PM.

Yes. The competition includes Amateur, Professional, Pro-Am, Solo, Team, Mixed-Gender and Open categories.

Heels are required for Heels divisions. Open divisions welcome different dance genres and footwear according to the competition rules.

Visit the official Competition page for divisions, rules, judging criteria, registration deadlines and music submission information.

The Amateur Solo first-place winner receives a flight plus a Full Pass to the Miami Heels Festival, taking place February 5–7, 2027 in North Miami Beach.

Montreal Heels Festival 2026 takes place at DoubleTree by Hilton Montréal, 1255 Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, Québec H5B 1E5.

Festival activities take place on the 4th floor, primarily in the Soprano rooms and Grand Salon.

You can use the hotel elevators or access the elevators from the Complexe Desjardins food court. Escalators are also located next to Complexe Desjardins.

Yes. Underground parking is available in the area. Parking entrances are accessible from Jeanne-Mance Street and Saint-Urbain Street.

Staying at the DoubleTree is strongly recommended if you want the easiest festival experience. Your room, workshops, competition and most weekend activities are all in the same building.

Dedicated festival shower facilities should not be expected. We recommend arriving prepared for a full day of training and, if you are staying at the host hotel, using your room to change or freshen up between activities.

The DoubleTree is directly connected to Complexe Desjardins, where you’ll find a food court, restaurants, cafés and other convenient options.

Visit the official Festival Schedule page for workshop times, room assignments, competition information and weekend programming.

Use our Contact page or email montrealheelsfestival@gmail.com . Our team normally responds within 1–2 business days.