Question 1

When is MUTEK Montréal 2025?

Accepted Answer

MUTEK Montréal 2025 takes place from August 19 to August 24, 2025 in Montreal.

Question 2

Where is MUTEK Montréal 2025 held?

Accepted Answer

MUTEK Montréal 2025 is held at Montreal, QC, Canada.

Question 3

Who is playing at MUTEK Montréal 2025?

Accepted Answer

The MUTEK Montréal 2025 lineup features 100 artists, including Abul Mogard & Grand River, Al Wootton, Alexis Langevin-Tétrault, aria, Ash Fure. The full lineup with set times and the day-by-day schedule is available on this page.

Question 4

How do I get tickets for MUTEK Montréal 2025?

Accepted Answer

Official tickets for MUTEK Montréal 2025 are available from the festival's ticketing page.

Question 5

Essential MUTEK Guide

Accepted Answer

With this essential guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about the festival: where to get information on our website, how to access the performances you’re interested in, and how to navigate our program.

Question 6

Where can I buy tickets for the Festival?

Accepted Answer

Tickets are available on our website and through our partner platform Weezevent. Depending on availability, passes and tickets will also be on sale during the Festival at various partner venues and at the Central Box Office.

For Festival Passports and Festival Passes:
At the central box office (Le Réfectoire Hall, 2nd floor, Pavillon Esplanade Tranquille):
Monday, August 18, 2025 — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 — 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 — 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 — 4 p.m. to midnight
Friday, August 22, 2025 — 4 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, August 23, 2025 — 4 p.m. to midnight
Sunday, August 24, 2025 — 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Question 7

What types of tickets are available?

Accepted Answer

Festival Passport
Weekend Pass
Friday Pass
Saturday Pass
Individual Tickets
[SOLD OUT] Tickets for Max Cooper.
Festival + Forum Pass
Forum Pass
Daily Forum Pass

Question 8

How can I retrieve my pass or passport?

Accepted Answer

You can pick up your pass or passport at the Festival’s central box office (Le Réfectoire Hall, 2nd floor, Pavillon Esplanade Tranquille) or at the Monument-National (MUTEK Forum venue) during the following times:

For Combo Passports, Festival + Forum Passports, and Forum Passes:
At the central box office (Le Réfectoire Hall, 2nd floor, Pavillon Esplanade Tranquille):

Monday, August 18, 2025 — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 — 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 — 6 p.m. to midnight
Friday, August 22, 2025 — 6 p.m. to midnight
At the Monument-National:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 — 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 — 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, August 22, 2025 — 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For Festival Passports and Festival Passes:
At the central box office (Le Réfectoire Hall, 2nd floor, Pavillon Esplanade Tranquille):
Monday, August 18, 2025 — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 — 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 — 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 — 4 p.m. to midnight
Friday, August 22, 2025 — 4 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, August 23, 2025 — 4 p.m. to midnight
Sunday, August 24, 2025 — 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Question 9

Promotional offers

Accepted Answer

STUDENTS: A 15% discount is applied to the current price of Passports or the Weekend Pass when selecting the “STUDENT” category at the time of purchase. A valid student ID will be required when collecting the passport or day pass.

GROUPS: A 15% discount is applied to the current price of Passports or passes when selecting the “GROUP” category at the time of purchasing at least 4 Passports or day passes.

Question 10

Can I exchange or refund my tickets?

Accepted Answer

You can only exchange your pass or passport on our partner platform, TicketSwap.
Tickets, passes and passports are non-refundable, except in the event of a cancellation.

Question 11

How can I make purchases at the central Box Office?

Accepted Answer

Ticket purchases on the Festival website are available by card payment only.
NO CASH will be accepted.

Question 12

Is there a minimum age to attend the events?

Accepted Answer

There is no minimum age to attend events at our free outdoor Expérience stage at Esplanade Tranquille, which is an intergenerational space.

Events at the SAT are 18+.

Events at MTELUS and Théâtre Maisonneuve are open to all, but please note they are not necessarily intended for younger audiences.

Events at Monument-National (MUTEK Forum) are open to all, but please note this is a professional event.

Question 13

Are there free events?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Expérience stage, the Théâtre de Verdure and the Village Numérique, a free circuit through 22 original digital art installations, are freely accessible in the Quartier des Spectacles.

