PlazaPalooza Festival is back for a 3rd edition on the Plaza, and it promises to be festive! The event runs from July 10 to 13, 2025, and features a sidewalk sale, entertainment, and a musical lineup reinforcing the commitment to showcasing the diversity of local music.
The third edition of PlazaPalooza is an opportunity for Plaza St-Hubert to renew its commitment to making this event a lasting tradition and to offer an essential annual gathering in the Rosemont — La Petite-Patrie neighborhood.
This event for the neighborhood, by the neighborhood, and open to everyone, offers a variety of street activities. A children's face painting station, bike repair workshops by Lurlu Bellerue, a VR sword tournament with Dracolite, and an outdoor yoga class with Idolem are on the agenda.
An entertainment zone will be set up, allowing you to play various games and sports, such as pétanque, mini-golf, badminton, and molkky in the street. At the same time, a public piano will add a musical touch to your on-site experience.
PlazaPalooza is also an opportunity for you, your friends, and family to discover or rediscover Plaza St-Hubert and its surroundings from a new perspective. Take advantage of your visit to participate in the sidewalk sale and find great deals at the various neighborhood shops.
This year, Plaza St-Hubert is focusing on local artists and offering a musical lineup of Montreal and Quebec talent. Two stages will be set up: the first in front of St-Denis Pool, and the second at the intersection of Bellechasse and Saint-Hubert streets, near Bar Nestor.
On Thursday, July 10, get ready to be swept away by the collaboration between Zamalek and Ausgang Plaza, featuring DJ sets by Andie, Terrell McLeod Richardson from the duo THe LYONZ, Jaywood, and Mr. Touré. The evening will then continue at Ausgang Plaza for a festival after-party with DJ sets by Aram, Juju le Moko, Alina from the Ferias collective, and Fred.
This first day of festivities will also welcome pop artist Laurence-Anne, punk art collective La Sécurité, and psychedelic rock band Population II to the stage.
On Friday, the atmosphere promises to be festive thanks to a performance by the non-profit organization Bonne Famille, as well as DJ sets and rap and R&B performances by Muhoza and their crew (who won the latest Francouvertes) and Täbï Yösha. The band The Shed, considered Montreal's best-kept secret, will also be on stage with several guest artists.
On Saturday, dance and music will take center stage with a dance battle hosted by 100Lux and MDS, while La Murga Ensamble and their guests will ignite the crowd with Latin music.
Finally, because all good things must come to an end, the 3rd edition of PlazaPalooza will conclude on Sunday, July 13, with DJ sets offered by community radios CKUT and CISM.
See you there?
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🌀 Thursday, July 10
Thursday starts with a smooth, laid-back vibe, then we turn up the intensity with explosive rhythms. We'll groove to captivating solos, just before dancing with a hibiscus juice in hand.
🎤 Main Stage
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Laurence-Anne A hazy, magnetic universe somewhere between experimental pop, new wave, and a waking dream soundtrack. Laurence-Anne weaves her songs with a gentle yet hypnotic tension.
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Population II A power-trio flirting with raw psychedelia, jazzy improvisations, and fuzz explosions. With an intense rock sound navigating between power and creativity, Population II makes something vibrate within us with every note.
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: La Sécurité Colorful, abrasive, and jubilant post-punk. Bouncing bass lines, retro-futuristic synths, voices chanted in chorus. A punk storm that smiles while dancing.
🎶 Small Stage (near Nestor)
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Zamalek x Ausgang Plaza Ausgang Plaza is also hosting an event with Zamalek, launching a new flavor of their hibiscus drink in collaboration with Ausgang Plaza, this iconic venue on Plaza Saint-Hubert. As a bonus, the event continues from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM at Ausgang Plaza. A collaboration born from a shared love of music and urban celebrations that bring people together. Guaranteed atmosphere. Guaranteed refreshment. More info coming soon!
After-party at Ausgang Plaza from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
🎈 Free Activities
Public piano: performance by Florence Massabki from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 6905 St-Hubert Street
🚗 Remote-control cars – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Éco Électronique – 6652 St-Hubert)
🕹️ Free-access game zones (at 6320 and 6763 St-Hubert Street)
Grossesse-Secours – at 6520 St-Hubert: Grossesse-Secours' mission is to offer listening, support, information, and referrals to anyone concerned by a pregnancy, whether planned or not, with the utmost respect for their reality, personal choices, and values.
🔥 Friday, July 11
Friday is an immersion in hip-hop, jazz, and R&B sounds, with infectious rhythms, catchy melodies, and sincere lyrics. The energy builds progressively: between powerful grooves, sensitive voices, and bold improvisations, leading to a vibrant finale. An evening mixing passion and spontaneity!
🎤 Main Stage
6:45 PM – 7:15 PM: Muhoza and his crew Muhoza, a Montreal rapper of Cameroonian and Rwandan origin, carries strength and resilience in his lyrics when facing life's challenges. Accompanied by his crew, he delivers an energetic concert performance blending jazz rap with great audience connection. Winner of the 2025 Francouvertes prize, this is a show not to be missed!
