Festivals and Events

Free festivals, concerts, parades and public events around Montreal.

November 2026

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Generic photo (a violinist beside a grand piano), not Notes et brioches: Young Talents of the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal itself (photo: Michel Catalisano, Unsplash)
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Notes et brioches: Young Talents of the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal (L'Entrepôt, Lachine, Dec 6)

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A morning concert in the Notes et brioches series, presented with Concerts Lachine, featuring young talents from the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal. For music lovers of all ages. Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: free, presented by the City of Montréal at L'Entrepôt, Lachine.

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Free
Indoor
Illustration: Storytime with Barbada (Bibliothèque Hélène-Charbonneau, Ahuntsic, Dec 6)
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Storytime with Barbada (Bibliothèque Hélène-Charbonneau, Ahuntsic, Dec 6)

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Meet the famous drag queen Barbada, who will share wonderful stories. Put on your nicest outfit and come with the family. Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Hélène-Charbonneau, Ahuntsic.

11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Parent and Baby Morning: Breastfeeding Chat, the Holidays with a Baby (Bibliothèque L'Octogone, Dec 4)
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Parent and Baby Morning: Breastfeeding Chat, the Holidays with a Baby (Bibliothèque L'Octogone, Dec 4)

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Come talk about parenting and connect with other families in a relaxed setting adapted to little ones; this meeting's theme is the holidays with a baby. This free library program takes place on Friday, December 4 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Bibliothèque L'Octogone.

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor Winter Activity
Illustration: Storytime with Bouquine, Ages 0 to 5 (Bibliothèque Robert-Bourassa, Dec 12)
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Storytime with Bouquine, Ages 0 to 5 (Bibliothèque Robert-Bourassa, Dec 12)

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Important: free, but you need to register for free first. A fun, free family storytime for children aged 0 to 5. Saturday, December 12, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. A free Montreal library program.

10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Generic photo (a musician playing the kora), not Racines Concert: Zal Sissokho and Laurent Perrault-Jolicoeur itself (photo: Sylvain Miklaszewski, Unsplash)
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Racines Concert: Zal Sissokho and Laurent Perrault-Jolicoeur (Maison de la culture de Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Dec 3)

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Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A concert that blends the depth of contemporary jazz with the poetry of Mandinka traditions, an invitation to a musical journey. This free City of Montréal program takes place on Thursday, December 3 from 7:30 PM to 8:40 PM at Maison de la culture de Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie.

7:30 PM to 8:40 PM
Free
Indoor
Illustration: Raconte-moi la science: Science Storytime (Bibliothèque L'Octogone, Dec 6)
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Raconte-moi la science: Science Storytime (Bibliothèque L'Octogone, Dec 6)

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Curious kids discover science by listening to a story and then doing an experiment linked to it. For young children and their families. Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM: a free library program at Bibliothèque L'Octogone.

10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Marie Denise Pelletier Christmas Concert: Noël, parle-moi (Salle de spectacle de l'église Jean XXIII, Dec 3)
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Marie Denise Pelletier Christmas Concert: Noël, parle-moi (Salle de spectacle de l'église Jean XXIII, Dec 3)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Since her album Noël, parle-moi came out in 2005, Marie Denise Pelletier has made this Christmas concert a true tradition. This free City of Montréal program takes place on Thursday, December 3 at 7:30 PM at Salle de spectacle de l'église Jean XXIII.

7:30 PM
Free
Indoor Winter Activity
Illustration: Christmas Story with Les Contes Vivants (Bibliothèque de Pierrefonds, Dec 6)
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Christmas Story with Les Contes Vivants (Bibliothèque de Pierrefonds, Dec 6)

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Important: free, but you need to register for free first. A gentle and magical Christmas story adventure for the whole family, presented by Les Contes Vivants. For children and their parents. Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM: a free library program at Bibliothèque de Pierrefonds.

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor Winter Activity
Illustration: Meet the Author: Marie Laberge (Bibliothèque de Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Dec 2)
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Meet the Author: Marie Laberge (Bibliothèque de Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Dec 2)

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Author Marie Laberge talks about her novels and her journey as a writer, with a question period. This free library program takes place on Wednesday, December 2 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Bibliothèque de Notre-Dame-de-Grâce.

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Free
Indoor
Illustration: Family Storytime (Bibliothèque Kim-Yaroshevskaya, Dec 6)
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Family Storytime (Bibliothèque Kim-Yaroshevskaya, Dec 6)

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Important: free, but you need to register for free first. Martine Moreau, a special education teacher, presents playful stories and interactive activities that help little ones grow. For young children and their families. Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 10:30 AM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Kim-Yaroshevskaya.

10:30 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Talk: Discovering Vietnam (Bibliothèque Marie-Uguay, Dec 2)
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Talk: Discovering Vietnam (Bibliothèque Marie-Uguay, Dec 2)

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A talk to discover Vietnam, at the Marie-Uguay library. This free library program takes place on Wednesday, December 2 at 6:00 PM at Bibliothèque Marie-Uguay.

6:00 PM
Free
Indoor
Illustration: Storytime, Ages 0 to 5 (Bibliothèque Père-Ambroise, Dec 12)
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Storytime, Ages 0 to 5 (Bibliothèque Père-Ambroise, Dec 12)

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A reading activity with lovely stories for children aged 0 to 5, together with an adult. Saturday, December 12, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A free Montreal library program.

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor