Our concierge team’s recommendations
A stay in Quebec City takes shape through small choices: where to have dinner, which performance to see, or which street to follow when you have a little time to wander.
At Monsieur Jean, our concierge team helps you make those choices around your interests, your travel dates and the pace you enjoy. We refresh our recommendations each month, choosing discoveries that fit comfortably into your stay.
WHAT TO DO IN QUEBEC CITY IN NOVEMBER 2026?
November in Quebec City brings restaurant discoveries, cultural evenings and the first outings of the holiday season. Québec Table Gourmande continues through November 15, while the German Christmas Market opens in Old Québec on November 19.
Between these dates, museums, immersive experiences and live music offer plenty of ways to plan a day beyond the weather forecast. Start with the addresses close to Monsieur Jean, then make time for a neighbourhood or experience you have yet to discover.
For more seasonal inspiration, explore our recommendations for fall in Quebec City.
OUR CONCIERGE TEAM’S NOVEMBER FAVOURITES
An afternoon among Christmas market stalls, a restaurant you have been meaning to try, or an evening beneath the illuminated vaults of Saint-Roch Church. These three experiences offer different ways to make the most of your time in the city.
Explore the German Christmas Market in Old Québec
November 19 to December 23, 2026 — on scheduled opening days
The Quebec City German Christmas Market brings wooden stalls and holiday activities to five locations in Old Québec. These include Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville and the City Hall gardens, close to Monsieur Jean.
Browse local gifts and seasonal food, then follow the market from one square to the next. You might begin around City Hall before continuing towards Rue Sainte-Anne, Place d’Armes or Place D’Youville.
In November, the market opens November 19–22 and 26–29, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Our concierge team can help you plan a walk around the day’s activities and the time you have available.
Experience Québec Table Gourmande in Old Québec, too. Neighbourhood photo.
Get to know Quebec City through its restaurants
Québec Table Gourmande — through November 15, 2026
Sometimes, choosing a restaurant is the beginning of an evening’s plans. Québec Table Gourmande offers a reason to try somewhere new, revisit a favourite address or explore another neighbourhood over dinner.
The event brings together 80 restaurants in Quebec City, with menus created for the occasion. Our concierge team can help you narrow down the participating restaurants according to your tastes, budget and preferred location.
No event ticket is required. Reservations directly with the restaurant are recommended; mention that you would like the Québec Table Gourmande menu when booking. If you have dietary requirements, confirm the available options with the restaurant beforehand.
See Saint-Roch Church in a different light with AURA
November performances — consult the booking calendar
Inside Saint-Roch Church, projections, light and orchestral music reveal another dimension of the building’s architecture. Created by Moment Factory, AURA offers an indoor evening experience in the Saint-Roch neighbourhood.
Allow approximately 45 minutes for the experience. A first period of discovery, supported by an interactive web app, introduces the church before the main light-and-sound presentation begins.
The church is located at 555 Rue Saint-François Est, outside Old Québec. Choose your session in advance and allow time for the journey. Our concierge team can help you plan your outing. Bring a warm layer, as the church can feel cool in the evening.
Illustration inspired by AURA at Saint-Roch Church.
ON THE CALENDAR IN NOVEMBER 2026
There is room for more than one kind of outing in a November stay. These cultural, culinary and musical suggestions complement our featured experiences, with options in Old Québec and elsewhere in the city.
Choose according to your dates and interests, and leave a little time for an unexpected discovery along the way.
Félix, je me souviens at Théâtre Capitole
Selected performances through November 15, 2026
Music, circus, theatre, illusion and video come together in this tribute to Félix Leclerc, a defining voice in Québec’s cultural history. The production explores his life and work through a contemporary stage performance.
Presented at Théâtre Capitole in Old Québec, it is an option for an evening out within the historic district. The show is performed in French. Check the schedule and ticket availability before planning your visit.
Discover Félix, je me souviens
First Nations Book Fair
November 19–22, 2026
The Salon du livre des Premières Nations returns to Quebec City for its 15th edition, bringing readers together with Indigenous authors and their work.
