What better time to rediscover the many facets of our city and fall in love again with its rich cultural heritage, not to mention its many culinary offers and the irresistible joie de vivre! From planning culinary adventures to organizing a weekend getaway, we are here to ensure you a most memorable experience. Nothing in life is guaranteed but we can assure you that we will do our utmost best to make it happen.
March 6, 7, 10, 16, 19, 23, 24, 27 & 28, 2024 -- Place Des Arts/Maison Symphonique
Since its founding in 1934, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal has distinguished itself as a leader in the orchestral life of Canada and Québec. A cultural ambassador of the highest order, the Orchestra has earned an enviable reputation internationally through the quality of its many recordings and tours. Internationally acclaimed conductor Rafael Payare was named the OSM's Music Director Designate for the 2021--2022 season following a unanimous vote by the Orchestra's selection committee. The Venezuelan conductor will commence full duties in 2022--2023--his tenure will last a minimum of five years--becoming the ninth Music Director in the OSM's history.
March 17, 2024 -- Places des Arts/Maison Symphonique
Comprised of Quebec-born musicians, who are also mainly Quebec-trained, the Orchestre Métropolitain boasts an international calibre of excellence as an organization dedicated to promoting wider public access to classical music and to strong community involvement, as well as to artistic innovation and creativity. The Orchestre Métropolitain owes its international calibre to the quality and reputation of its Principal Conductor and Artistic Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
March 01, 02, 03, 06, 08, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 23 & 29, 2024 -- Bourgie Hall
Recitals, chamber music, vocal art, Baroque music, jazz, world music, family shows, and more: each year, Bourgie Hall produces over a hundred concerts at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in its exceptional venue
Inaugurated in September 2011, Bourgie Hall offers top-rate artistic programming and welcomes on its stage Canadian and international artists in equal numbers. Whether they are just starting out or already critically acclaimed, these musicians are chosen to perform in Bourgie Hall on the basis of their immense talent. The public can't go wrong: audiences know that they can count on the quality of concerts "approved by Bourgie Hall!" In addition to offering remarkable concerts at affordable prices, Bourgie Hall organizes music workshops for families and amateur musicians. These friendly encounters enable participants to develop their musical gifts in a convivial environment. Bourgie Hall's programming also brings out astonishing connections between music and art collections. To be discovered at the concerts or during events in the Museum's exhibition rooms! .
February 22 to March 10, 2024 -- Quartier des Spectacles
Every winter since its inaugural edition in 2000, MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE offers Montrealer's and visitors hundreds of delicious activities to enjoy. Since its beginning, over 600 special guests from the culinary world, from over 20 countries, have come to celebrate the best of what Quebec gastronomy has to offer: its chefs, producers, artisans, and culinary culture. During the Festival, the Quartier des Spectacles and its Place des Festivals--the headquarters of downtown celebrations--become THE essential winter destination offering a wide range of free activities for all. The Nuit Blanche gathers thousands of night owls who brave the winter temperatures in order to fully experience a uniquely wild urban adventure, featuring many cultural activities throughout the city.
March 01 to 03, 2024 - Quartier Latin (Saint-Denis/Ontario streets)
APIK is a FREE urban event in the heart of Montreal for adrenaline enthusiasts. Winter activities for all ages (mini snowpark, obstacle course, boulder climbing wall), ski and snowboard competitions for snow lovers, pop up shops, DJ sets, after party… The mountain spirit comes to town, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy winter with family and friends.
March 22 to 24, 2024 -- Palais des Congrès
The ultimate girls' outing! An unparalleled discovery and shopping weekend awaits you at the National Women's Show with more than 300 exhibitors on hand to offer you everything from food and wine tastings, fashion shows, celebrity guests, free beauty transformations, secrets of beauty and well-being, cooking demonstrations, planning tips and travel ideas.
March 01, 02, 06, 08, 09, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23 & 29, 2024 -- l'Église St-Jean-Baptiste, à la Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-bon-Secours et à l'Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs !
These magnificent candle-lit classical music concerts are in Montreal!
Montreal now hosts the famous classical music concerts that have caused a stir around the world! Candlelight shows adopt a new concept that engages all of your senses for a magical musical experience….DO NOT MISS ! This series of candlelit concerts, simply named "Candlelight", invites you to relive the greatest moments of classical music in the most magical places of Montreal. In an intimate and warm atmosphere, rediscover the works of Vivaldi, Mozart, Chopin or even Beethoven. After having been a huge success around the world - in cities like New York, Barcelona or London - this unique experience is finally coming to Montreal.
