Events calendar Quebec

Set up for several weeks in Parc des Compagnons de Saint-Laurent and Lahaie Park (Plateau Mont-Royal) and Place Émilie-Gamelin (Quartier des spectacles), this beautiful end-of-year event presents a varied outdoor program with countless shows and free activities. Concerts, entertainment, sale of fir trees, torchlight procession, marshmallow stands to grill and mulled wine to sip by the fire... All the ingredients to get into the spirit of the holiday season, whether you are young or old!

Three cultural gardens offer a journey of light of great beauty: visitors can discover the Garden of China (superb hand-made colourful lanterns!), the Japanese Garden and the First Nations Garden. Each garden takes a unique look at nature and highlights its different characteristic elements. The Botanical Garden remains exceptionally open until 9pm for the occasion (10pm on Fridays and Saturdays). A magical and original experience that will please young and old alike.

Festivities are organized all over the city for the celebration of Saint John the Baptist: concerts, various animations, face painting, exhibitions, inflatable games, races, collective meals... Everyone gets together to sing and dance while waving the fleurdelisé! A parade also takes place in a downtown street and the day ends with the Grand spectacle, which brings together many Quebec artists, in music.

Clearly one of the most popular festivals in the city, it brings the Quartier des spectacles to life with the best comedians in la Belle Province. It will be 40 years old in 2022! The festival's English-language counterpart, Just For Laughs Montreal, and Zoofest, an event dedicated to up-and-coming comedians, take place in parallel, in an unconventional and festive format. Laughter guaranteed! Note that an annual program of indoor comedy shows is also offered (see hahaha.com for more info and tickets).

In a resolutely rural atmosphere, on the shores of Lake Memphremagog, winegrowers, cider makers, alcohol producers, agri-food craftsmen, craftsmen and food trucks celebrate the harvest. A gourmet academy becomes the scene of culinary shows hosted by chefs from the Eastern Townships region and other surprise guests. Many other activities are also organized on site and in the city.

The small cultural fair organized in 2004 has become a must... four times a year! It's the ideal opportunity to discover and rediscover local creations (silkscreen printing, chocolate, jewellery, ready-to-wear, candles, soaps, ceramics and the list goes on). The winter edition, held in December, allows you to unearth small (or big) gifts, encouraging local talent. Tip: it's best to arrive at the opening as the aisles are quickly crowded.

In Lac-Beauchamp park, with an area of 213 hectares, swimming and contemplation of stunning sculptures of giant sand.

The famous Musical Camp of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean offers musical concerts and brunches with different series: masters, visiting artists, young performers, jazz, music brunch of the world, trainees. Training sessions offered.

Great popular celebration with a festive atmosphere that takes over the heart of the metropolis every year. A day where green is the main theme and Guinness is flowing, and where everyone feels Irish in their own way. Many pubs, such as McKibbins's Irish Pub, downtown, organize events on the fringe of the parade, to prolong the festivities in the purest traditions of this people who have contributed to the development and culture of Montreal.