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Raining in Montreal: 5 reasons to head to Time Out Market Montréal right now

From free kids’ activities to Cirque du Soleil, the Market is the ultimate rainy-day destination Downtown.

Laura Osborne
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Laura Osborne
Editor, Time Out Canada
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With a month of rain in the forecast, downtown Montréal is the perfect place to escape the weather—and Time Out Market Montréal is at the heart of it all.

Located inside the Montreal Eaton Centre, this 40,000-square-foot culinary and cultural destination brings together some of the city’s best chefs, restaurants and bars under one roof. 

From award-winning dining and craft cocktails to family-friendly activities, live events and immersive cultural experiences, it’s an ideal indoor retreat when the weather refuses to cooperate.

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Whether you're catching a live soccer match, exploring an exclusive behind-the-scenes Cirque du Soleil photo exhibition, discovering two exciting new restaurants or enjoying family-friendly activities, there’s plenty to keep you entertained indoors.

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Photograph: Time Out Market MontréalThe Market

And with something always happening, it’s the perfect place for locals and visitors alike to experience the very best of Montréal—rain or shine.

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1. Free family activities

Visit the Market on Saturday, June 20, from noon to 3 p.m. and enjoy a clown magician and balloon artist. Hit the fuseball table, the arcades or the photo booth. Bonus: one of downtown's largest entertainment centres is right across the hall.

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2. Dig into the city’s best tacos and Cantonese BBQ

You’ve never had tacos—or Cantonese barbecue—quite like this before.

Time Out Market Montréal has welcomed two new culinary additions: Dobe & Andy and La Capital Tacos. Slow-roasted, intensely flavourful pork, coriander, grilled pineapple and a side of jalapeño? Or beer-battered shrimp, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo and avocado sauce? La Capital’s menu is bursting with bright flavours—a taste of Mexico in the heart of Montréal.

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Photograph: Time Out Market MontréalLa Capital Tacos

Over at Doby & Andy you’ll find the most succulent roast duck you’ve ever had, impossibly crispy pork belly and sticky, lip-smacking charsiu. Spice up your life with noodles, or a refreshingly sharp cucumber salad. And don’t forget to order the unmissable Hong Kong Milk Tea. 

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3. Watch the soccer on a giant screen

Cold beers and killer cocktails? Next-level food? Big screen live soccer screenings? Starting June 11, 2026, Downtown Montreal’s premier viewing spot is Time Out Market Montréal thanks to unbeatable food, cocktails and atmosphere. 

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And there’s nowhere else in town where you can sip your way around the world while cheering on your favourite international teams, thanks to a must-try cocktail menu inspired by some of the Market's favourite cities.

4. Discover an exclusive Cirque du Soleil exhibit

Cirque du Soleil has brought ECHO back to Montreal, with performances under the Big Top in the Old Port until August 16, 2026. Want a sneak peek behind the scenes? Head to Time Out Market Montréal, where you’ll find  a photo exhibition that reveals the magic behind the scenes: the artists, the prep, and moments unseen by the audience.

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Photograph: Time Out Market MontréalCirque du Soleil

Step into the world of Cirque du Soleil while sipping one of the city’s most delicious cocktails and discover what happens beyond the stage at ECHO, presented under the Big Top in the Old Port. 

5. Catch the DJ sets on Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Kick off the weekend early at Time Out Market Montréal with some of the city’s favourite DJs spinning from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Whether you’re heading out for after-work drinks or planning a night out with friends, the Market is the perfect indoor downtown escape.


For more information about Time Out Market Montréal, click here
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