February 21 to March 03, 2024 -- Various Locations
Each winter, film enthusiasts and visitors from all over gather at the biggest celebration of Québec cinema in the country. The festival program features hundreds of movies, festive cocktails and a wide variety of events hosted by some of Québec's most talented film directors and actors.
February 14 to March 09, 2024 -- La TOHU
The immersive show RIOPELLE Grandeur Nature will crown the festivities of Jean Paul Riopelle's centenary celebrations. This exceptional production will offer a journey into the heart of Riopelle's work and the nature that has always inspired him.
Using 360° video projection technologies, infrared motion capture, and a spatialized sound system, the studio of Les 7 Doigts will be transformed into a truly immersive venue, evoking Riopelle's vast studios, the magnificent landscapes he frequented, and presenting monumental artworks. The audience will also have the chance to admire original artworks by the artist in the lobby.
The show is built around iconic artworks from different artistic periods of Riopelle's life, allowing the discovery of lesser-known pieces as well. Starting from the artists's introspective point of view on the eve of the creation of his monumental "Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg", the flights of the owl and the wild goose lead us on a truly remarkable odyssey through Riopelle's rich creative universe.
March 24, 2024 -- TE DEUM
Founded in 1984 by Yuli Turovsky, the I Musici de Montréal Chamber Orchestra has been sharing its passion for classical music for over 35 years. The 15 exceptional musicians who make up the orchestra bring to life a varied repertoire ranging from the 17th century to the present day, accompanied by their principal guest conductor and artistic advisor Jean-François Rivest. With a program based on tradition, originality and innovation, the Orchestra stands out for the place it gives to numerous emerging and renowned artists with whom it partners to offer you a colorful and meaningful musical experience. I Musici de Montréal has built a solid reputation thanks to its numerous international tours and 40 recordings that meet the highest standards. The Orchestra also acts as a creative catalyst within the city of Montreal and continues to strengthen its roots in the community by collaborating with various organizations and schools on its territory.
February 14 to March 09, 2024 -- La TOHU
A creation by Les 7 Doigts de la main in coproduction with the Fondation Jean Paul Riopelle.
The immersive show RIOPELLE Grandeur Nature will crown the festivities of Jean Paul Riopelle's centenary celebrations. This exceptional production will offer a journey into the heart of Riopelle's work and the nature that has always inspired him.
Using 360° video projection technologies, infrared motion capture, and a spatialized sound system, the studio of Les 7 Doigts will be transformed into a truly immersive venue, evoking Riopelle's vast studios, the magnificent landscapes he frequented, and presenting monumental artworks. The audience will also have the chance to admire original artworks by the artist in the lobby.
The show is built around iconic artworks from different artistic periods of Riopelle's life, allowing the discovery of lesser-known pieces as well. Starting from the artists's introspective point of view on the eve of the creation of his monumental "Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg", the flights of the owl and the wild goose lead us on a truly remarkable odyssey through Riopelle's rich creative universe.
November 30 to March 19, 2024 -- Quartier des Spectacles
This winter, come out and explore the farthest reaches of the universe! Inspired by the complexity of the cosmos and the forces that shape it, the 14th edition of Luminothérapie features five colourful, majestic works lining Sainte-Catherine Street West as well as an original video projection that changes according to weather fluctuations. As soon as dusk falls, kids and adults are invited to stroll through the Quartier to enjoy works from here and elsewhere, all presented for the very first time in Montreal.
Give your next winter stroll through the Quartier des Spectacles a whole new dimension!
March 19 to April 07, 2024 -- La Tohu
SLAM! Ex Machina and Flip Fabrique burst into the world of wrestling through their respective disciplines ; a decisive match between titans of theater and circus staged by Robert Lepage.
SLAM! A resounding title, a shocking spectacle. Simultaneously an onomatopoeia and a violent wrestling move where the opponent is thrown to the ground, slam takes on various forms, allowing for artistic exploration. The language and codes of wrestling will be deconstructed and then reconstructed to revisit the genre.
In this hyper-theatrical show, the acrobats embody a whole gallery of characters inside and outside the ring, while exploiting their circus skills.
