Festivals and Events
Free festivals, concerts, parades and public events around Montreal.
November 2026
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Ciné-Club Caserne 45 Film Night (Maison de la culture Maisonneuve, Dec 7)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A film club created by the Maison de la culture and residents of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. For adults who love cinema. Monday, December 7, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM: free, presented by the City of Montréal at Maison de la culture Maisonneuve.
Minime Meets the Great Composers with Benoît Brière and the Ensemble Quatre Saisons (Salle Pauline-Julien, Dec 6)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Travel back in time to meet Antonio Vivaldi and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by following Minime, a charming little mouse, with Benoît Brière and the Ensemble Quatre Saisons. A family concert for children and their parents. Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM: free, presented by the City of Montréal at Salle Pauline-Julien.
Movement and Play Space, Ages 2 to 5 (Centre Sanaaq, Dec 13)
A place to move in winter for parents and children aged 2 to 5, a family moment before the afternoon nap. Sunday, December 13, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A free Montreal library program.
Conte d'hiver by BOP, Holiday Show (Quai 5160, Maison de la culture de Verdun, Dec 5)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A few days before Christmas, a shaggy, grumpy uncle sees his precious peace disturbed by the arrival of his little cousins. This free City of Montréal program takes place on Saturday, December 5 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Quai 5160, Maison de la culture de Verdun.
Orchestre national de jazz and Marianne Trudel (Centre culturel de Pierrefonds, Dec 12)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. The Orchestre national de jazz de Montréal presents Sources, for piano, strings and rhythm section, a composition by pianist Marianne Trudel. Saturday, December 12, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. A free City of Montreal event.
Rythmo-rigolo by Jeunesses Musicales Canada (Maison de la culture de Côte-des-Neiges, Dec 6)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A family show by Jeunesses Musicales Canada that explores the fascinating world of percussion instruments. For children and their families. Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM: free, presented by the City of Montréal at Maison de la culture de Côte-des-Neiges.
Noël jazzé: Christmas Jazz with Rémi Bolduc (Maison de la culture Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Botrel, Dec 6)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Alto saxophone master Rémi Bolduc puts the greatest Christmas songs in the spotlight, jazz style. For jazz and holiday music lovers. Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM: free, presented by the City of Montréal at Maison de la culture Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Botrel.
Conte d’hiver by BOP (Maison de la culture Ahuntsic, Dec 12)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. A few days before Christmas, a scruffy, grumpy uncle sees his precious peace disturbed by the arrival of his little cousins. Saturday, December 12, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. A free City of Montreal event.
Line Dancing Night (Centre socioculturel de l’Île-Bizard, Dec 12)
Put on your boots and come dance at this brand new free line dancing evening. Saturday, December 12, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A free City of Montreal event.
Christmas Songs from Here and Elsewhere, Ensemble ALKEMIA (Centre culturel et communautaire de Cartierville, Dec 12)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. Ensemble ALKEMIA takes you on a musical journey through Christmas songs from here and elsewhere, from the last millennium to today. Saturday, December 12, from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM. A free City of Montreal event.
Family Celebration (Centre Gadbois, Dec 5)
Everyone is invited to the Fête des familles at Centre Gadbois, a celebration for the whole family. This free City of Montréal program takes place on Saturday, December 5 from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Centre Gadbois.
Le chat du Père Noël, Theatre for Ages 2 to 7 (Bibliothèque de Salaberry, Dec 12)
Important: free, but you need a free ticket to get in. An interactive theatre show with songs by La Petite Valise théâtre, for children aged 2 to 7. Saturday, December 12, from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM. A free Montreal library program.