Things to do in March 2025

Winter The city
The Ring at the Esplanade Place Ville Marie
Isa Tousignant

Isa Tousignant

When March brings its madness to Montréal, things start to switch from winter to spring. There’s still time for snowy food-and-fun festivals like MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE and Happening Gourmand, but there’s also spring break energy in the air, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and sugar shack events like Cabane Panache. Catch international film festivals, gymnastics competitions and art festivals, too! 

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Unmissable March events

Throughout March,winter continues to shine bright in Montréal — especially with the season’s linchpin event that kicks off the month on March 1, Nuit blanche! The all-nighter brings art, theatrical and musical performances downtown and in neighbourhoods across the city, both in the street and in cozy nooks, and will get us all in the arty spirit for Festival Art Souterrain. Starting on March 15 and running into April, this self-guided art trajectory throughout the wonderfully weather-proof Underground City is a feast for the eyes, ears — well, all of the senses. 

The cultural extravaganza continues with the winter food and culture festival MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE, which continues until March 9, presenting a lively outdoor site with culinary events, workshops, music performances and more. Ice skate on the raised loop above Place des Festivals, ride the Ferris wheel and play with light and sound art installations and more.  

Also downtown, Esplanade Tranquille proves itself to be much more than a typical skating rink: expect lighting displays, live music, performances, storytelling and sports activities, along with ice skating for all ages and levels. Rent skates or bring your own, learn a few moves from instructors, and go “dancing” on DJ nights. Throughout the Quartiers des spectacles, experience illuminated artwork, activities and more. This year’s  LUMINO outdoor exhibition, running until March 9, features illuminated interactive art that makes us all feel like kids again. 

Montreal St. Patrick's Day Parade

Wear green and cheer at the Montréal St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the biggest in North America, this year wending its way along De Maisonneuve Street downtown on March 16 starting at noon. Expect floats, marching bands, community groups and likely a few leprechauns along the way.  

March 8 is International Women’s Day — read up on game-changing Montréal women to celebrate, Montréal style. And later in the month, celebrate women at the Montréal National Women’s Show, taking over the Montréal Convention Centre, aka Palais des congrès de Montréal, from March 28 to 30. 

From March 7 to 13, soak up the immersive festival of Nordic arts and culture, FIKA(S). It’s designed to expose visitors to the Scandinavian way of life through music, cinema, gastronomy and more at various locations, including a hygge hangout and market. 

Film and art lovers will see their passions intertwine at the 43rd edition of FIFA from March 13 to 23, presenting hundreds of short and feature-length films on art and culture in cinemas throughout the downtown core. There’s also an extended version of the festival online that stretches until March 30. 

Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal – Aura La Basilique

Wintry attractions & tours

We hope you make yourself at home in Montréal’s incredible hotels — there’s an accommodation option for everyone, from landmark hotels to family friendly hotels and boutique hotels galore.  

In Old Montréal, walk the cobblestone streets to the St. Lawrence River and visit the iconic Notre-Dame Basilica — see the gorgeous multimedia AURA Experience, a wonderful way to feel the grandeur of this landmark. 

Downtown holds one of the city’s most lovely churches, the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, where you can admire the beautiful stained glass during services or during the regular organ concerts. 

In the Old Port of Montréal, after shooting a selfie at the glimmering BONJOUR structure, see views of the city and the river from the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal, where you’ll find a cruise ship dock, marine history displays, green spaces and a stunning attraction: the Port of Montréal Tower. Nearby, treat yourself to bird’s-eye views on La Grande Roue de Montréal observation wheel, where the four-season cabins are always the perfect temperture.  

Visit the esplanade of Place Ville Marie, where the massive art installation The Ringglimmers above you. Or take a break for entertainment and a snack at Esplanade Tranquille at the corner of Clark and Sainte-Catherine Street.  

Passport MTL

The easiest way to visit dozens of Montréal attractions, museums and more at a discount is by getting your own key to the city: Passeport MTL, whose special winter edition will help you experience the best of the magical season. 

Walking Tour

One of the best ways to discover the city is with expert guides onMontréal tours: bundle up and set your own agenda with private walking tours at your own pace. See the city like a local with MTL Detours, take a day trip outside the city with N-Tours, call upon the experts at Guidatours, or take yourself on self-guided audio tours thanks toTourBird. For an unparalleled taste of the city, savour one of the expert 2 or 3 hour walking tours given by Local Montréal Food Tours — they range from Mile End to Old Montréal. 