Question 14

What happens if an artist cancels their performance at the Festival?

Accepted Answer

All scheduled performances at the Festival are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
NO REFUNDS will be given in such cases.

Question 15

What are the guidelines regarding photography and recording during the Festival?

Accepted Answer

Cameras and camcorders are not allowed in Festival venues. For accreditation requests, please contact tgiboudeaux@mutek.org.

Limit phone use and respect the work of sound and visual artists.

No photography of participants without their permission will be tolerated!

Question 16

Are the festival venues accessible to people with reduced mobility?

Accepted Answer

Yes: all MUTEK festival venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility, with concrete measures in place to promote inclusion and comfort for everyone.

Here’s a detailed overview of the accessibility features at each site:

Accessibility by venue

Esplanade Tranquille

Ground-level entrance, fully wheelchair accessible, with automatic doors.

Elevator to the upper floor of the pavilion.

Accessible, gender-neutral washrooms.

SAT (Society for Arts and Technology)

Ground-level entrance, no ramp required.

Wide circulation areas (>92 cm) and seating accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Accessible washrooms with grab bars on all levels, all gender-neutral.

Elevator to all floors, including the Satosphere on the 3rd floor.

MTELUS

Stairlift available on request to navigate a few steps at the entrance.

Main floor fully accessible, with ramps in the main hall (balcony is not accessible).

Accessible washrooms on the main floor, plus gender-neutral washrooms.

Théâtre Maisonneuve

Ground-level entrance.

Accessible, gender-neutral washrooms on both the main floor and upper levels.

Elevator to certain levels, with access to the 4th floor possible via a freight elevator.

Monument-National (Forum)

Ground-level entrance with an access ramp beside the main entrance.

Accessible, gender-neutral washrooms on the main floor, 1st and 2nd floors; no accessible washrooms on the 4th floor.

Regular elevator to the 2nd floor; access to the 4th floor via a freight elevator on request.

Théâtre de Verdure

Outdoor venue, wheelchair and stroller accessible, with ground-level entrance.

Around twenty wheelchair-reserved spaces.

Accessible washrooms on site.

Question 17

What transportation options are available to reach the different festival locations?

Accepted Answer

The metro stations near the venues of the festival are Berri-UQAM (green, yellow, and orange lines), Saint-Laurent (green line), and Place-des-arts (green line). There are also multiple bus lines to take you into the neighborhood of the festival. More information on public transport.

Biking
BIXI: You can rent a bicycle for the day or the week, a nice way to enjoy the summer and see more of the city! Multiple stations are available near the venues of the festival.

Car
Parking is available in the vicinity of the festival

Question 18

Are guide dogs allowed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, guide dogs are allowed in all venues.

Question 19

Where are the relaxation areas located?

Accepted Answer

Relaxation areas with seating are available at all venues:

- Esplanade Tranquille: Outdoors, on the esplanade terrace. Equipped with chairs, tables, benches, poufs, and rugs.

- SAT: To the left of the SAT entrance. Equipped with tables, chairs, and poufs.

- MTELUS: At the entrance, near the MTELUS café. Equipped with tables, chairs, and bean bags.

- Théâtre Maisonneuve: A/VISION performances are seated.

GRIP staff will be on-site to assist attendees. They can be identified by their purple t-shirts, and they are sober and trained in reducing risks associated with drug use.

Question 20

Is childcare available?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no childcare services are available at MUTEK.

Question 21

I need help — who should I contact?

Accepted Answer

Look for the GRIP booth, present throughout our site!
They are there to talk, provide information, or simply keep you company in a relaxation area.

GRIP (Groupe de recherche et d’intervention psychosociale) provides information on substance use and combinations, aiming to reduce the risks associated with consumption. They can be identified by their purple t-shirts, are sober, and trained in harm reduction related to drug use. Their on-site intervention service, SPOTLIGHT, is available in cases of violence or harassment: 514-269-8905 (call/text).

Prevention of sexual violence:
Staff are trained in the “Order an Angelot” program, designed to address sexual violence in bars and festive events. If you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation or think you may be witnessing one, you can go to the counter and discreetly alert a staff member by “ordering an Angelot.” Staff will then be responsible for assisting you as best they can.

