From 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

JOAT at the MEM

📍MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises
1210 Saint-Laurent Blvd.

FREE

Discover the documentary film JOAT.EXE and the photo exhibition AMALGAME — two insightful perspectives on a constantly evolving culture.

From 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

SIX STEPS
THE EXHIBITION

📍Salle d'exposition de la
Place des Arts

FREE

A series of black-and-white photographic portraits celebrating the richness and uniqueness of Montreal’s street dance scene.

From 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

JOAT MARKET

📍 Esplanade de la Place des Arts

FREE

Soak up the festive atmosphere as you explore the site’s kiosks! Discover the work of artisans and leave with one-of-a-kind finds.

1:00 p.m.

Freestyle VOCAL / RAP
Workshop

📍Espace culturel George-Émile-Lapalme, Place des Arts

FREE

This open workshop introduces the basics of freestyle rap and improvised vocal techniques within the world of Hip-Hop.

1:00 p.m.

Club dance workshop
HOUSE

📍Esplanade de la Place des Arts 

FREE

Take part in a street dance workshop led by a professional dancer bursting with energy! Discover the basics of a style, in a relaxed atmosphere.

1:30 p.m.

Club dance workshop
WAACKING

📍Esplanade de la Place des Arts

FREE

Take part in a street dance workshop led by a professional dancer bursting with energy! Discover the basics of a style, in a relaxed atmosphere.

2:00 p.m.

Street dance workshop
KRUMP 

📍Esplanade de la Place des Arts

FREE

Take part in a street dance workshop led by a professional dancer bursting with energy! Discover the basics of a style, in a relaxed atmosphere.

3:00 p.m.

Introduction to BEATMAKING

📍Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme

FREE

A beatmaking workshop open to everyone! Learn the basics of rhythm and composition, and get hands-on with the equipment used by DJs and beatmakers.

3:00 p.m.

LE SPOT SESSION

📍Esplanade de la Place des Arts

FREE

Come watch an open street dance session right in the heart of the action!

4:30 p.m.

JOAT prelims POPPING

📍Esplanade de la Place des Arts

FREE

Come watch the preliminary battle as dancers compete for a spot in the JOAT POPPING Battle finals.

7:00 p.m.

CONCERT - Nino & Electric Soul

📍Esplanade de la Place des Arts

FREE

The band Nino & Electric Soul draws inspiration from Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, and Anderson Paak to deliver a vibrant show that will get you grooving.

7:30 p.m.

SAY IT LOUDLY

📍2-22 Building
2 Sainte-Catherine Street (at the corner of Saint-Laurent Blvd.)

FREE

The windows of the 2-22 Building will light up for a short street dance performance: a Hip Hop work created by Ricky Saint-Jusna for 10 performers.

8:15 p.m.

Mr.Touré! (Le Maquis collective) – DJ SET

📍Esplanade de la Place des Arts

FREE

From classic house to soul, with the electrifying rhythms of the African diaspora, Mr.Touré! turns up the heat on the dance floor.

8:30 p.m.

JOAT Battle Popping

📍Club Soda

TICKETS

Improvising in real time, popping dancers from around the world face off one by one, following the rules of the JOAT game. A master of ceremonies and a DJ keep the night moving.

9:00 p.m.

SAY IT LOUDLY

📍2-22 Building
2 Sainte-Catherine Street (at the corner of Saint-Laurent Blvd.)

FREE

The windows of the 2-22 Building will light up for a short street dance performance: a Hip Hop work created by Ricky Saint-Jusna for 10 performers.

11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

JOAT Parties

📍Club Soda
1225, Boul. Saint-Laurent

TICKETS AT THE DOOR

Keep the groove going at the post-Battle party! Come celebrate with the artists and festival team during a dance-filled night with DJs, MCs, and festive beats.