Monsoon Festival
A celebration of talent & diversity in Parc-Extension
June 24, 12-8pm
About
The Monsoon Festival, organized by Brique par brique, is a unique event that showcases the diverse talents of and the solidarity between the residents of Parc-Extension, one of Canada's most diverse neighborhoods.
The first edition took place on June 24, 2024 and was held at our space and at Parc Dickie-Moore, opposite our cultural center in the heart of Parc-Extension.
This intergenerational festival offers a day of interactive, participatory and artistic activities, aimed at celebrating diversity and promoting living together in Quebec. Multidisciplinary, it is designed to promote positive interactions between neighborhood residents, Greater Montrealers and members of various ethno-cultural communities. This community event is part of an effort to strengthen the social fabric and promote intercultural cohesion in Parc-Extension and beyond.
Want to get involved?
Send us an email at festival@briqueparbrique.com
2025 edition
Join us for the second edition on June 24 2025 at Parc Dickie-Moore in Parc-Extension. From 12 to 8PM, the park will come alive with music, live performances, food stalls, artisanal vendors, interactive activities, film screenings, and so much more.
Come through, bring your family and friends, and be part of something special on Saint-Jean-Baptiste!
Programming
12–3pm: Opening Activities
Meditation, poetry readings, and acoustic music performances
Film screenings, tarot, and magic
Guided walking tour of Parc-Extension
3–5pm: Afternoon Activities
Live music, dance, and spoken word on the main stage
Film screenings and community discussions indoors
Public art activities and family-friendly experiences
5–8pm: Evening Performances
Drag, opera, and dance performances on the main stage
Live music and DJ set to close the festival
All day long
Food vendors, crafts, and park-wide celebration
Free admission!
In partnership and collaboration with Arts in the Margins, Learning Loop, South Asian Diaspora Action Collective, The Raah Lab, Welcome Haven, Cinema Politica, South Asian Film Festival of Montreal, Veils of Bollywood, Bahay Collective, Jugaar Pop-ups, Parc-Ex Curry Collective and Surcy.
2024 edition
The first edition of the Monsoon Festival took place on June 24, 2024 and was held at our space and at Parc Dickie-Moore, opposite our cultural center in Parc-Extension.
The event brought together over 50 local volunteers, 40 performers, and 15 community + artisan vendors. The program featured dance, music, poetry, food, and community booths, with participants ranging from neighborhood youth to professional artists.
Highlights included portrait drawing workshops, traditional South Asian food, henna, textiles, and live music from diverse cultural traditions. The 2024 festival demonstrated the power of community-led arts to bring people together and laid the foundation for an even more ambitious 2nd edition in 2025!
Performers
Veils of Bollywood, Elena Stoodley, Olga Zaric, Soma Roy, Hardeep, Naveen Selvakularaja, Shahista Hussein, Sheikh md meekail uddin gias, Studio Bizz Bollywood Dance students, DJ set by Applied Archives and animation by Harjinder Kaur
Partners and booths
Arts in the Margins, Table de Quartier et Bureau d’information de Parc-Extension, Table d’Afrique, Sarwat’s kitchen and design, Atelier Culture Vélo, Soma Roy’s Traditional Indian Food, Jewelry by Shumaila Sharif
Supported by
© Stacy Lee et/and Emily V. Gilbert