7:45 PM – 8:30 PM: Täbï Yösha A young artist offering R&B songs that go straight to the heart. Versatile and passionate, Täbï Yösha is a Quebec singer of Haitian origin who presents neo-soul R&B that is both intimate and powerful, carried by a remarkable voice and sincere lyrics.
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: The Shed BlockParty The Shed is a flagship group of the local scene presenting a block party format of about an hour for the festival, mixing entirely improvised hip-hop, jazz, and R&B, with guest artists, for a spontaneous and vibrant performance at the heart of the event.
🎶 Small Stage
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Bonne Famille Showcase The return of the Bonne Famille collective coming back to showcase on Plaza St-Hubert! It's a collective we particularly appreciate for their mission but also for their ability to create atmosphere. Between DJ sets and performances, it's an afternoon rich in music that awaits you!
🎈 Free Activities
Public piano: performance by Sara Sierra Jaramillo from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 6905 St-Hubert Street
🕹️ Free-access game zones (at 6320 and 6763 St-Hubert Street)
🔧 Bike repairs – Lurlu Coop in front of 6397 St-Hubert
🎪 Slackline – Slackline MTL – at 6334 St-Hubert
🌴 Relaxation zone – Desjardins / Cœur de l'Île located at 6500 and 6900 St-Hubert
🚗 Remote-control cars – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Éco Électronique – 6652 St-Hubert)
Grossesse-Secours – at 6520 St-Hubert: Grossesse-Secours' mission is to offer listening, support, information, and referrals to anyone concerned by a pregnancy, whether planned or not, with the utmost respect for their reality, personal choices, and values.
Green Patrol at 6717 St-Hubert: The patrollers discuss concrete actions you can take to have a better impact on the environment, distribute flyers, and answer your questions.
💃 Saturday, July 12
Saturday, the Plaza ignites to the rhythm of Latin percussion and sun-drenched melodies of cumbia and salsa, mixing DJ sets, dance classes, and live performances for a festive and warm journey. From the afternoon, energy rises with an Afro and dancehall dance competition, where powerful rhythms and energetic movements announce an evening where the party never stops.
🎤 Main Stage
4:00 PM to 10:00 PM: La Murga presents Tropicalle Their last two events at Ausgang were incredibly successful. So we decided to invite them to the festival for a Saturday with Latin flavors. La Murga presents Tropicalle – a format mixing DJ sets, dance classes, performances, and live cumbia & salsa bands. Journey guaranteed! This event carries a major risk of being sore from dancing too much. We are not responsible.
🕺 Small Stage
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: MashupDiPlace x 100Lux & MDS 100Lux presents MDS's Mashup Diplace: You loved it last year, so we decided to do it again! The 100Lux Space returns to the Plaza, this time with an all-styles dance competition to dancehall music with the MashupDiPlace event in collaboration with MDS. We assure you this is the start of summer! Heat guaranteed.
🎈 Free Activities
Dracolite: Virtual reality sword tournament at 6370 St-Hubert
Public piano: performance by Andy Pan from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 6905 St-Hubert Street
🕹️ Free-access game zones (at 6320 and 6763 St-Hubert Street)
🔧 Bike repairs – Lurlu Coop in front of 6397 St-Hubert
🎪 Slackline – Slackline MTL – at 6334 St-Hubert
🌴 Relaxation zone – Desjardins / Cœur de l'Île located at 6500 and 6900 St-Hubert
🚗 Remote-control cars – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Éco Électronique – 6652 St-Hubert)
🎨 Face painting for children – Makiflo at 6827 St-Hubert
Green Patrol at 6717 St-Hubert: The patrollers discuss concrete actions you can take to have a better impact on the environment, distribute flyers, and answer your questions.
💫 Sunday, July 13
Sunday, we make the most of every last moment of the pedestrian street to walk, shop, and dance – All day long, vibe to varied DJ sets by artists from two iconic Montreal radio stations, CISM 89.3 and CKUT 90.3.
🎧 Main Stage – CKUT 90.3
CKUT is McGill University's community radio, recognized for its alternative, inclusive, and radically independent approach. It gives voice to marginalized artists, social movements, and underground music scenes, with multilingual and eclectic programming in constant evolution.
🎧 Small Stage – CISM 89.3
CISM is the Université de Montréal's student radio and one of the largest French-language university radios in the world. Committed to promoting emerging music and culture, it broadcasts bold programming focused on discovery, experimentation, and the emerging scene, with strong local roots.
🎈 Free Activities
🧘 Yoga from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM – in front of Bain Saint-Denis (bring your mat!)
Public piano: Piano/opera duo, Catherine St-Armand and pianist from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 6905 St-Hubert Street
🕹️ Free-access game zones (at 6320 and 6763 St-Hubert Street)
🔧 Bike repairs – Lurlu Coop in front of 6397 St-Hubert
🎪 Slackline – Slackline MTL – at 6334 St-Hubert
🌴 Relaxation zone – Desjardins / Cœur de l'Île located at 6500 and 6900 St-Hubert
🚗 Remote-control cars – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Éco Électronique – 6652 St-Hubert)
🎨 Face painting for children – Makiflo at 6827 St-Hubert