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.
September 12, 13, 14, 21, 23, 27 & 28, 2023 -- 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.
September 16, 2023 -- 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.
September 21, 27, 29 & 30, 2023 -- 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!
September 27 to October 01, 2023 -- Various Locations
POP Montreal International Music Festival is an annual not-for-prot curated cultural event that champions independence in the arts by presenting emerging and celebrated artistic talents from around the world.
Launched by friends and colleagues in 2002 from the collective impulse to create a meaningful and vibrant cultural festival, POP Montreal is now entering its 20th year as a permanent xture on the Montreal festival map and the international music circuit. Each year, the ve-day festival presents more than 400 artists to audiences of over 60 000.
Delivering a bold cross-section of art forms and events, the festival includes concerts, symposium discussions, artisan and visual art exhibitions, fashion shows, lm screenings, and, of course, a few all-night parties.
For musicians and artists, fans, curators, critics, record labels and industry, POP Montreal is the North American festival that provides a dynamic introduction to the next generation of musical talent and independent art forms.
September 08 to 17, 2023 -- City of St-Tite
Nothing represents Quebec's country culture better than the Festival Western de St-Tite. For nearly 50 years, this ultimate unifying event has marked faithful festivalgoer's memories in an unrivaled setting.
The largest Western Attraction in Eastern Canada attracts more than 600 000 visitors in a usually 4 000 strong village during the 10 days of the Festival. It is undoubtedly a not-to-be-missed experience. The Festival Western de St-Tite is recognized for its breathtaking professional rodeos, major country western shows, festive atmosphere and an authentic character. All these are the key to its outstanding success.
May 31 TO September 09, 2023 - SALLE WILFRID-PELLETIER, PLACE DES ARTS
With Les Grands Ballets, Cinderella is set in a fantastic and timeless realm, thanks to glittering new sets and costumes designed and crafted in Montreal. Some roles have been created specially for the company's dancers, to bring even more magic to the scenes in the enchanted garden. This beautiful ballet on pointe is a delight for the whole family. A touch of magic to round off the season in beauty!
August 30 to October 15, 2023 -- Marché Bonsecours
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2022 TO CELEBRATE OUR 15TH ANNIVERSARY!
A flagship event of Montreal's fall cultural calendar, the World Press Photo Montreal Exhibition is presented annually at Bonsecours Market. Over 55,000 people attend this large-scale international exhibition, which has been organized since 1955 by the World Press Photo Foundation, based in the Netherlands.
September 27 To 30, 2023 -- Place des Arts/ THÉÂTRE MAISONNEUVE
Ballets Jazz Montréal has a long and rich history of excellence, innovation and above all, passion. Crossing eras and boundaries, these tireless globetrotters project themselves into the future, convinced that dance can speak to audiences of all backgrounds. To mark the company's 50th anniversary, its new artistic director, Alexandra Damiani, has put together an all-female triple bill that expresses the quintessence of her vision. Two iconic works, Aszure Barton's Les Chambres des Jacques and Crystal Pite's Ten Duets on a Theme of Rescue, share the program with a new piece, We Can't Forget About What's His Name, by Ausia Jones, a young Ballets Jazz Montréal performer whose movement language is rooted in groove and counterpoint. Hats off!
September 01 to October 31, 2023 -- Chinese & Japanese Gardens of the Botanical Gardens
Gardens of Light sets all three cultural gardens of the Botanical Garden aglow with light and magic, enchanting the thousands of visitors who come to enjoy this annual fall spectacle. Much more than an illuminated path, this popular fall event is an authentic gateway to three fascinating and inspiring cultures.
As per ancient tradition, the Chinese Garden displays its glittering traditional lanterns in various shapes and shares a fabulous fishing tale with visitors. The First Nations Garden features a multimedia experience highlighting the Sacred Tree, a giant poplar, symbol of the Circle of Life. As for the Japanese Garden, it leads visitors along a meditative illuminated path inspired by the seasons.
For an even more enchanting visit, plan to arrive in the late afternoon to admire the blooms and fall colours.
SEPTEMBER 8TH TO 10TH, 2023 -- Place des Arts/SALLE WILFRID-PELLETIER, PLACE DES ARTS
Dive back into your childhood with a ballet! Let yourself be carried away by the magic of Cinderella, the wonderful centuries-old fairy tale. Between her cruel stepmother and two selfish and vain stepsisters, poor Cinderella has a hard life. And yet: thanks to the divine Fairy Godmother, her fate will change forever. With Les Grands Ballets, Cinderella is set in a fantastic and timeless realm, thanks to glittering new sets and costumes designed and crafted in Montreal.
Some roles have been created specially for the company's dancers, to bring even more magic to the scenes in the enchanted garden. This beautiful ballet on pointe is a delight for the whole family.
Candlelight Concerts
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.
June to October 2023 (16h00 to 23h00) -- Olympic Stadium
The largest gathering of food trucks in Canada. It takes place every first Friday of every month!
June 23 to September 27, 2023 -- Entrepot 77 - 77 Rue Bernard E, Montréal, QC H2T 1A4
Marché des Possibles is a public open-air space featuring a free and diversified socio-cultural programming that includes musical performances, screenings of films and activities for children. On the premises, you will also find a bar and a biergarten, a market with artists and artisan creations, as well as delicious food provided by local chefs and pop-up restaurants.
September 26 to October 01, 2023 -- Various Locations
The Montreal International Black Film Festival is an innovative, bold and dynamic event aiming to stimulate the development of the independent film industry while fostering the creation of films on Black realities around the globe. We are proud to offer audiences a fresh look at Black cinema from around the world. In addition, we seek to give a voice to Black filmmakers who would otherwise go unheard, providing both grants and awards.
