Montreal's music and arts festivals are gearing up for an 'unprecedented' summer Festivals like Fringe and Fantasia say they are ready to pivot depending on how the situation evolves. Above all, they want to help Montrealers reconnect with live, in-person entertainment. Social Sharing With unpredictable pandemic rule changes, 'we've got plan A all the way to Z,' says one festival organizer Posted: Apr 24, 2021 6:09 PM ET | Last Updated: April 24 In 2020, POP Montreal had to make adjustments to its programming due to the pandemic. For 2021, it's not yet clear exactly what rules the festival will have to follow.(POP Montreal Press Photo/Coralie Daigneault)