Get into the Christmas spirit with these 20 festive shows presented across the province.
Montreal region
Royal Pub – The musical comedy of the Cowboys Fringants
It is certain that this creation of the 7 Doigts de la Main – which brings to life the characters drawn from the imagination of the songs of the Cowboys Fringants – will take on new meaning for admirers due to the recent death of the Cowboys Fringants singer, Karl Tremblay.
In Montreal, Quebec, Trois-Rivières and Sherbrooke
From November 22, 2023 to October 5, 2024, https://pubroyal.ca/
Toma Iczkovits
Parapapam
Patrick Bruel, Mario Pelchat, Marie-Josée Lord and Vladimir Kornéev, 100 choristers and musicians as well as the FILMharmonique orchestra conducted by Francis Choinière: all of these are reasons to celebrate Christmas at the Place des Arts.
5 concerts on December 8th, 9th and 10th
In the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts
https://placedesarts.com/fr/evenement/parapapam
Sarah-Émilie Nault / Le Journal de Montréal
Christmas concert 20the Bruno Pelletier’s birthday
Bruno Pelletier returns to OSM to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his Christmas album Bruno Pelletier and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.
In the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal
November 29th and 30th
https://www.osm.ca/fr/concerts/bruno-pelletier-concert-de-noel-20e-anniversaire/
Photo provided by Musicor Spectacles
Christmas concert with Roch Voisine and Alexandre Da Costa
Roch Voisine presents his musical favorites accompanied by his friend, Maestro Alexandre Da Costa, conductor of the Quebec Philharmonic Orchestra.
2 performances on December 17th
In the Saint-Jovite church, in the city center of Mont-Tremblant
https://www.festivalstradivaria.ca/programming
Joël Lemay / QMI Agency
Fred Pellerin: the Christmas story with the OSM – Polichignon’s secret
Fred Pellerin returns to the OSM to bring us a new Christmas story with Méo Bellemare, the “Disheveller” of Saint-Élie-de-Caxton.
From December 14th to 17th
At the Maison symphonique de Montréal
https://www.osm.ca/fr/concerts/le-secret-de-polichignon/
Toma Iczkovits / QMI Agency
Holiday concert: A Not So Holy Night, Family Christmas with the Wainwrights/McGarrigles
Rufus and Martha Wainwright and Anna McGarrigle invited Robert Charlebois, Patrick Watson, Ariane Moffatt, Bon Enfant, Jeremy Dutcher and other artist friends to experience “a not-so-holy night” with the family.
At the Olympic Games in Montreal
2. December
https://popmontreal.com/fr/evenements/a-not-so-silent-night-une-nuit-pas-si-sainte
Dario Ayala / QMI Agency
Quebec Issime: The party of the year
To give viewers of this rousing dinner show the opportunity to dance on this festive evening under the leadership of fifteen singers, dancers and musicians, a dance floor was added that performed more than 100 hits from the 1960s to the present day. With Krystel Mongeau, the grand winner of the Star Académie 2022.
From November 24th to December 31st
In the studio cabaret of the Espace St-Denis, Montreal
Joël Lemay / QMI Agency
The magic of Christmas with Rutter
Hymns, Christmas carols arranged or composed by John Rutter as well as the British composer’s famous Magnificat, performed by 150 choristers from the Société philharmonique du Nouveau Monde and their orchestra. With guest soloist Ania Hejnar.
December 2nd and 8th
At Saint-Eustache Church and Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs Church, Montreal
Quebec and Montreal:
Nutcracker
The holiday classic is back with the Orchester des Grands Ballets. A family tradition since 1964!
From December 14th to 30th
At the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at the Place des Arts in Montreal and on December 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th at the Salle Louis-Fréchette at the Grand Théâtre de Québec.
https://grandsballets.com/fr/spectacles/detail/casse-noisette/
https://grandtheatre.qc.ca/programmation/casse-noisette/
TOMA ICZKOVITS/QMI AGENCY
Christmas is a tradition with songs
Marie Carmen, Paul Daraîche, Marie-Denise Pelletier, Claudette Dion, Joël Legendre and Suzie Villeneuve will sing and celebrate Christmas across Quebec.
