Festival Under Pressure : 30 years. Champions of the Underground

The world’s longest-running community-led graffiti festival is turning 30 on August 9 & 10, 2025! For three decades, our outdoor bloc party has been for the people, by the people — celebrating street culture, art, music and community. 💥 This year, 150+ artists, dancers and performers return to paint, spin, and celebrate with us. Hip Hop icons, graffiti veterans and the next generation, all in one space. Bring your crew — friends, kids, neighbours — don’t miss it! 🎟️ All events are free + outdoors 📍 Ste-Catherine St East, near Foufounes Électriques 🗓️ Saturday 9 + Sunday 10 August 11am – 7:30pm Live painting on walls and vehicles (100+ artists) MCs & DJs on the main stage (line-up TBA) Ethikal DJ booth: Hip Hop + DnB Foufounes DJ booth: 10+ Hip Hop DJs 11am – 6pm Open skate park + competitions Kidz Corner: face paint, paint-a-deck + more Outdoor vendor tents with local artists Mobile gallery by Cater Art 6 – 7:30pm: Headliner show — mystery artists TBA Saturday only 1 – 3pm All-ages graffiti lettering workshop @ Theatre St. Catherine Skateboarding intro @ skatepark 5pm Free guided tour with Carpe Diem Tours RSVP: [https://rb.gy/ngbi0m] Sunday only 12 – 6pm Sunday Scratch Sessions w/ DJs & musicians 1 – 3pm All-ages break workshop @ Theatre St. Catherine 1 – 3:30pm 4×4 street dance battle 3pm & 5:30pm Guided tours with Carpe Diem Tours RSVP: [https://rb.gy/ngbi0m]