If you’re wondering why Montréal has so many colourful murals, hear more about them and their artists on a street art tour with Spade & Palacio, including the most recent murals from the last MURAL Festival. For an electric bike tour of the murals (weather permitting), look to Fitz Montréal — their comfortable cycling tours cover anything from downtown Montréal to Jean-Talon Market.  
Devise your own self-guided art tour or follow one of the expertly curated tours by Art Public Montréal — explore their selection of podcasts, too, for the inside scoop. 

Cabane Handfield

March’s foodie musts

From March 20 to 23, experience the Québécois tradition of sugar shack season, not only at restaurants and sugar shacks in and around Montréal, but at Cabane Panache: the mini-festival turns Wellington Street in Verdun — which turned 150 this year! — into a winter lumberjack village full of family-friendly activities, live music and restaurant vendors dishing up maple-inspired creations.  

To fill up on fresh produce and local goods, explore the city’s beautiful public markets, including Jean-Talon Market in Little Italy and Atwater Market in Saint-Henri. Montréal’s smallest market, the Public Market of Lachine, in the southwest, also offers a great selection of products year-round to go with its quaint design. 

Le vin dans les voiles is a natural, organic and biodynamic wine agency based in Montréal that offers fascinating wine tasting and educational events. Peruse the calendar here. The workshops happen in French, but hey — wine is a universal language! 

Indulge in more incredible food at Montréal’s variety of restaurants, where there’s always something new and exciting to nosh on. Discover Montréal’s newest restaurants and buvettes, and don’t miss a classic Montréal brunch, whether you’re looking for elegance or comfort food. For some crowdsourced favourites, try Montréalers’ favourite lunch restaurants, from Old Montréal and downtown to Villeray or the South-West. Get a taste of long-time Quebec classics like smoked meat, poutine and Montréal bagels and keep on ticking the boxes on your must-eat list with these other musts for foodies in Montréal.  

Explore superb restaurants and cafés along Beaubien Street in the Rosemont-La-Petit-Patrie neighbourhood (also where you’ll find Little Italy).

Terrace  Bivouac

As a winter special, get an incredible bird’s eye view on Quartier des Spectacles from within the clear geodesic domes on the terrasse of Bivouac, where you can taste the best of the terroir, or of Old Montréal and beyond from the Terrasse William Gray in Old Montréal, whose clear domes give onto the Grande Roue de Montréal. Stop for a bite at the beautiful COMMODORE in Hôtel HONEYROSE downtown, or clink oyster shells in your own private holiday seafood celebration at Maestro SVP in the Plateau. 

Downtown, explore the wide variety of excellent meals at gourmet food halls  including Time Out Market, Marché Artisans, Le Cathcart and Le Central — or venture out to the de la Savane metro station to explore Le Fou Fou in the huge and tawny Royalmount mall. Also note that parking is now free for the first 4 hours. 
Get your caffeine fix at Montréal’s indie coffee shops — and fresh-baked doughnuts to go with it! Add more sweetness to your life at Montréal’s best bakeries and pastry shops, best chocolate shops and candy shops

Eat plant-based with our ultimate guide to vegan eating in Montréal or join the debate over who makes the best pizza in Montréal — or the best tacos. Warm up with authentic Japanese ramen and Vietnamese pho. By night, discover the city’s 31 top cocktail bars, inventive Montréal microbreweries and late-night eats. Or mix Montréalesque cocktails at home with gin, vodka, rum and more specialty spirits from these Montréal specialty alcohol and spirit makers

March is also an excellent month to have dinner and see a show at the Casino de Montréal: live music and cabaret shows will entertain you and your date while you enjoy incredible seafood and more on the grill at Le Montréal, a gourmet buffet at Pavillon 67, and quick delicious eats at L’Instant.  

Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard - International Gymnix 2020

Wintry sports & relaxation

From March 6 to 10, more than 1,300 athletes (including some Olympians) from 15 countries around the world will compete in the 30th edition of International Gymnix, a women’s artistic gymnastics event happening at Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard. There are lots of fun activities for the whole family onsite, including a gymnastics course for kids, food kiosks and pop-up athletic gear shops. 

Cheer on the Montréal Canadiens as the NHL season gathers full steam with lots of nail-biting matches happening on home turf at the Bell Centre. See the whole month’s schedule here! If you can’t make the games in person, watch all the hockey, soccer, football, basketball, MMA and more at Montréal’s sports bars.  

