The Montreal Christmas Market, Le Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal, sets up its wooden chalets on Place des Festivals in the Quartier des Spectacles from Friday, November 13, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027. More than 50 Quebec exhibitors sell crafts, food and mulled wine from about 40 chalets, with over 150 free activities, music and theatre during the run. A second, smaller market, the Village de Noël de Montréal, opens near the Lachine Canal from November 26 to December 24. Below are the dates and hours, what to eat, how to get there and where to leave your bags.
Coming in by train or heading to the airport later? Drop your bags near Place des Arts and walk straight into the market.
Montreal Christmas Market 2026: Key Facts
| Main market | Le Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal (The Great Christmas Market) |
| Dates | November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027 |
| Location | Place des Festivals, Quartier des Spectacles, between Balmoral and Jeanne-Mance streets (1499 Jeanne-Mance) |
| Vendors | 50+ Quebec exhibitors in about 40 chalets |
| Activities | 150+ free activities, plus music and theatre |
| Entry | Free in past editions |
| Metro | Place-des-Arts or Saint-Laurent (green line) |
| Second market | Village de Noël de Montréal, 3325 Rue Saint-Ambroise, November 26 – December 24, 2026 |
The organizers post the full program and any schedule changes on the Great Christmas Market website.
The Great Christmas Market at Quartier des Spectacles
Place des Festivals is the big open square in Montreal’s entertainment district, the same space that hosts the summer jazz festival, and in winter it turns into a village of lit chalets. The exhibitors are local and regional artisans and food producers from Quebec, so this is a good place to buy maple products, handmade decorations, knitwear and small gifts from the province.
The free program runs through the season, with musical and theatrical shows, and the square is surrounded by concert halls, so it’s easy to pair the market with a show at Place des Arts.
Opening Hours
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| November 13 – December 13 | Wednesday to Friday | 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. |
| November 13 – December 13 | Saturday | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
| November 13 – December 13 | Sunday | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
| December 16 – January 3 | Daily | 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. |
| December 21 – 23 | Daily | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
| December 24 – 25 | Christmas Eve and Christmas Day | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
The official schedule lists no Monday or Tuesday openings before mid-December, so plan a Wednesday to Sunday visit if you’re coming in November or early December. Weekday evenings are quieter than Saturdays.
Village de Noël de Montréal
The Village de Noël de Montréal is a separate Christmas market at 3325 Rue Saint-Ambroise, in the Lachine Canal and Little Burgundy area southwest of downtown. It runs from November 26 to December 24, 2026, admission is free, and the nearest metro is Lionel-Groulx. Opening hours aren’t published in the listings yet, so check before you go.
Food, Drinks and Gifts
Mulled wine (vin chaud) is the drink of the season here, and the food stands lean on Quebec produce. Look for maple treats, hot snacks and sweets from regional producers, and leave room for a warm drink between chalets. For gifts, the Quebec-made crafts and food products travel well, though maple syrup goes in checked luggage if you’re flying with a carry-on only.
How to Get to the Montreal Christmas Market
| From | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | Green line to Place-des-Arts or Saint-Laurent | A few minutes’ walk |
| Bus | Lines 15, 55, 80, 125 and 480 | Varies |
| Gare Centrale (VIA Rail, Amtrak) | Walk north up Rue University and east along Sainte-Catherine, or take the metro from Bonaventure | About 20 min on foot |
| Old Montreal | Walk north up Boulevard Saint-Laurent, or take the orange line to Place-des-Armes and change | About 20 min on foot |
| Trudeau Airport | 747 bus to downtown, then metro or walk | About 1 hour |
| By car | Parking at Complexe Desjardins | Varies |
Much of downtown is connected underground, so on a cold night you can walk from Complexe Desjardins and the Place-des-Arts metro to the square with very little time outside.
Tips for Visiting
- Dress properly. Montreal in December is often well below freezing, and the market is outdoors.
- Check the day before you go in November and early December, when the official schedule shows openings from Wednesday to Sunday.
- Go for the lights after 4 p.m., when it’s already dark.
- A few words of French go a long way with vendors, although most also speak English.
- Leave the suitcase behind. Snowy sidewalks and crowded chalets make luggage hard work.
Luggage Storage Near the Montreal Christmas Market
If you’re in town for a day, between trains at Gare Centrale or on your way to Trudeau, a suitcase gets in the way fast on icy streets and in the crowds around the chalets.
Radical Storage works with verified local shops and hotels across downtown Montreal, including spots near Place des Arts, Gare Centrale and Old Montreal. Book online in a minute, drop your bags and collect them after the market. Your bags are protected, cancellation is free, and travelers rate the service 4.8/5.
- Luggage storage near Place des Arts
- Luggage storage near Gare Centrale
- Luggage storage in Old Montreal
Montreal Christmas Market FAQ
The Great Christmas Market (Le Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal) runs from November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027 on Place des Festivals in the Quartier des Spectacles.
Until December 13 it opens Wednesday to Friday 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. From December 16 to January 3 it opens daily 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., with longer hours on December 21 to 23 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on December 24 and 25.
Entry has been free in past editions, and the market runs more than 150 free activities. You pay for food, drinks and purchases.
Place-des-Arts and Saint-Laurent on the green line are both a few minutes’ walk from Place des Festivals.
Yes. The Village de Noël de Montréal runs from November 26 to December 24, 2026 at 3325 Rue Saint-Ambroise, near Lionel-Groulx metro, with free admission.
Radical Storage has verified partner shops and hotels near Place des Arts, Gare Centrale and Old Montreal. Book online, drop your bags and collect them after the market. Bags are protected and cancellation is free.
