Festivales y eventos

Animated stories with literary host Sylvie Leblanc as Sévya the explorer, for the whole family, at the Lauréat-Vallière library in Lévis. Wednesday December 16, 2026, 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Important: free, but you need a free online reservation (20 places).

Free outdoor holiday concert on a stage built into the lit up CPKC Holiday Train. Where: Victoria Road, Revelstoke. Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling perform on the Alberta and British Columbia stops. Bring non perishable food or a money donation for the local food bank if you can. Arrive early: the show lasts about 30 minutes. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM (Pacific time).

Free outdoor holiday concert on a stage built into the lit up CPKC Holiday Train. Where: Near the 7-Eleven store on 10 Avenue, Golden. Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling perform on the Alberta and British Columbia stops. Bring non perishable food or a money donation for the local food bank if you can. Arrive early: the show lasts about 30 minutes. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM (Mountain time).

A free cello recital by Mira Kardan, a student of The Glenn Gould School at The Royal Conservatory. Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM in Mazzoleni Hall. The Conservatory says its student recitals are free and open to the public. Programs can change, so check the page on the day.

Meet Francis Ouellette, the author of Mélasse de fantaisie and Sirop de poteau. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Saint-Charles.

Sébastien Deshaies plays guitar and violin in a concert with commentary on Christmas tunes and old time folklore. For a general audience. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque de Côte-des-Neiges.

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. Meet author Julie Hyland and hear about her first novel, Précis de fantômologie. Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM: a free library program at Bibliothèque Julio-Jean-Pierre.

Join us for a low-key movie night where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy a movie in a comfy, laid-back space. Come on your own or with friends, get settled, and take a break! It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Captain William Spry Public Library, on Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us at the library for a wide variety of films! This time we will be screening National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It is a free Edmonton Public Library program at Whitemud Crossing Library, on Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket first. A free music event for everyone at Centre culturel et communautaire Henri-Lemieux (LaSalle), Montreal, on Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The full description (in French) is on the City of Montréal page.

Students of the music study program present their work: the singing workshop, the percussion workshop and the concert band, at the École de musique Jésus-Marie in Lévis. Thursday December 17, 2026, 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Important: free entry (voluntary contribution), but reserve by phone at 418 833-4530, ext. 2; may be cancelled or postponed in bad weather.

Animated stories with literary host Sylvie Leblanc as Sévya the explorer, for the whole family, at the Saint-David library in Lévis. Thursday December 17, 2026, 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Important: free, but you need a free online reservation (20 places).