5 Fun things to do this weekend in Montréal! (Jan 24 - 26)
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Montréal loves winter. The city becomes a giant snow globe and its citizens aren’t afraid to spend time outside. In fact, the chilliness brings us together. Here are some ideas—both outdoor and indoor—for a fantastic Montréal weekend.
To enjoy the best the city has to offer during your stay, please don't think of yourself as a tourist, but as one of us. Whether you're here for a few days, a few weeks or a few years, we're counting on you to enjoy Montréal in a spirit of respect, responsibility and celebration! Here's an article on our “Promise for a sustainable stay” detailing how you can enjoy your stay.
![Society for Arts and Technology [SAT] - Winter Program : SAT’s Winter Terrace](https://api.mtl.org/files/default/styles/square_600_600/public/2025-01/hero_0.jpg.webp?itok=ox_vuyE6)
1. Enjoy an outdoor happy hour.
Throughout the winter months, the SAT (Society for Arts and Technology) is offering a Winter Terrace. Essentially it’s a place to enjoy DJ sets, comedy shows, happy hours, immersive projections, winter delights—all among friends, family, and locals. Discover host Sabrina Ratté’s interactive work Cyberdelia, which combines tarot and AI. All events happen from Tuesdays to Saturdays between 5pm and 10pm, until March 8.
2. Put on a tartan and skate.
Join the fun on ice and celebrate Scottish culture in true Canadian fashion. This weekend, The Great Canadian Kilt Skate takes place in locations across the country. In Montréal, the fun will take place at the historic Verdun Auditorium. Saturday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
3. See classic local theatre.
Experience the magic of love and music in Strawberries in January – A Musical Fantasy, a brand-new English-language musical adaptation of Evelyne de la Chenelière’s beloved Québécois classic. Dubbed “light therapy in the heart of winter” by La Presse, the story’s humour, charm, and heartfelt moments are elevated with original music that makes the heart soar. At the Centaur Theatre.
4. Learn about the history of Black communities.
This weekend is your last chance to see To All the Unnamed Women, an exhibition at the McCord Stewart Museum. The tribute to the lives of Black women in Montréal between the years 1870 and 1910 is expressed across original tapestries on Jacquard looms, using reconstructed photographs and portrait illustrations. Your ticket will also give you access to other interesting exhibits, such as “Costume Balls” and “Indigenous Voices of Today.”
5. Dance under the falling snow.
It’s the second weekend of Igloofest, a wildly successful outdoor electronic dance party. During this 2025 edition, you can catch Michael Bibi, Tali Rose, Apashe, Imanu, Jeska, Claptone, Dombresky, Mandiz and many more. It might just be the coolest party in the world! Igloofest runs until February 8.
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Daniel Baylis
Daniel Baylis is a writer, poet, and musician. Several years ago he moved to Montréal to chase silly bohemian dreams. And he’s still at it.
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