Ulysses Aloud
Readings from ULYSSES by James Joyce with a cast of local notables, hosted by Bloomsday president, Kevin Wright. Let us know you’re coming by registering below. More details to follow. Register here 4574 Sherbrooke St W, Westmount Free
Academic Presentations
Academic presentations on Irish culture and society past and present, moderated by Dr Dónal Gill. Presentations: Marie-Noëlle Choquette on the evolution of the Irish fluteStuart Jackson on the complexities of the uilleann pipes (the Irish bagpipes)Hugh Trudeau on 17th century Irish composer Turlough O’Carolan Giselle Gonzalez on the Cuba-Ireland Immigration DatabaseEoghan Ahern on early medieval IrelandDr […]
Pointe-Saint-Charles Walking Tour
Guided walk through Pointe-Saint-Charles with historical and cultural commentary by Justin Bur. We’ll end the walk at the delightful Café Bloom, 1940 Centre Street! Suggested donation of $20 for the walk, brunch at Café Bloom not included. Let us know if you’ll be joining us below. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this […]
Come for the Play, Stay for the Music
Join us for a delightful evening of entertainment featuring a staged reading of THE KERRY DANCERS and performance by EVENSUN. Refreshments served during the interval. Let us know you’ll be there by registering below: Register here About the Play: THE KERRY DANCERS is an Irish-Canadian comedy set in County Kerry, Ireland. In the midst of […]
Salon Nocturne: Poetry, Joyce, and Traditional Airs
Poetry, Joyce, and Traditional Airs with narrators Susan Gilmore and Kathleen Fee, and piper, Stuart Jackson. Light refreshments will be served. Registration required. Suggested donation: $15 Register here A confirmation email will follow with the event’s location details. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * FirstLast […]
Dublin Songs & Stories
With Dublin-born chanteuse, Kathleen McAuliffe; versatile composer, performer, and Celtic music specialist, Genie-award winner Chris Crilly; and Bloomsday Artistic Director Kathleen Fee. First come, first seated. More details to follow. 1200 Atwater Ave, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1T4 Free
James Joyce’s 144th Birthday
James Joyce turns 144 and Festival Bloomsday Montreal turns 15 in 2026! Come celebrate with us on Sunday February 1, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at The Westmount Public Library. We will explore his relationships with those who believed in his future as a writer. Tea, coffee and other goodies will be served. This […]
In Patrick’s Traces
Celebrate St. Patrick’s at the Atwater Library Exploring St Patrick—the man and the meme through music and words spanning the centuries. Thrill to the traditional uilleann pipes, marvel at medieval melodies, and tap your toes to lively fiddle tunes as we touch on highlights of Patrick’s life and the story of the Irish through the […]
2026
Ciné Gael Film Series 2026
Festival Bloomsday Montréal is a proud sponsor of the 34th annual Ciné Gael Film Series, spanning the winter and spring seasons of 2026. Ciné Gael Montréal organizes the longest running annual Irish film series in North America. A typical evening includes a guest speaker and feature film, held at Concordia University’s DeSève Cinema. An exceptional evening […]