PVM Winter Market in Montréal: Dates, Hours and What to Expect

Montréal’s holiday market season gets a new downtown stop in 2026. From November 17 to December 13, the PVM Winter Market brings food kiosks, gift stalls and seasonal entertainment to the Esplanade at Place Ville Marie.

Featured photo: Place Ville Marie in winter after a 2019 snowstorm. Photo by Shawn Dearn via Unsplash.

It is a compact market with weekday lunchtime hours and longer weekend visits. Admission is free, so it can fit into a downtown walk, a shopping break or an outing with family.

When is the PVM Winter Market?

The market runs from Tuesday, November 17, through Sunday, December 13, 2026. Regular hours are Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is not listed as open on Mondays. Check the official PVM page before travelling in case details change.

What can you find there?

The Esplanade is set up as a small winter village. Food and drink options listed by the organizers include raclette sandwiches, French onion soup, crêpes, waffles, pretzels, mulled wine, hot cinnamon cider and coffee. Marché Artisans is bringing gourmet and specialty products, while Les Enfants Terribles will operate a pop-up counter on Saturdays and Sundays.

Seasonal performances and roaming entertainment are scheduled on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, starting at 11 a.m. The programme includes musicians, choirs, circus performances and festive characters. If an activity is the main reason for your visit, check the weekly programme on the event page first.

Where is it?

The market is held on the Esplanade at Place Ville Marie in downtown Montréal. It is an outdoor stop, so dress for the weather. The site is in the McGill area and can be added to a downtown itinerary with nearby shops, cafés and the Underground City.

Is the PVM Winter Market free?

Yes. Tourisme Montréal lists free admission. Food, drinks and purchases from the kiosks are separate. For a fuller holiday-market itinerary, see our guide to Montréal’s Christmas markets. If the weather turns, our first-time guide to the Underground City can help you plan an indoor downtown walk.

Plan your visit

• Dates: November 17 to December 13, 2026
• Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Location: Esplanade PVM, Place Ville Marie, downtown Montréal
• Admission: Free

For the latest schedule, entertainment programme and vendor information, visit Place Ville Marie’s official market page and Tourisme Montréal’s visitor listing.