The Grand Chelem Baseball Centre, located downtown, invites you to step up to the plate: whether you’re an elite player or a casual hitter, Grand Chelem offers baseball and softball training for all levels and any age.  

Wanna play games? Head to the Centre Eaton de Montréal where the PLAYBOX Centre has a game for everyone, from internationally renowned crane games to arcade games, skill games and VR attractions. Royalmount also has a very fun arcade at The Rec Room, next to the Cineplex cinema, where you can duke it out in VR games and more before munching burgers or nachos (with accompanying cocktails, for parents) at the onsite eateries. Montréal loves exploring the retro side of play with its selection of arcades.  

Montréal Bowling is the perfect spot downtown to play a few rounds of bowling, play some pool, watch some sports, play some arcade games and grab some great snacks and cocktails. 

Académie de cirque

Get swinging with a foray into the circus arts (since Montréal is a bona fide capital of circus) at the Montréal Circus Academy, where you can learn flying trapeze, pole fitness, exotic pole dance, aerial silks, aerial hammock, straps, handstands, flexibility and more.  

If you’re feeling more artsy, Art Chaos is a fantastic family- or group-friendly activity in Mile End, where you can paint crazy creations on rapidly spinning canvases, for a truly interactive experience. And while you’re in the neighbourhood, stop into 3 Wizards Shop on Avenue du Parc — it offers an immersive foray into the magical world of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts sagas, with a selection of official products. You can take your quidditch to the next level. 

As the last dregs of winter continue to chill the air, don your puffer jacket and visit Montréal’s parks for some gorgeous snow-blanketed strolls. At the Espace pour la vie museums, enjoy the Montréal Botanical Garden’s sprawling tropical greenhouse environments. Experience several wild ecosystems at the Biodôme (there are penguins, otters, monkeys and more), explore the mysteries of the universe at the Planétarium, and learn about the thousands of butterflies, moths and other insects at the Insectarium.  

The West Island’s Ecomuseum Zoo is a wonderful place to glimpse local wildlife in their natural outdoor habitats — and you can even have breakfast with some of them throughout March. 

For some fresh-air sports, take the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal down to the Old Port of Montréal ice skating rink, where you can rent skates and glide next to the St. Lawrence River under twinkling lights. There are more great ice skating options in city parks throughout the city, and even indoors at Atrium Le 1000 downtown. 

Among the many free things to do this season, see incredible city views from Mount Royal Park: head for a walk through the park and up the stairs to the lookout or bus or drive up to Beaver Lake. Stroll (or cross-country ski, or skate) around Parc La Fontaine, go to St-Michel’s Parc Frédéric-Back, or cross the river to Parc Jean-Drapeau for a riverside walk and a different view of the city. While there, visit the Espace pour la vie Biosphère too, for environment-focused exhibitions and more. And on snowy days, head to the parks for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and more outdoor winter activities

For the ultimate relaxation session after a day of trekking (or just because you deserve it), visit Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau, a unique spa in a moored boat on the St. Lawrence River in the Old Port, and other world-class spas like Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal, Avie Spa & Coiffure, Rainspa and Strøm Nordic Spa

March to the shops

Shop for some new mid-season wardrobe staples in Old Montréal’s boutiques, downtown along Sainte-Catherine Street and in the Underground City malls. The Centre Eaton de Montréal and Place Montréal Trust are full of the latest styles from the hottest shops, including Uniqlo, Nike, Aritza, Decathlon and many more boutiques (and remember to ask for a VIP Visitor Card at Guest Services for exclusive discounts only for tourists).  

Keep your eye out for items made by Montréal designers, relaxing self-care staples and plenty of sparkly goods from the coolest Montréal jewellery stores

Find foodstuffs from local artisans as well as imported delicacies at Montréal’s public markets, and shop local and eco-friendly at the most fabulous vintage boutiques in the city. Pick out the perfect new books for friends and family from Montréal’s bookstores, and dive into a wide world of music at Montréal’s excellent vinyl stores

Forgot to pick up souvenirs? Fear not, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) has got you covered. The focus on local goods in both the domestic and the international zones range from foods to goods, including scarves and bags from M0851, yoga gear from Lolë and novels by local authors. Start your foray at Découvrir Montréal.  

ORB by SpY - Place des arts

March art and exhibitions

The lively art month kicks off with a bang on March 1 with Nuit blanche, an all-nighter packed with visual art, theatrical and musical performances all over downtown and in neighbourhoods across the city, both in the street and in cozy nooks. It will get us all in the arty spirit for Festival Art Souterrain, starting on March 15 and running into April — this self-guided art trajectory throughout the wonderfully weather-proof Underground City is a feast for the senses, and the best part is, it’s free. Only in Montréal! 

