Halloween isn’t even here yet, but November is shaping up to be a big month in Montreal, especially if you love film, books, music and a good glass of wine. Here are the November festivals from Tourisme Montréal’s fall festivals guide to put on your calendar now.
1. MTLàTABLE (Oct. 29 to Nov. 15)
Montreal’s restaurant week kicks things off, with prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants. See our full MTLàTABLE 2026 guide.
2. CINEMANIA (Nov. 4 to 15)
The francophone film festival, with French-language films from around the world, many with English subtitles. This year marks its 32nd edition.
3. Festival International Bach Montréal (November into December)
The festival celebrates its 20th anniversary edition this year, with concerts across the city, including at the Maison symphonique.
4. La Grande Dégustation de Montréal (Nov. 5 to 7)
It’s tippling time: a three-day tasting event where wine producers, distillers and brewers gather under one roof at the Grand Quai of the Port of Montréal.
5. Mundial Montréal (Nov. 17 to 21)
The 16th edition of the global music market and showcase festival, a great chance to discover artists from around the world.
6. RIDM: Montreal International Documentary Festival (Nov. 19 to 29)
One of the country’s most important documentary festivals, with films that tackle the big questions of our time.
7. image+nation (Nov. 19 to 29)
Montreal’s long-running LGBT2SQueer film festival, with 11 days of cinema.
8. Salon du livre de Montréal (Nov. 25 to 29)
Quebec’s big book fair returns to the Palais des congrès, a must for readers of all ages and a great place to get a head start on holiday gifts.
Good to Know
Dates come from organizers’ announcements and may change; always check official festival sites for programs and tickets. In the meantime, there’s still plenty to do this month: see our Halloween guide and more things to do in Montreal. À vos agendas! 📅
More on MTL365
- Habs Night Out: 12 Montreal Bars and Restaurants to Watch the Canadiens (and Eat Well)
- This Week in Montreal (Oct. 19–25): Horror Films, Electronic Music, Halloween Parties and the Last Slurps of Ramen Fest
- More things to do in Montreal on MTL365
Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Paris, France / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Sources: Tourisme Montréal, official festival sites
