Contests, festivals and open calls: Canada
NXNE 2027 (form only, no email; opens ~autumn)Toronto, Toronto, CAApplications close: 2026-12-31Departure Festival + Conference (ex-Canadian Music Week)Toronto, North America — showcases (artist submission)No published deadline — check the organiser's pageFestival d'été de Québec (FEQ)Quebec City, North America — festivals & contests (rock/metal)No published deadline — check the organiser's pageHeavy MontrealMontreal, North America — festivals & contests (rock/metal)No published deadline — check the organiser's pageM for MontrealMontreal, Montreal, CANo published deadline — check the organiser's pageMUTEK Open CallMontreal, Montreal, CA (+ ES, MX, JP editions)No published deadline — check the organiser's pageMariposa Folk Festival — Showcase AuditionsOrillia, ON, Orillia, ON, CANo published deadline — check the organiser's pageWacken Metal Battle CanadaCross-Canada; final in Montreal (Piranha Bar), CANo published deadline — check the organiser's page