Cultural activity
June 21st, 2026
Block Party on the Pointe
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1: 30 pm to 6:30 pm
Free
Outdoors, in front of the Museum
350 Place Royale, Old Montréal
Exceptionally, the museum will be open until 7 pm. ($)
Join the party and celebrate summer in Old Montréal!
Don’t miss the party kicking off Summer on the Pointe—Pointe-à-Callière’s program of summer activities—at this special edition of the Block Party on the Pointe!
Presented through a partnership with the Land InSights organization and The Old Port of Montréal Corporation, the event features free entertainment; artistic, music, and dance performances; and a relaxation zone. The Bistro L’Arrivage team will also be on site to provide refreshments.
The day’s festive, family-friendly atmosphere will keep the site hopping from start to finish, in a warm and unifying setting.
Over the course of the day, Pointe-à-Callière will mark the 325th anniversary of the Great Peace and National Indigenous Peoples Day. As you visit the permanent exhibitions, keep an eye out for the new signs marking the way to the section dedicated to the Great Peace of Montréal, at Fort Ville-Marie.
Activities on the program:
With Aroussen Gros-Louis
A proud ambassador of the Wendat Nation, Aroussen Gros-Louis has been dancing since the age of five and sharing her culture around the world for over 20 years. Through her art, she conveys the values, language, and spirituality of the First Nations, while offering a message of hope and kindness. She has been on the spiritual Red Path since 2014, honouring her ancestors’ heritage with each performance.
With Jocelyn Sioui
Author, storyteller, puppeteer, and member of the Wendat Nation, Jocelyn Sioui creates works imbued with humour, poetry, and fantasy. Through his stories, he explores Indigenous histories and collective memory, offering a sensitive and captivating look at a living heritage.
Get swept up in a story inspired by a Wendat legend with this reading of the children’s novel Tête pleine de feuilles. Through the fascinating tale of a stick that becomes a tree after having travelled the globe, this activity encourages young and old alike to explore a world in which memory, imagination, and the transmission of knowledge intertwine.
With ANYMA ORA’
Hailing from Wendake, ANYMA ORA’ has established herself as a leading voice on the contemporary Indigenous music scene. Introduced through her EP Humans in 2021, and having won several accolades in 2025, she captivates audiences with her unique world, at once mystical, bold, and profoundly unifying.
Thrill to a captivating electro-pop performance encompassing music, movement, and cultural identity in a show of great intensity. Inspired by her Wendat heritage, ANYMA ORA’ builds a bridge between tradition and modernity through a world both mystical and energetic.
With DJ Pøptrt
Hailing from the Mohawk nation of Kahnawá:ke, DJ Pøptrt weaves together a unique sonic universe, fuelled by her Kanien’kehá heritage and a bold contemporary aesthetic. A notable figure on the Canadian electronic music scene, she has appeared on several major stages, including at Piknic Électronik and Igloofest.
Move to the beat of a vibrant DJ set in which house, disco, and electronic rhythms intertwine with Indigenous cultural influences, creating a festive and immersive atmosphere.
With Natacha Tanguay
Through the creation of a talking stick during this immersive workshop, learn about an important symbol of respectful communication found in many Indigenous cultures. Inspired by the values of the Great Peace of Montréal of 1701, this activity highlights listening, respect, humility, and consensus building.
This event is also a great opportunity to visit our permanent exhibitions, which will remain open in the evening for the occasion, until 7 pm. ($)
With family or friends, celebrate the start of summer in a lively block party atmosphere!
All summer long, enjoy free outdoor activities at Pointe-à-Callière
In the pedestrianized zone between Place Royale and Place D’Youville, family-friendly activities and concerts by Montréal artists await you all summer long!
Thank you to our partners
