Igloofest Montréal will return to the Outdated Port from January 15 to February 7, 2026, with a daring lineup of worldwide icons and homegrown heroes. For almost twenty years, Igloofest has remodeled the coldest months of the 12 months in Canada right into a purpose to rejoice. What started as a wild thought within the snow has advanced into a world winter phenomenon, and the pageant’s 18th version guarantees 4 weekends of pure fireplace underneath the frost.
Igloofest Montréal 2026 is led by one of many pageant’s largest bookings so far: DJ Snake, a world celebrity and in demand collaborator who has featured the likes of J Balvin, Travis Scott, Future, Selena Gomez, and extra throughout his expansive catalog. He’s one of the influential artists on the earth, making an unique Canadian look along with his signature fusion of world rhythms and pageant anthems in tow.
A Star-Studded Lineup
He’ll be joined throughout Igloofest’s famend Sapporo and Videotron levels by high-energy powerhouse duo SOFI TUKKER, Belgian rap icon Hamza, pioneering Canadian selector A-Trak, and versatile French standouts Madeon, The Blaze (DJ Set), and Trym. Highlights proceed with the debut of an explosive new bass collaboration, Black Tiger Intercourse Machine & Kai Wachi: Cranium Machine, the atmospheric stylings of Elderbrook (DJ Set), and a again to again assembly of legendary minds between techno titan and MOOD label boss Nicole Moudaber and Montréal trailblazer Misstress Barbara, who celebrates 30 years behind the decks.
Home and techno followers will likely be spoiled for alternative with Disco Traces, the viral hitmaker behind this 12 months’s world summer time anthem ‘No Broke Boys’ with Tinashe. Added depth comes from rising tech home sensation Max Styler, empowering dance artist Aluna, eclectic Peruvian DJ and producer Sofia Kourtesis, the dreamlike sounds of DJSeinfeld and glossy choices of Cole Knight, Canadian-born, bass-driven home producer Nostalgix, and native minimal techno up-and-comer GuillaumeMichaud. Further highlights embody Belgian chart-topper Misplaced Frequencies, Dutch digital duo Weval (DJ Set), Japanese producer Qrion, hard-hitting techno producer AZYR, Scottish export Hannah Laing, and forward-thinking multi-platinum producer HighKlassified.
Help From Native Expertise
Igloofest as soon as once more shines a highlight on Montréal’s electrifying homegrown scene, celebrating the uncooked power of the town’s underground on a world stage. This 12 months, the pageant welcomes two of Montréal’s most emblematic collectives – T.I.T.S. that includes Cori, No Police, and CHAR.L.N. B2B Inside Blur, and Hauterageous that includes San Farafina, Monib, and Siren Mars – every making their Igloofest debut and able to get even the coldest crowds transferring.
Native highlights proceed with two Montréal staples that embody the vitality of the town’s digital scene: the Ferias collective with Alina B2B Guthrie, and Homegrown Harvest, spotlighting rising skills badgalquirit, donotstealmyname, and Traxence. Followers can even catch warmth from DJ Smokey and Shadow Wizard Cash Gang – the hyped, Skrillex-backed collective – plus native trance and acid techno favourite CultMember, Montréal’s bass crew Musik Me Luv with Dick Lee, nad, and Pleurire, and the techno-forward collective OCTOV, that includes BitterCaress, KORVN, and Manolow.
In regards to the Competition
As soon as once more, Igloofest will rework Montréal’s historic Outdated Port into an open-air winter playground, set in opposition to a gorgeous metropolis skyline, riverfront views, and easy accessibility to downtown’s vibrant power. From its free and festive Igloofête programming and fan-driven snowsuit custom to its hanging architectural scenography and world-class music, Igloofest continues to show why it’s a must-attend winter vacation spot – uniting Canadians and worldwide vacationers by means of music, tradition, and the shared pleasure of winter.
Winter 2026 marks a historic milestone for Igloofest, as the long-lasting occasion expands past the province of Québec to carry its frosty magic to audiences throughout Canada. Famend for reworking the coldest months of the 12 months right into a full-scale celebration of music, dance, and neighborhood, the pageant will now happen in 4 main Canadian cities – Montréal, Gatineau, Québec Metropolis, and the newly introduced Edmonton – with an extra market to be revealed earlier than the tip of 2026.
As Igloofest spreads throughout the nation, it stays true to its DNA – a festive spirit, a love of winter, and a distinctly Québécois authenticity. The pageant’s iconic colourful snowsuits and must-have Igloo toques will as soon as once more outline the look of the dancefloor – as a result of a winter with out Igloofest merely isn’t winter in any respect.
Tickets
Igloofest’s ticket sale will start November 7 at 11am ET on the pageant’s official website. Followers can get a soar on tickets by signing up for the pre-sale starting November 6 at 11am ET on the hyperlink here. New for 2026, the pageant introduces an unique VVIP aspect stage ticket expertise – providing premium mainstage viewing, expedited entry, and devoted consolation zones that includes non-public bars, raised platforms, and direct proximity to the artists and performances.
Igloofest is an 18+ occasion. This excludes the January 29 occasion headlined by Hamza, which will likely be a 16+ present.
