Montreal Cultural Calendar

Sing your favourite tunes for an enthusiastic crowd.

Karaoke Night in Les Jardins Gamelin is a hugely popular marquee event. The proof: the one year it didn’t take place, there was a petition to bring it back! It’s the perfect setting to share your favourite tunes with an energetic crowd and take your turn belting it out yourself after others take the stage. Above all, don’t be shy, just go for it – because Karaoke Night is 100% inclusive fun!

Pemberton (AKA Albertan rapper Cadence Weapon) drops by Montreal to launch his new book on "building a deeper relationship with music in the streaming era." Rollie Pemberton, in conversation with Peggy Hogan.

Bold performances, from drag queens to street dance, comedy and circus acts.

It’s the middle of the week, you’re casually strolling out of Berri-UQÀM metro and there’s a street dance battle or a drag queen performance right in front of you: welcome to Jardins en cabaret! From comedy to circus, contemporary dance to line dancing, improv to variety acts, experience daring and vibrant multidisciplinary shows that will make you forget your daily routine, all in a relaxed and uninhibited setting. New this season: Jardins en cabaret now takes place EVERY Tuesday from May to September!

https://www.bravomusique.com/fr/artistes/veronique-isabel-fillion/

Bold performances, from drag queens to street dance, comedy and circus acts.

It’s the middle of the week, you’re casually strolling out of Berri-UQÀM metro and there’s a street dance battle or a drag queen performance right in front of you: welcome to Jardins en cabaret! From comedy to circus, contemporary dance to line dancing, improv to variety acts, experience daring and vibrant multidisciplinary shows that will make you forget your daily routine, all in a relaxed and uninhibited setting. New this season: Jardins en cabaret now takes place EVERY Tuesday from May to September!

https://www.rollyassal.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rollyassal

Humoriste à l’humour explosif et assumé, Colin Boudrias explore avec intelligence et mordant les sujets les plus délicats, sans jamais tomber dans la facilité. Diplômé de l’École nationale de l’humour, il s’illustre autant sur scène qu’en radio, en balado et sur les réseaux sociaux. Animateur de balados marquants comme Faisez vos recherches ! (nommé aux Olivier 2022 et 2023) et Manger les riches , il a signé l’excellent spectacle Ocytocine , aussi cru que sensible, maintenant disponible sur Radio-Canada OhDio.

Quarterly networking event for Montreal's digital community. An evening to meet the community, discover projects and foster dialogue between the art, research and industry sectors. Born from an initiative of the Conseil des arts de Montréal and coordinated by MAPP_MTL, the event promotes sharing and cross-pollination between creators, artist centres, organizations, businesses and digital professionals. Eastern Bloc presents this 46th edition in collaboration with Ateliers Belleville and the Goethe-Institut. The program includes project presentations and exchanges within the community. Featured projects: Whispering of Shells — Milton Riano, PANOPTIKODE — Fanny Pimpurniaux, Electro-Acrylic — Alec Stephani, Belvedere — Olivier Basquin and Marius Cousin, Metamonument — Oli Sorenson, The Abyss 2 — Louis-Philippe Rondeau. Composite Minutes include: Unstable Ecologies in partnership with ADA X — Alizée Armet, The Swimming Pool — Théo Le Roux, FA Workshop — François Auclair, The Firemen's Ball — Hugo Mazo, REPAIRE, a Distributed Cooperative Network (DCN) project — Alexis Langevin-Tétrault, Visual tracking and sound analysis solutions for interactivity — Lab148 Cooperative, Emmanuel Durand, MAS – Data Fest — MAS Media QC, Victor Galarreta, Oreo's in the Sunshine — Cassidy Lerman, Aléas: Rediscovering the universe through the distorting prism of a transdisciplinary musico-poetic narrative — Cléo Palacio-Quintin / Fiolûtröniq Productions. Free admission, registration required.

The 2026 edition of the PHI residency welcomes Eva Quintas, and Spoonful of Dirt, a collective formed by Andrea Williamson and Nina Pariser. Throughout the month of June, the public is invited to discover the emerging forms of their research and to contribute to them through this exhibition, as well as during a series of free public activities. While distinct in their approaches, the works presented here converge around shared concerns: questioning the environments we inhabit and shape, assessing the effects of human constructions on a diversity of living beings, and dreaming up futures in which more equitable modes of organization might emerge. In resonance with each other, these projects reveal different ways of inhabiting, perceiving, and relating to the territories we share, while opening onto the imagination of new configurations and modes of existence.

