The Village
Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, drag cabaret and a big public library
The Village runs along Rue Sainte-Catherine Est east of Rue Berri. It's Montréal's gay village, with bars, shows and terrasses along the street. The city has a major rebuild of the street planned, and the pink-ball installation is not yet confirmed for next season.
The city said on 6 August 2026 that the pink Boules du Village will return, but only if council awards the contract at the end of that month. It also plans to rebuild 1.3 km of the street between Berri and De Lorimier, with 1 km for pedestrians. Work is currently planned for autumn 2027, so the street is open as usual this season.
Berri-UQAM station is the hub. Place Émilie-Gamelin is just above it, and the Grande Bibliothèque is a short walk west. The Archives nationales reading room is on Avenue Viger Est, and Parc des Faubourgs lies to the north.
Getting there
Berri-UQAM is on the Green, Orange and Yellow lines and sits at the western end of the strip. Beaudry on the Green line is closer to the middle. Cabaret Mado names both stations on its own site.
What to see
Walk Rue Sainte-Catherine Est from Berri east toward Papineau, which is the 1 km stretch the city plans to pedestrianise. Check the Cabaret Mado calendar if you want a show, since the venue lists dates well ahead.
The Grande Bibliothèque has a music space, a youth area and a technology lab. The Archives nationales reading room is for research visits.
Where to eat and drink
The street is lined with bars, cafés and restaurants that set their own hours, so there's no single schedule to quote. The Espace St-Denis complex has its own brasserie and trattoria, listed on its site.
Good to know
Many Village terrasses run roughly from May to October, so the street is quieter in cold months. Cabaret Mado and the St-Denis theatre sell tickets for fixed show times, so book ahead for weekends.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Chinatown Dumplings, dim sum and bakery buns on a few short blocks 
Old Montréal Cobblestones, a basilica and the river, all within a few blocks 
Plateau Mont-Royal Smoked meat, brick-paved streets and a big park behind the pond 
Downtown and Quartier des spectacles Museums on Sherbrooke, festivals at Place des Arts and a city under the streets The best of The Village
Things to do in The Village
What's on in The Village
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Apéro x Swing Activities
Fri 13 Nov · Espace Libre
A free evening of drinks, a quiz and swing dancing at Espace Libre with Cat's Corner.
Free · 17:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: Espace Libre
Guided Walk of the Quartier culturel des Faubourgs Tours and walks
Fri 13 Nov · Écomusée du fier monde
A free guided visit of the Quartier culturel des Faubourgs, leaving from the Écomusée du fier monde.
Map · Source: Quartier culturel des Faubourgs events · Gratuit
Mado Reçoit drag show at Cabaret Mado Theatre and shows
Fridays and Saturdays. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Cabaret Mado
Cabaret Mado's site lists its Mado Reçoit drag show on Fridays and Saturdays.
Map · Source: Cabaret Mado · Mado Reçoit
Guided Walk of the Quartier culturel des Faubourgs Tours and walks
14 to 15 Nov · Écomusée du fier monde
A free guided visit of the Quartier culturel des Faubourgs, leaving from the Écomusée du fier monde.
Map · Source: Quartier culturel des Faubourgs events · Gratuit
Mado Hosts on Saturday Theatre and shows
14 to 15 Nov · Cabaret Mado
A Saturday-night show at Cabaret Mado on rue Sainte-Catherine Est in the Village.
from 21:00 · Map · Source: Cabaret Mado · Mado recoit du Samedi
Full Gisele Theatre and shows
17 to 18 Nov · Cabaret Mado
A weekly drag show at Cabaret Mado with dance and comedy, led by Gisèle Lullaby.
from 21:00 · Map · Source: Cabaret Mado
Guided Walk of the Quartier culturel des Faubourgs Tours and walks
Tue 17 Nov · Écomusée du fier monde
A free guided visit of the Quartier culturel des Faubourgs, leaving from the Écomusée du fier monde.
Map · Source: Quartier culturel des Faubourgs events · Gratuit
Memory as Territory Exhibition
On now, until 26 Nov · Conseil des arts de Montréal
An exhibition at the LatinArte Festival on memory as a territory to inhabit and pass on, with work by Colectiva Crear Poder Popular and Isabella Salas.
