Don't miss this free Downtown Montreal festival over the long weekend
Breaking and 3x3 Basketball? A M.A.D. pop-up market at Time Out Market Montréal with 20 local vendors? BMX Flatland, Freestyle Soccer, and urban dance?
The Urban Games festival is returning to Downtown Montreal for the fourth year, and is going to be better than ever.
Looking for something to do over the long weekend? Free and open to all, the festival will welcome top athletes from around the world and local champions for high-level competitions and demonstrations.
Dedicated to urban sports, the festival brings together the best of the local and international sports scenes to celebrate adrenaline, boldness, talent, and passion.
Expect sports competitions, battles, artistic performances, live warm-ups, and introductory sessions to various urban sports—offering everyone a chance to discover new things in a vibrant, music-filled atmosphere in the heart of downtown Montréal.
When are the Urban Games?
From May 16 to 18, 2025, the Urban Games is coming to downtown Montreal for its 4th edition.
In addition to fan favourites like BMX Flatland, Freestyle Soccer, and urban dance, the 2025 edition will feature new experiences, including Breaking and 3x3 Basketball, interactive sports stations in collaboration with the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ), and a M.A.D. Pop-Up Market at Time Out Market Montréal showcasing Québec businesses.
To host this expanded lineup, the festival is adding a second stage at Esplanade PVM at Place Ville Marie, alongside the original site at the Montreal Eaton Centre.
The festival is adding a M.A.D. Pop-up Market at Time Out Market Montréal showcasing local businesses.
Local products, urban style (clothing, accessories, etc.), beauty products, and more will be available thanks to some 20 participating merchants for three days at Time Out Market Montréal—home to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof.
When is the M.A.D. Pop-Up Market at Time Out Market Montréal?
Visit Time Out Market Montréal from May 16 to 18, 2025, to check out all the local vendors.
What are the highlights of the Urban Games?
Check out some of the amazing free activities:
FIBA 3x3 Basketball Tournament
Basketball 3x3 is making a bold debut in the Urban Games lineup, taking over Esplanade PVM at Place Ville Marie. For the occasion, teams from across North America will go head-to-head in a major competition with a coveted spot in the FIBA Lite Quest tournament in Edmonton up for grabs.
Breaking Competition
The Montreal Eaton Centre stage will host the Urban Games' very first Breaking competition.
This fast-rising discipline will light up the floor with performances from 16 up-and-coming dancers, judged by a sharp-eyed panel.
It's going to be a must-see showdown.
More Activities Than Ever
This year, the festival spans three iconic downtown Montreal locations, offering an even more immersive and accessible experience:
An indoor stage at the Montreal Eaton Centre for BMX Flatland, urban dance, Breaking, and colourful sports showcases.
An outdoor stage at Esplanade PVM at Place Ville Marie, where competitions unfold beneath the iconic Ring. The Esplanade will also feature public sports stations in collaboration with the RSEQ.
The M.A.D. Pop-Up Market at Time Out Market Montréal, where visitors can browse and shop creations from dozens of local businesses.
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