3 Ways to Discover LUMINO

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“Sagesse de foule” by Ottomata

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January 22nd, 2026

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January 22nd, 2026

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Until March 8, every stroll through downtown and the Quartier des Spectacles morphs into a luminous cultural experience—a great way to embrace winter without spending a dime. Spotlight on winter’s flagship event.

“Le coffre à jouets dégivré” by Ottomata and Doki

A family outing

1st STOP

Be sure to visit the Esplanade Tranquille skating rink, where Le coffre à jouets dégivré will be on display. In this interactive video projection put together by Ottomata and Doki, various playful scenes inspired by racing games and pinball machines will whisk families away to a parallel realm. An experience presented by Tourisme Montréal.

2nd stop

The artwork End Over End—a giant slinky erected at Glissades Gamelin—promises to delight the whole family. Catch it after hurtling down the slopes!

January 31: Rendezvous at the Carnaval LUMINO

Join us for a walk in the company of luminous fantasy creatures. A Nordic celebration with a DJ, fire pits, and churros—everything you need for a memorable experience.

“ChronoHarp” by Amigo & Amigo

An outing with your partner

1st stop

ChronoHarp, by Australian studio Amigo & Amigo, is a must-see attraction that takes the form of a giant luminous harp, delivering a mesmerizing symphony of visuals and sounds. Snuggle up and experience this one-of-a-kind attraction on the Promenade des Artistes, north of the Place des Festivals.

2nd stop

Sainte-Catherine Street West is the perfect place to discover Shadow and Anemonia, by TILT. Climb the steps of the Esplanade de la Place des Arts to sit in the Stargate sculpture, by Chalk River Labs, and let yourself be enchanted by the illusionistic projection on display. A work presented in collaboration with Place des Arts.

Don’t miss out!

At the Esplanade PVM at Place Ville Marie, the luminous cocoons of Olivier Landreville’s Horizon is sure to appeal to romantic souls, who can also get a glimpse of L’Anneau, designed by CCxA.

“Horizon” by Olivier Landreville

“Les voyageurs” by Cédric Le Borgne

A girls’ weekend getaway

1st stop

With Les voyageurs by French artist Cédric Le Borgne, the façades of the Honeyrose Montreal, Hyatt Place Montreal Downtown, Montreal Marriott Château Champlain, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, and DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal hotels are transformed into luminous art spaces. This poetic journey of humanoid and animal sculptures invites visitors to rediscover the city.

2nd stop

As night falls, the Quartier’s video projection façades switch on, spreading light and beauty all around. Original works inspired by the colours of winter—Rêve retrouvé by Iana Brezeky and Codex by Teo Leroo—turn evening strolls into a visual feast, while Parallèles, by Studio Transversal, pulls you into the action by using your movements to generate a video projection on the façade near the Saint-Laurent metro station.

Good to know

After exploring LUMINO, take a break on one of the heated winter terraces at Le Central or the DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal and Montreal Marriott Château Champlain hotels. They offer brightly lit cocktails, with or without alcohol, created especially for the occasion!

LUMINO, 16th edition

November 27, 2025, to March 8, 2026
Free, open daily from sunset to 11 p.m.

^{LUMINO is a production of the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership, made possible by the financial support of the Ville de Montréal, Tourisme Montréal and the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation du Québec and by the collaboration of the co-presenters: Montréal centre-ville, Place Ville Marie (PVM), Complexe Desjardins, Palais des congrès de Montréal, Centre Eaton de Montréal, Place des Arts, Hôtel HoneyRose Montréal, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, DoubleTree by Hilton Montréal, Montréal Marriott Château Champlain, Hyatt Place Montréal Centre-Ville, MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises, UQAM and SDC Quartier latin.}

“I like to think of LUMINO as a winter tradition to be shared. It’s free, it’s beautiful, and it’s always new! It’s a place you come back to with family and friends to enjoy downtown in a whole new way. I’m happy to be the event spokesperson because LUMINO embodies everything I love about Montreal: its creativity, its boldness, and its ability to turn winter into a constant source of joy.”

Sophie Cadieux, actress and LUMINO spokesperson

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