Montreal metro marks 60 years with live music, dancers, wrestlers across six stations Wednesday
The STM celebrates October 14 with performances at Berri-UQAM, Pie-IX, Angrignon, McGill and Université-de-Montréal stations, plus a merchandise collection benefiting local charities.
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The Montreal metro turns 60 on Wednesday, October 14, and the STM is marking the milestone with free performances across six stations and a day-long celebration of the network that opened on October 14, 1966.
Berri-UQAM will be the epicenter of activity. DJ Pierre-Yves Lord performs 8:15–10:15 a.m., followed by a prize wheel and giveaways starting at a time to be announced (while supplies last). A MUSIQC.ca listening station runs 10 a.m.–3 p.m., the Sous les pommiers brass band plays 3–4 p.m. (presented by Maison de la culture de Ville-Marie), and music by composer Alexandra Stréliski streams throughout the day from 7 a.m.–6 p.m. at Berri-UQAM, McGill, and Université-de-Montréal.
Other stations host performances: Pie-IX features wrestlers in action 3–4 p.m. (Maison de la culture de Maisonneuve), and Angrignon presents a dance performance at the same time (Maison de la culture de LaSalle). Montmorency will broadcast Votre retour with host Monic Néron from 3–6 p.m., and online, Louise Vigneault delivers a lecture on métro architecture, art and history 1:30–3:30 p.m.
The STM has also released a limited-edition 60th anniversary merchandise collection available online, with proceeds supporting Centraide of Greater Montreal and Réchaud-Bus, which operates out of a repurposed STM bus. Made primarily in Quebec (except the tote bag, made in Canada), merchandise will take approximately six weeks to deliver.
Before you go
When is the Montreal metro's 60th anniversary celebration?
Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The Montreal metro opened on October 14, 1966.
Where can I see live performances?
Six stations host free performances: Berri-UQAM (DJ, brass band, listening station, and composer music throughout the day), Pie-IX (wrestlers), Angrignon (dance), McGill (composer music), Université-de-Montréal (composer music), and Montmorency (radio broadcast).
Is there merchandise available?
Yes, a limited-edition 60th anniversary collection is available online, with proceeds supporting Centraide of Greater Montreal and Réchaud-Bus. Most items are made in Quebec, and delivery takes approximately six weeks.
