The Christmas Tree Has Balls is a participatory film screening held at Club Soda in Montreal, Canada. It is built around the Quebec French-dubbed version of the Griswold family holiday film, but the evening is far from a quiet night at the cinema. Nineteen actors perform the best-known scenes live, in sync with the movie playing on screen, so the film becomes something closer to a stage show.
What the evening is like
The audience is part of the performance. Guests are invited to shout, clap and sing along, and the room is set up for a festive, party-like atmosphere. Costumes and puppets add to the playful mood, and the event is designed as a Christmas party first and a screening second.
- Live actors performing the film's iconic scenes alongside the screen
- Audience participation, including shouting, clapping and singing
- Costumes and puppets
- Eggnog and a bar on site
Who it suits
This is a good choice for groups of friends, colleagues or families who enjoy a lively, interactive night out in the run-up to the holidays. Visitors who prefer a traditional, silent screening may find it too boisterous. Because the dialogue is in Quebec French, the evening will feel most natural to those comfortable with the language, though the visual humour and the shared singing carry a lot of the fun.
Planning your visit
The event takes place at Club Soda, a venue in Montreal, so it is easy to combine with other plans in the city during the festive season. For dates, tickets and current details, check the event page on the Club Soda website, where the 2026 edition is listed for 19 December.