Six Days of Amplified Sound and Digital Creativity

MUTEK Festival is back from Tuesday, August 25, to Sunday, August 30, 2026 for six days and nights of digital creativity and electronic music in the heart of Montréal. Centred on amplification, the 27th edition remains true to the festival’s boundary-pushing spirit, with a rich and multifaceted lineup of local and international artists.

In addition to free performances at the esplanade Tranquille, this year’s indoor program takes a new step forward by taking over iconic venues including the Society for Arts and Technology, MTELUS, Maison Symphonique and, for the first time, Les Grands Ballets’ Studio-Theatre.

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A broad view of contemporary sound and visual art

This year's festival features nearly 120 artists from 28 countries, many of whom will be making their Montréal debut. Structured around five series of varying intensities, aesthetics, and methods of engagement, the 27th edition showcases a wide range of contemporary practices in electronic music and digital creativity, from live performances and immersive audio-visual works to dance experiences and hybrid creations.

Nocturne Series | Society for Arts and Technology

MUTEK’s core series, Nocturne takes over both the Espace SAT and the Satosphere’s dome, bringing together future revelations and essential pioneers. On the program: groundbreaking works that reinvent contemporary music, enhanced by a state-of-the-art visual environment.

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X/Visions Series | Maison Symphonique

Over three evenings at the Maison symphonique, the X/Visions series presents a constantly
evolving environment of contemporary instrumental composition and avant-garde
electronica. The performances were selected to align with the venue’s exceptional acoustics,
which encourage an immersive attentiveness to textures, nuances, and the gradual
transformations of sound that shape the experience.

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Métropolis Series | MTELUS

The Métropolis series returns to MTELUS for back-to-back all-nighters devoted to sensory immersion. A dynamic sequence of rhythmic performances presented within a spectacular stage design orchestrated by BelleyFERRIS shapes a space conducive to memorable collective experiences.

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Play Series | Grands Ballets’ Studio-Theatre

The Play series returns with a program of audio-visual performances presented in the afternoon. Conceived as a space where sound, image, and technological staging converge, it brings together projects that feature the visual and musical experience in equal measure, exploring analog experimentation, DIY interfaces, digital environments, and more.

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Expérience Series | Esplanade Tranquille

Every day starting at 5 p.m., the free outdoor stage transforms the esplanade Tranquille into a lively gathering place where people, sounds, and energy come together. With eclectic discoveries, vibrant atmospheres, and unexpected musical collaborations, Montréalers and visitors are invited to celebrate together throughout the evening. Several surprises, to be revealed in the coming months, will enhance the experience.

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Ticketing options to meet everyone's needs

Individual tickets for each program and Day passes are now on sale. Festival and Forum Passes, as well as Weekend Passes, are still available at an advantageous price until tomorrow evening, along with special offers for students and groups of four or more.

More additions to the MUTEK Forum lineup will be announced in the coming weeks, as well as the lineup for the third edition of the Village Numérique, co-presented by Xn Québec.

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MUTEK would like to thank its partners, who play a key role in the maintenance and development of its activities and have provided particular support towards the production of the Festival.

The Government of Québec, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the ministère du Tourisme du Québec, the Secrétariat à la région métropolitaine du ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation du Québec, the ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie du Québec, the ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec, the Canada Council for the Arts, FACTOR and Canada's private radio broadcasters, the Department of Canadian Heritage, Musicaction, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Ville de Montréal, the Conseil des arts de Montréal, the Italian Institute of Culture in Montreal, the Consulat général de France à Québec, Tourisme Montréal, the Society for Arts and Technology, and Hôtel Monville.