Events in Downtown, Montréal

All 97, by week

13 Nov to 19 Nov

• Friday Night Comedy Fri 13 Nov · Deli Planet, Gare Centrale, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA Friday-night early stand-up comedy show in English at Deli Planet inside Montreal Central Station.
• Friday Night Comedy at Comedyville Fri 13 Nov to Fri 8 Jan · Comedyville at Deli Planet, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesStand-up comedy at Deli Planet every Friday at 21:00.
• Latin Groove’s End of Session Party, November Fri 13 Nov to Sat 14 Nov · Montreal Palladium, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA dance event at Montreal Palladium, listed on the Latin Groove calendar.
• Live music at Hurley's Irish Pub Fri 13 Nov to Thu 14 Jan · Hurley's Irish Pub, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesHurley's Irish Pub on Crescent Street says it has live music every night it is open.
• Zagazow Fri 13 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA French-language stand-up comedy night at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine.
• Andrew Packer: Stand Up Comedy Live Sat 14 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA stand-up comedy show by Andrew Packer at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine.
• Indigenous Open Mic: Saturday Sat 14 Nov · Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesSaturday programme of the Indigenous Open Mic celebration at Place des Arts, centred on First Peoples dances.
• L'Xtra: An Improv Workshop Sat 14 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA one-off improvisation workshop led by the founders of Les Lundis d'Impro.
• Saturday Night Comedy at Comedyville Sat 14 Nov to Sat 9 Jan · Comedyville at Deli Planet, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesStand-up comedy at Deli Planet every Saturday at 21:00.
• Indigenous Open Mic: Sunday Sun 15 Nov · Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesSunday programme of the Indigenous Open Mic celebration at Place des Arts, with music by four Indigenous artists.
• La Messe à Jojo Sun 15 Nov to Sun 10 Jan · Bistro à Jojo, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA Sunday live music night at Bistro à Jojo with a rotating group of musicians.
• Montreal Comedy Club, Sunday show Sun 15 Nov to Sun 10 Jan · Brass Door, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesEnglish-language stand-up comedy night at Brass Door, listed on the Montréal Comedy Club schedule.
• Open Mike at Brutopia Sun 15 Nov to Sun 10 Jan · Brutopia, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesAn open mic at the Crescent Street brewpub, listed on the venue's page every Sunday. Its header gives a 22:00 showtime nightly.
• Sunday Night Improv Sun 15 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly improv show with a rotating cast of Montreal improvisers at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine.
• Tuesday Night Comedy Open Mic Sun 15 Nov · McKibbin's, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly open mic stand-up comedy night at McKibbin's, listed by Comedyville.
• A Very Ladyfest Showcase Mon 16 Nov · Comedy Nest, Downtown and Quartier des spectacles · 18+A Ladyfest stand-up showcase with Montreal femme and non-binary comedians at the Comedy Nest.
• Ladyfest Presents AlternaTeeHees Mon 16 Nov · Comedy Nest, Downtown and Quartier des spectacles · 18+A Ladyfest stand-up comedy show with a line-up of professional comedians at the Comedy Nest.
• Les Lundis d'Impro at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine Mon 16 Nov to Mon 11 Jan · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA new improv show each Monday at 20:00, with a free workshop from 17:00 to 19:00.
• Montreal Comedy Club, Monday show Mon 16 Nov to Mon 11 Jan · McKibbin's, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesEnglish-language stand-up comedy night at McKibbin's, listed on the Montréal Comedy Club schedule.
• Steal This Story, Please! (Cinema Politica screening) Mon 16 Nov · Concordia University, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA Cinema Politica screening of Steal This Story, Please! with guests at Concordia University.
• Free Tuesday mornings for ages 65 and over at the MMFA Tue 17 Nov to Tue 12 Jan · Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesVisitors aged 65 and over get free access to the collection on Tuesday mornings. Booking is recommended because places are limited, and the major exhibition is excluded.
• Jazz Sessions at Le Balcon Tue 17 Nov to Tue 12 Jan · Le Balcon, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly jazz session at the Le Balcon cabaret, presented with the Université de Montréal.
• Je Pense Pas Tue 17 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA comedy show by Mackbouba on the Théâtre Sainte-Catherine stage.
• Ladyfest Presents Anasimone George and Isabel Zaw-Tun Tue 17 Nov · Comedy Nest, Downtown and Quartier des spectacles · 18+A double-bill stand-up show by Anasimone George and Isabel Zaw-Tun, hosted by Mbissine, at the Comedy Nest.
• Ladyfest Presents Tranna Wintour Tue 17 Nov · Comedy Nest, Downtown and Quartier des spectacles · 18+A show by Tranna Wintour, who appeared on Big Brother Célébrités and The Traitors, at the Comedy Nest.
• McGill Jazz Combos at Upstairs Tue 17 Nov to Tue 12 Jan · Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA free weekly set by McGill jazz performance students, listed on the venue's calendar for Tuesdays.
• Montreal Comedy Club, Tuesday show Tue 17 Nov to Tue 12 Jan · McKibbin's, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesEnglish-language stand-up comedy night at McKibbin's, listed on the Montréal Comedy Club schedule.
• Newbie Tuesday at the Comedy Nest Tue 17 Nov to Tue 12 Jan · Comedy Nest, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly night where first-time comedians try stand-up, with professional comedians dropping in.
• Free Wednesday evenings at the McCord Stewart Museum Wed 18 Nov to Wed 13 Jan · McCord Stewart Museum, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesThe museum's opening hours page lists free admission on Wednesdays from 5 pm, with the museum open until 9 pm that day. The free evening does not cover the major…
• Ladyfest Comedy All-Stars Wed 18 Nov · Comedy Nest, Downtown and Quartier des spectacles · 18+A Ladyfest stand-up show with a line-up of comedians at the Comedy Nest.
