Artists at DISTRIX Festival. Right: Jardins Gamelin.
Labour Day weekend, is that you? Now is the best time to kiss summer goodbye and to start welcoming autumn vibes with fun activities, especially since many of you will be activating "school-mode" next week.
From the First Fridays food truck fest to big parties and local feasts, our city has a lot to offer on this special weekend โ so all the hard workers of the 514 can enjoy a well-deserved break.
So, what will you be up to this long weekend?
Celebrate Vietnamese Culture At First Fridays
Cost: Free attendance
When: September 2
Where: Olympic Park
Why You Should Go: Another month, another First Friday, and this time we celebrate Vietnam with a street food market, loads of entertainment and musical performances by Bahay Collective's Lil Waterboi, Yenny Yuka and Mando, to name a few.
Watch Outdoor Movie Screenings Downtown
Cost: Free
When: September 1 to 4, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Esplanade Tranquille
Why You Should Go: You can attend four free screenings this weekend in the Quartier des Spectacles: L'Infonie inachevรฉe on September 1, La Main de Dieu on September 2, the documentary Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, A Hymnon September 3 and Dune on September 4.
Browse The Hochelaga Sidewalk Sale
Hochelaga sidewalk sale.
Courtesy of the SDC Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Cost: Free to attend
When: September 1 to 4
Where: rue Ontario E. between rue Darling and boulevard Pie-IX
Why You Should Go: Local merchants will be selling their wares while artists and musicians dazzle crowds along Hochelaga's electric rue Ontario.
Enjoy Vegan Brunch On Labour Day
Cost: $45 for one. $85 for two. Add bottomless cocktails for $15 per person and tea towers for $25.
When: September 5
Where: Candide Restaurant, 551, rue Saint-Martin
Why You Should Go: You can treat yourself thanks to a holiday pop-up vegan experience at Candide Terrasse. All brunch packages include a main, a starter, a cocktail and bottomless coffee, 100% cruelty-free of course.
Go See The World Press Photo Exhibit
Cost: $15+
When: August 31 to October 2
Where: Marchรฉ Bonsecours, 350, rue Saint-Paul E.
Why You Should Go: From climate issues to civil rights movements, this showcase of the most striking moments captured on camera by photojournalists has just opened its doors. The exhibit is finally returning to Montreal after the two-year pandemic.
Dance Your Stress Away At Picnik Electronik
Cost: OfF picnik is $49 for regular entry and $44 for early birds. Regular Picnik is $20 on presale and $25 on the day of the event.
When: September 2, 3, 4 and 5
Where: Parc Jean-Drapeau
Why You Should Go: As if one Sunday per week wasn't enough, you can party at Parc Jean-Drapeau every single day on Labour Day weekend. You can take part in this day-dancing marathon thanks to the return of OfF picnik in collaboration with MEG festival.
Meet Giant Puppets In Verdun
Cost: Free
When: September 2 and 3
Where: Promenade Wellington, Verdun
Why You Should Go: The festival Marionnettes Plein la Rue is on for one last weekend to amaze crowds in Verdun. You can expect to watch magic tricks, marionette performances as well as huge puppets walking down the streets.
Attend The Distrix Festival
Cost: Free attendance
When: September 2 to 4
Where: Place des Festivals
Why You Should Go: Urban cultures lovers can head to the Quartier des Spectacles to attend rap performances, street art, breakdance battles and basketball games. There are also two on-site bars.
Chill Out At The Jardins Gamelin
Cost: Free
When: Every day until October 2
Where: Place รmilie-Gamelin, 1500, rue Berri
Why You Should Go: It's gonna be another busy weekend at the Jardins Gamelin. You can chose between salsa or funk on Friday or Saturday, enjoy board games on Sunday, or attend karaoke night on Labour Day.
Stop By The Marchรฉ des Possibles
Cost: Free
When: September 2, 3 and 4
Where: L'Entrepรดt 77, 77, rue Bernard E.
Why You Should Go: These free-to-attend events by POP Montrรฉal are on for another month. This weekend, you can expect DJ sets and artis performances.
Try Some Creole Food At The Old Port
Cost: Free to attend
When: September 3 and 4, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Pavillon du Grand Quai, Montreal Old Port
Why You Should Go: You can start off the month on a tasty note at the Old Port's Creole market showcasing 15 food stands serving traditional dishes from Martinique, as well as sugarcane juice rum cocktails.
Take Part In a Fetish Photo Walk
Montrรฉal Fetish Weekend poster.
Montreal Fetish Weekend | Faxcebok
Cost: Free to attend
When: September 4, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (walk begins at 2 p.m.)
Where: Place de la Paix
Why You Should Go: Montrรฉal Fetish Weekend is a celebration of kinks, fantasy and community. For the Fetish Photo Walk, participants โ including photographers โ are invited to dress in "full fetish regalia." The squeaky latex-clad crowd will then "explore the cityโs sweetest photo spots" and take pictures of each other.
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