JOAT Beats on the Esplanade

Voyage Funktastique, DJ Set | Sept. 3, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Main StageVoyage Funktastique energizes local and international stages with events dedicated to modern funk, boogie and R&B. A must for groove lovers.Aligo, Concert | Sept. 4, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Main StageBlending alternative hip-hop, neo-soul, R&B and jazz, Aligo creates a rich and sensitive musical universe shaped by enveloping sounds and groovy rhythms.Magnanimous & Friends, DJ Set and Live Performances | Sept. 4, 8:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Main StageMagnanimous & Friends brings together a DJ set, live performances and guest artists for an evening of alternative hip-hop influenced by a wide range of sounds. A lively, welcoming event where rhythms, voices and collaborations come together onstage.Block Party | Sept. 5, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Freestyle StageFeel the energy with Washington, D.C.’s Diyanna Monet and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the Block Party, inspired by African American street gatherings. Music, dance, connection and community spirit come together in a vibrant and authentic celebration of street dance.Papy Jay, Concert | Sept. 5, 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Main StagePapy Jay draws you into the warm, danceable world of konpa. Catchy melodies, Caribbean rhythms and festive energy will keep the Esplanade moving.DJ Nalee, DJ Set | Sept. 5, 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Main StageDJ Nalee keeps the night going with a konpa-inspired set that blends danceable beats, Caribbean sounds and a festive atmosphere. An invitation to gather on the dance floor and keep moving until the end of the evening.Fredy V & The Foundation, Concert | Sept. 6, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Main StageFredy V & The Foundation brings together musicians from Montreal’s music scene for a vibrant blend of funk, R&B, afrobeats and hip-hop. Driven by live instrumentation, irresistible grooves and an electrifying stage presence, the collective creates music made for dancing, reflecting and coming together.Mr.Touré! (Le Maquis Collective), DJ Set | Sept. 6, 8:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.Main StageWith selections that are as bold as they are inspired, Mr.Touré! turns up the heat on the dance floor. Moving from classic house and soul to rhythms from across the African diaspora, he crafts vibrant and unexpected sets.