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Jesse Creatchman & The Hellbound Special — 5 à 7 at Bistro à Jojo
Montreal singer-songwriter Jesse Creatchman brings his five-piece band, The Hellbound Special, to Bistro à Jojo for a special 5 à 7 performance on Wednesday, November
4. The show follows the release of Creatchman’s new album, Hellbound Special, produced by Tom Shemerr of The Damn Truth. Rooted in blues-rock, rock & roll and outlaw country, the record puts the focus on original, story-driven songs, a live, organic sound, and Creatchman’s raw and gritty vocal delivery. Creatchman is touring Quebec and Ontario this fall in support of the new record. Wednesday, 5 à 7 · Bistro à Jojo · Montreal Free admission
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KYLA COBBLER: GONE ROGUE
Thu, Nov 5, 2026
Outback Presents KYLA COBBLER: GONE ROGUE Portes: 6:00pm Spectacle: 7:00pm Tous âges
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Festival LA MÈCHE COURTE
4 – 8 nov. 2026 De retour pour une deuxième édition, le festival LA MÈCHE COURTE vous invite à plonger dans la création jeune public sous toutes ses formes. Découvrez huit spectacles flamboyants de danse, théâtre et autres curiosités pour les 3 à 17 ans, dans près d’une dizaine de théâtres à travers la ville. Soyez de la fête, les arts vivants jeune public ont tout pour faire crépiter vos imaginaires ! Visitez notre site web pour explorer toute notre programmation : https://www.lamechecourte.ca
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IMPRESSIONS À CONTRE-JOUR
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Les Mercredis de l'Humour au Siboire
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SWEEPING PROMISES
Thu, Nov 5, 2026
Blue Skies Turn Black présente SWEEPING PROMISES + HÉLÈNE BARBIER + KNITTING Portes: 7:00pm Spectacle: 8:00pm 18+ **Aucun remboursement sauf si l’événement est annulé ou si il y’a changement de date.** **No refunds unless the date of the event is postponed or cancelled**
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Holiday Events in Montreal
Parades, parties and seasonal events around the next big holidays in Montreal.
Fall
Veterans Day & Remembrance Day
Nov 9 – Nov 11, 2026
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Holiday Season
Christmas & Holiday Season
Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026
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Fall
Thanksgiving
Nov 25 – Nov 29, 2026
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Holiday Season
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026
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Winter
New Year's Eve
Dec 29 – Jan 1, 2027
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Winter
Mardi Gras & Carnival
Jan 28 – Feb 9, 2027
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Winter
Lunar New Year
Feb 3 – Feb 20, 2027
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Winter
Valentine's Day
Feb 11 – Feb 15, 2027
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Activities
Local attractions, tours and experiences in Montreal
Theme Parks
La Ronde Amusement Park
Quebec's largest amusement park, set on Saint Helen's Island with thrill rides and summer fireworks competitions.
Landmarks
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
Canada's largest church and a national shrine, with one of the world's great copper domes overlooking the city.
Landmarks
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
A breathtaking Gothic Revival basilica known for its deep blue ceiling, intricate woodwork, and the AURA light show.
Parks
Mount Royal Park
The city's green crown — designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, with sweeping skyline views from the Kondiaronk Belvedere.
Gardens
Montreal Botanical Garden
One of the world's largest botanical gardens with thematic gardens including a stunning Japanese and Chinese garden.
Landmarks
Olympic Stadium & Montreal Tower
Climb the world's tallest inclined tower for 360° views of Montreal at the iconic 1976 Olympic Park.
Museums
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Canada's most-visited art museum, home to a world-class encyclopedic collection across five pavilions.
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Pointe-à-Callière Museum
Montreal's archaeology and history museum built atop the city's actual founding site, with immersive underground ruins.
Family Friendly
Biodôme de Montréal
Walk through five immersive ecosystems of the Americas — from the rainforest to the sub-Antarctic — under one roof.
Food
Jean-Talon Market
A vibrant open-air market in Little Italy filled with Quebec produce, cheeses, maple products, and bistros.
Sightseeing
Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal)
Cobblestone streets, 17th-century architecture, and waterfront charm in the historic heart of Montreal.
Walking Tours
Plateau Mont-Royal Walking Tour
Stroll the colorful, mural-lined streets of Montreal's most iconic neighborhood — cafés, staircases, and indie boutiques.
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