YATAI MTL is back from June 4 to 7, 2026, at Bassin Peel in Griffintown. Quebec’s largest Japanese street market, drawing more than 45,000 people over four days, celebrates Japanese culture through its food stalls, artisan vendors and cultural programming.
Behind YATAI is ASIASIE, a non-profit organization founded in 2018 by Yasuko Tadokoro and Thien Vu Dang, dedicated to building bridges between Asia and Quebec through gathering, accessible projects fuelled by the simple joy of connection. With YATAI, the organization celebrates Japanese culture while supporting local businesses.
On the menu: Japanese street food in every form, from crispy-crusted katsu to onigiri, okonomiyaki, yakisoba and plenty of other Japanese delights. Among this year’s expected vendors are KATSUYA, Comon, Le Drunken Rabbit, Dano and Cloud 8.
Everything you need to know about YATAI MTL
June 4 to 7, 2026
📍 Bassin Peel, Griffintown, Montreal
Hours:
Thursday, June 4 — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, June 5 — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 6 — noon to 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 7 — noon to 8 p.m.
*Doors open 30 minutes before the event begins.
Admission:
🎟️ Tickets (online only) here
$5 starting June 1
Free for children 12 and under and adults 65 and over.
Dogs are welcome! 🐾
And if you’re on the hunt for more delicious discoveries, take a look at our list of the best Japanese spots in the city. For all the programming details, visit the ASIASIE website.
Written by Jean-Philippe Tastet
Photography by David Mamàn
