MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE – February 16 to March 5, 2023 LiveEvents February 10, 2023 1653 24th edition MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE Discover the best of Montreal in winter! Once again this year, festival-goers will be able to skate on the magnificent Ice Skating Loop high above Place des Festivals, bask in the glow light installations, ride the Grande roue and take advantage of tons of free activities during spring break, including ice sculpting workshops. It will also mark the 20th anniversary of Nuit blanche, with multiple shows happening in venues throughout the Quartier des spectacles. In short, Montreal will be pulling out all the stops to help you rediscover our beautiful and dynamic downtown! “This edition of MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE promises to strengthen the four pillars of its mission: to celebrate gastronomy, present new shows and unite crowds with such inclusive and participative winter activities as ice skating. We have everything it takes to prove that Montréal offers a warm welcome, even in the heart of winter.” – Jacques Primeau, Festival General Manager THE OUTDOOR SITE EXPERIENCE Montréal en Lumière is the perfect time to rediscover winter, Montreal-style! Kids and adults alike, everyone will find a way to enjoy the cold season on an outdoor site that will light up the night’s sky with a wide range of things to see and do! THE GOURMET EXPERIENCE An opportunity for foodies from near and far to enjoy a wide offering of new tastes! Exclusive collaborations, gourmet lodging, culinary discoveries and educational workshops are on the menu. Some 40 Montreal restaurants and venues will be welcoming international and local chefs and producers, while downtown will be buzzing with gourmet activities. The theme of this joyous and welcoming 24th edition says it all: Montréal is inviting you over! Air France Finest TablesInvite a chef, a wine grower or a producer from here or abroad, pair them with one of the city’s restaurants and let this special mix work its magic in kitchens and venues city-wide: that’s the hugely successful recipe behind the Air France Finest Tables, which is back better than ever this year. In 2023, Montréal welcomes France, Canada, Italia, Belgium, Switzerland and Scandinavia: more than 30 chefs, including a dozen chefs from northern Europe, will be here to dazzle us with their creativity. Among them are Benoit Neusy (Michelin star chef, restaurant l’Impératif au Domaine d’Arondeau, France) at La Chronique, Romain Meder (Michelin star chef, Domaine de Primard, Guainville, France) at Mastard, Ina Niiniketo (Sikke’s, Helskinki) at Ratafia, and Lionel Lévy (Michelin star chef, InterContinental Marseille) at Osco! Wine growers, such as Julien Labet, who will be welcomed by Menu Extra, and Laurent Cazottes at Chez Victoire, will also be joining in the festivities. In addition to traditional tasting menus, the Air France Finest Tables will feature other palate-popping experiences, such as exclusive lunches, brunches, 5 à 7 (happy hours), not to mention delicious confections in partnership with Cacao Barry and Esprits libres, a rare treat for those with a sweet tooth out there.See the full Air France Finest Tables program. Quartier GourmandThe Quartier Gourmand, the cherry on top, will take place for the first time in the hall of Place des Arts (Espace culturel Georges-Émile Lapalme), a spot that allows it to fully embrace its mission of democratizing Québec terroir products. Over the course of two weekends (February 18-19, and 25-26, from 2 pm to 9 pm), this special site will offer over 20 free activities, including conferences, tastings as well as culinary demonstrations and workshops. See the full list of Quartier Gourmand events. For more information and the full list of activities, events, dining and fun, visit: www.montrealenlumiere.com
