‘The Nutcracker’ and Christmas markets are What’s On in Montreal this weekend

What's On Montreal's Anastasia Dextrene has you covered with all your weekend activities across the Montreal area for the weekend.

The holidays are fast approaching, and there’s a lot to do around the city.

The Nutcracker

Get whisked away with the ballet and the Grand Ballet Orchestra when The Nutcracker hits Place des Arts.

It starts on Friday and runs until Dec. 30.

Tickets start at $79, including tax and fees.

Find more information here.

Winter Magic Lantern Parade

Head to NDG for the Winter Magic Lantern Parade and celebrate with costumes and puppets.

The parade starts at the NDG Community Council at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and ends at Girouard Park.

See more details here.

Collectif Creatif MTL Holiday Market

Find handmade gifts at Théâtre Denise-Pelletier from Friday to Sunday.

The market runs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the rest of the weekend.

Details are available here.

Marché Artisanal Montréal

The Marché Artisanal Montréal promises unique gifts and prizes to be won.

It runs on Saturday and Sunday at Saint-Ambroise Church.

Find more on the event here.

Sheng Wang

See Sheng Wang live for some comic relief.

The Netflix star visits Montreal as part of his 2025-2026 stand-up tour at L’Olympia on Sunday.

Showtime is 7 p.m., and tickets start at $52.

Purchase tickets here.