Map · Source: Fondation LatinArte · La mémoire comme territoire
Mona de Grenoble: De la poudre aux yeux Theatre and shows
Fri 20 Nov · Studio St-Denis
One-person show by Mona de Grenoble at Studio St-Denis, 1594 rue Saint-Denis. Running time 90 minutes, no intermission.
$42.45 to $60.95 · 20:00 · Map · Source: Espace St-Denis · Mona de Grenoble : De la poudre aux yeux
Première vue: RIDM x Alisi Telengut Film
Sun 22 Nov · Cinémathèque québécoise
A series of experimental film screenings with artist Alisi Telengut present.
from 10:00 · Map · Source: la lumière collective · Première vue | RIDM x Alisi Telengut
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Guided Walk of the Quartier culturel des Faubourgs Tours and walks
26 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027 · Écomusée du fier monde
A free guided visit of the Quartier culturel des Faubourgs, leaving from the Écomusée du fier monde.
Map · Source: Quartier culturel des Faubourgs events · Gratuit
Grease, the Musical Theatre and shows
11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 · Théâtre St-Denis
A staging of the musical Grease at the Théâtre St-Denis.
Map · Source: Théâtre St-Denis · Grease, La Comédie Musicale
Show 9 events nearby, outside The Village
Bricolage techno avec Makey Makey (8-13 ans) Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Bibliothèque Père-Ambroise
Tech craft activity for ages 8 to 13 with host Sandrine, exploring the Makey Makey microcontroller.
Free, registration required · 14:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal
CINEMANIA: Immersive and VR works Film
On now, until 14 Nov · Cinémathèque québécoise, salle Raoul-Barré
A free selection of francophone virtual reality and immersive works, including Gwo ka Odyssey and a VR visit inside a Belgian philharmonic orchestra.
Free · 10:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: CINEMANIA · CINEMANIA VR, le cinéma en immersion
Des pancartes et des portes: 50 years of struggle for the right to housing Exhibition
On now, until 29 Nov · Écomusée du fier monde
Exhibition marking 50 years of the Comité logement Ville-Marie, with archival materials and memories of tenant organizing. In French only.
Map · Source: Écomusée du fier monde · Des pancartes et des portes : 50 ans de lutte pour le droit au logement
Tisser nos vies: art as a force for action Exhibition
On now, until 28 Feb 2027 · Écomusée du fier monde
Exhibition of works made in creative workshops with people living on the streets or using community mental health and housing resources. In French only.
Map · Source: Écomusée du fier monde · Tisser nos vies : l’art comme force d’action
Mon sac à livres (10 à 14 ans) Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Bibliothèque Père-Ambroise
Painting workshop for ages 10 to 14 where participants turn a reusable bag into a decorated book bag.
Free, registration required · 14:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal
Storytime (0-5 ans) Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Bibliothèque Père-Ambroise
Reading activity with stories for children aged 0 to 5 accompanied by an adult, led by Audrey with the puppet Kilitou.
Free, registration recommended · 10:30 to 11:30 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal · Heure du conte (0-5 ans)
Animation image par image (5-6 ans) Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Bibliothèque Père-Ambroise
Stop-motion animation workshop for children aged 5 and 6, using a tablet app to make a short animated film.
Free, registration required · 10:30 to 11:30 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal
Danse parents-enfants (2 à 6 ans) Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Bibliothèque Père-Ambroise
Creative dance for children aged 2 to 6 with a parent, using simple exercises and dance games set to music.
Free, registration required · 10:30 to 11:30 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal
Projection-discussion : La richesse des ordures Film
Sun 13 Dec · Bibliothèque Père-Ambroise
Screening of the Quebec documentary La richesse des ordures by Dominic Simard on reuse, followed by a discussion with the director.
Free, registration required · 14:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal
Live music in The Village
- Espace St-Denis (Théâtre St-Denis) 32 upcoming gigs
- L'Olympia de Montréal 11 upcoming gigs
- Cabaret Lion d'Or 8 upcoming gigs
- Maison de la culture Janine-Sutto 5 upcoming gigs
- Turbo Haüs 3 upcoming gigs
- Usine C 3 upcoming gigs
- Salle Pierre-Mercure (Centre Pierre-Péladeau, UQAM) 1 upcoming gig
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