Celebrate Community and music AT PORCHFEST VERDUN!

Join us on the porches of Verdun and nuns’ island for a day of music, connection, and neighbourhood fun

  
  • WHEN AND WHERE?
    Porchfest Verdun Will take place from 11am till 8pm in Verdun and Nuns’ Island on Saturday May 31st. The event will take place on June 1st in case of rain.
  • WANT TO SIGN UP?
    Performer registration is now closed — thank you to the 105 performers who signed up! We’re still welcoming porch hosts, volunteers, and sponsors — join us and be part of the magic! Fill out the form here.
  • FULL SCHEDULE AND MAP?
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  • DON’T FORGET
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Porchfest Verdun is a community music festival that transforms balconies, porches, and gardens in our neighbourhoods into vibrant stages for local artists. This free event celebrates outdoor music and fosters connections between neighbours in a festive and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re a musician, a spectator, or just curious, join us for a day filled with musical discoveries and shared moments in the heart of Verdun and Nuns’ Island

Here’s a Preview of the 2025 lineup

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WELLTONES

WELLTONES

Jazz, Pop, Soul

Formé en 2023 à Verdun, WELLTONES est un projet musical qui plonge l’auditeur dans un univers dans lequel le soul, pop, disco, jazz et funk se fusionnent pour offrir une expérience unique.WELLTONES se distingue par son esthétique de couleurs chaudes,

Dead Stick People

Dead Stick People

Rock

Formed in 2023, Dead Stick People is an alt-rock band from Montreal, whose sole purpose is to make you groove! With mesmerizing vocals, funky guitar riffs, powerful bass and catchy beats, they deliver music that is raw,soulful, authentic and relatable

Christelle Saint-Julien

Christelle Saint-Julien

Folk, Jazz, Rock

Harpist bizarre, singer and composer and arranger for the voices in my head; a new melange of folk, jazz and rock.

THE SPACE WIZARDS

THE SPACE WIZARDS

Blues, Psychedelic, Rock, Soul

The Space Wizards are a dynamic three-piece bluesy psychedelic rock band that blends raw guitar riffs, deep bass grooves, and trippy rhythms into an unforgettable sonic journey. Formed by Will Munroe (guitar/vocals), Jeremie Dube (bass), and Aron Bou

Bloody BandAids

Bloody BandAids

Rock

Don't get fooled by our scary logo, The Bloody BandAids is just a group of dads (and one mom) who enjoy performing covers of their favourite rock success, ranging from Muse to Foo Fighters, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys...

JJ Morin

JJ Morin

Pop

JJ Morin is a singer-songwriter based in Verdun. Influenced by The Beatles, Oasis, and Nirvana, he plays with his band She Said and solo at McKibbin’s pubs. His YouTube channel has over 5,000 subscribers.

Ceol le Cairde (irlandais pour «musique avec ami.e.s» - Irish for "Music with Friends")"

Ceol le Cairde (irlandais pour «musique avec ami.e.s» - Irish for "Music with Friends")"

Folk

A bunch of friends united in their passion for Irish music and culture, come and share the joy, the music and the "craic" with us!

Heard By Now

Heard By Now

Punk, Rock

Heard By Now is a pop-punk/post-hardcore band from Montreal. At Porchfest, HBN will play a rare acoustic set featuring a mix of original songs and classic emo/pop-punk covers!

Big Band Jazz Kartel

Big Band Jazz Kartel

Jazz, Latin

An 18-piece jazz big band based in Verdun and homed at BGC Dawson. We've played FIJM, Maisons de la Culture, festivals, dance events, and Verdun street fairs over the years.