Saturday, January 18
1. Open galleries – Belgo’s Cultural Season
Nagmeh Sharifi – Hugues Charbonneau Gallery
New year, new art.In 2026, we decided we were going to become so cultured that it would make us nauseous—and to do that, we’re going to see as much art as possible.
Since Thursday, January 15, the galleries and artists of the Belgo Building have made their cultural comeback for winter 2026, and we can go see the new exhibitions this Saturday.
Where?Belgo Building – 372 Sainte-Catherine Street East
How?Free admission
2.On the Menu: A History of Restaurants at theMcCord Stewart Museum
Anthony Bourdain referred to Montreal as a“very dangerous place for chefs”—which he considered a positive thing.
At the McCord Stewart Museum, a new exhibition tells the story of Montreal’s restaurant scene,from delis to fine dining establishments to institutions where you can still eat the best fries in town.
3.Roller Disco, just like in the 80s
On December 31, 2025,anultra-nostalgic roller rinkfrom the golden age of disco opened in Montreal, where you can skate while listening to the best music of the 70s and 80s. It’s for those who are mourning the end ofStranger Things, those who don’t know what to do for aninterestingfirstdate, and those who look sexy in shoulder pads.
WithRoller Avenue,Montreal now has a newold-schoolroller discowith wooden floors, neon lights, and music from the golden age of the phenomenon. You can rent skates on site or bring your own—for pros and those who know how to skate backwards.
Where? RollerAvenue, 9355 Boul Lacordaire, Saint-Léonard, Montreal
When?Open every day
Sunday to Thursday – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday – 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
How?Children’s admission $14 (ages 4 and up), adult admission $22To make a reservation (for a birthday party, for example), click here!
4.FreeSnow Yoga on the Plateau Mont-Royal
The most Montreal thing you can do this January 2026 is a downward dog in 40 cm of powder snow at -15 degrees Celsius—all while wearing padded leggings and maintaining a truly nonchalant attitude.
Not only is it good for your muscles, but it also refreshes (literally) your mind. And frankly, isn’t that what we need to motivate ourselves tofulfill all our New Year’s resolutions this year?
However, the cold does change things a bit. Among other things, the studio recommends wearing warm clothes, bringing a small blanket, and bringing a thermos of hot tea.
- Warm clothing
- Gloves or mittens
- Socks and boots to keep your feet warm
- Yoga mat
- Small blanket to place on your yoga mat for floor poses (yoga mats tend to get cold and stiff in the snow)
- Hot drink (hot water, tea, etc.) to warm you up if needed
- Tissues
Where and when?Classes are from 11 a.m. to noon (schedule subject to change depending on weather)
Saturdays, January 17, 24, and 31 / La Fontaine Park, 3819 Calixa-Lavallée Ave.
Saturdays, February 7 and 14 / Baldwin Park, 4355 Fullum Street
Saturdays, February 21-28 & March 7 / Laurier Park, 5200 Brébeuf Street
How?It’s free,and you can register online here!
5.Libre byLucas Lajoie at Foil Gallery
“Libre is an artistic research project at the intersection of art and sport.
For 50 days, Lucas Lajoie cycled from Norway to France. At the heart of this journey, a 200 × 200 cm canvas, attached to his bike, traveled through the landscapes with him. Without any traditional pictorial intervention, the surface was transformed along the way, marked by the road, the weather, fatigue, and the unexpected.
Here, effort becomes a medium. The body, engaged in the challenge, becomes a tool for creation. Movement is no longer a subject, but the very engine of artistic expression.
This journey gave rise to an archive canvas and a series of 11 works created in the studio, based on the traces, stories, and experiences accumulated in the field. – @foil.gallery
Where?Foil Gallery, 6560 Waverly Street (Beaubien or Jean-Talon metro stations on the orange line / Parc metro station on the blue line)
When?January 9-28, 2026 – the exhibition opening is on January 9 from 6 p.m., andadmission is free, but you must RSVP at the link in the gallery’s bio, here!
Every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
6. Igloofest
In the wind, ice, and snow, Igloofest parties will warm us up this winter.Don’t forget your mittens, hat, and comfiest jacket when you go dancing at the Old Port from January 15 to February 7, 2026.