Activities take place at different venues across the city, including municipal libraries. Select the readings, conversations or workshops that interest you, then check the venue, language and reservation requirements for each activity. Our concierge team can help you plan the journey.
Explore the First Nations Book Fair | in French
Christmas at Grand Marché de Québec
November 21 to December 24, 2026
At Grand Marché de Québec, local food producers and artisans offer plenty of inspiration for the first gifts of the season. Browse for something to share, a local specialty to take home, or a present with a story behind it.
Some exhibitors stay throughout the market, while others appear for a week or a weekend, making the selection different from one visit to the next. Check the programme for your dates. Our concierge team can help arrange transportation for this outing beyond Old Québec.
Discover the Grand Marché Christmas Market
Pleasures at Musée de la civilisation
On view in November | exhibition continues through April 18, 2027
What makes an experience pleasurable, and what happens in our bodies when we enjoy it? Pleasures at Musée de la civilisation explores these questions through a multisensory exhibition.
Scientific discoveries, interactive installations and moments of reflection offer a different way to spend a cool or rainy day. Make it part of a visit to the museum in the lower town, near Place Royale.
Explore the Pleasures exhibition
Music evenings at Le Bijou
Throughout November
An evening out can begin right here at Monsieur Jean. At Le Bijou, our cocktail lounge, live music accompanies time around the table or at the bar.
Jazz and piano evenings take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, from 6 to 9 p.m. On Fridays from 8 p.m., DJs set the mood: Sorry Simon on November 6 and 13, Shortlist on November 20, and DJ M.I.M on November 27.
Settle in for a cocktail, order a few dishes to share and give the evening time to unfold.
COMING IN DECEMBER 2026
The holiday season continues into December, with more time to explore the city’s Christmas markets. The German Christmas Market runs through December 23, on scheduled opening days, while the Christmas market at Grand Marché de Québec continues through December 24.
Our concierge team’s next selection will bring together December outings, performances and addresses to discover during your stay.
For more events during your visit, explore the Destination Québec city events calendar
Theatres
- La Bordée
- Théâtre Périscope
- Grand Théâtre de Québec
- Théâtre Petit Champlain
- Théâtre Capitole
- Le Diamant
Auditorium
- Impérial Bell
- Centre Vidéotron
- Le Palais Montcalm, official residence of Les Violons du Roy
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is there to do in Quebec City in November 2026?
Early November offers Québec Table Gourmande and Félix, je me souviens, both continuing through November 15. The German Christmas Market opens on November 19, the First Nations Book Fair takes place November 19–22, and the Grand Marché Christmas Market begins on November 21. AURA, Musée de la civilisation and music evenings at Le Bijou offer additional options according to their schedules.
When does the Quebec City German Christmas Market open?
The market opens on November 19, 2026. Its November opening dates are November 19–22 and 26–29, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Several locations are close to Monsieur Jean, around City Hall.
Which activities are within walking distance of Monsieur Jean?
The German Christmas Market locations in Old Québec and Théâtre Capitole can be included in a walk from Monsieur Jean. For Québec Table Gourmande, the distance depends on the restaurant you choose. Our concierge team can help suggest a route suited to your plans.
What can I do in Quebec City on a cold or rainy day in November?
Indoor options include Pleasures at Musée de la civilisation, AURA at Saint-Roch Church and performances at Théâtre Capitole. Restaurant visits and music evenings at Le Bijou also offer ways to spend time indoors. Check opening days and reserve ahead for activities requiring tickets.
Can the concierge team help plan these activities?
Yes. Our team can help you choose an outing, check schedules and availability, assist with selected reservations and arrange transportation. Share your interests and travel dates with us, and we can help you find activities that fit your stay.
RECOMMENDATION SHAPED AROUND YOUR STAY
An evening to fill, a day to explore, or simply the wish to try somewhere new?
Speak with our concierge team. We can help you find an outing that fits your plans, with enough time to enjoy it at your own pace.
