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.
November 07, 16, 18, 28 & 30, 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.
Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal (2024-2025)
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.
November 06, 07, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 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
November 20 to December 01, 2024 -- Various Theatres and Online
One of North America's leading documentary film festivals. Each year, the RIDM presents more than 150 Canadian and international documentaries. Its industry event, Forum RIDM, is Quebec's only documentary forum.
Based in Montreal, a city that has produced some of the most important documentary filmmakers in the history of cinema, the RIDM seeks first and foremost to promote and reflect on the most stimulating and diverse visions of documentary cinema. From works dealing with hot-button issues to daring creations that renew the language of cinema, the RIDM's selections are aimed at an annual renewal of our relationship with the world and with the documentary as an art form.
The festival screens more than one hundred films made by filmmakers from all over the world, installations as well as Virtual Reality. Masterclasses and debates, the RIDM works to bring artists and audiences together. Afterwards, everyone is welcome to gather in the festival headquarters, which boasts an ambiance designed to celebrate everything doc.
November 15 to December 08, 2024 -- Various Locations (see schedule online)
Founded in 2005 by Alexandra Scheibler, the Festival Bach Montréal is North America's premier destination for the timeless musical genius of Johann Sebastian Bach and the cultural legacy he inspired. Each year, in November and December, Festival Bach Montréal presents some thirty events (recitals, concerts, open rehearsals, discussions, children's events, etc.) over a three-week period, bringing together more than 20,000 local and international festival-goers. The Festival Bach Montréal takes place across a dozen different venues in the city, including the Maison symphonique, the Bourgie Hall of the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, and many churches in Montreal. The artists that have been welcomed to the festival over the years include some of the biggest names on the international classical music scene as well as young talents from across Canada and abroad. Ton Koopman and Julie Payette have been in turn patron and honorary patron of the festival respectively
November 28, 2024 -- Salle Pierre-Mercure
Since winning first prize at the 2010 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Belgium, Denis Kozhukhin has performed with the world's leading orchestras and made a name for himself as one of the outstanding pianists of his generation. Here he performs Mozart's Concerto No. 18, with its extraordinary slow movement on a theme and variations in G minor. Maestro Rysanov, himself of Ukrainian origin, will conduct two works by his compatriot Valentin Silvestrov, as well as the second of his selected Mozart symphonies, the lively and forceful 33rd.
November 07, 08, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 23, 28, 29 & 30, 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.
October 31 to November 17, 2024 -- Various Locations
October 31 to November 17, 2024 -- Various Locations
MTL à TABLE promises to be even more mouth watering than ever! Whether you decide to order take-out or reserve a table, our chefs will be wowing your taste buds with their amazing creativity
This event is all about reclaiming Montréal's food scene, supporting our restaurants and exploring new culinary neighbourhoods. Restaurants all over the city will offer three or four-course evening menus at 35 $, 45 $, 55 $ or 75 $.
November 19 to 22, 2024 -- Various Locations
A boutique event, Mundial Montreal has been inviting talent and sounds from around the world to Montreal each November for the past 12 years to perform in front of industry professionals. The event is notable for its carefully selected artists, and by the strength of the connections created between artists and professionals from around fifty regions of the globe.
November 06 to 17, 2024 -- Various Locations
A unique event, each new edition of which takes place in November in the heart of Montreal. Each edition features 50 fiction feature films, a few documentaries, 30 short films, master classes, conferences and special events. Our selection is also attentive to new media (virtual reality). Since 1995, the festival, a non-profit organization, has actively participated in the dynamism and cultural influence of the metropolis and Quebec.
CINEMANIA is a window on French-speaking creation today: a dynamic, modern and vibrant Francophonie
Our films come from Quebec, France, Luxembourg, Senegal, Belgium, Algeria, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Switzerland, the Central African Republic...
October 31 to November 02, 2024 -- Imperial Theatre
The ultimate interactive cult film experience, The Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Ball is at the Impérial Cinéma for six uninhibited shows over three nights. This is the only event in Montreal offering the immersive experience of the original cult film projected on the big screen, along with audience participation, a costume contest, the Time Warp dance and a fabulous MC rousing the audience for all on and off-screen thrills. The Rocky Horror Picture Show 1975 film is a loving homage to the classic B movie sci-fi and horror genres with an irresistible rock n roll score; a hilarious, wild ride that no audience ever forgets.
November 28 to 30, 2024 - Grand Quai du Port de Montréal
PARTICIPATE IN THE LARGEST WINE EVENT IN EASTERN CANADA!
This annual ritual for wine and spirits lovers allows visitors to meet 250 producers, winemakers and distillers from 25 countries representing 1,500 products, including several exclusive products to taste and order on site.
