A city of conversation and culture.
Discover carefully curated public lectures, author talks, debates and intellectual events in Montreal, Canada — selected by The Mindful City editorial team.
Last updated: September 24, 2026
Thomas Piketty · Concordia University · September 25, 2026
Thomas Piketty examines long-term trends in wealth and income inequality and proposes policy tools to address structural imbalance. The lecture will include time for audience quest…
Yann Martel · Paragraphe Bookstore · September 25, 2026
Pulitzer-level storytelling on display as Yann Martel reads from his new novel and speaks about the moral questions at the heart of his work. A book signing follows the discussion.
Naomi Klein · Concordia University (EV Building) · September 25, 2026
Naomi Klein leads a panel discussion exploring climate justice, municipal policy, and grassroots organizing in Canadian cities. The event features local activists and scholars and …
Amitav Ghosh · Paragraphe Bookstore · September 25, 2026
Amitav Ghosh reads from his latest novel and discusses the role of historical narrative in addressing climate change. The evening includes a moderated Q&A and book signing with the…
Naomi Klein · Concordia University · September 25, 2026
Journalist and activist Naomi Klein presents a talk on climate policy, economic inequality, and transformative approaches to environmental justice. The session will finish with a s…
Rawi Hage · Paragraphe Bookstore · September 25, 2026
Novelist Rawi Hage reads from his new work and reflects on memory, migration, and the Montreal literary scene. The reading will be followed by a conversation with a local critic an…
Malcolm Gladwell · Phi Centre — Studio · September 25, 2026
Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell explores how narrative shapes public understanding of research and statistics. The talk blends storytelling with examples from Gladwell’s lates…
Atul Gawande · Concordia University · September 25, 2026
Surgeon and writer Atul Gawande examines how modern medicine confronts questions of risk, aging, and end-of-life care. The lecture will include case studies and a discussion with C…
Michael J. Sandel · Concordia University — Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery · September 25, 2026
Philosopher Michael J. Sandel examines contemporary debates about markets, meritocracy, and civic duty in a public lecture. A moderated discussion and audience Q&A will follow.
Naomi Klein · McGill University (Redpath Hall) · September 25, 2026
Naomi Klein discusses the intersections of climate policy and economic justice, drawing on her recent reporting and research. The lecture is open to the public and will include a s…
Naomi Klein · Concordia University — EV Building, Montreal · September 25, 2026
Naomi Klein discusses the challenges and possibilities of climate justice in urban policy, drawing on recent research and grassroots movements. The talk will include a moderated Q&…
Margaret Atwood · Paragraphe Bookstore & Gallery · September 25, 2026
Margaret Atwood reads selections from her forthcoming collection and reflects on four decades of writing. A moderated conversation and book signing will follow the reading.
Heather O'Neill · Paragraphe Bookstore · September 25, 2026
Montreal-born Heather O'Neill reads from her forthcoming novel and discusses storytelling in the city. The evening includes a short reading followed by an audience Q&A and book sig…
Naomi Klein · Concordia University — Henry F. Hall Building · September 25, 2026
Naomi Klein outlines the intersection of climate policy, grassroots movements, and corporate accountability in the current political moment. She will be joined by Concordia faculty…
André Picard · Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec — Grande Bibliothèque · September 25, 2026
Veteran health journalist André Picard surveys lessons from recent pandemics and the policy choices that determine public resilience. The talk will close with a conversation with a…
David Suzuki · Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (Grande Bibliothèque Auditorium) · September 25, 2026
David Suzuki presents an accessible talk on biodiversity, urban ecosystems, and citizen science. He will share practical steps citizens can take to support local ecological health.
Wajdi Mouawad · Festival International de la Littérature — Théâtre La Chapelle · September 25, 2026
Playwright Wajdi Mouawad participates in a panel about multilingual performance and the politics of language on stage. Panelists will explore translation, adaptation, and audience …
Anne Carson · Festival International de la Littérature · September 25, 2026
Anne Carson performs readings from new and translated poems and speaks about the porous boundaries between genres. The session will include a conversation on translation, form, and…
Dany Laferrière · Paragraphe Bookstore · September 25, 2026
Acclaimed Montreal writer Dany Laferrière reads selections from his latest essays and discusses memory, migration, and language. A short moderated conversation and book-signing fol…
Naomi Klein · Concordia University · September 25, 2026
Naomi Klein presents on the intersections of climate crisis, economic policy, and grassroots organizing. The event will feature a short talk followed by a conversation with local o…