Nuit blanche 2026
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 7 p.m. to midnight
Nuit Blanche: Awaken Your Culinary Senses!
Free activity | Ongoing, no reservation required.
Step into a unique gourmet adventure at the McCord Stewart Museum during Nuit blanche 2026, in collaboration with Montréal en Lumière and Stimulation Déjà Vu, presented by Fonds OVI, a foundation of the Ionescu family:
- Let the iconic aromas of Montreal’s vibrant food scene transport you— an olfactory immersion into the city’s gastronomic universe!
- Dream up the menu for your ideal restaurant in a hands-on workshop open to all ages.
- Secure your spot for one of the live culinary demos, where Montreal’s classics get a fresh twist from today’s top chefs. First come, first served! Will you leave with a recipe for Indigenous ice cream or smoked meat ravioli?
- Explore the featured exhibition, On the Menu – Montreal: A Restaurant Story, at your own pace.
The Museum welcomes you on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 7 p.m. to midnight, for a festive, interactive, and delicious celebration of Montreal’s restaurant culture, showcasing the city’s richness and creativity.
Guest chefs: MJ Guertin, Paul Michette (La Spada) and Swaneige Bertrand (Mahsi Cho). Hosted by Willy B. Rose.
Evening program
Free ongoing activities | Level 1
- 7 p.m. to midnight | Olfactory installation in collaboration with Stimulation Déjà Vu to stimulate your senses and emotions. Location: Lobby.
- 7 p.m. to midnight | Workshop: New menus, retro menus – Dream up the menu of your ideal restaurant. A fun activity for foodies of all ages. Location: Atrium.
- 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | Culinary demos: Reinventing Montreal classics.
Three Montreal Chefs revisit the city’s classics with a creative, personal twist inspired by their scents and memories. Check out the cooking demonstration and leave with a recipe to recreate this new classic at home.
Six 20-minute demos. Space limited! Secure your spot on site at the Museum box office. First come, first served! Location: J. Bombardier Theatre.
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Stimulation Déjà Vu
Stimulation Déjà Vu is a company that creates olfactory and multisensory experiences designed to highlight territories, cultures, and brands. Through installations combining design, storytelling, data, and sensory stimulation. They transform spaces into truly memorable, emotional, and identity-driven experiences.
Contest
Until October 23, 2026
Montreal on the Menu: A Year of Dining Out
Until October 23, 2026, indulge your cravings—and try your luck at winning one of 12 prizes (valued at over $6,000 total)!
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Presented by Fonds OVI, a foundation of the Ionescu family.
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