MUTEK Festival – Six nights of sonic and visual discoveries

26th Edition of MUTEK Festival

Yu Su

The international Festival of electronic music and digital creativity, MUTEK will take place from Tuesday, August 19 to Sunday, August 24, 2025, in the heart of Montreal. For six days, artists and audiences from here and abroad will gather in the Quartier des Spectacles for a unique experience blending sound, visuals, and innovation. Staying true to its inclusive spirit, esplanade Tranquille will once again become the festival’s beating heart with free outdoor performances every evening from 5pm. On-site programming will spotlight major names and emerging talents in the global electronic scene with immersive scenographies in iconic venues: the Society for Arts and Technology [SAT], Place desArts’ Théâtre Maisonneuve, and MTELUS.

With an ever-rich, eclectic, and multifaceted artistic selection, MUTEK promises a vibrant new edition, merging sensory exploration with artistic discovery. A not-to-be-missed summer rendezvous to celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of digital cultures.

Panorama of current sonic and visual artistic expressions

Over 120 artists from 26 countries will share their original and passionate approaches, most of them premiering in Montreal, across 17 programs.

Ash Fure

Nocturne Series | Society for Arts and Technology | August 20 to 24, 2025, starting at 10:30pm | $40/$45 (+taxes and fees)
The backbone of the Festival, the Nocturne series takes over both the SAT Space and the Satosphere 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.

Métropolis Series | MTELUS | August 22 and 23, 2025, from 11pm to 5:30am (Friday) and 6:00am (Saturday) | $50 (+taxes and fees)
This series focuses on the more rhythmic and captivating sides of electronic music, wrapped in a dynamic scenography by BelleyFERRIS. The two nights offer contrasting programs aimed at cultivating celebration and togetherness.

Aurora Halal

Expérience Series | Esplanade Tranquille | August 19 to 24, 2025, from 5pm to 11pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday) and midnight (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) | Free
Every day from 5pm, the free outdoor stage invites Montrealers and tourists alike to a celebration of music, eclecticism, and cross-genre encounters at the esplanade Tranquille.Several surprises will be revealed over the summer, augmenting this event in both time and space.

Théâtre de Verdure | August 20, 2025, from 8pm to 11pm | Free
For the first time in its history, MUTEK will take place in the bucolic setting of the Théâtre deVerdure in the center of Parc La Fontaine. The amphitheatre will host three performances,classical virtuosity meeting electronic modernity, to the delight of all.

For the full festival line-up, and to purchase your tickets, visit: www.montreal.mutek.org