Montreal Nuit Blanche 2025

Nuit Blanche, or Sleepless Night, is a highlight of the Montréal en Lumière festival, entertaining everyone. With around 200 unique activities and events taking place in and around Quartier des Spectacles, the night comes alive with captivating light performances and shows created by talented artists and artisans from Canada and beyond.

Highlights

For over 20 years, Montreal's Nuit Blanche has drawn hundreds of thousands of festivalgoers to explore every corner of the city, offering a vibrant array of more than a hundred exclusive cultural experiences, including art, poetry, dance, games, cinema, and so much more. This year, the theme invites a journey into the many dimensions of the word "pop." From the rhythms of pop music and the bold statements of pop art to the vibrancy of a pop of color or the spontaneity of a pop-up.

Activities

Check out everything from visual arts, performances, and installations to music concerts and films. Plenty of workshops, dance lessons, and even dance battles are available as well. Stop by a winter fairyland in the Place des Festivals and "Underground City" featuring the artistic corridors of Art Souterrain. To get a full Nuit Blanche experience, roast s'mores, watch live shows, and slide down a 110-m (361-ft) ice slide.

Schedule

In 2025, a one-of-a-kind experience awaits on Saturday, March 1, marking the 22nd edition of this celebrated event. The festivities will run from 5 pm to 3 am, offering an unforgettable night.

Admission

The outdoor site and the Loto-Québec Skating Loop are free and open to everyone. Some indoor shows require tickets, which can be purchased online through the festival's official website or on-site. This night-long event offers a chance to explore Montreal through a mix of free activities and ticketed experiences, with most of the entrance being free of charge.

Getting There

During Nuit Blanche, Montreal's public transit ensures the subway runs all night, making it easy to travel to the festival. The Place-des-Arts métro station on Line 1 (Green) provides direct access to the festival site, with several bus lines stopping nearby. For those arriving on foot from the east or west, Sainte-Catherine Street leads conveniently to St-Urbain or De Bleury Street. Drivers can find paid parking options near the site, including Place des Arts, Complexe Desjardins, and the Université du Québec à Montréal.