Halloween in the Quartier des Spectacles

Halloween! — An Enchanting Children’s Concert by Bach Before Bedtime
October 19, at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  
For a unique family outing, Gesù offers a magical musical adventure that introduces children to classical music in a festive atmosphere. Singing, dancing, and active participation make this concert an immersive experience, offering a fresh way to celebrate Halloween.
 
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Screening of Carnival of Souls (1962)
October 21, at 8 p.m.
 
Between euphoria and terror, the Amusement Parks series at the Cinémathèque québécoise immerses you in the world of Carnival of Souls, an independent horror classic celebrated for its haunting and minimalist atmosphere.
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Festival SPASM
October 25 and 31, at 7 p.m.
 
SPASM celebrates genre cinema at its most thrilling! Every year near Halloween, around ten electrifying nights invite you to scream, laugh, and be fully immersed in an unforgettable cinematic adventure. At Club Soda, experience two unforgettable nights, including the iconic Grande Soirée Horreur on October 31.
 
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Halloween Face Painting for Kids
October 25 and 26, at 11 a.m.
 
Let your little monsters transform into colorful, fantastical creatures! Our professional face painters turn every face into a work of art using safe, hypoallergenic products designed for children’s delicate skin. Because Halloween is even more magical with a splash of color!
 
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Screening of Nosferatu (2024)
October 31, at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
 
Nosferatu is sure to captivate and fascinate. An unauthorized adaptation of Dracula, this expressionist cinema masterpiece was previously remade in 1979. Discover Robert Eggers’ recent fascinating reinterpretation at the Grande Bibliothèque, where a film-specialist librarian will host a discussion after the screening to gather your impressions.
  
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Trick or Treat! — A Family Concert with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
October 26, at 2 p.m.
  
Celebrate Halloween with the whole family at a captivating concert at the Maison Symphonique. Put on your costume and let the music guide you through an imaginary world filled with mysterious creatures!
 
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Isle of the Dead at the OSM — A Musical and Cinematic Journey
October 30, at 8:30 p.m.
 
Experience a unique musical and cinematic adventure with Rachmaninov’s Isle of the Dead, accompanied by the film by Lucas van Woerkum. Liszt’s Dance of Death will deliver a virtuosic and thrilling finale, reflecting the timeless struggle between life and death. An evening of chills and mystery, ending with celebrations in the Foyers of the Maison Symphonique.
 
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TEENS / Red Night in Montreal — A Murder Mystery Evening at the Museum
October 28, at 5 p.m.
 
The MEM invites teenagers to a unique Halloween experience combining culture and investigation, with an immersion into 1940s Montreal during a murder mystery evening. Whether suspect, witness, or detective, the goal is to solve the crime before the night ends!
 
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Off-the-Wall Evening — Orange Cones for Halloween!
October 31, at 6 p.m.
 
Off-the-wall evenings are the perfect opportunity to explore the museum without taking yourself too seriously. The theme of the evening: orange cone! Dress up accordingly and receive candy. Other surprises await throughout the night.
 
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Screening of the documentary Undertaker For Life! (2022)
October 30, at 7 p.m.
 
What if Halloween were an opportunity to see death differently? With sensitivity and authenticity, Acadian filmmaker Georges Hannan unveils an unknown world: that of undertakers. A touching and uplifting documentary about those who accompany death... while celebrating life.
  
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HALLOWEEN — Two Days of Festivities to the Beat of Electronic Music
October 31 and November 1, from 10 p.m.

Put on your best costume for the legendary Halloween party at the Society for Arts and Technology! Over two nights, local and international electronic music icons will take the stage to give you a memorable Halloween. A unique party spanning two floors!
 
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