Other resources:

Support for sexual and gender diversity: 1-888-505-1010

Sexual violence crisis line (24/7): 1-888-933-9007

See the link below for more details on accessibility and safety at our venues.

Question 22

Whats items are prohibited on the festival site?

Accepted Answer

Any sharp objects, knives, aerosols, pepper spray, or similar items
Banners, flags, or signs that obstruct the view of other spectators
Beverages, food, and alcohol (except products available at Festival bars / no glass bottles or cans). Exception: Expérience stage
Video cameras, audio recorders, or any other device used to capture images or sound without prior approval from the production team
Noisy objects or devices (bells, air horns, etc.)
Laser pointers
Any illegal products or substances

Question 23

Bring you reusable water bottles

Accepted Answer

Water fountains will be available at the various venues. More details can be found at the link below.

Question 24

Reducing our footprint with EarthPercent

Accepted Answer

MUTEK donates 1% of the price of each pass, passport, and ticket sold to EarthPercent, a charity co-founded by Brian Eno to help offset the music industry’s impact on the planet.
At the time of purchase, you also have the option to make an additional donation to the organization.

Question 25

Help us recycle, compost, and reuse.

Accepted Answer

A recycling system is available at all venues: recycling, composting where food is present, liquid recovery (outdoor stage), and can deposit through Consignaction.
If you’re unsure, our Green Brigade volunteers are here to help!

What goes in recycling:

Paper

Cardboard

Glass

Metal

Plastics (#1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)

Tin cans: in the deposit bin!

What does not go in recycling:

Plastics #6 and 7 (PLA)

Cigarette butts

Contaminated paper and cardboard

Disposable dishware

What goes in compost:

Food and organic matter (raw and cooked foods)

Contaminated paper and cardboard

Tea bags, herbal tea bags, coffee grounds, coffee filters

Compostable dishware

What does not go in compost:

Liquids

Cigarette butts

Chewing gum

Recyclable materials (clean paper, cardboard packaging, plastic, metal, glass)

Question 26

How to get to the Festival ?

Accepted Answer

We encourage you to use public transportation (STM), bike-sharing services (BIXI), or ridesharing.

Question 27

Is there a ridesharing service dedicated to the festival?

Accepted Answer

ChatGPT said:

Yes! There is a dedicated festival page on the Amigo Express ridesharing service.
Click below.

MUTEK Montréal 2025

Lineup & Schedule

Tuesday

Valentina Magaletti

Stephen Beaupré

Nicola Cruz

Wednesday

Lio

Garden of Magic

Bergsonist

The Bionic Harpist & Techno Para Dos

Cousin

Ouri

Charline Dally

Al Wootton

Guillaume Coutu Dumont & Line Katcho

ReVerie: Sense

Yu Su

Myriam Boucher

upsammy & Valentina Magaletti

ephemeral object

James Holden & Waclaw Zimpel

Thursday

Jade Telemann

SXXN

Techno para dos

Max Cooper

DELAVELOUR

Cleo Leigh

Kevin Saunderson

Guillaume Côté

Gadi Sassoon & Portrait XO feat. 555n

Motia & Nait Saves

Holy Tongue

Ida Toninato & Pierre-Luc Lecours

Phèdre

TiND :: thisisnotdesign

YeffYeff & Bertie Sampson

The Fear Ratio

Friday

SLIBERIUM

Madame Gandhi

Raf Reza

Quayola

K-Phi-A

OSTR-SIZE

Abul Mogard & Grand River

Rolrolrol

Yu Su

Thisquietarmy & Mothrspace

BunBun

supermarket_sallad

France Jobin & Markus Heckmann

Loidis

machìna

.618

Gayance

Isotone

Aurora Halal

Djeity & al11z

Kyle Hall

Myriam Boucher

e-Dancer

Xicada

Martyn Bootyspoon

Speedy J

Saturday

Lisa Pulsatilla

Dj Oil

Alexis Langevin-Tétrault

Ash Fure

Baby Volcano

Shackleton, Wacław Zimpel & Siddhartha Belmannu

Myriam Boucher

RICO X PARIA Ensemble

Bitter Babe

BABY VULTURE a.k.a Daniela Huerta

BunBun

RAMZi

i+eo

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