Ben UFO, Polygonia, gyrofield and more are confirmed for the Canadian festival’s 27th edition this August.
MUTEK Montréal has revealed the first group of artists set to perform at its this year’s edition, taking place from 25–30 August.
The festival returns with six days and nights of electronic music, digital creativity and audiovisual experimentation across Montréal’s Quartier des spectacles.
The initial line-up mixes influential contemporary artists and emerging experimental voices from around the world. A second announcement focusing on Québec and Canadian talent will follow.
This year’s programme will unfold across several venues in the city’s arts district, including free outdoor programming at Esplanade Tranquille, immersive performances at the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) and late-night dancefloor events at MTELUS. The festival will also introduce a new venue: the Maison symphonique, whose concert hall will host several large-scale works.
Among the highlights, Jeff Mills will present the North American premiere of Stargate, an immersive performance inspired by science-fiction themes. Austrian guitarist and composer Fennesz will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his landmark album Endless Summer alongside visual artist Lillevan, and A Guy Called Gerald will perform his influential 1995 album Black Secret Technology.
Other confirmed acts include Rival Consoles, Ben UFO, Barker, Mia Koden and Purelink, along with live shows from JakoJako and Polygonia.
A number of projects in this edition unfold as contemporary ritual-like performances, including Japanese collective ELECTRONICOS FANTASTICOS!, who will transform discarded electronics into musical instruments for a piece that blends sound-art, creative recycling and technological critique.
Experimental sound artist Evicshen will also present a physical performance using DIY devices and unconventional sound sources, and Québec composer Florence-Delphine Roux will debut a new project developed with the AVATAR centre.
Large-scale immersive works will take place at the Maison symphonique, including Infinity Gradient, a collaboration between composer Tristan Perich and organist James McVinnie using 100 speakers. Voices From The Lake will also make an anticipated return to the festival.
Audiovisual projects remain a central focus of the event, with new performances from Swiss composer Noémi Büchi and a cinematic audiovisual live show from Rival Consoles.
Alongside the performances, the MUTEK Forum will run from 26–28 August. This year, the programme expands across multiple cultural venues and will include talks, workshops, presentations and networking opportunities for artists, curators and digital creators. The MUTEK Market will also return, bringing together international industry professionals and supporting Canadian artists.
“The Maison symphonique opens up a new dimension for MUTEK: a monumental listening space where works take on an almost cinematic scale,” said executive co-director and artistic director Alain Mongeau. He added that the 2026 edition places greater emphasis on live performance and a walkable festival experience in the centre of the city.
Additional artists and the full MUTEK Forum programme will be announced in the coming months.
Tickets are available now.