JOAT Festival is a multidisciplinary event in Montreal, Canada, running for nearly a month from March 26 to April 24, 2027. It is a good reason to plan a spring visit to the city, when the festival gathers creative work from several fields in one season.
What to expect
The festival brings together different art forms, so a visitor can move between kinds of work over a single trip rather than committing to one discipline. Its emphasis on emerging talent means the programme is a chance to see newer voices alongside established ones.
- A multidisciplinary programme spread over almost four weeks
- Cultural experiences held across several venues in the city
- A focus on discovering emerging artists
Planning your visit
Because the festival spans nearly a month, it suits a visitor who can stay for a few days or who returns to the city more than once. Venues are spread across Montreal, so allow time to travel between them and to explore the neighbourhoods in between. Check the festival's own listings for the specific events, times and locations on the days you plan to attend.
Spring is a pleasant season to explore the city on foot, and the festival adds a reason to visit different areas. If you are drawn to contemporary creative work, JOAT offers a broad overview of Montreal's arts scene in one outing.