October 27 to November 24, 2024 -- Segal Centre
When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning blockbuster film Titanic, you get Titanique, off-Broadway's most award-winning splash hit, which turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia. Want to find out what really happened to Jack and Rose on that fateful night? Just leave it to Céline Dion to enchant the audience with her totally wild take, recharting the course of Titanic's beloved moments and characters with her iconic song catalog. Sailing on fierce powerhouse voices in show-stopping performances of such hits as "My Heart Will Go On," "All By Myself", and "To Love You More" -- backed by the unparalleled energy of a full live band -- Titanique is a one-of-a-kind theatrical voyage bursting with nostalgia, heart, and campy chaos.
November 05 to 24, 2024 -- Centaur Theater
Dark humour, sharp wit, and family secrets collide in Three Women of Swatow, a gripping exploration of generational legacies from acclaimed playwright Chloé Hung. When Mother accidentally kills her husband, the stage is set for a fierce and wickedly funny confrontation as three generations of Chinese-Canadian women come together to clean up the mess--literally and figuratively.
Bringing to light the complexities of family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the scars left by cycles of abuse, the play blends suspense, absurdity, and poignancy as it tells the dynamic story of these three unique women. An all-star cast featuring Shiong-En Chan, Qianna MacGilchrist, and Julie Tamiko Manning bring the characters' pain, sorrow, and biting sense of humour to thrilling life.
With its sharp dialogue and unflinching storytelling, Three Women of Swatow is a play that confronts difficult truths with care and comedy. Whether it's confronting the violence of the past or the inescapable ties of family, the play asks: can these women break the cycle, or are they destined to repeat it?
November 16,19, 21 & 24, 2024 -- Place des Arts/Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet is an adaptation of Shakespeare's iconic play. Through Alain Gauthier's masterful staging, audiences behold the anguish and tragic spiral of resentment that plague victims of a system in which corruption prevails. The masterful conductor Jacques Lacombe will lead the Orchester Métropolitain.
November 20 to 24, 2024 -- Various Locations
Is an essential catalyst for the quebec and canadian music industry, both for emerging artists and artists with a career outside quebec. the event features a series of conferences that bring together local and international music industry professionals. it offers a rich musical program of more than one hundred artists at its annual gathering in november, in montreal.
4 days of shows and over 100 artists presented in fifteen venues throughout the city for its 3rd edition, the marathon festival presented by siriusxm continues to grow. with two previous editions where dozens of concerts played to sold-out venues, the marathon festival is the unbeatable autumn rendezvous to see the best of the canadian independent scene. with over 100 artists, including the most promising names from the montreal scene, the lineup also features several internationally emerging artists. a real marathon for the real people!
November 27 to December 01, 2024 - Exhibition at the Palais des congrès de Montréal
At the origin of the Salon du livre de Montréal, there is passion. Passion for the book. Passion for reading to share. Passion that has never wavered, from 1950 to the present day.
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.
November 23 to December 30, 2024 -- Canadian Railway Museum
Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum will transport its visitors into the Magic of Christmas. Many vehicles will be decorated and illuminated in the Grand Gallery, activities will be offered and Santa will meet the visitors! Railway Christmas is a must-see event for the whole family!
November 25, 2024 @ 11h00 Am -- Downtown Montreal
Young and old are invited to gather on Boulevard René-Lévesque between Rue du Fort and Rue Saint-Urbain to experience the excitement of the most popular Christmas event in Québec: the Santa Claus Parade! This wonderful annual celebration is an enchanting kickoff to the holiday season in downtown Montréal.
The Great Montreal Christmas Market (Please visit web site for times)
The Quartier des spectacles is dressed up in its finest attire After several years of absence, the Great Montreal Christmas Market is back with a fresh and new look.
The Quartier des spectacles is dressed up in its finest attire After several years of absence, the Great Montreal Christmas Market is back with a fresh and new look.
The public can be enchanted by one of the 40 chalets of local or regional artisans, by the musical and theatrical programming or by the sweet smell of mulled wine, among other delicacies.
November 30, 2024 to January 05, 2025 -- McCord Museum
Montrealers have been spellbound by the mechanical displays in Ogilvy's department store window for over 70 years -- a Holiday tradition that began in 1947. The Bavarian scenes, custom made by the German toy manufacturer Steiff, feature dozens of handcrafted animals working and playing.In 1911, the firm began producing mechanical windows featuring moving animals, which stores could rent or purchase -- an effective way of entertaining children while promoting their merchandise. James Aird Nesbitt, who owned Ogilvy's department store from 1927 to 1985, bought two -- The Enchanted Village and The Mill in the Forest.Similar to those of department stores in other parts of the world, such as Macy's in New York or Galeries Lafayette in Paris, these window displays are among the last of their kind in North America. They were donated to the McCord Stewart Museum in March 2018 by Holt Renfrew with the goal of preserving and ensuring the continuation of the iconic Montreal displays.The Museum is proudly maintaining this holiday tradition that has amazed Montrealers of all ages for over 75 years!
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.
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
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.