SLAM! A wrestling gala on steroids
March 5 To 10, 2024 -- Place Des Arts/Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Pretty Woman: The Musical, based on one of Hollywood's most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movie's legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. The show will lift your spirits and light up your heart. Are you ready to fall in love all over again?
Notre-Dames Basilica
A luminous experience in the heart of the Basilica Light unveils the richness of Notre-Dame's heritage and invites you to celebrate its beauty. The AURA Experience immerses you in a captivating visual and musical universe, presented upon one of the most sublime canvases imaginable: the French-inspired, Gothic Revival architectural interior of Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal. The experience offers a four-act multimedia display of dynamic light, orchestral music, and expressive architecture.
Year round exhibits -- Palais des Congrès
OASIS immersion offers a new, permanent, all-immersive 2,200 m2 (over 23,500 ft2 ) space located on the ground floor of the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The site is home to enthralling exhibitions inspired by the people, places and ideas that shape and galvanize our world, here and now. OASIS immersion is a sort of immersive magazine where spirited minds come to refuel and escape the routine of everyday life. There, visitors find fresh new ideas and inspiring works. It's a place to rethink society and its foundations through the prism of optimism. The mood is upbeat, energizing and inspiring, one that calls to action. Light and movement are at the heart of the experience and this is reflected in our logo. The rays of the light spectrum criss-cross, reminiscent of the rich yet playful multi-sensorial projections of light, sounds, colours and themes, while the esthetics of the logo draw on contrasts and refinement.
Developed by local entrepreneurs and creatives, the OASIS immersion space features a world-class contactless, walk-through experience. 3X All-Immersive Galleries, 2X Light Exhibits, 1X Lounge & 1X Podcast.
Since July 20, 2017 -- Mont Tremblant
Montreal multimedia phenom Moment Factory has just launched a new nature walk. A night walk in search of the giant! Deep in the heart of Mont Tremblant, the last of the giants has awoken. Follow your sense of adventure to discover the secret he wants to share. The Tonga Lumina illuminated trail is a sensory experience in the forest. This 1.5-km nocturnal walk takes place on a stone dust pathway at the heart of nature. To start off, visitors show up at the bottom of the Flying Mile chairlift that will take them up to the midway station where they will be led to the entrance of the trail. After taking visitors on a brief ascension, the trail slowly weaves its way down the hill through the woods, crosses streams and clearings. Participants can anticipate being on the pathway an average of one hour. Departures are continuous from sunset to closing, with a maximum of 300 people admitted per half-hour on the course.
December 01, 2023 to March 10, 2024 -- Basin Bonsecours
At the Old Port, the joys of winter come earlier than anywhere else, thanks to the skating rink opening on December 1! Perfect ice, incredible views of historic Old-Montreal and the river, and dynamic, exhilarating and entertaining activities are what await you at the Old Port skating rink all winter long! The great music and special lighting only add to the fun!
Opened in February 2022 -- Quartier des Spectacles
Esplanade Tranquille is the newest public space in the Quartier des Spectacles. Montrealers are welcome to visit this fun and inviting all-seasons spot, inspired by urban backyards. Families and other visitors will discover a diverse and entertaining cultural program -- a true reflection of the city. Esplanade Tranquille is named in honour of the Tranquille bookstore, once located on the site, and its owner, Henri Tranquille (1916-2005). It is an important site in contemporary Quebec history, having hosted the launch of the Refus global manifesto in 1948.
Throughout Old Montréal
Loosely inspired by the history of Montreal, Cité Mémoire invites you to meet a host of characters who've witnessed the city's evolution first-hand. Poetic, dreamlike and occasionally playful, the tableaux come alive with images, words and music. Projected throughout Old Montreal, the work appears on the very walls that surround us, the ground on which we walk, the trees that frame our present. A creation by Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon, in collaboration with Michel Marc Bouchard.
March 09, 12,14, 28 & 30, 2024 -- Centre Bell
Watching a hockey game in Montreal is the ultimate hockey experience.
Rocket de Laval Hockey (Montreal Canadians Farm Team)
Watching a hockey game in Montreal is the ultimate hockey experience.
