Festivals and Events

Western International's Cultural Showcase brings music and performances from cultures around the world, in the Mustang Lounge. Monday, November 16, 2026, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, at University Community Centre (UCC), Western University. Western lists it as free and open to the general public.

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. Mezzo soprano Ema Nikolovska and guitarist Sean Shibe give a recital presented with the Vancouver Recital Society. Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, at von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University. Western lists it as free; registration ahead of time is requested.

A lunchtime recital by soprano Margie Bernal and pianist Simone Luti in the Fridays at 12:30 series. Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, at von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.

Ring in 2027 for free in Old Québec on Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 8 p.m. Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale has a DJ party on a circular stage around the Tourny Fountain, and Place George-V has a big dance night led by the Famille Aucoin with fire artists from Machine de Cirque. Both sites end with the traditional countdown and fireworks at midnight. Free admission.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Kiki is a tender and playful clown show mixing circus, puppetry, humour and accordion, inspired by nonviolent communication, about friendship, self esteem and how we see the world. For families with children 5 to 12. Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Free tickets on site and online since November 7.

Western University's Early Music Studio performs Baroque music together with members of the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University. The Don Wright Faculty of Music lists it as free, with no tickets required.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Three dancers are swept up in a whirlwind of emotions on a colourful stage in this funny and poetic dance show that gives children a sensory ride and sparks their imagination. For children 5 to 12 and their families. Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM at the Monkland pavilion of the Maison de la culture Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Tickets are free; booking online adds a $2 fee.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. The trio Bon Débarras takes the whole family on a playful trip through Quebec traditional music, with songs, step dancing, stories and body percussion that everyone is invited to join. For all ages. Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Théâtre du Grand Sault, Centre culturel et communautaire Henri-Lemieux. Free tickets through the online box office.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Inspired by the Algerian desert, Abdel Grooz's Diwane is an immersive show that mixes ancestral chants, mystical trance and warm energy, giving Gnawa music a new life with Maghreb and Sahel rhythms and contemporary sounds. For all ages. Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Free passes at the venue since November 5; online tickets cost $2 each.

The last evening of this fall's 5 à 7 musicaux series: emerging UQAM musicians, with guests from other Montreal universities and some established artists, play a mix of styles in the Salon urbain lounge at Place des Arts. Free entrance and open to all; the Place des Arts page may send you to Ticketmaster to reserve a spot. Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Emerging UQAM musicians and guests from other Montreal universities play an easygoing early evening concert in the Salon urbain lounge at Place des Arts, a nice free stop after work downtown. Free entrance and open to all; the Place des Arts page may send you to Ticketmaster to reserve a spot. Friday, November 20, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

A laid back after work concert where emerging UQAM musicians, plus rising talent from other Montreal universities, play a range of styles in the Salon urbain lounge at Place des Arts. Free entrance and open to all; the Place des Arts page may send you to Ticketmaster to reserve a spot. Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.