The Best Fan Zones and Events at the Canadian GP 2026

Formula 1 is back in Montreal for the iconic Canadian Grand Prix. It’s round 5 of the 2026 F1 season and the drivers and teams are headed out to the only Canadian race on the calendar.

The race weekend will run from Thursday May 21st to Sunday May 24th, 2026.

The Canadian Grand Prix has always been a fan favorite as it is home to some of the most iconic moments in racing. Named after the Canadian F1 legend, Gilles Villeneuve, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is located on Montreal’s Notre-Dame Island within Parc Jean-Drapeau. 

Despite the race being located on Notre-Dame Island, the festivities for the race weekend are extensive and carry on throughout the entire city. Stay tuned for the best fan zones, events, activations and performances that are lined up for the Canadian Grand Prix.

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ON TRACK

F1 Fan Zone

The Canadian Grand Prix has a variety of fan zones and events located all throughout Notre-Dame Island throughout the duration of the race weekend. The main F1 fan zone will be located at the centre of the island, situated behind Grandstand 34 in the Park Zone.

What to expect:

• F1 Simulators
• Official merchandise
• F1 Show Car
• Virtual selfies with F1 Drivers
• Food and Beverage options

Besides the main F1 fan zone at Grandstand 34, fans can expect to find two other fan zones that will be host to a variety of different activities and pop-ups.

Family Zone

The Family Zone is located close to the Family Grandstand and has a variety of activations and events suited for all ages. This area is ideal for enjoying the breaks between the on-track action and is the perfect spot to enjoy food and beverage options as well. 

Park and Cosmos Zone

The Park and Cosmos zones are located along Cosmos Alley where fans can expect official merchandise booths, food and beverage options and a variety of pop-up stands and activations. 

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Concerts

The Canadian Grand Prix always has an impeccable concert lineup. Each year, popular artists, DJs and performers take to the stage and provide entertainment for the race goers. This tops off the on-track action and continues to set Canada apart as one of the fan-favorite races on the Formula 1 calendar.

Friday

• Simple Plan
• Matt Lang

Saturday

• Bryan Adams
• Dean Brody

Sunday

• Alessia Cara
• The Beaches

It is very important to keep in mind that unlike many other Formula 1 race weekends, access to the concerts is not included with the purchase of a race ticket. If fans are interested in purchasing concert tickets, they will need to do so separately.

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OFF TRACK

Cadillac Hub

With the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix being the Cadillac F1 Team's first year in Montreal, it's no surprise that they are going all out for the fans! The Cadillac Hub is inviting guests to immerse themselves in the performance and technology that powers Canada's #1 Luxury EV brand. Not only can fans expect a variety of activations ranging from F1 simulators to Cadillac show cars, but there will also be a guest appearance from renowned actor Lou-Pascale Tremblay and Juno Award-winning artist, ToBi.

The Cadillac Hub will be celebrating the teams inaugural Canadian Grand Prix but it will also be a way for fans to connect more deeply with the history of Cadillac and their footprint on the racing industry.

What to expect:

• Cadillac F1 Team show car alongside Cadillac's high-performance V-Series lineup and the all-new OPTIQ-V
• Exclusive Tommy Hilfiger x Cadillac F1 merchandise drops
• F1 simulators
• F1 reaction challenges
• Immersive in-vehicle audio powered by Dolby Atmos
• A chance to win $75,000 toward a Cadillac vehicle

Where:

Fairmont Queen Elizabeth (900 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal, QC H3B 4A5)

When:

May 22nd - May 24th, 2026

• Friday: 11AM - 7PM
• Saturday: 11Am - 8PM
• Sunday: 11AM - 2PM

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The Cadillac Hub is completely free to attend and there is no requirement of a race ticket purchase in order to enter.

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Crescent Street Grand Prix Festival

One of the best F1 activities during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend is the Crescent Street Grand Prix Festival. Each year, Crescent Street turns into a lively fan zone that is home to a variety of activations, pop-ups, merchandise booths, food and beverage options and more. The best part about this festival? It's completely free to attend! The festival will be live from May 21st to May 24th and run from 11AM to 11PM.

What to expect:

• F1 Simulators
• Official merchandise
• F1 Show Car
• Live Music and DJ's
• Food and Beverage options

To learn more about past events and pop ups, check out our article on all the pop-ups and events that take place during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.

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FANABOX Merchandise

Ever dream of a place to revel in the Senna days, admire Schumacher's Ferrari brilliance, run into a driver... oh, and get the perfect F1 merch for your favorite team? If that’s what you’re looking for, then FANABOX is the place for you!

For over 30 years, this famed F1 store in Montreal has become a hotspot for not only fans but also drivers and big personalities. The likes of Lewis Hamilton, Zak Brown, Bernie Ecclestone, Brendon Hartley, George Russell and more have visited the store and commended its commitment to creating an exciting atmosphere that buzzes year-round.We sat down with Max Bitton, the owner, at the Canadian Grand Prix to find out how FANABOX has engrained itself in the Canadian Grand Prix traditions year after year. From starting as a family’s dream to sell merch in the Jean-Drapeau subway station to operating out of a shipping container stall to now operating two locations, this is the story of how FANABOX has continued to be the go-to spot for F1 fans to come and enhance their race weekend memories.

FANABOX is completely free to check out unless you see a piece of merchandise that catches your eye!

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