Spring culture guide for Montreal families
Theatre, circus, music, and puppetry across the Plateau and downtown — here's where to take kids this spring.
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Montreal's spring 2026 cultural calendar is packed with live shows, interactive exhibitions, and workshops for children and teens across the city. From the Quartier des Spectacles and Old Montreal to the Plateau-Mont-Royal and the Sud-Ouest, families have rich choices for moving, learning, and being inspired together.
Maison Théâtre in the Quartier des Spectacles has been a staple since 1984, presenting around 15 productions each season for audiences aged 1 to 17. The spring lineup includes:
For ages 7–12: La parole créatrice de Kaku Mama (March 25–April 12) For ages 6–10: Ceci n'est pas un cabaret! (April 22–26) For ages 14–17: Électre anatomisée, Anatole électrifié and Macbeth Muet (April 28–May 3) For ages 5–10: Un nuage dans mon ventre (May 5–24) For ages 4–7: Petit Pois (June 2–7) For ages 1½–5: Déjà, au début… (June 9–21)
Place des Arts Junior in the Quartier des Spectacles offers circus, theatre, dance, music, and puppetry through the spring. The Sons et brioches morning shows include muffins and croissants before performances. Highlights include:
All ages: Ratatouille in concert (April 12 at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier) Ages 5–12: Le bibliothécaire (April 19 at Cinquième Salle) Ages 8 and under: Elmo's Got the Moves (May 24 at Théâtre Maisonneuve)
Théâtre Outremont's youth performances series offers accessible theatre and film screenings with a variety of experiences. Spring offerings include:
Ages 8+: Celle qui marche loin (March 31) Ages 8–12: Le moulin à musique (April 19) Ages 3+: Ciné-récré – Un empereur nouveau genre (April 26) Ages 5+: Goupil et Kosmao (May 3) Ages 3+: Ciné-récré – Toupie et Binou (May 17) Ages 10+: Ciné-récré – Les triplettes de Belleville (June 21)
L'Illusion Puppet Theatre in La Petite-Patrie, recently renovated as a creative and performance space dedicated to puppetry, invites families to discover imaginative productions this spring. The theatre specializes in the art form and offers shows across various age groups.
Place des Arts also hosts regular programming with an array of choices to spark teen interest in culture — from theatre to dance to live music. Choosing a show and setting aside special time to bond is part of what makes spring cultural life in Montreal accessible and memorable for families.