• Ladyfest Presents Anasimone George and Isabel Zaw-Tun Wed 18 Nov · Comedy Nest, Downtown and Quartier des spectacles · 18+A double-bill stand-up show by Anasimone George and Isabel Zaw-Tun, hosted by Mbissine, at the Comedy Nest.
• M pour Montréal 2026 (21st edition) Wed 18 Nov to Sat 21 Nov · Various venues in Montréal, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesMusic showcase festival, the 21st edition, running from 18 to 21 November 2026.
• Montreal Comedy Club, Wednesday show Wed 18 Nov to Wed 13 Jan · Estrella Resto Bar, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesEnglish-language stand-up comedy night at Estrella Resto Bar, listed on the Montréal Comedy Club schedule.
• Pathos Highway Wed 18 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA bilingual improvisation show of true stories and texts at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine.
• The Comedy Lab Show at the Comedy Nest Wed 18 Nov to Wed 13 Jan · Comedy Nest, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly showcase where comedians test new jokes and write one on a topic from the host, and the audience picks a winner.
• Upstairs Jam Session with Jim Doxas Wed 18 Nov to Wed 13 Jan · Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly jam session hosted by drummer Jim Doxas with a rotating guest musician.
• Free Thursday evenings at the CCA Thu 19 Nov to Thu 14 Jan · Canadian Centre for Architecture, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesAdmission to the Canadian Centre for Architecture is free for everyone on Thursdays after 17:00, and the galleries stay open until 21:00.
• Graham Chittenden Thu 19 Nov to Sat 21 Nov · Comedy Nest, Downtown and Quartier des spectacles · 18+Stand-up shows by Graham Chittenden, who appeared on Canada's Got Talent and Just For Laughs, at the Comedy Nest.
• Les Jeudis du MAC at Place Ville Marie Thu 19 Nov · MAC at Place Ville Marie, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA Thursday 5 to 7 art evening run by the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal at its Place Ville Marie space.
• Night of a Thousand Laughs: The Mark Forward Story Thu 19 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA comedy show by comedian Mark Forward at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine on rue Sainte-Catherine Est.
• RIDM 2026 (29th edition) Thu 19 Nov to Sun 29 Nov · Various venues in Montréal, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesDocumentary film festival held from 19 to 29 November 2026, with the Forum RIDM industry market from 23 to 25 November.
• RIDM Montreal International Documentary Festival Thu 19 Nov to Sun 29 Nov · Various venues, Montreal, DowntownThe 19th RIDM runs 19 to 29 November 2026. The Forum RIDM industry market runs 20 to 25 November.
• Steal This Story, Please! (Cinema Politica screening) Thu 19 Nov · Concordia University, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA Cinema Politica screening of Steal This Story, Please! with guests at Concordia University.
• Thursday Night Comedy at Comedyville Thu 19 Nov to Thu 14 Jan · Comedyville at Deli Planet, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesStand-up comedy at Deli Planet every Thursday at 20:30.
• Tuesday Night Comedy Open Mic Thu 19 Nov · McKibbin's, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly open mic stand-up comedy night at McKibbin's, listed by Comedyville.
• Who Makes the City? Thu 19 Nov · Canadian Centre for Architecture, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA talk at the Canadian Centre for Architecture.
• Django Gold Thu 12 Nov to Sat 14 Nov · Comedy Nest, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesStand-up comedy shows by New York comedian and writer Django Gold at the Comedy Nest.
• Coup de coeur francophone 2026 Thu 5 Nov to Sun 15 Nov · Various venues in Montréal, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesFrancophone music festival held from 5 to 15 November 2026. The Montréal page lists shows such as Richard Desjardins at Club Soda on 6 and 7 November, plus sets at…
• Festival Cinémania 2026 (32nd edition) Wed 4 Nov to Sun 15 Nov · Various cinemas in Montréal, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesFestival of French-language films, 32nd edition, running from 4 to 15 November 2026.
• MTLàTABLE Thu 29 Oct to Sun 15 Nov · Participating restaurants across Montreal, DowntownThe 14th edition of the restaurant festival runs from 29 October to 15 November, with reservations made through the participating restaurants listed on the event page.
• Kandis Friesen: Where you have not first of all to uproot a whole forest Tue 8 Sept to Fri 20 Nov · FOFA Gallery, Concordia University, DowntownSolo exhibition by Kandis Friesen at the FOFA Gallery. Open Monday to Friday, 11 am to 6 pm.
• The Earth We Carry Tue 8 Sept to Fri 20 Nov · FOFA Gallery, Concordia University, DowntownGroup exhibition curated by Hanss Lujan Torres with Destiny Chescappio, Moe Clark, Kite, Amanda Lickers, Taylor McArthur and Skawennati. A curatorial tour is held on…
• Foodways Tue 1 Sept to Sat 5 Dec · Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA group exhibition curated by Zoë Chan at the Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery.
• Pratiques alimentaires Tue 13 Oct to Sat 5 Dec · Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery, Concordia University, DowntownGroup exhibition curated by Zoë Chan at the Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery. The gallery's programming is free and open to all.
• Festival International Bach Montréal 2026 (20th anniversary) Wed 4 Nov to Wed 9 Dec · Various venues in Montréal, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesBach festival running from 4 November to 9 December 2026, with concerts at venues across Montréal.
• Fieldnotes: Chapter 1 Thu 15 Oct to Wed 6 Jan · Concordia University, J.W. McConnell Building LB-2, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesAn exhibition from Pramila Choudhary's fieldwork with Pattu weavers in the Thar Desert, western Rajasthan.
• Ogilvy's Christmas mechanical window displays Fri 6 Nov to Sun 10 Jan · McCord Stewart Museum, DowntownSteiff's Bavarian mechanical scenes have appeared in Ogilvy's windows since 1947. The Mill in the Forest is outdoors on Victoria pedestrian street and The Enchanted…
• Carrie Allison: askōhtēskanohwē Wed 30 Sept to Sun 28 Feb · McCord Stewart Museum, DowntownArtist-in-residence show by nêhiýaw and Métis artist Carrie Allison, with four new beadwork pieces, eight belongings from the museum's Indigenous collection and BEADZ…