You can also devise your own self-guided art tour (or follow one of their expertly curated ones) thanks to Art Public Montréal, a fountain of information on Montréal’s hundreds of public artworks that are viewable for free year-round. Explore their selection of podcasts, too, for the inside scoop. 

MAD Odyssey - Polar Circle

Enjoy the last days of the ephemeral public art installation Polar Circle, which will stand proud at the Place Ville Marie Esplanade until March 10. The collaboration between Cree artist Jason Carter and MAD Collectif features large-scale illuminated representations of polar bears and giant penguins.  

The winter cultural season is in full effect in museums, galleries and cultural centres around town. Explore the art of globally acclaimed, Montréal-based artist Jana Sterbak in the admirably curated solo exhibition Corpus Insolite, happing throughout March and beyond at the Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal. Throughout her career, Sterbak has explored power, desire and the fragility of existence in works that often incorporate unconventional materials, so this pairing of her work with objects from the hospital museum’s own collection is particularly prescient and playful.  

At PHI Foundation for Contemporary Art, running until March 9, Oma-je by Laure Prouvost is an immersive presentation that celebrates Prouvost’s relationship to family, friends and their loved ones, as well as inspirational thinkers, activists, chosen kin and artistic predecessors. Her art intertwines and celebrates love, touch and teachings.  

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) - View of Anri Sala’s Ravel Ravel Interval (2017) in the exhibition Out of the Box, held at Schaulager, Switzerland, 2023

Visit the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts to enjoy the Canadian premiere of Ravel Ravel Interval, an immersive video installation by world-renowned French-Albanian artist Anri Sala in its Contemporary Art Square. Sala trains his lens on the left hands of the two performers, Montréal pianist Louis Lortie and French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, who play Ravel with varying levels of synchronicity. Don’t miss Heart On, as well, a career retrospective celebrating the radical art-making of Joyce Weiland, one of the most influential Canadian artists of her time. There are also the Glenn Gear: ulitsuak | marée montante | rising tide exhibition and Two by Two, Together, featuring recent additions to the MMFA’s collection, to see this month. 

At the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal in Place Ville Marie, catch the brand new exhibition Skyscrapers by the Roots, starting on March 6. It explores the long life of late modernism in the field of architecture by bringing together a series of works created over the last decade by Shannon Bool, Kapwani Kiwanga, Rachel Rose and Jonathan Schouela, a new film installation by David Hartt, as well as works by Lynne Cohen and François Dallegret produced in the 1960s and 1970s. 

Among theMontréal museum exhibitions this season, go to Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex in Old Montréal to board the good ship D’Iberville to embark on an immersive and interactive seafaring adventure taking place in the days of New France, with their permanent exhibition Come Aboard! Pirates or Privateers? While you’re there, also take in Witches: Out of the Shadows, a captivating journey of discovery exploring the mythical, multifaceted and little-known history of witches. 
You’ll also be near the kid-friendly Montréal Science Centre, where you can explore interactive exhibitions that investigate the scientific world. Until March 16, don’t miss the Banquet, a multi-sensory interactive experience that teaches about the omnipresence of science in cooking and gastronomy in five edutaining zones. 

McCord Stewart Museum - Costume balls – Dressing up History, 1870-1927

The McCord Stewart Museum bridges past and present in its exhibitions, which until March 9 include Costume Balls: Dressing Up History, a fun and eye-popping show featuring outfits from extravagant costume balls and skating carnivals that were the pinnacle of society entertainments at the turn of the 19th century, as well as the retrospective of work by Manasie Akpaliapik, a contemporary artist from Ikpiarjuk (Arctic Bay) on Baffin Island, Nunavut, considered one of the most gifted sculptors of his generation. 

Visit MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises, a cutting-edge museum dedicated to the voices of Montrealers presiding over the corner of Boulevard Saint-Laurent and Rue Sainte-Catherine.  

Travel back in time as you tour the rooms of Château Ramezay and visit historical site Château Dufresne near the Olympic Stadium. The Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréalmarks the bicentennial of Mount Royal Park’s creator, architect Frederick Law Olmsted with the exhibition Our Mountain: Memories of Mount Royal.  

