Festivals and Events

Harbourfront Centre kicks off its HarbourFrost winter festival with Light Up the Night, a tree lighting ceremony in Community Square by the lake. It takes place on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM. Admission is free and no tickets are required.

Opening night of D'amours et d'amitiés, a group exhibition about love and friendship with artists including Raymonde April, Evergon, Kama La Mackerel and JJ Levine. Thursday November 26, 2026, 5 to 8 p.m. Free admission, open to all.

A closing celebration for FOFA Gallery's fall exhibitions. From 5 to 6 p.m., Nakota multimedia artist Taylor McArthur talks about her 3D animation, video game and video work with curator Hanss Lujan Torres; from 6 to 8 p.m. there is a community finissage with food and refreshments. Friday November 20, 2026, in English. Free and open to the public.

Haudenosaunee artist, designer and curator Amanda Lickers talks about her work in the exhibition The Earth We Carry, her interdisciplinary process, and takes questions from the audience. Thursday November 12, 2026, 5 to 7 p.m., in English. Free and open to the public.

A free three day group exhibition and open studio weekend with 30 multidisciplinary artists from three artist buildings on rue Parthenais: La Grover, Le Chat des artistes and Coop Lezarts, set in the former Grover textile factory. The opening on Friday November 6 runs 3 pm to 9 pm with performances and the artists present; Saturday November 7 and Sunday November 8 it is open 11:30 am to 5 pm, with an artist talk in round table format on Sunday at 1 pm. Admission is free and it suits anyone curious about local art; the Saturday morning sound session (Éveil sonore, 10 to 11:30 am) needs a reservation.

A free family Christmas party at Parc Empire on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m., run by the community group Tout pour les enfants de Greenfield Park. Expect shows, face painting, hot chocolate, kids' activities, prize draws and gifts for children, with a visit from Santa in the afternoon.

Launch of François Quévillon's digital artwork Réseau fondamental, which reveals Longueuil's mostly hidden water infrastructure and modern architecture, followed by an artists' talk on modern heritage. Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Théâtre de la Ville. Free.

Free screenings of André Forcier films linked to Longueuil's modern heritage, each followed by a discussion with the director: Ville Jacques-Carton on Thursday, November 12 (Centre culturel Jacques-Ferron), Night Cap and Coteau Rouge on Friday, November 13, and Chroniques labradoriennes and Ababouiné on Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Maison de la culture Marcel-Robidas. Free, reservation required through the Société historique et culturelle du Marigot.

Sainte-Julie officially switches on its Christmas decorations at the public square in Vieux-Village on Friday November 20, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., with surprises and hot drinks. Outdoors, at the corner of rue Principale and boulevard Saint-Joseph.

The town's Christmas market at the Centre communautaire, with local artisans and holiday treats: Friday December 4 from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday December 5 from 1 to 9 p.m. and Sunday December 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free entry. On Saturday the Village de Noël (4 to 10 p.m.) and the Christmas parade (6 p.m.) take place nearby.

A special skating party for teens 12 to 17 with music and light effects on Carignan's covered, refrigerated rink. Friday November 27, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. Free. Bring your own skates.

Saint-Bruno's big Christmas celebration, with a market of more than 70 exhibitors and many free family activities, including a visit with Santa. It runs December 3 to 6, 2026: from 4 p.m. on December 3 and 4, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on December 5 and 6. Activities are free; market purchases are optional. RTL bus lines 99 and 160 are free during the event with a coupon. A smaller Féerie centre-ville takes place at Place du Village on November 28.