EndedMUTEK Festival (Montreal, QC, Canada) 2026
MUTEK returns to Montréal from 25 to 30 August 2026 for its 27th edition, six days and nights of electronic music and digital art staged across the downtown Quartier des Spectacles.
MUTEK Festival 2026 took place on 25-30 August 2026. Dates for the next edition have not been announced yet; this page will move to the new edition once they are.
Upcoming festivals in CanadaMUTEK Festival: quick facts
Updated Aug 2026- Dates
- 25-30 August 2026 6 days
- Status
- Ended
- Venue
- Society for Arts and Technology, 1201 Boul. Saint-Laurent, H2X 2S6 Directions
- City
- Montreal, QC
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- North America
- Official site
- montreal.mutek.org
About MUTEK Festival
MUTEK returns to Montréal from 25 to 30 August 2026 for its 27th edition, six days and nights of electronic music and digital art staged across the downtown Quartier des Spectacles. The 2026 programme is built around the theme of amplification and gathers close to 120 artists from 28 countries, many of them appearing in the city for the first time. Indoor concerts run at the Society for Arts and Technology, MTELUS, the Maison Symphonique and, for the first time, the Studio-Theatre of Les Grands Ballets, while free outdoor sets take over the esplanade Tranquille every evening from 5 p.m.
The bill is split into five series, each with its own tone and setting. The Nocturne series at the Society for Arts and Technology holds the festival core, with A Guy Called Gerald, Matthew Herbert, Barker, Korea Town Acid and Evicshen among the names. The Métropolis nights at MTELUS turn towards the dancefloor, led by Jeff Mills, Rival Consoles, Ben UFO, JakoJako and Polygonia. At the Maison Symphonique, the X/Visions series matches the hall’s acoustics with work from Kali Malone, Fennesz & Lillevan, Kara-Lis Coverdale and Voices From The Lake.
Founded in Montréal in 2000, MUTEK has become a reference point on the international electronic music festival calendar, with sister editions in cities such as Barcelona, Mexico City and Tokyo. The Montréal event keeps its weight on live performance and audiovisual pieces rather than headline DJ sets, and the 2026 programme also carries the MUTEK Forum of talks and the third Village Numérique of digital installations. Individual tickets, day passes and full festival passes are sold through the official MUTEK Montréal site.
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Frequently asked questions
MUTEK FestivalWhen does MUTEK Montréal 2026 take place?
The 27th edition of the festival runs for six consecutive days and nights from Tuesday, August 25 to Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Where is the festival located?
The events unfold across a network of concert halls, immersive spaces, and outdoor stages centered in the Quartier des spectacles in downtown Montréal, Canada.
What core themes and performance formats define this gathering?
The festival focuses strictly on live music performances, sonic experimentation, live audiovisual orchestration, and immersive digital art installations.
Who are the most notable electronic music pioneers included on the lineup?
The experimental billing is anchored by major global icons including Jeff Mills, Ben UFO, A Guy Called Gerald, Voices From The Lake, JakoJako, and Matthew Herbert.
What professional activities are offered alongside the main music curation?
Attendees can join the MUTEK Forum at Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and Agora de la Danse, featuring industry talks, workshops, and project presentations exploring digital creativity.
Dates, lineup and venue details are checked against the festival's official channels. Spotted something out of date? Write to info@technoairlines.com.