Montreal Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Montreal and surrounding areas
Montreal celebrates Christmas 2025 with sparkling Christmas lights and Holiday lights across Old Montreal and the Quartier des Spectacles, bringing together seasonal concerts and markets. The Great Montreal Christmas Market and Esplanade PVM Holiday Events showcase local artisans, festive entertainment, and Santa visits for families. With winter festivals, lively holiday activities, and historic streets lit up for the season, Montreal blends cultural charm and modern attractions so visitors can enjoy concerts, markets, and memorable evenings under the lights.
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Christmas Markets
23 eventsVibrant European-style Christmas market with Quebec artisans
Christmas Shows
13 eventsBach's Christmas Oratorio in a historic basilica
Other Christmas Activities
11 eventsIconic 'The Ring' structure and vibrant urban civic space.
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The Great Montreal Christmas Market
Vibrant European-style Christmas market with Quebec artisans
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Illuminated Village by Desjardins
(Drummondville)
Illuminated traditional Quebecois village
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Esplanade PVM Holiday Events
Iconic 'The Ring' structure and vibrant urban civic space.
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Montreal New Year's Eve Parties 2026
Multiple New Year's Eve parties with package deals
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Montreal Christmas Village
European-style Christmas market with artisan vendors and elf activities.
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Midnight Madness – Knowlton (Brome Lake) Christmas Market
(Knowlton)
Magical evening Christmas market in Downtown Knowlton
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Christmas Parties Near Montreal
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Montreal Christmas FAQ
The Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal at Place des Arts is one of the largest and most anticipated annual Christmas events, featuring numerous vendors and festive activities.
Montreal embraces a blend of European and North American holiday traditions, often seen in its festive markets and the vibrant decorations throughout the city, especially in areas like Old Montreal.
The Plateau Mont-Royal is renowned for its charming residential streets adorned with beautiful holiday lights. The Quartier des Spectacles also features impressive, often interactive, light installations.
The Grand Marché de Noël at Place des Arts is a prime spot, alongside various smaller artisan markets that pop up in different neighborhoods throughout the holiday season.
Enjoying the free light displays in the Quartier des Spectacles and exploring neighborhoods like the Plateau for festive decorations are excellent budget-friendly options. Many markets are also free to enter.
Families often enjoy the festive atmosphere of Christmas markets, looking for Santa meet-and-greets, and visiting outdoor ice skating rinks like the one in the Old Port.