Public transit
This year, getting to the festival without a car is easier (and greener!) than ever, thanks to a great collaboration between the festival, the City of Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu and Événements Attractions Québec.
🚌 City bus network – Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu
From August 7 to 9 and from August 13 to 16, 2026, all ticket holders (day pass or passport) can travel free of charge on urban transport in zone 1 of SJSR.
- Affected lines: Red, Yellow, and Green.
- Extended hours until midnight for these routes during the festival days.
- A drop-off area located at Pierre-Trahan Park, near the site entrance, provides easy access to the festival.
A big thank you to the City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu for its long-term commitment!
To learn everything about urban public transit, please visit the website of the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
🚐 Free shuttle from the Terminus to the Festival site
- Departures every 30 minutes from the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Terminus.
- Landing stage located at the intersection of Gouin Boulevard and Trinitaires Street
- Free parking at the Terminus - ideal for dropping off your car and boarding.
The shuttle schedule will be communicated to you soon. Subscribe to our newsletter or social media pages so you don’t miss anything.
🚍 Connection between the REM stations and the festival
Are you coming from Montreal or the South Shore? Take the REM to Panama or Brossard station, then board bus 96 towards Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
During the festival, the schedule for lines 96A, 96E and 96S will be enhanced to make it easier for you to get to and from the site.
To learn everything about public transportation between the REM and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, please visit the website of the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
Free intercity transportation – Line 96
Why choose the REM and line 96?
- Improved schedule during the festival
- Convenient connection between the REM and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- A simple and comfortable solution to avoid the car
- More tranquility to fully enjoy the festival
Please note that you can obtain your passes for bus 96 at the various points of sale in the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu or directly on the bus. The purchase of a transit pass on the bus is only possible in cash, at a cost of $8.00 per pass. No change will be given.
To learn everything about purchasing securities, please consult the website of the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
♿ Adapted transportation
- Paratransit service is available on request. You must book the day before before noon to guarantee travel during the Festival.
- People with reduced mobility can also take city buses without reservation, thanks to low floors and access ramps at stops served by urban lines.
- An accompanying person benefits from free entry to the Festival with a CAL or Access2 card, and wheelchairs are available at the loan kiosk.
Consult the website of the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to learn more or to book your transport.
Allons Covoiturage
Come to the festival without worrying about parking! Thanks to our partnership with Allons Covoiturage, easily find or offer a shared journey to reach the site - and leave. A friendly, economical and eco-friendly way to experience the festival, whether you come from the region or further.
