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Free festivals, concerts, parades and public events around Montreal.
November 2026
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CPKC Holiday Train in Smiths Falls
Free outdoor holiday concert on a stage built into the lit up CPKC Holiday Train. Where: Smiths Falls Train Station, 63 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls. American Authors and Tyler Shaw are expected on this weekend's stops. Bring non perishable food or a money donation for the local food bank if you can. Arrive early: the show lasts about 30 minutes. Saturday, November 28, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Pop Vocals Class Recital (free, Western University)
Western students in the pop vocals class sing in a free end of term recital in room TC100. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, at Talbot College, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.
Student Composers Electroacoustic Concert (free, Western University)
New electroacoustic works by Western student composers, played over loudspeakers. Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, at von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.
CPKC Holiday Train in Merrickville
Free outdoor holiday concert on a stage built into the lit up CPKC Holiday Train. Where: South side of the Broadway Street railroad crossing, near By Street, Merrickville. American Authors and Tyler Shaw are expected on this weekend's stops. Bring non perishable food or a money donation for the local food bank if you can. Arrive early: the show lasts about 30 minutes. Saturday, November 28, 2026, 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
New Year's Eve Family Fun Fest (Downtown Place, Moncton, Dec 31)
A full day of New Year's Eve celebrations for all ages at Downtown Place, building up to the evening countdown. Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM. The City of Moncton lists it as free admission.
Chamber Music Showcase 2 (free, Western University)
Western University's student chamber music groups present the second fall showcase concert. Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, at von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.
Aura: A Moncton Holiday Experience at the Moncton Market (Dec 17)
The Moncton Market turns into a festive evening out with holiday music, local gift shopping and a photo booth, on the last Thursday before Christmas. Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The City of Moncton lists it as free admission (purchases and the optional cocktail class are extra).
Aura: A Moncton Holiday Experience at the Moncton Market (Dec 10)
The Moncton Market turns into a festive evening out with holiday music, local gift shopping and a photo booth. Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The City of Moncton lists it as free admission (purchases and the optional cocktail class are extra).
Aura: A Moncton Holiday Experience at the Moncton Market (Dec 3)
The Moncton Market turns into a festive evening out with holiday music, local gift shopping and a photo booth. Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The City of Moncton lists it as free admission (purchases and the optional cocktail class are extra).
Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade and City Hall Holiday Open House (Nov 28)
The Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade lights up Main Street, and the city hosts a Holiday Open House with free treats and festive activities at City Hall Plaza at the same time. Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The City of Moncton lists the parade as free admission; grab your spot along Main Street.
Winter Festival of Lights 2026 (Niagara Falls, Nov 14 to Jan 10)
Canada's largest free outdoor light festival returns to Niagara Falls, with light displays along the Niagara Parkway between Clifton Hill and Dufferin Islands, plus the Fallsview District and Lundy's Lane. Lights are on nightly from 5:00 PM to midnight, from Saturday, November 14, 2026 to Sunday, January 10, 2027. Fireworks at 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays from November 14 to December 12, every night from December 18 to January 2, and on January 8 and 9, plus a midnight show on New Year's Eve. There is no cost to attend; donations are welcome at Dufferin Islands.
CPKC Holiday Train in Finch
Free outdoor holiday concert: the CPKC Holiday Train, lit up with thousands of lights, stops in Finch (James Street, between William Street and George Street) and one of its cars opens into a stage. American Authors and Tyler Shaw are performing on this weekend's stops (confirmed for Toronto and Vaudreuil). Bring a donation for the local food bank if you can (non perishable food or money); everything collected stays in the community. Arrive early: the show lasts about 30 minutes and the train moves on right after. Saturday, November 28, 2026, 2:45 PM to 3:15 PM.