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Christmas Eve mass, holiday concerts, AURA and the giant stars of Place d’Armes at Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica.

Montreal’s free outdoor Christmas festival returns December 4 to 24, 2026, with bonfires, concerts and real trees for sale at three sites.

Holiday shows in Montreal 2026: The Nutcracker, the Décembre musical revue, Fred Pellerin with the OSM, family theatre and more.

How to celebrate Hanukkah in Montreal in 2026: dates, public menorah lightings, where to find sufganiyot and Jewish Montreal museums.

How to ring in 2027 in Montreal: Grand Minuit, the free New Year’s Eve party at the Old Port, plus skating, dinners and practical tips.

Montreal’s Santa Claus Parade (Défilé du père Noël) 2026: date, route on René-Lévesque Boulevard, metro stations and tips for the best spot.

Les Grands Ballets’ Nutcracker returns to Place des Arts from December 5 to 30, 2026. Dates, ticket prices and booking tips.

Christmas concerts in Montreal 2026: the OSM, Handel’s Messiah, choirs at Notre-Dame Basilica, A Charlie Brown Christmas and more.