Things to Do in Montreal

Discover attractions, events, museums, dining, and entertainment across Montreal.

Updated: June 26, 2026

Looking for things to do in Montreal? Explore concerts, sports, theatre, museums, parks, attractions, festivals, neighborhoods, family activities, nightlife, and seasonal events. Find ideas for today, this weekend, or any time of year.

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Top attractions and experiences across Montreal
CONCERTS
748 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
144 Upcoming Events
MUSICAL / PLAY
111 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
72 Upcoming Events
BALLET
33 Upcoming Events
FESTIVAL / TOUR
14 Upcoming Events
CIRCUS
9 Upcoming Events
ADULT
7 Upcoming Events
MAGIC SHOWS
3 Upcoming Events
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  • Jun
    26
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Fri
    THEATRE
    Cirque du Soleil - Echo
    Under the Big Top - Old Port of Montreal
    Under the Big Top - Old Port of Montreal
    locationH2Y 1J1, 333 Rue de la Commune O  Montreal, QClocationH2Y 1J1, 333 Rue de la Commune O Montreal, QC, CA
    From $44Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 237
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  • Jun
    26
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Four Tet
    Parc Jean-Drapeau
    Parc Jean-Drapeau
    locationH3C 1A9, 1 Circuit Gilles-villeneuve  Montreal, QClocationH3C 1A9, 1 Circuit Gilles-villeneuve Montreal, QC, CA
    From $62Avg. price ~ $12524 tickets remaining!
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  • Jun
    26
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Les Miserables
    Theatre St. Denis • 2218 seats
    Theatre St. Denis
    locationH2X 3K2, 1594 Saint-Denis Rue  Montreal, QClocationH2X 3K2, 1594 Saint-Denis Rue Montreal, QC, CA
    From $81Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 38
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  • Jun
    26
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    THEATRE
    Cirque du Soleil - Echo
    Under the Big Top - Old Port of Montreal
    Under the Big Top - Old Port of Montreal
    locationH2Y 1J1, 333 Rue de la Commune O  Montreal, QClocationH2Y 1J1, 333 Rue de la Commune O Montreal, QC, CA
    From $49Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 192
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  • Jun
    26
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BASKETBALL
    Best Value
    Montreal Alliance vs. Niagara River Lions
    Verdun Auditorium
    Verdun Auditorium
    locationH4G 2A5, 4110 Boul. LaSalle  Verdun, QClocationH4G 2A5, 4110 Boul. LaSalle Verdun, QC, CA
    From $17Avg. price ~ $73Tickets Available: 924
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  • Jun
    26
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    LATIN
    CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
    MTelus • 2300 seats
    MTelus
    locationH2X 1K5, 59 Ste. Catherine Street E.  Montreal, QClocationH2X 1K5, 59 Ste. Catherine Street E. Montreal, QC, CA
    From $44Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Available: 40
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  • Jun
    26
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    R&B / SOUL
    High Demand
    Ne-Yo & Akon
    Centre Bell • 23152 seats
    Centre Bell
    locationH3B 5E8, 1260 De La Gauchetiere Street  Montreal, QClocationH3B 5E8, 1260 De La Gauchetiere Street Montreal, QC, CA
    From $93Avg. price ~ $419Tickets Available: 182
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  • Jun
    26
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Cecile McLorin Salvant
    Theatre Maisonneuve At Place des Arts
    Theatre Maisonneuve At Place des Arts
    locationH2X 1Z8, 175 Sainte-Catherine Street West  Montreal, QClocationH2X 1Z8, 175 Sainte-Catherine Street West Montreal, QC, CA
    From $60Avg. price ~ $8216 tickets remaining!
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  • Jun
    27
    2026
    12:30 PM
    Sat
    RELIGIOUS
    Weekend Event
    Brunch Gospel avec Perpetual Praise Ministries
    Le Balcon
    Le Balcon
    locationH3B 1B1, 463 Saint-Catherine St W  Montreal, QClocationH3B 1B1, 463 Saint-Catherine St W Montreal, QC, CA
    From $37Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Available: 91
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  • Jun
    27
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Les Miserables
    Theatre St. Denis • 2218 seats
    Theatre St. Denis
    locationH2X 3K2, 1594 Saint-Denis Rue  Montreal, QClocationH2X 3K2, 1594 Saint-Denis Rue Montreal, QC, CA
    From $56Avg. price ~ $407Tickets Available: 39
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  • Jun
    27
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Cirque Extreme Canadien
    Place Bell • 13500 seats
    Place Bell
    locationH7N 5H9, 1950 Rue Claude-Gagné  Laval, QClocationH7N 5H9, 1950 Rue Claude-Gagné Laval, QC, CA
    From $26Avg. price ~ $80Tickets Available: 1158
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  • Jun
    27
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Cirque du Soleil - Echo
    Under the Big Top - Old Port of Montreal
    Under the Big Top - Old Port of Montreal
    locationH2Y 1J1, 333 Rue de la Commune O  Montreal, QClocationH2Y 1J1, 333 Rue de la Commune O Montreal, QC, CA
    From $44Avg. price ~ $132Tickets Available: 237
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  • Jun
    27
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    ALTERNATIVE
    Weekend Event
    Kittie, Kingdom of Giants & Gore.
    Kittie, Kingdom of Giants & Gore.
    Theatre Beanfield • 925 seats
    Theatre Beanfield
    locationH2K 4K3, 2490 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest  Montreal, QClocationH2K 4K3, 2490 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest Montreal, QC, CA
    From $50Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 157
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  • Jun
    27
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Cirque du Soleil - Echo
    Under the Big Top - Old Port of Montreal
    Under the Big Top - Old Port of Montreal
    locationH2Y 1J1, 333 Rue de la Commune O  Montreal, QClocationH2Y 1J1, 333 Rue de la Commune O Montreal, QC, CA
    From $51Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 217
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  • Jun
    27
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Les Miserables
    Theatre St. Denis • 2218 seats
    Theatre St. Denis
    locationH2X 3K2, 1594 Saint-Denis Rue  Montreal, QClocationH2X 3K2, 1594 Saint-Denis Rue Montreal, QC, CA
    From $84Avg. price ~ $406Tickets Available: 57
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  • Jun
    27
    2026
    8:30 PM
    Sat
    Concert
    Weekend Event
    Back to the 80's avec NEON
    Back to the 80's avec NEON
    Le Balcon
    Le Balcon
    locationH3B 1B1, 463 Saint-Catherine St W  Montreal, QClocationH3B 1B1, 463 Saint-Catherine St W Montreal, QC, CA
    From $49Avg. price ~ $89Tickets Available: 84
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  • Jun
    27
    2026
    10:00 PM
    Sat
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Weekend Event
    Antdot
    New City Gas
    New City Gas
    locationH3C 1S4, 950 rue Ottawa  Montreal, QClocationH3C 1S4, 950 rue Ottawa Montreal, QC, CA
    From $53Avg. price ~ $6112 tickets remaining!
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  • Jun
    27
    2026
    10:00 PM
    Sat
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Weekend Event
    LostboyJay
    LostboyJay
    Newspeak
    Newspeak
    locationH2X 3C5, 1403 Rue Sainte Elisabeth  Montreal, QClocationH2X 3C5, 1403 Rue Sainte Elisabeth Montreal, QC, CA
    From $39Avg. price ~ $454 tickets remaining!
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  • Jun
    28
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Cirque du Soleil - Echo
    Under the Big Top - Old Port of Montreal
    Under the Big Top - Old Port of Montreal
    locationH2Y 1J1, 333 Rue de la Commune O  Montreal, QClocationH2Y 1J1, 333 Rue de la Commune O Montreal, QC, CA
    From $53Avg. price ~ $136Tickets Available: 207
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  • Jun
    28
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Les Miserables
    Theatre St. Denis • 2218 seats
    Theatre St. Denis
    locationH2X 3K2, 1594 Saint-Denis Rue  Montreal, QClocationH2X 3K2, 1594 Saint-Denis Rue Montreal, QC, CA
    From $51Avg. price ~ $369Tickets Available: 54
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Category Popular Experiences
🎵 Live Events Concerts, sports, theatre, comedy shows
🏛 Attractions Museums, landmarks, observation decks
🌳 Outdoor Parks, beaches, hiking trails, biking
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Zoos, aquariums, children's museums
🌃 Nightlife Bars, clubs, live music venues
🍽 Dining Restaurants, food halls, breweries
🛍 Shopping Malls, boutiques, local markets
🎉 Seasonal Festivals, holiday events, fairs
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About Things to Do

