The House Music Conference: History, Community and Future Perspectives is a conversation event held in Montreal, Canada. It is hosted by De La House and CKUT and takes place at Ausgang Plaza on December 5, 2026. As its name suggests, it is less a concert than a talk, aimed at people who want to understand how a style of music grew into a local culture.
What the conversation covers
The discussion looks at how house music developed in Montreal. It turns to the artists, clubs, labels and parties that shaped the city's house scene, and to the key moments that gave it its character. The second half of the title points forward as well, asking where Montreal's house culture may go next.
- The artists and people who built the local scene
- The clubs, labels and parties where that culture took shape
- Key moments in the city's house history
- Perspectives on the community's future
Who it suits
This event is a good fit for music lovers curious about the roots of dance culture, for residents who want to hear the local story told in conversation, and for visitors who enjoy learning about a city through its music. Because it is a talk rather than a performance, it rewards people who like listening, asking questions and comparing memories.
Visiting Montreal
Ausgang Plaza is the venue for the conversation, and the event gives a reason to spend time in Montreal in early December. Those who come from further afield can use the day to explore the city beyond the talk, since Montreal has a long tradition of music, nightlife and the neighbourhoods where that culture is still visible today.