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The Bulletin: A hyperpop party, live blacksmithing, a toy drive, and late-night raves [Issue #159]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
200 handpicked artisans returns to Montreal for the 69th time
The Salon des métiers d'art du Québec takes over the Palais des congrès December 11–21 with slow shopping, exhibitions, and demonstrations of craft in action.
Old Port's free New Year's Eve celebration Grand Minuit is back for a midnight countdown to 2026
The Old Port's free New Year's celebration returns with Patrick Watson, Pierre Kwenders, and others leading up to a midnight countdown.
After three years, Bonheur d'Occasion is closing—but there's more to come
The acclaimed Notre-Dame West bistro serves its final plates December 20, with a new project on the horizon.
80 years later, AM radio institution CJAD is the enduring 'voice of Montreal'
Montreal's heritage radio station has survived ice storms, reported defining moments in Quebec, and weathered challenges to the radio industry.
A drone light show's lighting up ROYALMOUNT's skating rink
Complimentary skating, hot chocolate, and a choreographed aerial display set to DJs spinning and mixing live.
Lululemon prepares to open a two-level flagship downtown
The athletic apparel giant is betting big on downtown with a massive two-storey store at a key intersection of the city's retail scene.
After 33 years, Frite Alors! on Laurier Avenue East closes its doors
The Laurier location was where Frite Alors! grew its second address, marking the birth of a Montreal institution.
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The Bulletin: We've got some big things cooking [Issue #158]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
The 2026 edition of Montréal en Lumière will dig deep into the city's culinary archives
This year's festival centres on "A Taste of History," with chefs revisiting 65 years of Montreal dining.
Two complimentary performances of the Nutcracker coming to ROYALMOUNT
No tickets are required to catch this full production of a holiday classic with 35 dancers and 25 musicians.
Things to do in Montreal this December
The best things to do in Montreal during December fill the calendar with ballet, punk rock, immersive art, and more than enough holiday spirit.