À propos de Volaria
The festival
Join us from September 5 to 7, 2025, at the ICAR Complex (YMX Airport site) for the third edition of VOLARIA!
Featuring, among others: the American Thunderbirds jet team and the Canadian Armed Forces CF-18 Demonstration Team. You’ll witness a breathtaking air show! A multitude of activities for the whole family awaits: an open-air museum, a district of the future showcasing the latest technological and energy-efficient advances in aerospace, a job fair presented by Aero Montreal, a family zone with characters that little ones are dying to meet, a gourmet district with a wide variety of food trucks… And many other surprises!
Our vision & our mission
Volaria shares the fabulous history of local aeronautics by producing a large-scale, experiential, engaging, safe, and eco-responsible event that showcases the industry and Mirabel to the general public. We also highlight our position as a world leader and promote training, careers, and occupations in aerospace.
Our mission is to celebrate aeronautics the Montreal way, bringing together families, aviation enthusiasts, and the industry for a weekend of fun, discovery, and thrills.
Airshows
FEATURED (Full schedule to come)
- The Thunderbirds
- The CF-18 Team
Volaria, un festival carboneutre
Volaria is proud to be a festival that offsets its greenhouse gas emissions. The event stands out from the traditional air show box for several reasons, but primarily for its futuristic positioning and focus on technological and ecological advances in the aviation industry. Industry players are committed and mobilizing to find solutions to environmental challenges. Being part of the solution is a priority, and Volaria is the ideal opportunity to convey this message.
Here are some of the various eco-responsible initiatives that are part of Volaria’s DNA:
Carbon-neutral certification
Volaria is committed to offsetting its greenhouse gas emissions by contributing to the Boreal Carbon program.
FAQ
Friday, September 5, 2025:
- Job Fair and Media Day (12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Saturday, September 6, 2025:
- Site Opening (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Sunday, September 7, 2025:
- Site Opening (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
*Details regarding the air show schedule will be announced shortly.
The festival takes place in Mirabel, at the Icar Complex located at 12800 Henri-Fabre Blvd., Mirabel, QC (J7N0A6). In other words, it’s located at the YMX Aerocity internationale de Mirabel airport.
This is a family event. We strongly suggest hearing protection for young children as the noise is very loud and constant.
We have several volunteer positions available (pilot assistance, VIP boxes, reception, family area, parking, ticketing, setup and disassembly, site maintenance, etc.). To register, go to the “Participate / Contact Us” tab > “Become a Volunteer”.
The festival takes place rain or shine. However, exceptional measures may be taken if weather conditions are hazardous to participants and/or performers.
Yes, the site will be accessible to people with reduced mobility. We also provide free parking for those who present their disabled parking permit at the parking entrance.
It will be possible to leave the area marked by the ticket booth and return free of charge. However, if you leave with your car and decide to return, you will have to pay for parking again, as spaces will be very limited.
If you find an item that doesn’t belong to you, please locate a volunteer or staff member and give it to them. They will be able to tell you where to collect the items. The same procedure applies to claiming a lost item.
The promoter is A. Bros Production, a non-profit company.
You can write to us at [email protected].
Tickets will go live on April 17, 2025.
You can purchase your tickets with a VISA or Mastercard credit card. American Express, VISA, and Mastercard debit cards are not accepted. If you don’t have a credit card, you can purchase a prepaid credit card and use that to make the purchase.
Tickets are sent via email and include a QR code that must be presented to access the festival site.
It is possible, but as we have limited capacity, there may not be any left.
Festival admission prices vary by age and ticket category. Visit the “Tickets” tab for full details.
Everyone must purchase a ticket. However, it will be free for children 6 years and younger with General Admission.
There are discounts based on age only.
No. There will be some paid activities and food trucks on site.
All purchases are final and no tickets are refundable, exchangeable, or transferable.
The identity of performers and artists attending the event is subject to change or cancellation without notice. No refunds will be given following a change in the program.
The event will take place rain or shine, except in the event of extreme or dangerous weather conditions. No refunds will be given due to weather.
In the event that the festival is canceled, the ticket holder may choose to exchange their ticket for a comparable ticket eligible for the next festival or choose to receive the value of the ticket in the form of a gift card applicable only to the festival box office. Please note that all service and organization fees will be excluded from the gift card value.
A ticket cannot be transferred to another individual. If you wish to exchange a General Admission ticket for a Premium Admission ticket, for example, please contact our customer service at [email protected].
*See our terms and conditions for more details.
We will reveal the lineup during the summer, but the full lineup will be shared when it is official.
The performers will be revealed later this summer, but we can confirm that the Thunderbirds, Time Flies Airshows and NextGen Eagles will be performing, among others.
A guide dog or assistance dog may be allowed on site exceptionally (certificate may be required). Other pets will not be allowed for safety reasons.
- Hard coolers
- Umbrellas
- Professional audio-video recording equipment
- Drones
- Animals (except service dogs)
- Skateboards
- Inline skates
- Alcoholic beverages not from the event site
- Glass containers
- Laser pointers
- Any object that could be considered a safety hazard
As the festival is a public destination, cannabis consumption will not be permitted on the event site.
The festival’s priority is the safety of spectators and pilots. Numerous safety measures, including evacuation plans, have been implemented in collaboration with numerous stakeholders, including the police, firefighters, the army, Aéroports de Montréal, and the city of Mirabel.
According to ICAS, no spectator has died at an air festival since the 1950s, thanks to the safety measures implemented by various organizations. Among other things, maneuvers toward the crowd are prohibited, and a prescribed distance must be maintained at all times between flying aircraft and spectators. However, the risks are greater for pilots. Regular assessments are conducted to ensure they know the maneuvers they must perform inside and out.
Yes, a team will be on site to intervene in the event of a medical problem.
No, and there is no VR Zone this year.
For logistical reasons, it will not be possible to come to the festival with your device this year.
A children’s area will be set up and will include inflatable games and numerous activities.
Yes, but no hard cooler.
Parking costs $20 + tax.
Parking will be free for those who present their disabled access sticker at the parking lot entrance.
Yes. You will be able to set up with your chairs in the designated areas.
The commentators will be located on the main stage. In addition, giant screens will be positioned at strategic locations to provide a better view of the show and the commentators.
The Volaria Airshow is a carbon-neutral event. GHG emissions emitted during the festival will be offset by the purchase of carbon credits. In addition, our team is working hard to reduce participants’ ecological footprint, for example by encouraging the use of reusable bottles, encouraging carpooling, encouraging food trucks to use reusable or recycled materials, providing recycling bins, etc. It is with the collaboration of Carbone Boréal that we will be able to offset our GHG emissions by planting trees in Quebec.