May 13 to September 17, 2023 -- Quartiers des Spectacles Montreal
This summer, the Quartier des Spectacles is swarming with cultural events with a diversified program on Sainte-Catherine Street, in the Quartier Latin and at Philipps SquareEach week is booked with amazing performances to entertain audiences of all ages. Theatre, dance, music, circus arts and comedy will share the limelight. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears to the ground and discover what's happening in the cultural heart of Montreal!
September 29 to October 01, 2023 -- Various Locations
Initiated and coordinated by Culture pour tous, the Journées de la culture are free activities open to everyone that promote greater access for the public to arts and culture. As proclaimed by the National Assembly, the event takes place every year across Quebec on the last Friday of September and the two days thereafter.
The programming takes its source in cultural mediation and offers to discover and celebrate culture trough all its forms. There will be thousands of activities organized by professional artists, artisans and cultural workers, business people, teachers, community workers, and municipal and government employees of all ethnicities.
September 21, 2023 -- Pierre-Mercure Hall
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.
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.
End of September to late October
Québec is famous for its autumn colours because of the sugar maple trees. Also prevalant are the provincial yellow birch and the American beech. Try the Laurentian Mountains for one of the most beautiful displays of fall foliage in North America. Colours begin their peak at the end of September and continue until mid- to late-October in lower elevations and more southern locations. Celebrate the season by visiting resort town Mont-Tremblant for its annual Symphony of Colours festival.
Month of September -- Various Locations
Believe it or not, September unofficially marks the beginning of apple picking season in Montreal, with a handful of nearby orchards -- including the delightful Au Paradis des Fruits Dunham which not only proposes apples, but also has 5,500 blueberry bushes primed for picking -- opening their doors to the public, though interested parties are advised to call their orchard of choice before heading out as many only kick off the season the first weekend of September. Please contact the concierge for more information!
September 22 to 24, 2023 -- Olympic Stadium
The Marathon Beneva de Montréal includes a marathon, a half-marathon, 10K and 5K run and walk and a 1K P'tit Marathon for children between 3 and 11 years of age.
May to October 2023 -- Parc Jean Drapeau (Mainly on Weekends)
Piknic Électronik Montreal is an outdoor electronic music event aiming to offer immersive, social experiences in a friendly environment. Located in an urban park just 10 minutes from downtown Montréal, he brings together thousands of electronic music enthusiasts every Sunday from May to September. Piknic Électronik Montreal diverse programing has made it a highlight of the Montreal summer cultural circuit for over 15 years.
June 15 to October 13, 2023 -- Du Musée Avenue
Avenue du Musée is pedestrianized this summer, between rue Sherbrooke Ouest and avenue du Docteur-Penfield. In summer, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) presents an ephemeral installation on avenue du Musée, bordered by its Sculpture Garden, which brings together one of the largest public art collections in the city. .Every summer since 2013, the MMFA has been inviting local creative talent to design and execute an installation for the portion of Du Musée Avenue that gets converted into a pedestrian walkway.
** Activities & Events take place along the Du Musée Avenue throughout the summer **
Every Sunday beginning on May 01 ending on September 30, 2023 -- Mont Royal Park
The Montreal Tamtams are a drum circle based in Montreal, Canada. One of the most original musical events in Montréal, this free festival takes place on Sundays, near the monument to Sir George-Étienne Cartier and in Mount Royal Park's surrounding green spaces. The Tamtam festivities start at 1 pm and continue until sunset. A colourful gathering of drummers, dancers, vendors and their admiring audiences. For twenty years, Montrealers and visitors have come to play music and dance, or just watch and listen. Tamtams, or simply "tams" as they are sometimes called by locals, began in 1978 and over the years have become one of the main tourist attractions of the city.
Summer 2023 -- Parc Jean Drapeau/ Jean-Doré Beach
Aquazilla is a unique 30-by-35 meters inflatable structure, located at the Jean-Doré Beach, and is comprised of obstacles, slides and platforms for jumping into the water, and much more. Take the challenge among family and friends and make your way through a course on the platform or put your ability to the test on a series of disciplines on the course!
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.
Septembre 02, 03 & 04, 2023 - Samedi, dimanche, lundi : 10h à 18h
September 09 to October 09, 2023 -- Samedi et dimanche 10h à 18h, Lundi (Action de Grâce) - 10h à 18h
Voiles en Voiles is a family adventure park in the Old Port of Montreal that will make you experience memorable emotions! In summer and winter, take part in the outdoor action in the unique world of royal ships and pirate ships. One of the things to do in Montreal that families love most!
In summer, climb aboard our spectacular life-size ships. Experience our aerial courses that will please both the agile little adventurers and big buccaneers thirsting for thrills. The site also has the Pirates Movie Theatre, climbing walls, inflatable games and a totally safe archery tag arena that will give you adrenaline rushes!
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.
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.
June 16 to September 02, 2023 -- Foot of the Clock Tower (Old Port) **Mon/Tues/Wed 11h00 am to 19h00, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun from 11h00 Am to 21h00. On fireworks night and special events, late closing at 11pm. From September 3 to 23 open on weekends only. **
Located a short distance from the historical district, the Old Port of Montreal's urban beach offers a vacation atmosphere with its fine sand, chairs, parasols and refreshing mist. There is also a bar where you can meet with friends over a drink and a bite late into the evening.
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.
Opened on weekends only!
La Ronde, the biggest amusement park in Eastern Canada, has forty rides and attractions, including a new ride suspended over Lac des Dauphins: "EDNÖR -- The Attack." La Ronde has something for everyone: roller coasters for thrill seekers, slower rides with panoramic views of the city for the wiser ones, and gentle rides for the youngest children in Le Pays de Ribambelle.
