Nuit blanche at PVM

For the very first time, PVM is becoming a true hub of activities as part of the 23rd edition of the Nuit blanche à Montréal!

Join us on Saturday, February 28, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., in Galerie PVM and on Esplanade PVM for an evening where art takes center stage. On the program: captivating activities presented by the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, Le Cathcart, and much more!

Come experience a vibrant, creative, and memorable night on campus.

February 28th at 5:00pm

Galerie PVM

Vibrant activities to keep the night alive

Enjoy a completely free program of activities at the heart of Campus PVM.

Visit of ''In Praise of the Missing Image''

Through powerful works that bring censored images, erased stories, and marginalized figures to light, the exhibition’s seven artists give voice to historical silences and the hidden gaps in our collective memory, opening space for new perspectives. Art mediators will be present from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

📍Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC)

🕛 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

🎟️ FREE

''Memories in Motion'': a drop-in creative workshop

The MAC’s mediators invite you to experiment with a variety of artistic techniques, including drawing and watercolour, inspired by River Water, a mural by artist Niap. No previous experience required!

📍Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC)

🕛6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

🎟️ FREE

Dance night by Ausgang Plaza at Cathcart, hosted by Le Maquis and Forward Movements

DJs, VJs, and dancers from both collectives come together for a high-energy night on the dance floor.

📍Le Cathcart

🕛 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

🎟️ FREE

Sound performance ''Nepantlandia'' by Martin Rodríguez, in collaboration with MOMENTA

In a liminal space (nepantla), between body and signal, the artist creates fragmented soundscapes linked to his Xicanx identity, using live radio transmissions, interference, and performative gestures.

📍Le Cathcart

🕛8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

🎟️ FREE

Soirée à - 20 at La Patinoire sous l'Anneau

Come feel the rhythm of winter in the heart of Montréal with an Soirée à -20 presented by the Odyssée M.A.D. Festival!
This special night will transform the skating rink into an icy dance floor: music, open skating, and a selection of beverages await you.

📍 Esplanade PVM

🕛 Starting at 8 p.m.

🎟️ FREE*

*Access to the skating rink only. Equipment rental and beverages at Chalet 1664 are at the consumer’s expense.

LUMINO: shine a light on winter

Designed by Olivier Landreville to offer the public a moment of escape, the Horizon art installation sparks the imagination. Settle into the center of the cocoon and lift your eyes above the horizon to discover a starry sky, a flock of birds, or a canopy

📍 Esplanade PVM

🎟️ FREE

Le Cathcart Restaurants et Biergarten

Extended opening of select kiosks and bar service.

📍 Le Cathcart

🕛 Until 1 a.m.

🎟️Food and beverages at the customer’s expense

Renaud-Bray

Extended opening hours.

🕛 Until 11 p.m.

🎟️Merchandise at the customer’s expense

DeSerres

Extended opening hours.

🕛 Until 11 p.m.

🎟️Merchandise at the customer’s expense