Things to do in Montréal this week: November 16–22, 2026
It’s a big week for concerts, and Louis-José Houde plays three nights at Théâtre Maisonneuve. The Santa Claus Parade follows on Saturday morning.
Weeknight picks
- Tuesday, Nov. 17: Dweezil Zappa brings his DZ20 tour to Théâtre St-Denis, and Julia Jacklin plays Théâtre Beanfield. Metal fans can head to Laval for Trivium at Place Bell.
- Tuesday to Thursday: Louis-José Houde with Et jusqu’à la fin la beauté at Théâtre Maisonneuve.
- Wednesday, Nov. 18: The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show gets the holidays started early at L’Olympia, and Protest the Hero play Théâtre Fairmount.
- Thursday, Nov. 19: Orville Peck at MTELUS, and London jazz group Ezra Collective at Théâtre Beanfield.
Free this week
- Thursday at noon: Midi musique at Centre Sanaaq.
- Skating: the Esplanade Tranquille rink is scheduled to reopen in mid-November. Check its page for the exact date.
The strongest listings for the week, updated every day:
- Monday, November 16 · 7:00 p.m.Sicile et Sardaigne, les îles italiennes Les Aventuriers VoyageursQuai 5160 – Maison de la culture de Verdun
- Monday, November 16 · 11:59 p.m.Visites Guidées Centre Bell - Bell CentreCentre Bell
- Tuesday, November 17 · 6:00 p.m.Startup Networking Montreal: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer1649 R. Saint-Denis
- Tuesday, November 17 · 8:00 p.m.THE KILANS4388 Boul. St-Laurent
- Wednesday, November 18 · 7:30 p.m.Le fantôme dans la machineThéâtre Jean-Duceppe
- Wednesday, November 18 · 8:30 p.m.Michael Jackson - LegacyCABARET DU CASINO DE MONTREAL
- Thursday, November 19 · 10:30 a.m.The Sibelius Concerto & Swan LakeMaison symphonique
- Friday, November 20 · 8:30 p.m.CÉLÉBRATION- Le meilleur party dansant Motown Pop Soul Funk & DiscoLe Balcon
- Saturday, November 21 · 7:30 p.m.Werther | Jules MassenetSalle Wilfrid-Pelletier
- Sunday, November 22 · 11:00 a.m.Dans nos maisonsPiano Nobile de la Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
For Friday to Sunday, see our weekend picks or the full weekend guide, which lists every event day by day.
Details were last checked on November 9, 2026. Confirm with the organizer or venue before you go.