Brunch, Art, Race Week, and Beyond: Four Seasons Hotel Montreal Ignites the Month of May

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal unveils a month of elevated experiences where thoughtful celebration meets high-octane energy. From a refined Mother's Day brunch at Marcus enhanced by delicate Spa Guerlain touches, to the return of racing with a full week of curated programming under the theme Ignition (May 19–24, 2026), the hotel sets the tone for a season defined by emotion, momentum, and celebration in the heart of the Golden Square Mile.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Marcus: May 10

On May 10, 2026 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Marcus presents a generous Brunch à Volonté experience designed as a moment of gathering, gratitude, and indulgence.

A seasonal menu crafted for sharing unfolds in the restaurant's warm and vibrant atmosphere, offering a thoughtful balance of elegance and comfort. The experience is elevated through attentive service and a setting that feels both refined and inviting designed to honour the occasion with intention.

Throughout the brunch, subtle Spa Guerlain touches are woven into the experience: delicate sensory details including soft aromatic notes, honey-inspired sweets, and refined moments of pause, thoughtfully imagined to celebrate and honour mothers.

Guests may also extend the celebration at Spa Guerlain, where restorative treatments offer a serene escape rooted in calm, glow, and renewal.

Race Week "Ignition": May 19-24

From May 19 to 24, 2026 as Montreal prepares for one of its most anticipated weeks of the year, Four Seasons Hotel Montreal introduces Ignition — a curated race week program that transforms the hotel into a stage for rhythm, intensity, and connection. The week unfolds as a progressive experience:

Tuesday, May 19 — Resonance: Marcus Lounge & Bar hosts the inaugural edition of the Resonance series — an evening that brings together art and automotive culture through the work of international sculptor Antoine Dufilho, whose pieces explore the relationship between movement and form. It is a fitting opening note: considered, evocative, and alive with anticipation.

Wednesday, May 20 — Marcus Social: The energy broadens as Marcus becomes a natural gathering point for hotel guests, Montrealers, and international visitors arriving for the week ahead. Live jazz sets an easy, convivial tone before giving way to a DJ-led evening, with craft cocktails and table games creating an atmosphere designed for spontaneous connection.

Thursday, May 21 — Prelude and Tension: The day brings an unexpected moment to the lobby — a precisely realized installation that arrives without announcement and invites guests to pause, look closer, and experience it on their own terms. As evening falls, the pace sharpens. DJs take over Marcus Restaurant and Lounge, building a familiar but unmistakably heightened energy — the recognizable warmth of a Marcus night, now charged with what lies ahead. Marcus Lounge opens at 6:00 pm.

Friday, May 22 — Allure Nocturne: The week reaches its first peak. Marcus Restaurant hosts a dinner conceived for full immersion — indulgent, unhurried, and set against a backdrop of live music and performance that keeps the room in motion throughout the night. The kitchen serves two seatings: 5:30 to 8:00 pm and 8:00 to 11:30 pm. Marcus Lounge continues until 3:00 am, with DJs sustaining the momentum well into the early hours.

Saturday, May 23 — High Heat and Rêverie Rouge: The most expansive day of the week unfolds across two distinct chapters. Beginning at 11:00 am, the Signature Brunch High Heat takes over Marcus Restaurant and Lounge — a high-tempo afternoon anchored by flowing champagne, elevated plates, and a room that pulses with music and movement through to 6:00 pm. As the evening arrives, the atmosphere shifts into something richer and more seductive. Rêverie Rouge brings a deeper register to the night: layered, intense, and held together by quiet allure. Dinner is served in two seatings — 5:30 to 8:00 pm and 8:00 to 11:30 pm — while DJs carry the energy in Marcus Lounge until 3:00 am.

Sunday, May 24 — Overdrive and Dernier Tour: Race day arrives with its own rhythm. The Signature Brunch Overdrive captures the electric momentum of the morning — champagne, movement, and a crowd attuned to the pace of the day — running from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm in Marcus Restaurant and Lounge. As the city begins to exhale, Dernier Tour offers a final, celebratory dinner that brings the week to a graceful close. The kitchen serves at 5:30 pm and again at 8:30 pm, with the last seating ending at 11:30 pm.

Throughout the week, Marcus and the hotel's spaces evolve into a destination where dining, nightlife, and hospitality converge — welcoming an international audience of guests, culinary enthusiasts, and fans drawn to one of the world's great race week cities.