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

Free outdoor dee jay event

https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2u3qTuLev

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.

https://www.instagram.com/dj_fennixka_mtl/
https://www.instagram.com/sebastienkostello/
https://soundcloud.com/kostelloofficial
https://www.instagram.com/nikokancion/
https://soundcloud.com/kontrastmontreal
https://www.mixcloud.com/FeNNixKa_mtl/
https://soundcloud.com/hybriid_ak

Official Alpha launch for Things+Time platform. Join us to learn about 3D scanning, the new Things+Time platform, and to celebrate with us from 9:00-11:00pm with DJ sets by @frankieteardropx and @mmmmrico. Workshop: Intro to 3D Scanning at 7:00pm. Inauguration at 8:30pm.

Part of Things + Time Alpha Launch event

À travers une série de quatre concerts en plein air dans les parcs du Plateau-Mont-Royal, venez rencontrer des artistes d'horizons culturels variés. Chaque concert célèbre la diversité culturelle à la croisée des traditions musicales du monde. Escales musicales est une série de quatre concerts en plein air présentés dans les parcs du Plateau-Mont-Royal, créant des moments de rencontre intime entre artistes et public au cœur du quartier. Chaque escale met en lumière une tradition musicale portée par des artistes d'exception : Sareh Borna (kamanche – musique persane), Deo Munyakazi (inganga et voix – musique du Rwanda), Ran Wang (guzheng – musique de Chine) et Charles Cantin (violon traditionnel québécois). Tous les concerts sont entourés par le percussionniste Ziya Tabassian, favorisant un dialogue sensible entre les cultures. Le projet célèbre la diversité musicale et invite à une expérience immersive, accessible et profondément humaine. Ce concert, dédié à la musique perse, sera interprété par le duo Sareh Borna et Ziya Tabassian. Annulé en cas de pluie abondante.

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!

https://rhythmandhu.es
https://soundcloud.com/rhythmandhues
https://mixcloud.com/rhythmandhues
https://instagram.com/rhythmandhu.es
https://linktr.ee/rhythmandhues

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!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pZ6CzBZBWz43fo4KLBU5X6DWxeJixlb/view?usp=sharing
https://www.facebook.com/peloscuro
https://lapeluda.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@lapeludamusic
https://www.instagram.com/lapeluda.music/

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!

https://rhythmandhu.es
https://soundcloud.com/rhythmandhues
https://mixcloud.com/rhythmandhues
https://instagram.com/rhythmandhu.es
https://linktr.ee/rhythmandhues

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!

https://www.facebook.com/marzobrothers
https://marzos.org/
https://www.youtube.com/@marzos_officiel
https://www.instagram.com/marzos_officiel/

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!

Exeko propose une série d’ateliers ouverts à tous et toutes, invitant à se rencontrer, créer et réfléchir ensemble. Ces activités prennent place au cœur d’un espace vivant et pluriel, en dialogue avec les jardins et les initiatives de verdissement du site.<br />
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À travers différents médiums artistiques tels que la poterie, la teinture végétale et l’artisanat, utilisez des éléments de la nature urbaine pour confectionner des œuvres variées. Ces ateliers sont aussi une invitation à éveiller les sens au rythme des jardins. Le tout dans une ambiance apaisante et décontractée, faites une immersion sensorielle et créative au cœur de la ville.

https://exeko.org/fr/a-propos/

La piste de danse des Jardins Gamelin est ouverte ! Espace Yambae vous invite tous les samedis soir à profiter d’une soirée où la culture latine est à l’honneur. Que vous soyez débutant·e·s ou pros du déhanchement, vous aurez l’occasion de peaufiner votre technique en compagnie de professionnels de la danse. Participez à un atelier en début de soirée et faites durer le plaisir en dansant sous les rythmes endiablés des DJs invité·e·s ! Venez seul·e·s ou accompagné·e·s, on vous prend en charge et il y a de la place pour tout le monde !

A wonderful opportunity to learn more about the site's history, heritage, and the notable figures who helped shape Montreal throughout the years. Meet at the main entrance. Rain or shine. No registration required. Simply arrive at the entrance a few minutes before the tour begins.

Relaxing concerts to round out the weekend.

New this year: end your weekend on a gentle, beautiful note with intimate concerts, mostly instrumental or acoustic. Experienced musicians invite you to beat the Sunday blues by letting yourself drift into contemplation and discovery, as jazz, chamber music and bossa nova are played in a relaxing setting – perfect for one last al fresco evening before diving back into daily life.

https://www.theloniusgarcia.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559278046212
https://www.instagram.com/thelonius.garcia/
https://www.youtube.com/@theloniusgarciamusic