20 Nov to 26 Nov

• BITUIN US: Live Music Show and Fundraiser Fri 20 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA fundraiser showcase of Filipino artists based in Montréal.
• La Gozadera Night Fri 20 Nov to Sat 21 Nov · Montreal Palladium, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA dance event at Montreal Palladium, listed on the Latin Groove calendar.
• Tuesday Night Comedy Open Mic Fri 20 Nov · McKibbin's, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly open mic stand-up comedy night at McKibbin's, listed by Comedyville.
• Live Band Karaoke Sat 21 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA karaoke night where singers are backed by a live band.
• Montreal Santa Claus Parade Sat 21 Nov · René-Lévesque Boulevard, Downtown74th edition of the Santa Claus Parade on 21 November 2026 on René-Lévesque Boulevard between Drummond and Saint-Urbain streets. The Tourisme Montréal page prints no…
• The Stadium in Caricature Sat 21 Nov · MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesAn activity at the MEM showing caricatures of Montréal's Olympic Stadium, followed by drawing your own humorous cartoon.
• Sunday Night Improv Sun 22 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly improv show with a rotating cast of Montreal improvisers at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine.
• Quarterly Independent Film Festival Tue 24 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA showing of short films by the Théâtre Sainte-Catherine community with awards presented.
• Read Quebec at the Montréal Book Fair Wed 25 Nov to Sun 29 Nov · Palais des congrès, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA stand showing recent English-language books by Quebec authors and publishers at the Montréal book fair.
• Border Tuner with Rafael Lozano-Hemmer Thu 26 Nov · Canadian Centre for Architecture, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA book launch at the Canadian Centre for Architecture with Rafael Lozano-Hemmer.
• Les Jeudis du MAC at Place Ville Marie Thu 26 Nov · MAC at Place Ville Marie, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA Thursday 5 to 7 art evening run by the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal at its Place Ville Marie space.
• Offbeat Evening: The MEM Big Thrift Sale Thu 26 Nov · MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesAn evening at the MEM browsing second-hand clothing and the stories behind each garment.
• Pop-up Holiday Market at Windsor Station Thu 26 Nov to Sat 28 Nov · Windsor Station, Salle des Pas Perdus, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA holiday pop-up market in the Salle des Pas Perdus of Windsor Station with more than 150 Québec artisans selling handmade gifts, art and stationery.
• Rebel Weavings and Sovereign Wefts Thu 26 Nov to Mon 6 Sept · McCord Stewart Museum, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA temporary exhibition at the McCord Stewart Museum.
• Sovereign Stitches + Wild Weaves Thu 26 Nov to Mon 6 Sept · McCord Stewart Museum, DowntownCurated by Wanda Nanibush and Sage Paul, the show brings together nearly 40 Indigenous artists from more than 30 Nations. It crosses contemporary art, fashion, design…
• Tuesday Night Comedy Open Mic Thu 26 Nov · McKibbin's, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly open mic stand-up comedy night at McKibbin's, listed by Comedyville.

