Montréal weekend picks for November 20–22, 2026
The Santa Claus Parade takes over downtown on Saturday morning, and Massenet’s opera Werther opens at Place des Arts.
The Santa Claus Parade
The parade leaves René-Lévesque Boulevard at Drummond Street at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, and heads east to Saint-Urbain Street, according to Montréal centre-ville. Dress warmly and expect street closures along the route.
Our picks
- Friday: Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk at Théâtre Beanfield, French rapper La Fouine at L’Olympia, or Too Many Zooz at Théâtre Fairmount.
- Saturday: Massenet’s Werther opens at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, and the Canadiens host the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre.
- Saturday comedy: Daniel Sloss plays two shows at L’Olympia, and P-A Méthot is at Théâtre Manuvie.
- Sunday: a late-morning concert, Conte d’hiver, at Théâtre Outremont, then Ali Siddiq at L’Olympia in the evening.
Free this weekend
On Saturday, Les Productions Carmagnole celebrate 25 years of circus with a cabaret at the Maison de la culture Maisonneuve.
More this weekend
The strongest listings for Friday to Sunday, updated every day:
- Friday, November 20 · 5:30 p.m.5 à 7 musicaux avec l'UQAMSalon urbain
- Friday, November 20 · 7:00 p.m.Nataly AukarLudger-Duvernay Theatre
- Friday, November 20 · 8:00 p.m.Le fantôme dans la machineThéâtre Jean-Duceppe
- Friday, November 20 · 8:30 p.m.CÉLÉBRATION- Le meilleur party dansant Motown Pop Soul Funk & DiscoLe Balcon
- Saturday, November 21 · 2:30 p.m.The Sibelius Concerto & Swan LakeMaison symphonique
- Saturday, November 21 · 3:00 p.m.Canzona Furioso - Théâtre de l'ŒilMaison de la culture Janine-Sutto
- Saturday, November 21 · 7:00 p.m.Davide De PierroThéâtre Beanfield
- Sunday, November 22 · 11:00 a.m.Dans nos maisonsPiano Nobile de la Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
- Sunday, November 22 · 3:00 p.m.Rocket de Laval c. Calgary Wranglers au Centre BellCentre Bell
- Sunday, November 22 · 4:00 p.m.Boucar DioufThéâtre Manuvie
The weekend guide has every event, day by day, and our week post covers the weeknights before.
Details were last checked on November 9, 2026. Confirm with the organizer or venue before you go.