Nuit blanche at the Palais

A playful and colorful universe awaits you! Lifesize games, a silent disco, a mural collab, the “Sweet Folie” exhibition, an popup market and a photo booth will all take place in the shopping mall. Gourmet treats will also be on offer!

Official visual of Nuit Blanche at the Palais des Congrès. Word “POP” in a bubble in the colors of the Palais, which is on a blue background and several icons surrounding the word.

Nuit Blanche at the Palais des congrès de Montréal was such a dazzling success last year, it’s back in force for a 22nd edition. The Palais will convert its shopping mall into a festive venue for night owls looking for an immersive and electrifying experience. This year’s Nuit Blanche will POP with colours, sounds and flavours, with plenty of extravagance and energy to go around! 

A dynamic schedule of activities awaits visitors of all ages from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday March 1. It’ll be moment after moment of surprises and wonder throughout Nuit Blanche

Free activities for the whole family

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Lifesize Games – HAVE FUN ALL NIGHT! 

Groove to the beat of nostalgia and reconnect with the child in you with our Lifesize Games! Go for strategy with Connect 4, test your reflexes with Buzzers Light, fly in the face of balance with Jenga and aim to win with Tic Tac Dunk. Some playful competition for young and old! 

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Silent Disco – danCE ALL NIGHT! 

Slip on one of the 75 headsets and surrender to the unique atmosphere of a silent disco! Set the mood from among three music genres: Latin beats, 80s and 90s essentials, or the latest hits. An immersive party experience where you dance to your own beat!  

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Mural Collab – Be creative all night! 

Dive into the colourful world of Whatisadam, the well-known Montréal urban pop art artist. Let your creativity come alive by adding your personal touch to an immense mural 9.5 metres wide by 2 metres high using a palette of markers. Imagine having a hand in a one-of-a-kind collective work of art! 

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OASIS immersion’s Sweet Folie exhibition – Be wowed all night!

Enjoy a unique sensory experience in a deliriously quirky universe with live performances (from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., must book online).  

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Popup Market – Treat yourself all night! 

Find original products by local merchants: cake pops, sweets and candy, temporary tattoos, illustrations, decorations, etc. (from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.). 

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Photo Booth – Smile all night! 

Immortalize the unforgettable night with a photo of you and a giant duck! The pics will be emailable on the spot and print copies will also be available for a physical keepsake of the memorable moment. 

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Gourmet Treats – Snack all night! 

So you can fully savour your Nuit blanche, Maestro Culinaire, the Palais’ exclusive food service partner, will regale night owls with freshly made popcorn. Craving something sweet? Drop by the lollipop stand, the perfect treat for sweet toothers (limited quantities – first come, first served!). 

We look forward to seeing you on March 1!