Things to do in Montréal this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Montréal this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Montréal
Mont-Royal Tam-Tams
OutdoorsPlateau
Sunday drumming, jugglers and LARPers.
Jean-Talon Market
Food & DrinkLittle Italy
Québec produce, cheeses and pistachio gelato.
Old Port
FamilyVieux-Montréal
Riverside beach in summer, skate rink in winter.
Mile End
CultureMile End
Bagels, indie galleries, spiritual home of Arcade Fire.
Crescent Street
NightlifeDowntown
Patios spilling onto the street all summer.
Mont-Royal Foliage Hike
OutdoorsPlateau
Best fall colour view in the city from the chalet.
Beaver Lake Skating
FamilyMont-Royal
Refrigerated rink with hot chocolate and bonfires.
Where to eat
Joe Beef
$$$$Hedonistic French-Canadian · Little Burgundy
Foie gras parfait + lobster spaghetti, book early.
Schwartz's
$Jewish deli · The Main
Smoked meat since 1928. Medium-fat, no debate.
Au Pied de Cochon
$$$Québécois · Plateau
Foie + maple + duck-in-a-can. Bring friends.
Damas
$$$Syrian · Outremont
Best mezze in the city, gorgeous room.
Live & on stage
Montréal Jazz Festival
Quartier des Spectacles · Jun 26 – Jul 5 · Jazz
Osheaga
Parc Jean-Drapeau · Aug 1–3 · Indie / Pop
Les FrancoFolies
Place des Arts · Jun 13–21 · Francophone
Igloofest
Old Port · Jan 16 – Feb 8 · Electronic
Nuit Blanche
City-wide · Late Feb · Arts / Free
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Mont-Royal Tam-Tams, Jean-Talon Market, Old Port. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.