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Free festivals, concerts, parades and public events around Montreal.
November 2026
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Le Noël de Guirlande Christmas Show for Ages 3 to 7 (Bibliothèque Yves-Ryan, Dec 10)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Guirlande the playful cat loves everything that sparkles and has a very important mission every year. A Christmas show for children aged 3 to 7. Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Yves-Ryan.
Storytime, 0 to 36 Months (Bibliothèque de Côte-des-Neiges, Dec 13)
A gentle storytime series where little ones discover funny, touching or surprising stories. Sunday, December 13, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A free Montreal library program.
L'étrange Noël de monsieur Bougris by Qu'en dit Raton? (Maison de la culture Mercier, Dec 5)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A Christmas unlike any other awaits Monsieur Bougris! Inspired by the great holiday classics, this show mixes humour and music. This free City of Montréal program takes place on Saturday, December 5 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Maison de la culture Mercier.
6.58: Manifesto by Andrea Peña and Artists (Théâtre Outremont, Dec 9)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A dance work that explores how artificiality shapes humanity today, following five dancers, a machine and an opera singer. For adults who enjoy contemporary dance. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM: free, presented by the City of Montréal at Théâtre Outremont.
Le chat du père Noël, Christmas Show (Centre Sanaaq, Dec 13)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Santa has lost his cat Boule-de-Neige during an outing with his reindeer, and the elf Flocondoux sets off to find it. Sunday, December 13, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A free Montreal library program.
Talk: Why Artificial Intelligence Will Never Replace Humans (Bibliothèque Le Prévost, Dec 8)
Important: free, but you need to register for free first. A talk led by Dr. David Fortin on why artificial intelligence will never replace humans. For adults curious about AI. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Le Prévost.
Bilingual French and Persian Storytime (Bibliothèque interculturelle, Dec 13)
Stories in Persian and French to marvel at and discover new words, led by Sonia Mohammadiazartakleh. Sunday, December 13, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A free Montreal library program.
Christmas Is at Our Door, Ages 4 to 8 (Bibliothèque Langelier, Dec 13)
A Christmas activity for children aged 4 to 8 with Danielle Loiseau. Sunday, December 13, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A free Montreal library program.
Complèment conte! Storytime, Ages 3 to 6 (Bibliothèque Hochelaga, Dec 13)
Come listen to funny, tender and captivating stories, for children aged 3 to 6. Sunday, December 13, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. A free Montreal library program.
Ciné-Rencontres Wapikoni: Indigenous Voices in Short Films (Centre Sanaaq, Dec 8)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Screenings of short films that highlight contemporary Indigenous stories and the work of emerging filmmakers. For adults and teens who love cinema. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM: a free City of Montréal activity at Centre Sanaaq.
To the Rescue of Christmas! Musical Puppet Show (Bibliothèque de Saint-Léonard, Dec 5)
Dive into the magic of the holidays with this festive musical comedy featuring puppets, songs and endearing characters. This free library program takes place on Saturday, December 5 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Bibliothèque de Saint-Léonard.
Meet Comic Author Jimmy Suzan (Bibliothèque de Parc-Extension, Dec 8)
Meet Jimmy Suzan, author and illustrator of the graphic novel Migrasyon. For comic book fans and curious readers. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque de Parc-Extension.