The International Festival of Digital Creativity and Electronic Music MUTEK today reveals the first artists confirmed for its 27th edition, taking place August 25–30, 2026 in Montréal.

Bringing together pioneers of electronic music, leading figures from the contemporary scene and bold emerging voices, the first wave of artists outlines a programme true to the groundbreaking festival’s DNA: with a balance of breaking artists, highly anticipated returns and shows that push the boundaries of art, technology and music. This first announcement focuses primarily on international artists, with a significant group of Québec and Canadian artists to be revealed in the next wave.

Across six days and six nights, the festival unites the global electronic and artistic community, providing a space for experimentation and creativity like no other.

MUTEK’s unique format sees performances take place across multiple venues throughout the city center arts district, the Quartier des spectacles, with the program adapted to each unique venue. These include a free outdoor programme at the Esplanade Tranquille, immersive and experimental works at the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT), and a dancefloor focused night programme at MTELUS. This year also adds a new venue, the Maison symphonique – which will host several major works in its concert hall – a marvel of acoustic engineering.

“The Maison symphonique opens up a new dimension for MUTEK: a monumental listening space where works take on an almost cinematic scale. This 27th edition places an even stronger emphasis on live performance and on a walkable festival circuit, allowing audiences to experience the festival as a true sonic exploration in the heart of the city.” –  Alain Mongeau, Executive Co-director and Artistic Director, MUTEK

Tickets are available here.