Holiday season at Jean-Talon Market

Affiche temps des Fêtes au Marché Jean-Talon

Jean-Talon Market invites you to celebrate the most magical time of the year with three weekends of entertainment, free workshops, and an outdoor holiday market! Come enjoy winter at the market and experience the magic of the holidays on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New this year, the event will continue into the evening on Fridays until 8 p.m., creating a festive nighttime atmosphere. Under the Christmas lights and illuminated trees on the winter terrace, DJs will set the perfect mood to end the week on a high note. Come enjoy hot cocktails from Bar Bello and raclette sandwiches with friends or family. So, are you ready to try an afternoon drink below zero degree?

5 - 7 December 2025

12 - 14 December 2025

19 - 21 December 2025

Fridays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At Marché Jean-Talon To the northeast of the market and on the mezzanine

chocolat chaud des Fêtes

Terrasse hivernale

Sandwich raclette au Marché Jean-Talon

Holiday Market

The Jean-Talon Market Holiday Market will bring together a handful of vendors specializing in gourmet foods and tableware every day. Come check it out to find gifts from passionate local businesses and enjoy the winter terrace.

Local businesses

AYKÉ (1st and 3rd weekends)
Bouffe-Moi ! (1st, 2nd, and 3rd weekends)
Cidrerie d'un hectare (1st weekend)
Dunord (3rd weekend)
Ferment (1st, 2nd, and 3rd weekends)
Fouducochon (1st and 2nd weekends)
Épicerie Loco (1st weekend)
La Pimenterie (3rd weekends)
Late Afternoons (2nd and 3rd weekends)
Les Ah! de Line (1st weekend)
Popcorn Celebration Inc. (3rd weekend)
Cap rouge (1st, 2nd, and 3rd weekends)
Verger Famille Tremblay (3rd weekend)
Bar Bello (1st, 2nd, and 3rd weekends)

Winter terrace

The winter terrace is the perfect place to enjoy the exhibitors' offerings and take advantage of the refreshment bar presented in collaboration with Bar Bello. On Fridays, the terrace welcomes you until 8 p.m. for a sub-zero aperitif with our guest DJs!

Raclette sandwich
Vegan pogo from Bouffe-Moi !
Italian mulled wine
Hot chocolate
Bombardino (eggnog, rum, Fernet Branca, whipped cream, nutmeg)

Activities for all

First weekend (December 5 to 7)

Outside

Christmas story with Danielle Godin (in french)
Amédée Tremblay and his dog Dante and Les gigueux, colleux, mangeux de caramels
🕐Sunday from 10:30 to 11 a.m., then from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Christmas story with Camille Deslauriers Ménard (in french)
Winter tales
🕐Sunday from 1 to 1:30 p.m., then from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.

Inside

Free Christmas watercolor workshop with artist River June
🕐Saturday from 1 to 2:30 p.m., then from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
📍On the mezzanine
Register for the free watercolor workshop

Second weekend (December 12 to 14)

Outside

Visit from Santa Claus
🕐Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Christmas story with Eveline Ménard (in french)
At the vigil, traditional stories, songs, and music choir and snow
🕐Sunday from 10:30 to 11 a.m., then from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.

Inside

Paid workshop on creating floral centerpiece with Binette & Filles
🕐Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.
📍In the Panorama Room
Buy your tickets for the centerpiece workshop
Free Christmas tree ornament decorating workshop
🕐Sunday between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍On the mezzanine
Register for the free ornament workshop

Third weekend (December 19 to 21)

Outside

Christmas story with Wahmed Ben-Younès (in french)
Baya's eventful Christmas
🕐Sunday from 10:30 to 11 a.m., then from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Christmas story with Eric Michaud (in french)
La Chasse-Galerie
🕐Sunday from 1 to 1:30 p.m., then from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.

Inside

Cooking workshop for children with C’est moi le chef
🕐Saturday between 1 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
📍On the mezzanine
Registration opens two weeks before the event

Musical performances every day!

First weekend (December 5 to 7)

Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.: DJ Cidoine
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Le Choeur en commun choir
Saturday from 1 to 3:45 p.m.: Alexandre Légaré, singer-songwriter

Second weekend (December 12 to 14)

Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.: DJ Jasleen
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.: Alexandre Légaré, singer-songwriter
Saturday from 1 to 2:40 p.m.: Le Choeur les Quatre Temps choir
Sunday from 1 to 2:40 p.m.: Les Lutins mutins

Third weekend (December 19 to 21)

Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.: DJ
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Le Choeur en commun choir
Saturday from 1 to 2:10 p.m.: Le Choeur les Quatre Temps choir
Saturday from 2:15 to 5 p.m.: Alexandre Légaré, singer-songwriter

Course aux rennes marche jean-talon

Complete the reindeer rally!

The reindeer rally is back for a third year at Jean-Talon Market! From December 5 to 21, head to the event area to start this life-size rally on your own. This course, consisting of nine puzzles to solve, will entertain the whole family.

You'll have to help Santa's reindeer complete a special mission!

A draw will be held on December 22, and one participant per market will win a $100 gift card to the Marchés publics de Montréal.

The holiday season at Jean-Talon Market is made possible thanks to the support of the City of Montreal, the Borough of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, and the SDC Petite Italie.