Not far from the city, climb aboard railway cars, learn about the history of the railroad and explore miniature railways at the Exporail the Canadian Railway Museum

Discover the vivid history and present of Québec ceramics at the Musée des métiers d’arts du Québec. And for another slice of Québec history, visit Montréal’s stunning churches and sacred sites

Experience a massive immersive art experience in surround-sound and laser light at OASIS Immersion, where Root for Nature extrapolates on biodiversity in all its splendour. You can also dive headfirst into the work of Van Gogh

And don’t forget Montréal’s plethora of small, independent art galleries, from Bradley Ertaskiran to Hugues Charbonneau, Galerie B-312, SBC Gallery and EllephantDowntown, Oboro and MAI in the Plateau, Centre Clark and Dazibao in Mile End, Galerie d’Outremont in Outremont and many, many others in every neighbourhood

Festival international de Casteliers - 20th edition

Onstage in March

Montréal’s cultural calendar is packed this season, with entertainment for everyone on the city’s many stages. Among the world-class theatre, dance, opera, circus and more gracing the city’s stages throughout March, you’ll find Festival international de Casteliers, from March 3 to 9 at the Maison internationale des arts de la marionette in Outremont. This one-of-a-kind art happening showcases artists from around the world in a dozen shows and exhibitions that will captivate young and old alike. 

At La Tohu from March 4 to 8, catch the short-but-mighty ice show produced by Le Patin Libre, the only contemporary skating company in the world, titled Vertical. Watch as five skaters rush at high speed towards a group of spectators gathered at one end of the rink. Expect a joyful and victorious rhythmic essay on speed, gliding and freedom. 

Speaking of skating, catch Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance! at Bell Centre from March 6 to 9. It’s a show and half that the kids will simply love. 

At Cinquième Salle at Place des Arts, on March 5 and 6, bring the kids to see Le Magicien d’Oz, a colourful and musical reinterpretation of Lyman Frank Baum’s well-known story where magic is at work.  

Danse Danse - Compagnie de la Citadelle - Nuit de Jean-Pierre Perreault

In contemporary dance, Compagnie de la Citadelle presents Nuit from March 19 to 22 at Théâtre Maisonneuve — one of choreographer Jean-Pierre Perreault’s landmark works. 

Add a little magic to your life with the show Champions of Magic: Chasing the Unbelievable, presented at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier on March 20. Fusing their skills in grand scale magic, a flair for spectacle and undeniable showmanship, this interactive, high-energy show is sure to entertain the entire family. 

In dance, Tangente presents a double bill from March 8 to 11: first, Au ventre d’un monde (ponos IV) by Laura Faubert-Guay, followed by Sometimes a little…distorted by Nindy Banks. Together they take us first through the process of birth, then through the shackling of clothing, exploring themes of violence and vulnerability. 

In an homage to a Québécois comedy legend, Yvon Deschamps raconte La Shop features 18 performers, comedians, dancers, circus artists and musicians inhabiting the colourful and endearing characters brought to life in Deschamps’ greatest monologues. Catch it on March 15 and 16 at Théâtre Maisonneuve

Kevin Hart brings his Acting My Age stand-up show to Bell Centre on March 13, while on March 28 it’s Gabriel Iglesias’s turn. 

Also in comedy, catch the one-man show of Marc Anthony Sinagoga on March 16 at Salle Claude-Léveillé. Known for his high-energy performances and relatable humour, Marc’s latest show blends sharp wit with personal stories about fatherhood, homeownership and the chaos of Italian family life. 

International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA)

Onscreen in March

Currently in its 43rd edition, FIFA — aka Festival des films sur l’art — runs from March 13 

to 23, presenting hundreds of short and feature-length films on art and culture in cinemas throughout the downtown core. There’s also an extended version of the festival online that stretches until March 30. 

On March 8, experience the ultimate fusion of espionage and orchestral mastery at Bond Symphonic, a captivating experience brought to life by the FILMharmonique Orchestra under the direction of Francis Choinière. Enjoy it shaken, not stirred at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier

Watch Frozen come to life to the sound of music on March 22 and 23 at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier. The Orchestre FILMharmonique, the Chœur des Mélomanes and live vocalists will play emblematic scores of this Disney favourite in perfect synchronization with the film. 

On March 28 and 29 it’s a DreamWorks classic that gets the musical treatment at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier: How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert features the film to the sound of composer John Powell’s Academy Award-nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra in a thrilling experience for all ages. 