27 Nov to 3 Dec

• Doja Cat Fri 27 Nov · Bell Centre, DowntownDoja Cat plays the Bell Centre.
• La Gozadera Night Fri 27 Nov to Sat 28 Nov · Montreal Palladium, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA dance event at Montreal Palladium, listed on the Latin Groove calendar.
• Tuesday Night Comedy Open Mic Fri 27 Nov · McKibbin's, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly open mic stand-up comedy night at McKibbin's, listed by Comedyville.
• Elena Gabrielle: Disturb the Vibe Sat 28 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA stand-up comedy show by Elena Gabrielle at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine.
• The Distance Between Us and the Ground: To Take Measure Sat 28 Nov · Canadian Centre for Architecture, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA workshop at the Canadian Centre for Architecture.
• Tuesday Night Comedy Open Mic Sat 28 Nov · McKibbin's, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly open mic stand-up comedy night at McKibbin's, listed by Comedyville.
• Remembering ACT UP Montréal Sun 29 Nov · MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA guided visit of the ACT UP Montréal exhibition at the MEM with people who contributed to its creation.
• Sunday Night Improv Sun 29 Nov · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly improv show with a rotating cast of Montreal improvisers at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine.
• The Distance Between Us and the Ground: To Hold the Distance Sun 29 Nov · Canadian Centre for Architecture, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA screening at the Canadian Centre for Architecture.
• Brian Bahe and Friends Tue 1 Dec · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA stand-up headline set by Brian Bahe with Montreal comedians at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine.
• À corps et vins: Choreographic Tasting Thu 3 Dec to Fri 4 Dec · Agora de la danse, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA choreographic tasting evening at the Agora de la danse.
• Les Jeudis du MAC at Place Ville Marie Thu 3 Dec · MAC at Place Ville Marie, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA Thursday 5 to 7 art evening run by the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal at its Place Ville Marie space.

4 Dec to 10 Dec

• La Gozadera Night Fri 4 Dec to Sat 5 Dec · Montreal Palladium, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA dance event at Montreal Palladium, listed on the Latin Groove calendar.
• Marché des Artisans Récupérateurs 2026 Fri 4 Dec to Sun 6 Dec · Pavillon de l'Esplanade Tranquille, 1442 rue Clark, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesMarket of creators at the Pavillon de l'Esplanade Tranquille, corner of Sainte-Catherine, from 4 to 6 December 2026.
• Luke Abranches Live in Montreal Sat 5 Dec · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA live show by Luke Abranches at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine.
• Saturday Sundown Comedy Sat 5 Dec · Deli Planet Resto-Bar, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA very early stand-up show in English presented by Comedyville at Deli Planet Resto-Bar near Central Station.
• Architecture Playtime Sun 6 Dec · Canadian Centre for Architecture, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA session for young audiences at the Canadian Centre for Architecture.
• Exhibition Tour Sun 6 Dec · Canadian Centre for Architecture, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA guided tour of the exhibitions at the Canadian Centre for Architecture.
• Sunday Night Improv Sun 6 Dec · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA weekly improv show with a rotating cast of Montreal improvisers at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine.
• Steal This Story, Please! (Cinema Politica screening) Mon 7 Dec · Concordia University, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA Cinema Politica screening of Steal This Story, Please! with guests at Concordia University.
• Magnum Opus Wed 9 Dec · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA stand-up comedy night at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine on rue Sainte-Catherine Est.

11 Dec to 12 Dec

• La Gozadera Night Fri 11 Dec to Sat 12 Dec · Montreal Palladium, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA dance event at Montreal Palladium, listed on the Latin Groove calendar.
• Zagazow Fri 11 Dec · Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, Downtown and Quartier des spectaclesA French-language stand-up comedy night at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine.