Festivals and Events

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

November 2026

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Generic photo (dancers on stage), not Bang Bang by Manuel Roque (Maison de la culture du Plateau-Mont-Royal) itself (photo: Maick Maciel, Unsplash)
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Bang Bang by Manuel Roque (Maison de la culture du Plateau-Mont-Royal)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Bang Bang by Manuel Roque on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets come out two weeks ahead at the venue or online with no service fee (limit of 2 per person). If it is full, unclaimed seats are released at the door 5 minutes before the show.

7:30 PM
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (theatre chairs), not Atanukan by Productions Menuentakuan (Montréal-Nord) itself (photo: Tyler Callahan, Unsplash)
Nov
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Atanukan by Productions Menuentakuan (Montréal-Nord)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Atanukan, a show by Productions Menuentakuan, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Free passes are released at noon 14 days before, online or by phone at 514 328-4000 (limit of 2 per person).

7:30 PM
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (red seats inside a theatre), not De la chanson au roman: François Léveillée (Montréal-Nord) itself (photo: Claire P, Unsplash)
Nov
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De la chanson au roman: François Léveillée (Montréal-Nord)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. François Léveillée presents De la chanson au roman, parcours d'un créateur, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Free passes are released at noon 14 days before, online or by phone at 514 328-4000 (limit of 2 per person).

7:30 PM
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (a stage with spotlights), not Je ne suis qu'une chanson: A Tribute to Ginette Reno (Henri-Lemieux, LaSalle) itself (photo: Joakim Kingstrom, Unsplash)
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Je ne suis qu'une chanson: A Tribute to Ginette Reno (Henri-Lemieux, LaSalle)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Je ne suis qu'une chanson, a tribute to Ginette Reno, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Théâtre du Grand Sault. Tickets are available at the centre or online (limit of 2 per person).

7:00 PM
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (a musician playing the saxophone), not Viens nous rejoindre by King Melrose (Henri-Lemieux, LaSalle) itself (photo: Nice M Nshuti, Unsplash)
Nov
12
Thu
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Viens nous rejoindre by King Melrose (Henri-Lemieux, LaSalle)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. King Melrose presents Viens nous rejoindre on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Théâtre du Grand Sault. Tickets are available at the centre or online (limit of 2 per person).

7:00 PM
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (a conductor and orchestra in a concert hall), not Héroïnes et passions lyriques: Orchestre Métropolitain (Maison de la culture Mercier) itself (photo: Robert Katzki, Unsplash)
Nov
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Héroïnes et passions lyriques: Orchestre Métropolitain (Maison de la culture Mercier)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. The Orchestre Métropolitain performs Héroïnes et passions lyriques on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the venue or online (online sales close one hour before the concert). The venue warns that a strike by City of Montréal professionals may cancel some shows, so check before you go.

7:30 PM
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (a person playing a wooden violin), not ¡España! by Trio Fibonacci (Église Saint-Viateur, Outremont) itself (photo: Guy Basabose, Unsplash)
Nov
20
Fri
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¡España! by Trio Fibonacci (Église Saint-Viateur, Outremont)

Festivals and Events

A concert by Trio Fibonacci, ¡España!, presented by the Maison de la culture d'Outremont at Église Saint-Viateur, on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The Maison de la culture d'Outremont says entry is free and open to all.

7:30 PM
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (a festive Christmas window display at night), not Le Roi boréal by L'Imagier vivant (Place des Montréalaises) itself (photo: T, Unsplash)
Dec
12
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Le Roi boréal by L'Imagier vivant (Place des Montréalaises)

Festivals and Events

Le Roi boréal, an outdoor show by L'Imagier vivant at Place des Montréalaises, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. It is presented by the Maison de la culture Janine-Sutto, whose events are free unless otherwise indicated. Dress for the weather.

4:30 PM
Free
Family Friendly Outdoor
Generic photo (three framed artworks on a wall), not Meet the Artist: Hervé Mbelo (Galerie d'Outremont) itself (photo: Yunshuo Qu, Unsplash)
Dec
05
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Meet the Artist: Hervé Mbelo (Galerie d'Outremont)

Festivals and Events

An informal meeting with artist Hervé Mbelo in his exhibition L'inquiétude des paysages: entre chaos et persistance, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The Maison de la culture d'Outremont says entry is free and open to all.

2:00 PM
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (empty theatre seats), not En s'attendant by La Compagnie du Pigeon (Centre culturel Georges-Vanier) itself (photo: Sonder Quest, Unsplash)
Nov
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En s'attendant by La Compagnie du Pigeon (Centre culturel Georges-Vanier)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. En s'attendant, a show by La Compagnie du Pigeon presented by the Maison de la culture Marie-Uguay, on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Little Burgundy. Tickets come out one month ahead at the Maison de la culture Marie-Uguay, nearby libraries or online.

2:00 PM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: Free Animated Film Screenings: Flow and La jeune fille qui pleurait des perles (Henri-Lemieux, LaSalle)
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Free Animated Film Screenings: Flow and La jeune fille qui pleurait des perles (Henri-Lemieux, LaSalle)

Festivals and Events

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Two animated films are listed for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.: Flow by Gints Zilbalodis and La jeune fille qui pleurait des perles by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski. Tickets are available at the centre or online (limit of 4 for children's shows).

2:00 PM
Free
Family Friendly Indoor
Illustration: CPKC Holiday Train in Port Moody 2026
Dec
20
Sun

CPKC Holiday Train in Port Moody 2026

Festivals and Events

The lit up CPKC Holiday Train stops in Port Moody on Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 5:15 to 5:45 pm at 300 Ioco Road, with a free show by Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling. The City of Port Moody lists it among its signature holiday events; the train raises food and money for local food banks, so bring a donation if you can.

5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Free
Family Friendly Outdoor