Montreal Science Centre - Australia 3D: The Wild Continent

The Montréal Science Centre’s IMAX cinema puts nature on the giant screen in all its glory — this month you can see the incredible Australia 3D: The Wild Continent throughout March, where you can discover flora and fauna that have evolved in splendid isolation, explore ancient landscapes sculpted by great geological forces, and learn from traditional custodians of the land.  

See independent features, family films, documentaries and more at Montréal’s indie cinemas including Cinéma Moderne, Cinéma du Parc, Cinéma du Musée at the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, and the iconic Cinémathèque québécoise in the Quartier des Spectacles (the city’s entertainment district).  

Explore the city through cinema in these Hollywood movies made in Montréal.  

Place des Arts / Théâtre Maisonneuve

Live music in March

We’ve got the perfect overview of Montréal’s big, can’t-miss concerts in 2025 so you can plan your highlights of the year. 

At Place des Arts this month, the fun starts on March 2 with a piano fest: Peter Bence is a worldwide piano sensation, composer and music producer who holds the Guinness World Record for “fastest piano player”. Watch him take the piano to a whole new level at Théâtre Maisonneuve with his show Pianosphere

On March 10 catch Kraftwerk at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier on their multimedia tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of their album Autobahn

March 12 brings the worldwide excitement of Grammy-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, where they’ll perform classics and fan favourites from their catalog in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music. 

Take an epic journey to Japan with the group KODO as Warabe,  their long-awaited follow-up to Tsuzumi tour, is finally coming to Montréal on March 13! Catch the soul-shaking drum beats at Salle Wilfrid-Pelleter

Led Zeppelin Symphonic brings the rock’n’roll experience to an entirely different level as the band’s legendary hits get reinterpreted by four rock musicians, three singers and a symphony orchestra of more than 30 musicians. It happens on March 14 and 15 at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier

Orchestre symphonique de Montréal - Angélique Kidjo Sings Glass

On March 19 and 20, catch a trifecta of classical concert gems at Maison Symphonique starring Angélique Kidjo, Todd Cope, Philip Glass and Beethoven: Kidjo Sings Glass, Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony and The “Pastoral” Symphony and the Legend of Glass

At the Bell Centre, catch Disturbed on March 19 and Kylie Minogue on March 30.  
You’ll find all sorts of fun music shows at MTELUS, including Faye Webster on March 1, Inhaler on March 2, Thievery Corporation on March 6, BBNO$ on March 8, Buena Vista Orchestra on March 11, Ben Bömer on March 13 and 14, Darkside on March 16, Megan Moroney on March 20, The Damn Truth on March 26 and many more. See full schedule here.  

The world’s best EDM artists come to New City Gas to get you moving, which in March includes Vini Vici with Ben Nicky and Kärl-K-Otik on March 14, Robin Schulz on March 21, and Will Sparks with KAAZE, Dr Phunk and Castor & Pollux on March 22. 

Dômesicle - Immersive Party in the Dome

After the success of the last edition, catch the last of the year’s awesome Domesicle evenings at the SAT until March 7! Techno, trance, house, drum n bass, funk, soul, punk… discover a finely curated line-up of international stars, local gems and immersive visuals under the dome. From March 4 to 8 you also won’t want to miss Spring Break at the SAT; on March 7 it’s local sweethearts Milk & Bone and friends; and on March 28 it’s time for Le Couleur

Groove to live soul, disco, jazz, funk, salsa, Cuban music Fridays and more at Le Balcon, where you can have dinner with a show, go dancing, and enjoy a gospel brunch on weekends.  

Hear live jazz nightly at Montréal’s amazing jazz and blues clubs, like Diese Onze and Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill. And go out dancing late into the night at Montréal’s dance clubs

Indie venues Casa del Popolo and Sala Rossa have chock-a-block full monthly programs featuring both local and visiting bands, which you can find here. Look here for the many live events at hole-in-the-wall Barfly. Same for Bar Le Ritz PDB, where there’s a show nearly every night. Explore the lineups at Le Ministère and Turbo Haüs, and follow L’Escogriffe on Facebook to stay on top of all their upcoming shows. L’Hémisphère Gauche, up in Little Italy, is packed with music lovers for their nightly shows, as is Quai des Brumes on the Plateau — it never takes a night off

Isa Tousignant

Isa Tousignant

Isa Tousignant is an editor and storyteller with a curiosity that runs deeper than most. She has chatted life philosophies with celebrity chefs, gemologists, arena rockers and furries. (All were transformative.) Her favourite things include discovering new flavours and celebrating the creativity that defines her hometown, Montréal.

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