One of Montréal’s most innovative summer festivals, MUTEK takes over several venues in the Quartier des Spectacles, adding its own late-summer heat to the city. In live audiovisual performances, late nights of electronic music, free outdoor shows, immersive sonic artistry and industry conferences, the festival boldly investigates our world’s digital tendencies.
For over 20 years, MUTEK’s show roster has highlighted major and emerging international and local artists, while the festival’s newer FORUM_IMG investigates digital technologies and artistic practices.
Relax, dance and make friends under the sun at MUTEK’s free Expérience stage on the esplanade of the Place des Arts. Later, the A/Visions program features astounding audiovisual spectacles in a theatre setting. MUTEK's Nocturne nights are legendary for deep listening and serious dancing with incredible visuals to match. Meanwhile, the festival's Play series focuses on new music and visuals from groundbreaking artists.
With so much to take in at MUTEK, go early, stay late and experience the mind-blowing reality of today’s electronic music and art, a world in constant MUtation.