La Nuit Blanche de Montréal 2025 takes place on Saturday, March 1, from the afternoon until the next morning – after a night on your feet, experiencing the best of the Montreal art scene.
This year, the 22nd edition of this night of events has POP as its theme-with mixed definitions… We’re thinking pop art, pop-ups, pop music and bubbles in champagne.
Montreal will stay up all night, with over 200 special activities and events taking place across the city, in the Quartier des spectacles, Old Montreal and the Plateau-Mont-Royal.
Pop music
For dancing – or sitting and listening, as we’ll have to save our strength to stay out all night – Nuit Blanche offers 37 activities on March 1. We’re looking forward to…
At Centre Phi, it’s Nuit Pop, with DJ sets by up-and-coming Montreal artists, dancing, drinks and the Jean-Marc Vallée: Mixtape exhibition upstairs.
Where? Centre Phi, 315 Saint-Paul St. West
When? 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
At the Société des Arts Technologiques, we’ll be dancing under an immersive dome on the theme of hyperpop and pixel art. With 360-degree visuals and a special menu at the Pavillon refreshment bar, we’ll completely lose track of time…
Where? Society for Arts and Technology, 1201 Boulevard Saint Laurent
When? 7pm to 1am
At the McCord Stewart Museum, there’ll be a pop ball – period costumes and ballroom atmosphere, with contemporary music performed by a classical trio. The ball starts after midnight, but the museum’s exhibitions will be open until then…
Where? McCord Stewart Museum, 690 Sherbrooke Street West
When? 7 pm to 1 am
There’ll be Drag, Eurovision and Karaoke at the Goethe Institut , and one drag queen in particular, the iconic Misty Waterfalls, will host the evening with guests, lip-synced classics from the European pop repertoire. And if you’re feeling invincible on this all-nighter, there’ll be karaoke too…
Where? Goethe Institut, 1626 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
When? 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Pop art
We invite you to consult the online program to find creative workshops, poetry, cinema… We can’t wait to see…
Photographer Jean-Claude Lussier opens the doors of his studio at Espace Belgo to present an exhibition worthy of the 80s and 90s: POLARPOP.
Where? Belgo – suite 413, 372 rue Saint-Catherine Ouest
When? 5pm to 10pm
We visit Janis Rafa’s exhibition, Animaux Nocturnes, at the VOX contemporary image center. It’s the perfect exhibition to see in the liminal space of night – wandering through darkened rooms to see the artist’s video installations on themes of eroticism, feminism and animal exploitation. Sensitive souls, please refrain.
Where? VOX, 2 rue Sainte Catherine Est, suite 401 (4th floor)
When? 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
At the 14th edition of the LUMIÈRE NOIRE evening, you’ll paint yourself in light, and experience the night in a different way, covered in fluorescent paint drawings. Dance, projections, circus performances and creative workshops…
Gaining strength
If you’re going to be awake all night, you’re going to have to make a few stops for refreshments. There are 38 choices, so we’ll be able to make frequent stops. On our schedule, we have…
The Village Gourmand, featuring workshops, menus created by Montreal and international chefs, and free activities so you can have a bite to eat without getting bored. Demonstrations, culinary tarot and recipes, all in a heated space!
Where? Place des Festivals, corner Maisonneuve/Jeanne Mance
When? Thursday, February 27
And also…
You can also see LUMINO installations and sculptures in the streets of Montreal, and go skating, to the museum, see magic shows, dance, learn how to make lamps… It’s almost too much to do in one night!
Practical info
It’s Saturday, March 1, and starts at 5pm. The festivities will take place all over downtown, from the Quartier des spectacles to Old Montreal and the Plateau-Mont-Royal.
Access to events may vary, so be sure to check specific ticket information and access points a little in advance. We’ll take note of everything and follow our plan, from dusk till dawn!