From November 24th to December 23rd
Throughout the province
https://produktionsmartinleclerc.com/noel-une-tradition-en-chanson/
Photo agency QMI / Joël Lemay
Home alone in concert and Hollywood 7
This film concert will delight nostalgia fans and young people alike, as the soundtrack of the cult Christmas film “Home Alone” (Mom, I Missed the Plane) will be performed live by the symphony orchestra during the broadcast on the big screen.
December 1st and 2nd at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts de Montréal
Additionally, Hollywood 7 (featuring the Quebec Symphony Orchestra) will pay tribute to several films including Mom, I Missed the Plane and Harry Potter on December 15th and 16th at the Grand Théâtre de Québec.
https://placedesarts.com/fr/evenement/home-alone-en-concert
PHOTO PROVIDED BY TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX
Lyrical Christmas at the Opera
Great Christmas classics and beautiful Italian melodies presented by the Canadian trio of Marco Bocchicchio, Sam Champagne and Ian Sabourin with the FILMhamonique orchestra and choir.
December 17 in the Salle Louis-Fréchette of the Grand Théâtre de Québec
December 21st at the Maison symphonique de Montréal
https://grandtheatre.qc.ca/programmation/lyrico-noel-opera/
https://placedesarts.com/fr/evenement/lyrico-noel-opera
In the region:
All Live from the universe, the vigil of time public holidays
The entire show En direct de l’Univers has put together a holiday evening dedicated to fun, family, friendship and celebration.
From November 24th to December 29th
Across Quebec, including November 24th in Drummondville, November 25th in Beloeil, November 26th in Saint-Jérôme, December 2nd at the Grand Théâtre de Québec and December 3rd in Trois-Rivières
https://www.facebook.com/leskoristes/
Free photo
Dirty beard Drink while standing
A truly festive show, ideal for getting into the Christmas spirit.
Across Quebec, including the Capitole de Québec on November 25th and 26th, November 30th and December 1st in Saint-Jérôme and Joliette on December 2nd and 3rd
https://www.salebarbes.com/spectacles
Photo by Bertrand Exertier provided by Salebarbes
Piano Man 2 – Holiday Version
Christian Marc Gendron offers us a holiday version of his impressive show Piano Man 2.
Everywhere in Quebec, including Saint-Hyacinthe on December 1st, Trois-Rivières on December 8th and Laval on December 10th.
https://www.christianmarc.ca/spectacles
Photo agency QMI, Mario Beauregard
Quebec:
At your party!
We celebrate the Christmas season with Guylaine Tanguay, Annie Villeneuve, Rémi Chassé and Jean Ravel performing hits from the 1970s to today.
From November 30th to December 31st
At the Quebec Capitol
https://www.theatrecapitole.com/fr/spectacles/
MARTIN ALARIE / AGENCY QMI
Quartom’s Christmas
These four talented singers are able to perform the most famous Christmas tunes a cappella and be funny between their songs.
10th of December
At the Petit Champlain Theater
https://www.theatrepetitchampplain.com/spectacles/quartom/
Martin Chevalier / JdeM
Nicola Ciccone The spirit of Christmas
The Italian singer promises a warm evening in a festive, familiar and cozy Christmas atmosphere.
December 7th
The chapel
https://lachapellespectacles.com/spectacles/nicola-ciccone-lesprit-de-noel/
Photo from the artist’s website
Nicolas Noël The Crystal of Time
An enchanting and family show, carried by two cheerful elves and the authentic Father Nicolas Noël. For children aged 3 to 10 years.
December 16th and 17th
Salle Octave-Crémazie, Grand Théâtre de Québec
https://grandtheatre.qc.ca/programmation/nicolas-noel/
Free photo