Latest Events in Montreal(January Updated)

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The Montreal Festival of Lights returns from February 27 to March 6, 2026 (food events begin February 20), marking its 27th year with a brand-new lineup. This year's festival will once again take place in the Quartier des Spectacles, offering a vibrant array of food and music. This year's food festival opens on February 20, with a fresh and captivating theme. The heart of the festival, the Food Village, showcases culinary skills through various demonstrations, including live performances by renowned figures. A diverse and affordable menu will allow you to indulge in this culinary feast, while relaxed and enjoyable experiences such as pre-dinner cocktail parties, wine tastings, and creative workshops will add a fun and engaging atmosphere to the event. As in previous years, the festival's outdoor venues invite people to enjoy the beauty of winter. Visitors can enjoy the ice skating rink, ride the Ferris wheel for panoramic views, or explore the family-friendly winter maze. The food village will offer a variety of culinary delights, while the SAQ pub will welcome guests in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. A family-friendly area and various activities will further enhance the festive spirit.

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Lady Gaga’s The MAYHEM Ball 2026 — Montreal stop will take place on April 2, 2026 at Centre Bell (Bell Centre). As a principal Canadian arena date, the show is designed around high-spec stage production, layered costume changes, and tightly executed choreography that fuse material from her 2025 Mayhem album with career-spanning hits. The production aims to balance visceral visual impact with musical and emotional depth, delivering an arena experience tailored to both long-time fans and new audiences. Local attendees are advised to monitor official ticketing announcements and entry requirements, and to continue following this Trip.com page for the latest updates.

Specific diets, medical monitoring, pond maintenance, species selection, plant care, ecosystem monitoring, and stimulating activities are essential to providing animals and plants with optimal living conditions.

To honor the legacy of Hubert Reeves, the Planetarium offers you an exhibition highlighting his words and writings.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Kent Monkman as you discover iconic and monumental works by this major Canadian artist and member of ocêkwi sîpiy (Fisher River Cree Nation). Through his subversive lens, he revisits the major genre of history painting to offer a new perspective on colonial narratives.

Meryl McMaster's memories are interwoven with generational heritage, blood ties, geological eras, and ancestral lands. This is reflected in a series of outdoor photographs where the beauty of landscapes is intertwined with the often painful memories of colonial history. "Powerful as the Wind" showcases an artist's creative journey of confronting the passage of time and reconnecting with her ancestors.

Throughout the exhibition, you will explore how emotions influence our choices and actions regarding environmental issues, and understand their root causes. You will also learn about the reasons for the slow pace of climate action and explore how to enhance our resilience and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.

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