MARCH 14 TO 16, 2024 - PLACE DES ARTS/ THÉÂTRE MAISONNEUVE
With its visceral, passionate gestural language, Mauro Bigonzetti's Cantata evokes rugged Mediterranean beauty and embraces the colours of the South. Instinctive and vital, the dance explores the multiple facets of relationships between men and women, from seduction and passion to quarrels and jealousy. The voices and music of the four on-stage singers draw the ten pairs of dancers into the festive working-class atmosphere of Southern Italy, to the sounds of the tambourine and castanets
Mar 31 to Apr 21, 2024 -- Segal Centre/ Sylvan Adams Theatre
Experience the acclaimed literary journey that has captured the hearts of readers worldwide in a captivating stage adaptation inspired by the Giller® Prize-winning novel, Fifteen Dogs. Unleash your imagination and join the pack in a tale that explores the limits of power, the intricacies of identity, and the unbreakable bonds of loyalty. The gods Hermes and Apollo make a bet over a beer and grant 15 dogs human consciousness, watching from above as the pups discover the poetry and the pitfalls of complex thought and emotion. In this modern-day fable of fate, faith, love, and language, the pack must reckon with morality, mortality, and the profound relationships they share with humans.
March 02 to 10, 2024 -- Cinéma Beaubien
FIFEM is an intergenerational and festive international film festival, a family version of the biggest film events in the world! FIFEM's mission is to train the film lovers of tomorrow, by offering them a range of the best children's cinema in the world. The festival lives in the age of globalization and takes a stand, through its programming choices, for a harmonious future in cultural diversity. It aims to complement the school career, through educational activities that provide young people with the means to acquire a visual understanding of cultures, traditions and experiences that may be foreign to them. Thanks to its rich program of fascinating -- even provocative -- films, FIFEM uses cinema as a tool to stimulate the curiosity of young people, promote critical thinking and enlightened dialogue.
March 01 to 30, 2024 -- Various Restaurants throughout Old Montreal
(Re)discover Old Montreal's best restaurants without breaking the bank during Happening Gourmand. Creative, lively and unique, Old Montreal is a real foodie paradise. While some gourmet spots showcase the city's chill, welcoming and quirky sides, you can also find over 10 restaurants that are showcasing their own cooking style with 3-course table d'hôte menus for just $32, $42, or $52.
Moreover, $22 2-course table d'hôte menus for brunch are also available for the weekend. Participating restaurants are offering brunch dishes that stand out by the quality of their food, the amazing flavours as well as for their appealing presentations. If you are in a party mood, a boozy brunch option, where bottomless mimosas are provided, is also available in many restaurants.
March 22, 23 & 24, 2024 -- Place Bonaventure
The Montréal Audiofest brings in more than 5,000 visitors who want to hear, see and touch over 300 brands of audio products under one roof. It's the biggest get-together of audio-video industry manufacturers, distributors and retailers in Canada.
Come meet over a hundred exhibitors, all eager to share their passion for music with you, by demonstrating some of the world's best sound systems from $1000 to $1 000 000.
March 12 to 30, 2024 -- Centaur Theatre
A sharply perceptive and painfully funny one-woman show confronting the unshakable monster that is guilt.
March 16 to April 07, 2024 -- Various locations throughout the city
"The feast of actions, gestures and details that influence our experience of space are intertwined. Removed from everyday life, the spirits find themselves projected into a fantasized elsewhere, momentarily. Flooded with lights, sounds and movements, changing atmospheres and reunited bodies, the occupied places present themselves as spaces to be invented, between utopia and reality. The party often stems from an appropriation of various environments -- whether neglected, underused, undefined, banal, domestic or strictly functional -- conducive to a prospective and emancipatory drift, devoid of known purpose. With all the power of exploration that the night and the city offer, the party is created and imposed, causing chance encounters. Transgressing the established limits and celebrating the incongruity generates another world, heterogeneous and unruly, where it is still possible for us to be together among our differences.
March 17, 2024 -- 2024 PARADE ROUTE - TO BE CONFIRMED
THE 198TH MONTREAL ST-PATRICK'S PARADE IS A GO FOR 2023. THIS WILL BE A FULL SCALE PARADE AS IN PAST YEARS. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
Entire month of March & part of April 2024
Sugaring off is a cultural rite-of-passage in Montreal. A short-lived season that varies every year, somewhere from late February to early May, perhaps the best known activity is eating hot maple taffy off fresh snow. Hot-taffy-on-snow stands start appearing in town around early March near Mont-Royal Metro, the Jean-Talon Market and other select locations around the city. While they soothe urgent maple cravings, they also bring up the nostalgia for an authentic sugar shack or cabane à sucre experience.
