Montreal's Public Markets Unveil Their 2026 Summer Program

Jean-Talon Market's pedestrian zone runs June 4 to October 11, Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, with Les Survenants animating the space for safe gatherings, terraces and local products. Free weekend activities include kids' culinary workshops, fermentation, urban agriculture and watercolor. Registration may be required; The Great Day of Little Entrepreneurs on June 6, 10am-3pm.

Pedestrianization of Jean-Talon Market

At Jean-Talon Market, the warm season comes alive with the return of its pedestrian-only zone, running from June 4th to October 11th, Thursday through Sunday, from 11am to 5pm. Throughout the summer, Les Survenants will animate the pedestrian area, transforming the surroundings of the market into a safer and more welcoming space for gathering, enjoying terraces, and discovering local products.

Thanks to financial support from the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough, Jean-Talon Market will host a series of free weekend activities, including children's culinary workshops, introductions to fermentation, urban agriculture, and watercolor painting. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn, taste, and experience the market in a new way while celebrating local expertise, curiosity, and community spirit. Some activities require registration due to limited capacity; registration will open two weeks before each event.

Join us in kicking off the summer season at Jean-Talon Market with the 13th edition of The Great Day of Little Entrepreneurs on Saturday, June 6th, from 10am to 3pm. Come support around twenty young entrepreneurs as they showcase their projects, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Coming Up at Montréal Public Markets

This summer, Montréal Public Markets will come alive with a festive and food-focused lineup of events for the whole family. Here are some of the highlights not to be missed:

I'm the Chef! - Monthly culinary workshops for children aged 3 to 12, offered year-round at Jean-Talon and Maisonneuve markets, and from June through October at Atwater Market.
Festiv'été - Spicy Edition - July 4th, 2026, at Jean-Talon Market, celebrating spicy cuisine with tastings, hot sauce challenges, and live entertainment.
Elixirsfest - July 10th to 12th, 2026, at Atwater Market, a brand-new event dedicated to alternative and non-alcoholic beverages such as kombucha and functional teas.
Le Grand Marché Maisonneuve - July 18th and August 15th, 2026, spotlighting local producers, restaurateurs, and businesses in a vibrant neighbourhood atmosphere.
Local Wine and Cider Fair - August 8th and 9th, 2026, at Jean-Talon Market, bringing together around fifteen Québec wine and cider producers in collaboration with Cidre du Québec.
Ferment Fest (6th Edition) - September 11th and 12th, 2026, at Jean-Talon Market, dedicated to fermented foods with exhibitors, workshops, and tastings.
Oktoberfest - Returning in fall 2026 to three Montréal markets:
- Atwater Market: September 18th-20th
- Maisonneuve Market: September 26th-27th
- Jean-Talon Market: October 2nd-4th