@igloofest_montreal
Where?Jacques CartierPier, Old Port of Montreal
When?
Saturday, January 17– Kris Guilty at 7:30 p.m., PLEURIRE at 8 p.m., NAD at 9:30 p.m., Sofia Kourtesis at 9:30 p.m., The Blaze at 11 p.m., Dick Lee at 11 p.m.
How?General admission starting at $49, VIP admission starting at $97.07 –to purchase tickets, click here.
Sunday, January 18
1.Twin Peaks: The Return atCinéma du Parc
The third season of David Lynch’s mystical series, Twin Peaks: The Return, will be shownin its entirety in theaters between January 2 and February 1, 2026.
The first two seasons, created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, follow the arrival of an FBI agent in the small town of Twin Peaks after the body of prom queen Laura Palmer is found murdered. What follows is an investigation that oscillates between dreams, horrors, and the mysterious charm ofsmall-town life: the series is a unique phenomenon that continues to fascinate those who discover it.
Cinéma du Parc will screen all 18 episodes of season 3, plus two episodes from season 2 ofTwin Peaksto introduce newcomers to the cherry pie and horror universe of the series.
Where? Cinémadu Parc, 3575 Avenue du Parc
When?January 2 to February 1, 2026
Sunday, January 18 – 11:00 a.m.
SEASON 3: Episodes 7-8-9-10
There’s A Body All Right(S3e7)
Gotta Light?(S3e8)
This Is The Chair(S3e9)
Laura Is The One(S3e10)
How much?Tickets are $20 for general admission (for one session).
2. Rising Suns: The Art of the River and Great Lakes Confederations at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Renée Condo (1979-), Lluigneg, 2023. MMFA, purchase, Museum Campaign Fund 1988-1993. Photo MMFA
Rising Suns is the first presentation of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts’ collection dedicated to Indigenous artists from the River and Great Lakes Confederations from 1970 to the present.
It is the first in a series of temporary exhibitions that aim to take a new (and largely decolonized) look at the history of Quebec and Canada at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, following Kent Monkman’s monumental exhibition, which is on view until March 2026.
Where? On the 4th floor of the Claire and Marc Bourgie Pavilion, at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1380 Sherbrooke Street West
When? November 29, 2025, to October 11, 2026, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How much? $31 for ages 26 and up, $15.50 on Wednesday evenings, free for ages 25 and under, members of Indigenous communities, and people with disabilities and their companions
3.Free cross-country skiing lessons at Lafontaine Park
Le Plateau Mont-Royal and Ski de Fond Montréal are teaming up to offer free cross-country skiing lessons all winter long.
It’s perfect for kids, those who have just received an invitation to a weekend at a cottage where winter sports are practically mandatory, and those who don’t want to admit to theirdate that they’ve never done it before. And for French people experiencing their first winter in Quebec, of course.
Where?In front of the Parc Lafontaine chalet, on the Plateau Mont-Royal
When? Sundaymornings
Sunday, January 18 – at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Sunday, January 25 – at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Sunday, February 1 – at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Sunday, February 8 – at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Sunday, February 15 – at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Sunday, February 22 – at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Sunday, March 1 – at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Sunday, March 8 – at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
How?Free,but registration is required – here!
4.Burn from Absence atPlace des Arts
Emeline Courcier uses images, faded memories of her displaced Vietnamese family, and artificial intelligence to bring her story to life… PHI and Place des Arts have partnered with the artist to present this fresco of memory free of charge until February 2026.
Where?Exhibition hall, Place des Arts, 175 Sainte-Catherine Street West
When?October 15, 2025–February 15, 2026
Tuesday–Friday / 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday / noon-8 p.m.
5.Snail Mail atNueva Era
@nuevaeramtl
To send letters and make pen pals around the world, join theHope Snail Mailclub,whichoffers a free workshop at the Nueva Era café for beginners and those who are afraid to take the plunge.
Where? Nueva Era café, 301 Émery Street
When? Sunday, January 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
How? Admission is free, but you must reserve your spot here!
Haveagreatweekend!