5 Fun things to do this weekend in Montréal! (Oct 4 - 6)
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October in Montréal is one of the most beautiful times to visit the city. The fall colours are emerging and the markets are filled with summer harvest. Here are a few suggestions on what to see and do this weekend!
To enjoy the best the city has to offer during your stay, please don't think of yourself as a tourist, but as one of us. Whether you're here for a few days, a few weeks or a few years, we're counting on you to enjoy Montréal in a spirit of respect, responsibility and celebration! Here's an article on our “Promise for a sustainable stay” detailing how you can enjoy your stay.
1. Discover local beer.
The Jean-Talon Market is hosting Oktoberfest. Discover more than 100 local craft beers in a festive atmosphere. Guided tasting workshops, live music, and more. Microbreweries will be offering a uniform rate for tastings at $4 for 5 oz and $7 for 10 oz. Saturday and Sunday.
2. Listen to jazz.
More than a hundred musicians from here and abroad will take to the stage for L'OFF Festival de jazz de Montréal. The varied and lively programming showcases musicians from the local and international jazz scene, in several of the city’s most inspiring venues. Daily shows this weekend.
3. Dance outdoors.
It’s the final weekend (in 2024) for Montréal’s beloved outdoor dance party, Piknic Électronik.
You can groove to the sounds of Joachim Pastor, Romain Garcia, Arielle Roberge, and more. General admission starts at $24. Parc Jean-Drapeau.
4. Explore your rebellious side.
A no-holds-barred interdisciplinary and bilingual festival, Phénomena gives voice to unclassifiable, innovative, and atypical artists. The fest hosts cabarets, puppeteering, dance, installation art, and more. Daily until October 21.
5. Hunt for autumn colours.
The fall colours in Canada are something to behold, and Montréal is an ideal place to take them in. Or, if you’re willing to drive out a little, you’ll see entire landscapes of gold, crimson, and orange. We have suggestions for the best spots to snap Instagram gold in and around Montréal.
Discover all our Montréal recommendations for the month of October
Original article in English by Daniel Baylis, adapted into French by Francis Rose.
Daniel Baylis
Daniel Baylis is a writer, poet, and musician. Several years ago he moved to Montréal to chase silly bohemian dreams. And he’s still at it.
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