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Welcome to Salon du livre de Montréal, the Must-Attend cultural and literary event in Montreal!

November 7–23, 2025 | Palais des congrès & across the city of Montreal

Salon du livre de Montréal is proud to be the largest French-language literary event in the Americas!

Each year, Salon du livre de Montréal (SLM) transforms November into a month of books, filling the city with the rhythm of words and ideas. More than just an event, it is a true literary odyssey that brings together thousands of authors, publishers, and book lovers around a program that resonates with today’s most pressing issues.

From literary encounters and artistic performances to dialogues on contemporary challenges, Salon du livre de Montréal offers a rich and thought-provoking program, reflecting the spirit of its city: open, vibrant, and forward-looking.

Key information




Salon du livre de Montréal unfolds in three complementary sections:

  • Salon au Palais– Five days of exchanges, discoveries, and meetings at Palais des congrès de Montréal, including a dedicated professional space for industry professionals.
  • Salon dans la ville – Literary activities across neighborhoods, where books come to life in bookstores, cafés, museums, and cultural spaces.
  • Salon en ligne – A digital program accessible to all, everywhere.




Who is SLM for?

  • General Public : Book signings, conferences, literary discoveries.
  • Professionals : Industry networking, SLM PRO, Translation Rights Fair.
  • Educators & Schools : Interactive workshops and school visits.
  • Volunteers : Join our team and help bring the SLM to life!
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Key figures

A major literary gathering

Sponsorship Report AUDIBLE SLM2024 Google Slides

Explore the 3 main sections of the SLM

Salon du livre de Montréal comes to life at the Palais des congrès and extends into Montreal’s neighborhoods through various initiatives.

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Salon du livre de Montréal (November 19–23, 2025) | Palais des congrès de Montréal

The heart of the Salon, where literature takes center stage!




This section features:

  • Hundreds of exhibitors presenting the latest literary releases.
  • Meet & Greet with authors through book signings and discussions.
  • Major literary conferences with guest speakers from various backgrounds.
  • Dedicated spaces for children, young adult literature, comics, and poetry.
  • Matinées Scolaires: 20,212 students participated in educational activities in 2024.
  • Literary awards: The prestigious Prix Janette-Bertrand and Prix Fleury-Mesplet celebrate remarkable literary achievements.
  • SLM PRO: A professional hub within the Salon, offering industry networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
  • Translation Rights Fair: 97 companies participated in 303 business meetings in 2024.
  • Panels and workshops on key industry topics such as artificial intelligence, market trends, and sustainability in publishing.
  • Grand Professional Cocktail, a networking event gathering over 250 industry leaders in 2024.
  • Dedicated professional space at the Palais des congrès, hosting meetings and discussions on industry challenges and opportunities.

Salon dans la ville (November 7–23, 2025) | Across Montreal

A literary journey across the city! This segment brings literature to unexpected places:


  • Hundreds of events across multiple venues, including bookstores, libraries, cafés, and even cinemas and public parks.
  • Literary nights featuring readings, performances, and discussions.
  • Special events such as Book & Wine pairings, literary burlesque nights, and film-literature discussions.



As a growing initiative, Salon dans la ville continues to expand, reaching wider audiences each year.

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Salon en ligne (November 7–23, 2025) | Online

A digital space for book lovers worldwide!



  • Virtual talks and interviews with renowned authors.
  • Salon dans ta classe: 12,850 students participated in virtual workshops with authors in 2024.
  • Podcast Series: "Le Salon dans tes oreilles" released 55 episodes in 2024, with 2,335 downloads.



A growing audience: The online Salon extends literary conversations beyond the physical event.

🎥 Relive Salon du livre de Montréal 2024!

Dive into the highlights of last year’s edition and experience the excitement, meetings, and discoveries that make the Salon an unmissable literary event.

Practical information

Tickets : The English ticketing page will be available later this year.
Program :
The full schedule will be released in the coming months.
Volunteering opportunities :
Learn how to get involved!
Media contact & Social Media :
Stay updated on all upcoming announcements.


Why Attend?

✔ A unique literary gathering in North America
✔ An immersive experience for book lovers of all ages
✔ A celebration of cultural diversity and storytelling
✔ A global professional meeting point for publishing experts

Join us this November 19–23, 2025, and be part of this extraordinary celebration of books and ideas!

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Join us!

From November 19–23, 2025, at Palais des congrès de Montréal!

Starting November 7, Salon dans la ville and Salon en ligne will immerse you in the world of books throughout Montreal and across our digital platforms.

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