Christmas in the park and Marché OFF de Noël de Montréal

Noël dans le Parc brings free cultural programming to several Montréal parks throughout December. Founded in 1994, the festival features traditional music, circus and street arts, roaming performances and bonfires. In 2026, the program includes First Nations cultures as part of the Grand Winter Solstice celebrations. At Parc La Fontaine, the new Marché OFF de Noël draws inspiration from alternative European holiday markets. Its 25 kiosks feature initiatives related to reuse, second-hand goods, local products, Indigenous traditional art, crafts and educational activities.