Things to do this weekend in Montréal (October 16 - 18)

Celebrating one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods, this citywide culinary festival invites noodle lovers to sample exclusive, limited-edition bowls prepared by local ramen shops, izakayas, and pop-up kitchens. Attendees and a panel of judges taste their way across town to vote for their favourite interpretations, celebrating the artistry, broth traditions, and local flair of Montréal’s Japanese food scene.

• Best for: Ramen enthusiasts, foodies, noodle lovers, and casual diners exploring neighbourhood food scenes.
• Location: Participating restaurants and pop-up venues across Montréal

Savour some soup

Steeped in glamour and vintage cabaret tradition, the Montréal Burlesque Festival brings world-class international performers together for a weekend of theatrical spectacle. Produced by Scarlett James, the multi-day event pays tribute to beauty, diversity, and artistic expression through elaborate costumes, live music, mischievous comedy, and red-carpet showmanship.

• Best for: Nightlife seekers, lovers of vintage glamour, cabaret fans, and date nights.
• Location: Club Soda (Quartier des Spectacles / Saint-Laurent Blvd

Get teased

Master puppeteer Ronnie Burkett returns with Wonderful Joe, a poignant, solo-performed production accompanied by John Alcorn’s original score. The story follows Joe and his dog Mister as they navigate a changing world, offering a deeply human exploration of resilience, companionship, and the transformative power of imagination in dark times.

• Best for: Theatergoers, puppetry arts fans, indie drama lovers, and storytelling enthusiasts.
• Location: Centaur Theatre (Old Montréal)

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Inspired by the Japanese practice of forest bathing, this guided evening walk offers a slow, sensory immersion through Mount Royal’s woodland trails. As dusk settles and twilight illuminates the canopy, participants engage in mindfulness and quiet contemplation to reconnect with nature amid the mountain’s shifting autumn light.

• Best for: Nature lovers, wellness seekers, mindfulness practitioners, and evening strollers.
• Location: Mount Royal Park

Go to the forest

Montréal’s rich musical heritage makes it a premier destination for record collectors and casual music lovers alike. Stuffed with rare crates, vintage wax, and fresh indie releases, the city’s dense network of independent record shops reflects the distinct creative identity of each neighbourhood, offering an authentic crate-digging experience for every genre preference.

• Best for: Vinyl collectors, audiophiles, music historians, and neighbourhood shoppers.
• Location: Various record shops across Montréal

Spin yourself