MUTEK Forum returns August 20–22, 2025 bringing together 100+ artists, thinkers, and digital innovators as a call to action to reimagine how we create, collaborate, and build more just, inclusive futures.

Join the event, connect with participants, and develop your ideas!

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The full lineup for our 26th edition is now unveiled.

From August 19 to 24, world premieres, immersive audiovisual performances, electronic experimentation, and collaborative creations take over the Quartier des spectacles in the heart of Montréal.

Explore the full lineup and plan your journey!

Official MUTEK 26 Poster

Bold, geometric, and minimal, this poster catches the eye with simplicity and elegance. It reflects MUTEK’s innovative spirit—joyful, accessible, and resolutely future-facing.

We’re also excited to announce that the full lineup will be revealed on Tuesday, May 13 at noon.

MUTEK Forum offers several ticketing options, including the Forum Passport and the Festival + Forum Passport, along with two new additions: the Student Forum Passport and the add-on MUTEK Match. Day passes will be released on May 13, 2025.

For more information: forum.mutek.org/en/news/mute...

New for this edition, MUTEK Match at Oasis Immersion offers a professional matchmaking event designed to foster meaningful connections between festival programmers, curators, cultural institutions and industry leaders.

Image: Oasis Immersion | C. Pomerleau

This year’s MUTEK Forum will features talks by @cristobalmusic.bsky.social, Libby Heaney, Madame Gandhi, @mckenziewark.bsky.social , @errafael.bsky.social , @lizpelly.bsky.social and many more.

Over 3 days, MUTEK Forum will feature a curated program divided into thematic chapters: "Storytelling: Expanding Realities" presented by the Canada Media Fund (@cmf-fmc.bsky.social), "Technology: Future Interfaces," and "Practices: Ethical Futures".

MUTEK Forum is returning from August 20 to 22, 2025.
Centered on the theme “Radical Rituals,” this year’s program explores how collective practices and innovative rituals can spark resilience, collaboration, and systemic change amid rapid technological and societal shifts.

MUTEK has shared the first wave of acts playing its 26th edition this August.

Slikback, #JamesHolden & Wacław Zimpel, Grand River & Abul Mogard, Kevin Saunderson under his E-Dancer alias, #ValentinaMagaletti (including a set as Holy Tongue), are all confirmed

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Unveiling our first wave of artists for MUTEK Montréal 26! Join us Aug 19-24, 2025 in Montréal as we initiate a new cycle of digital art and electronic music exploration.
Our 25th anniversary wasn't the end—it's just the beginning!

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25 years of exploration begins anew.
MUTEK XXV brought original performances, innovative installations, and inspiring exchanges. This milestone marks not an end, but a new beginning. Thanks to artists, team, partners, and you—our bold community.
Join MUTEK 26: August 19-24, 2025.