The Monsoon Festival will return to Parc-Extension on June 24, 2025, marking the second edition of a community-driven cultural event that brings together residents, artists, and organizations from across Montreal.
Organized by Brique par brique, the festival will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at Parc Dickie-Moore, directly across from the organization’s cultural centre. Admission is free.
The inaugural Monsoon Festival was held on June 24, 2024, coinciding with Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. Spread between Brique par brique’s space and Parc Dickie-Moore, the first edition combined artistic programming with participatory activities, emphasizing collaboration across generations and cultural backgrounds.
According to organizers, the festival was conceived as a way to strengthen social connections through shared artistic experiences. Its multidisciplinary format encourages interaction not only among neighborhood residents but also with visitors from elsewhere in Greater Montreal.
The 2025 edition will expand on that foundation with a full day of programming. Morning and early afternoon activities will include meditation sessions, poetry readings, acoustic music, film screenings, tarot and magic, as well as a guided walking tour highlighting Parc-Extension’s urban and cultural landscape.
From mid-afternoon onward, the main stage will host live music, dance, and spoken-word performances, while indoor spaces will be used for film screenings and community discussions. Public art workshops and family-oriented activities will run throughout the site.
Evening programming, scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m., will feature drag, opera, and dance performances, followed by live music and a DJ set to close the festival. Food vendors, artisans, and community kiosks will be present throughout the day.
The festival is presented in collaboration with a broad network of cultural and community partners, including Arts in the Margins, Learning Loop, Cinema Politica, the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal, Veils of Bollywood, and the Parc-Ex Curry Collective, among others.
Financial and institutional support for the 2025 edition comes from Andrés Fontecilla through the Soutien à l’action bénévole 2025–2026 program, as well as from the Borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension and its mayor, Laurence Lavigne Lalonde.
Residents interested in volunteering or getting involved with future editions can contact the organizers directly.
