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November 2026
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Entre givre et lumière: Christmas Choral Concert by Les Chantres Musiciens (Canadian Centre for Architecture, Dec 13)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. The choir Les Chantres Musiciens, directed by Jacqueline Woodley, celebrates the Christmas season with choral music that blends early repertoire and modern arrangements. Presented by the Chapelle musicale du Bon-Pasteur in the Salle Paul-Desmarais. For all ages. Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM. Tickets from December 3 at noon; booking online adds a non refundable $2 fee.
Noon Hour Recital: Piano and Strings Chamber Music (Dalhousie, Halifax, Dec 8)
Dalhousie students play piano and strings chamber music at a free lunchtime recital in the Joseph Strug Concert Hall at the Dalhousie Arts Centre. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM. Free and open to everyone, no reservations required, says Dalhousie.
Downtown Winterval on 104 Street (Nov 21)
Downtown Edmonton's free winter kickoff on 104 Street: street hockey on a mini rink, an après ski zone with local DJs, a cappella by E Town Extended, a tunnel of light, roving performers, fire pits, photos with Santa in Beaver Hills House Park and free maple taffy while supplies last. Saturday November 21, 2026, 4 PM to 8 PM.
CPKC Holiday Train in Farnham
Free outdoor holiday concert: the CPKC Holiday Train, lit up with thousands of lights, stops in Farnham (191 rue Victoria) and one of its cars opens into a stage. American Authors and Rafaëlle Roy perform on this part of the tour. 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. Monday, November 23, 2026, 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Pickering Winter Wonderland 2026 (Millennium Square, Dec 5 and 12)
A free family winter afternoon at Pickering's waterfront, in Millennium Square and Nautical Village. Saturdays, December 5 and 12, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Expect live ice carving, festive music and buskers, roaming characters, s'mores stations, giveaways, holiday market vendors, photo spots and crafts. Pets are welcome. Food and market items are extra.
Noon Hour Recital: Contemporary Music Ensembles (Dalhousie, Halifax, Dec 7)
Dalhousie's contemporary music ensembles play a free lunchtime recital in the Joseph Strug Concert Hall at the Dalhousie Arts Centre. Monday, December 7, 2026, from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM. Free and open to everyone, no reservations required, says Dalhousie.
Christkindl Holiday Hoedown, free Christkindl Market concert (Kitchener City Hall)
A country style Holiday Hoedown with free line dancing. Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:00 PM, in the Musik Haus tent at Christkindl Market, Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener City Hall. The City of Kitchener lists it as free admission.
Jeunes souffles: Conservatoire Flute Class Lunchtime Concert (Centre Sanaaq, Dec 10)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A relaxed lunchtime concert by the flute class of Denis Bluteau at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, giving young musicians a chance to play in a professional setting. For all ages. Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Centre Sanaaq. Free tickets through the online box office from November 26 at 10:00 AM.
Pulse X Holiday Jukebox, free Christkindl Market concert (Kitchener City Hall)
Pulse X plays a free Holiday Jukebox concert of festive hits. Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, in the Musik Haus tent at Christkindl Market, Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener City Hall. The City of Kitchener lists it as free admission.
CPKC Holiday Train in Sherbrooke
Free outdoor holiday concert: the CPKC Holiday Train, lit up with thousands of lights, stops in Sherbrooke (CPKC station parking, 795 rue de la Rand) and one of its cars opens into a stage. American Authors and Rafaëlle Roy perform on this part of the tour. 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. Monday, November 23, 2026, 4:45 PM to 5:15 PM.
Noon Hour Recital: Piano (Dalhousie, Halifax, Dec 4)
Piano students of Dalhousie's Fountain School of Performing Arts play a free lunchtime recital in the Joseph Strug Concert Hall at the Dalhousie Arts Centre. Friday, December 4, 2026, from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM. Free and open to everyone, no reservations required, says Dalhousie.
The Golden Keys, free Christkindl Market concert (Kitchener City Hall)
The Golden Keys play a free holiday concert on the market's opening night. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, in the Musik Haus tent at Christkindl Market, Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener City Hall. The City of Kitchener lists it as free admission.