Explore Montreal throughout the year

Discover activities across Montreal and nearby areas, from live entertainment and sporting events to museums, outdoor adventures, festivals, neighborhoods, dining, and cultural attractions. Browse experiences by season, category, or date to plan your next outing.

Things to Do FAQ

Frequently asked questions about activities in Montreal

What are the best things to do in Montreal?

Browse concerts, sports, theatre, museums, attractions, festivals, parks, dining, nightlife, and seasonal events taking place throughout Montreal and nearby areas.

What can I do in Montreal today?

Check the daily events calendar for concerts, sports, theatre performances, comedy shows, festivals, exhibitions, family activities, and special events happening today.

What are the best family activities?

Families can enjoy zoos, aquariums, children's museums, parks, interactive attractions, seasonal festivals, educational exhibits, and live entertainment.

Are there free things to do?

Many parks, public beaches, walking trails, neighborhood festivals, public art installations, outdoor concerts, and community events are free throughout the year.

What are the best nightlife activities?

Popular nightlife includes rooftop bars, live music venues, comedy clubs, theatres, breweries, cocktail lounges, restaurants, and entertainment districts.

When is the best time to visit Montreal?

Every season offers something different, including outdoor activities, festivals, sporting events, concerts, theatre performances, holiday celebrations, and cultural attractions.

Are activities available year-round?

Yes. Live entertainment, museums, attractions, restaurants, sports, theatre, parks, and seasonal festivals take place throughout the year.

How do I find upcoming events?

Browse the regularly updated events calendar to discover concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, attractions, and family-friendly activities by date, category, or location.