Montreal Cultural Calendar

Interactions Créatives

Forward Movements propose des ateliers de médiation de street dance axés sur la créativité et l’authenticité. Ces deux événements invitent le public à voyager dans l'univers de la compagnie en leur proposant des performances interactives ainsi qu'une initiation au street dance où danseurs·es de haut calibre mettent en avant tout leur talent ! intes.
DJ
: Mark The Magnanimous
MC
: Jonathan "J Style" Mukoma
JUGE
: Elie-Anne "Rawss" Ross
Danseur.euses:
Julian "Helios" Waxman
Kemuel "Shadow" Jean-Pierre
Ford "The Mov3r" Mckeown Larose
Nina "Willywonka" Chati
Raphaëlle "Hunter" Ann Seal
Martine "Eclipse" Castera

Le Canal Auditif, Sors-tu? et atuvu.ca unissent leurs forces et vous convient à des rencontres fortes en potassium! Dans une ambiance conviviale et fruitée, Camille Dehaene, Marc-André Mongrain et Louis-Philippe Labrèche discutent avec des artistes qui joueront en première partie de vedettes établies. Mais pas que... Plusieurs autres surprises seront au menu lors de ces sessions enregistrées devant public en vue de diffusion balado.

Queer Line Dancing! <br />
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SPURS combines traditional steps with a range of music—from honky-tonk to new country to contemporary pop. Based in the history of LGBTQ+ country and western dancing, SPURS hosts regular events in Montreal and Toronto.<br />
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Open to all, no experience required

Pod’Casque is a talk show hosted by the ONZMTL team, diving into hip-hop, urban culture, sports, and the conversations shaping today’s French-speaking generation. Through in-depth interviews, raw discussions, and cultural analysis, Le Onze, Jay Seven, and their guests offer an authentic perspective on both the Montreal and international scenes. Blending humor, insight, and real-life experiences, Pod’Casque creates a platform where artists, creators, and personalities can share their stories openly and without filters.

Illusion invites you to discover the diversity of Montreal's electronic music scene, with emerging local DJ collectives immersing you in a fusion of eclectic sounds and urban, natural atmospheres. Whether you're a fan of electronic music or simply want to enjoy a summer evening under the starry sky, Jardins d'Illusion promises you an artistic experience you won't want to miss.

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Le MC Challenge End Of The Weak / La fin des faibles a été lancé en 2000 à New York. Il célèbre cette année ses 15 ans de présence au Québec. Présent dans plusieurs pays sur 5 continents, il s’impose comme une référence internationale.
À la différence des battles traditionnels, le MC Challenge se veut un anti-battle : ici, pas d’insultes ni d’attaques personnelles, mais une mise en valeur du talent, du respect et de la créativité des artistes.
Chaque année, une finale internationale couronne une championne ou un champion du monde. Le concept a également été adapté pour la télévision avec La fin des faibles, diffusée sur Télé-Québec.
La compétition se décline en 5 épreuves qui mettent en lumière toutes les facettes de l’art du rap :
• Le texte libre
• L’a cappella
• L’improvisation
• Le MC vs DJ
• Le cercle
Les performances sont évaluées selon 5 critères objectifs :
• Les paroles et la qualité du texte
• La créativité et l’originalité
• La présence scénique et le charisme
• Le flow et le débit
• L’interaction avec l’environnement
Qui saura se démarquer et décrocher sa place en finale nationale?

Through a series of four outdoor concerts in the parks of Plateau-Mont-Royal, come and meet artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Each concert celebrates cultural diversity at the crossroads of musical traditions from around the world. This concert, dedicated to Chinese music, will be performed by the duo Ran Wang and Ziya Tabassian. Musical Stopovers is a series of four open-air concerts presented in the parks of the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood, creating intimate moments of connection between artists and audiences in the heart of the community. Each stopover highlights a musical tradition performed by exceptional artists: Sarah Borna (kamancheh - Persian music), Deo Munyakazi (inganga and vocals – Rwandan music), Ran Wang (guzheng – Chinese music), and Charles Cantin (traditional Quebec violin). All concerts are accompanied by percussionist Ziya Tabassian, fostering a meaningful dialogue between cultures. The project celebrates musical diversity and invites an immersive, accessible, and profoundly human experience. As part of the Cultural Action Support Program. Cancelled in case of heavy rain.

CISM 89.3 FM, University of Montreal’s college radio station, is coming down from its mountain perch for one evening only! Host Léonie Cabrol (L’échooo des luttes) will be live from l’Esplanade tranquille for the occasion, welcoming some of her favorite feminine artists from the 2026 programming.

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The perfect setting to enjoy outdoor shows while soaking up Montreal’s sweet summer vibe. Each evening features two artists or bands representing both varied and complementary musical genres, plus a DJ to set the mood between performances. Each season, the lineup places a strong emphasis on emerging talent: kick off your weekend by discovering the artists of the moment and those everyone will be talking about soon!

Discover tomorrow’s hot artists

The perfect setting to enjoy outdoor shows while soaking up Montreal’s sweet summer vibe. Each evening features two artists or bands representing both varied and complementary musical genres, plus a DJ to set the mood between performances. Each season, the lineup places a strong emphasis on emerging talent: kick off your weekend by discovering the artists of the moment and those everyone will be talking about soon!

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Discover tomorrow’s hot artists

The perfect setting to enjoy outdoor shows while soaking up Montreal’s sweet summer vibe. Each evening features two artists or bands representing both varied and complementary musical genres, plus a DJ to set the mood between performances. Each season, the lineup places a strong emphasis on emerging talent: kick off your weekend by discovering the artists of the moment and those everyone will be talking about soon!

Discover tomorrow’s hot artists

The perfect setting to enjoy outdoor shows while soaking up Montreal’s sweet summer vibe. Each evening features two artists or bands representing both varied and complementary musical genres, plus a DJ to set the mood between performances. Each season, the lineup places a strong emphasis on emerging talent: kick off your weekend by discovering the artists of the moment and those everyone will be talking about soon!

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Discover tomorrow’s hot artists

The perfect setting to enjoy outdoor shows while soaking up Montreal’s sweet summer vibe. Each evening features two artists or bands representing both varied and complementary musical genres, plus a DJ to set the mood between performances. Each season, the lineup places a strong emphasis on emerging talent: kick off your weekend by discovering the artists of the moment and those everyone will be talking about soon!