Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal – October 1-31
Promotion: In October, present your transit pass at Notre-Dame Basilica’s ticket office and get 15% off admission to the AURA experience by Moment Factory.
Location: Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve libraries – October 1, 5:00-6:45 pm
Activity: Take part in a reading and crafts activity inspired by the STM archives.
Montreal Alouettes – October 3, 4:30-5:30 pm
Activity: Get ready for the game with face painting in your team’s colours!
Maison de la culture: Ville-Marie – October 7, 3:00-4:00 pm
Activity: Be swept away by the upbeat music of Grüv’n Brass, inspired by the sounds of New Orleans, jazz and funk.
Maison de la culture: Claude-Léveillée – October 7, 4:00-5:00 pm
Activity: Move to the joyful noise of a brass band as you pass through the station.
Côte-des-Neiges Library – October 8, 1:00-3:30 pm
Activity: Travel through languages and cultures with a rich and varied collection for both kids and adults.
MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises – October 8, 1:00-4:00 pm
Activity: Explore the history of the métro and share your stories to enrich Montreal’s collective memory.
RNB Connexion – October 9, 7:00-7:30 pm
Activity: Enjoy a live performance by Dee Joyce, an up-and-coming artist on Quebec’s R&B music scene.
URBANIA – October 10
Look out for a special Micromag that will make you see the métro in a whole new light!
MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises – October 10, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Activity: Discover the métro’s secrets through amazing stories, archives and facts presented on board the trains.
MUSIQC.ca : interactive listening stations – 60 ans du métro en chansons – October 12-16
Activity: MUSIQC.ca is bringing its music listening stations to the métro network! Featuring 82 songs inspired by the métro’s 68 stations, discover which French-language song is associated with your station.
Location TBC
YUL – Montréal-Trudeau International Airport – October 12-18
Activity: See the transformation of the sign of the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport to celebrate 60 years of the métro.
Location: YUL – Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
Radio-Canada – October 14
Activity: Witness the live recording of “Votre retour”, hosted by Monic Néron, an ICI Première broadcast from a métro station.
Location TBC
Pierre-Yves Lord – October 14
Activity: Groove to the beat of a sizzling DJ set by Pierre-Yves Lord.
Location TBC
University of Montreal: Redécouvrir l’esthétique du métro de Montréal – October 14, 1:30-3:30 pm
Activity: Attend Louise Vigneault’s lecture (in French only) and rediscover the architecture, art, and history of the Montréal métro. Free for Montréal Public Libraries members.
Maison de la culture de Maisonneuve – October 14, 3:00-4:00 pm
Activity: Get a front-row view of a press conference featuring two fighters willing to do anything to claim the title of Champion of the Maisons de la culture.
Maison de la culture: Lasalle – October 14, 3:00-4:00 pm
Activity: Vibe to the rhythm of a dance performance.
Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve libraries – October 15, 1:00-3:30 pm
Activity: Take part in a reading and crafts activity inspired by the STM archives.
Père-Ambroise Library – October 15, 1:00-3:30 pm
Activity: Explore the multiple facets of the library with an interactive kiosk filled with objects to manipulate, tools to discover and resources to browse.
Côte-des-Neiges Library – October 15, 1:00-3:30 pm
Activity: Travel through languages and cultures with a rich and varied collection for both kids and adults.
Alliance chorale du Québec – October 15, 5:00-7:00 pm
Activity: Let the voices of the Alliance chorale du Québec lift you up in a live choral performance.
RNB Connexion – October 16, 6:00-6:30 pm
Activity: Enjoy a live performance by singer and pianist Zion J.
Location TBC
MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises – October 17, 1:00-4:00 pm
Activity: Discover the métro’s secrets through amazing stories, archives and facts presented on board the trains.
Alliance chorale du Québec – October 18, 3:00-5:00 pm
Activity: Let the voices of the Alliance chorale du Québec lift you up in a live choral performance.
University of Montreal: Redécouvrir l’esthétique du métro de Montréal – October 21, 1:30-3:30 pm
Activity: Attend Louise Vigneault’s lecture (in French only) and rediscover the architecture, art, and history of the Montréal métro. Free for Montréal Public Libraries members.
Maison de la culture: Marie-Uguay – October 21, 3:00-4:00 pm
Activity: Enjoy a musical performance combining voice and guitar.
Location TBC
Alliance chorale du Québec – October 21, 5:00-7:00 pm
Activity: Let the voices of the Alliance chorale du Québec lift you up in a live choral performance.
Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve libraries – October 22, 1:00-3:30 pm
Activity: Take part in a reading and crafts activity inspired by the STM archives.
Vieux-St-Laurent Library – October 22, 1:00-3:30 pm
Activity: Test your literary knowledge for the chance to win a book.
Père-Ambroise and Mont-Royal libraries – October 22, 1:00-3:30 pm
Activity: Explore the multiple facets of the libraries with an interactive kiosk filled with objects to manipulate, tools to discover and resources to browse.
MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises – October 22, 1:00-4:00 pm
Activity: Explore the history of the métro and share your stories to enrich Montreal’s collective memory.
RNB Connexion – October 23, 7:00-7:30 pm
Activity: Enjoy a live performance by Afro/R&B artist Sinza.
MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises – October 24, 4:00-7:00 pm
Activity: Discover the métro’s secrets through amazing stories, archives and facts presented on board the trains.
Maison de la culture: Ville-Marie – October 28, 3:00-4:00 pm
Activity: Be carried away by the tones of the Balkan-inspired five-piece Sumak Brass Band.
Espace du Cœur-Nomade – October 29, 12:00-2:00 pm
Activity: Try out Makey Makey and discover everything the Espace du Cœur-Nomade has to offer, from object loans to creative activities.
Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve libraries – October 29, 1:00-3:30 pm
Activity: Take part in a reading and crafts activity inspired by the STM archives.
MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises – October 29, 1:00-4:00 pm
Activity: Discover the métro’s secrets through amazing stories, archives and facts presented on board the trains.
Read More: 60 years of métro moments