Great Christmas Market in Montréal: 40 artisan chalets at Place des Festivals

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In the heart of the Quartier des spectacles, Place des Festivals changes its look for the holiday season. The Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal, which the organizer calls the Great Christmas Market in English, returns there from November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027, with 40 chalets of local or regional artisans and more than 50 Quebec artisans.

The event is organized by La Lutinerie, a Montréal non-profit that also runs the Village de Noël de Montréal on Place du Marché Atwater. Like all its events, the Great Christmas Market is free and open to everyone. It's an easy way to buy local for your holiday gifts; our article on the benefits of local markets explains why it matters.

What you'll find at the Great Christmas Market

The chalets host artisans from here, local or regional. The online exhibitor directory, still the one from the 2025 edition in mid-October, is divided into jewellery, drinks, cosmetics, decorations and miscellaneous items, children's items, food products, clothing and accessories, plus food vendors. On the food side, the organizer mentions mulled wine and other treats.

The Great Christmas Market also has a program: more than 150 free activities, musical and theatrical, and a signature show, "Noël à Montréal". Details are in the Programmation section of the event's website.

2026 dates and hours of the Great Christmas Market

The market is open from November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027, according to the schedule published by the organizer:

• From November 13 to December 13, 2026: Wednesday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays are not on the schedule.
• From December 16, 2026 to January 3, 2027: every day from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Special hours: from December 21 to 23, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; December 24 and 25, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

December 14 and 15 (a Monday and a Tuesday) are not on the schedule either. Since you shop outdoors, from one chalet to the next, the weather can change plans: check the website before you head out.

Good to know before you go

Place des Festivals is at 1499 Rue Jeanne-Mance. By metro, get off at Place-des-Arts or Saint-Laurent station. By car, the organizer suggests nearby parking lots, notably the one at Complexe Desjardins, which also has the nearest washrooms, on the lower level.

According to the organizer's FAQ, the site is accessible to strollers and people with reduced mobility, and pets on a leash are welcome. Dress warmly, especially in the evening. And to keep the holiday spirit going at home, our traditional Quebec holiday recipes are waiting for you.

Practical info

• Address: Place des Festivals, Quartier des spectacles, 1499, rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal (Québec) H2X 2J4
• Region: Montréal
• Type: Christmas market
• Season and hours: November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Until December 13: Wednesday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. From December 16 to January 3: every day from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (December 21 to 23: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; December 24 and 25: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
• Holidays 2026: November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027 (dates published by the organizer). Free admission.
• Phone: 514 550-7646 (number listed by Sortir au Québec)
• Website: noelmontreal.ca

Market dates and hours change from year to year, and the weather can force a cancellation. Check the official website before you go. Information verified on October 15, 2026.

Sources

• Le Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal, La Lutinerie, accessed October 2026 (in French).
• The Great Christmas Market, La Lutinerie, accessed October 2026.
• FAQ, Le Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal, La Lutinerie, accessed October 2026 (in French).
• Nos artisans, Le Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal, La Lutinerie, accessed October 2026 (our artisans; in French).
• Le Village de Noël de Montréal, La Lutinerie, accessed October 2026 (in French).
• Le Grand Marché de Noël de Montréal, Sortir au Québec, updated October 5, 2026, accessed October 2026.