From holiday fun to nightly distractions, your guide to Montreal events in December 2012 proposes a little something for every budget and every taste.
- Montreal Festivals & Events: December 1 to December 4, 2011
- Montreal Festivals & Events: December 5 to December 11, 2011
- Montreal Festivals & Events: December 12 to December 18, 2011
- Montreal Festivals & Events: December 19 to December 25, 2011
- Montreal Festivals & Events: December 26 to December 31, 2011
Christmas-Themed Fun
A comprehensive guide covering Montreal's top holiday-inspired events and activities.
Through December 2011
Holiday Shopping in Montreal
Includes a hand-picked list of fairs & bazaars featuring unique and often affordable finds, many of them made by Montrealers.
Through December 2011
Winter Fun
A comprehensive guide covering winter activities, top winter events and more seasonal musts happening in Montreal.
Through December 2011
Pick & Chop Down Your Own Christmas Tree
The following pick-your-own Montreal Christmas tree vendors are a 30- to 90-minute drive from the city and in many cases, propose additional activities and holiday fun for the whole family.
Through December 2011
Free Fireworks
Every Saturday. Details here.
Through December 2011
Montreal Concerts in December
Montreal concerts in December 2011, from indie to big tickets, are included in your Montreal concerts listings. Details with clips.
Through December 2011
Have Fun For Free
On a tight budget but aching to do something? Anything?! Then you're going to love your ultimate insider's guide to what to do in Montreal for free. Includes a weekly muscle car showcase, a Botanical Garden loophole and more.
Through December 2011
Ongoing Family Events
Ongoing events and activities perfect for families. A few community activities suitable for older ages are also included.
Through December 2011
Montreal Museum Exhibits
A round up of current exhibits and IMAX film presentations at Montreal's leading museums and science centres.
Through December 2011
Ice Skating
Most outdoor rinks open by the third week of December. In the mean time, get a head start on the outdoor ice skating season with a little indoor fun at this icy hot spot.
Through December 1, 2011
Montreal Brazil Film Festival
Admission $11.50. At Cinéma du Parc (map).
December 1 to December 10, 2011
Cabaret Gainsbourg
"An exploration of the famous singer’s quirky world—where sensuality, irreverence, and music come together in a delirious. Set in a 1960s cabaret atmosphere, this ode to sensuality and excess reaches through a haze of cigarette smoke and bourbon fumes to get to the very essence of Gainsbourg’s songs. Marionettes—sensual at times, almost clown-like at others, but poetic more often than not —inhabit this dreamlike place, shattering the idea of the body, taking possession of the space, and giving the creators unlimited opportunities for expression." Admission $30.58 plus taxes and service charge. At Place des Arts' Cinquième Salle (map).
December 1 to December 24, 2011
Christmas in the Park
Acrobats, live music, puppet shows, KINO and short film screenings, horse carriage rides and more, in the heart of the Plateau. Christmas trees and wreaths for sale on location. Free admission. At Parc Lahaie (map). Website in French only.
December 2, 2011
uRockaoke
LIve show venue Il Motore is celebrating its 3rd anniversary with an everyone's invited night of uRockaoke, which is basically karaoke, but with a live band. Admission $10 plus service charge. At Il Motore (map).
December 2 to December 22, 2011
Salon des métiers d'art
Dubbed the biggest professional craft show and sale in Canada, the Salon is packed with gift ideas for the holiday season created by Quebec artisans. Chocolate, maple and other confections on site. Free admission. Prices on the high side though eagle-eyed bargain hunters will find deals to be had. You could easily wrap up your holiday shopping right here, no pun. At Place Bonaventure (map). More Christmas bazaars and craft fairs here.
December 3 to December 23, 2011
Free Christmas Choir Concerts: Les Choralies de la Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
"The Choralies of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel present six choirs that will delve into Christmas carols of various origins for the entertainment of both young and old. Hymns and popular carols will share pride of place and today’s works will join up with those of bygone days. Historic vignettes on the origins of the music, songs and customs of Christmas will add to the performance of the choirs." Free admission. Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 and 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 23 finale at 8 p.m. At Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel (map).
Through December 4, 2011
Nutcracker Market
From beauty products to wine accessories to designer ready-to-wear, expect a fairly high-end Christmas shopping experience with affordable finds here and there. Proceeds go to funding Les Grands ballets canadiens de Montréal. Admission for 2011 coming soon. Admision in 2010 was $5, $3 for seniors and students (free Monday to Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.), free for kids 12 and under; $10 for a pass granting multiple access to the market (available via pre-sale). At the Palais des congrès (map).
Through December 23, 2011
Green Christmas
Various activities are planned, including recycled wrapping workshops, guided tours and an eco-fair. Admission varies by event. At the Montreal Biosphere (map).
Through April 7, 2012
Montreal Canadiens NHL Regular Season
Keep track of the Montreal Canadiens' 2011-2012 season. Tried to buy tickets and didn't find the seats you wanted? Try TicketsNow.
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- Montreal Festivals & Events: December 1 to December 4, 2011
- Montreal Festivals & Events: December 5 to December 11, 2011
- Montreal Festivals & Events: December 12 to December 18, 2011
- Montreal Festivals & Events: December 19 to December 25, 2011
- Montreal Festivals & Events: December 26 to December 31, 2011
