Region of Montreal
Activity description
Discover the vibrant heart of Montreal’s culture through our curated selection of upcoming festivals.
From music and cinema to art, food, and more, Montreal transforms into an open-air stage where every festival celebrates creativity and diversity.
Don’t miss the chance to experience unforgettable moments, meet renowned artists, and become part of the city’s energetic pulse.
What does it impact ?
- Promoting wellbeing : Stepping outside the work setting to enjoy festive moments reduces stress, recharges collective energy, and enhances workplace enjoyment.
- Creating an inspiring work culture : Taking part in cultural events together helps build a dynamic, inquisitive team identity, rooted in openness, discovery and collective enrichment.
What should the organizer prepare ?
- Select relevant festivals based on team interests.
- Book tickets in advance.
- Set a clear meeting point and schedule.
- Suggest a complementary activity : dinner, discussion, trivia game after the event, etc.
- Plan alternatives for bad weather if the event is outdoors.
How to achieve our goals on the big day ?
- Hand out notebooks so participants can write down what inspired them.
- Organize a photo contest for the team’s favorite festival moments.
- Create a collaborative board with ideas inspired by the event.
- Launch a fun contest with a small prize : “Find the quirkiest artwork”!
- Pair up employees randomly to encourage conversations between colleagues who don’t know each other well.
- Plan a debrief session to discuss impressions and ideas generated by the event.
When is the right context for this activity ?
- When the team shows signs of stagnation or routine.
- To celebrate the end of a project or quarter.
- During the summer or quieter business periods.
- To welcome new team members.
- As part of a creativity or culture-themed week.
Other benefits
- Rediscovering the city and its hidden gems!
- Supporting local artists and the economy.
- Moments of relaxation and fun outside the office.
- Showcasing the cultural interests of team members.
See what others have done 👋
- The Lightspeed team gathered at the Just for Laughs Festival. Their manager was invited on stage by the stand-up performer and ended the sketch as a ‘silent assistant’!
- At Breather, a visit to the Fantasia Festival sparked an internal video project where employees recreated horror movie trailers using DIY props.
- Radio-Canada employees were surprised by a samba flash mob in the street during their Nuit Blanche outing. One even bumped into an old coworker dressed as a banana!
- A Desjardins team attended a culinary festival. Two friendly-rival colleagues created a recipe that ended up being added to the cafeteria menu!
- Moment Factory staff went to the Montreal International Jazz Festival and were so inspired they held an impromptu jam session in the office, with kitchen utensils as instruments!
Location : In person
Location : Region of Montreal
Activity setting : Indoors, Outdoors
Group size : More than 50 people, Up to 10 people, Up to 20 people, Up to 50 people
Activity languages : English, French
Price : Budget-friendly
Duration : < 3hrs, 1-3 hrs
Difficulty level : Easy to pick up
Group size :
- Up to 10 people
- Up to 20 people
- Up to 50 people
- More than 50 people
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