MUTEK Montréal 2026 — Edition 27

MUTEK Montréal 2026 — Edition 27

August 25–30, 2026 — Quartier des spectacles, Montréal, Canada

MUTEK Montréal marks its 27th edition in 2026 with a programme that continues to set the global standard for audiovisual performance. The festival’s deep commitment to live VJ/AV integration makes it the most important annual gathering for the serious audiovisual art community.

First-Wave Artists Confirmed

• Jeff Mills — legendary Detroit techno pioneer with immersive visual collaborations
• Rival Consoles — electronic musician known for deeply integrated AV performances
• Ben UFO — one of electronic music’s most respected selectors
• Voices From The Lake — immersive ambient techno AV project
• Polygonia — cutting-edge generative visual artist
• More announcements to follow

What to Expect

• A/Visions — MUTEK’s signature programme of fully integrated audiovisual performances
• Nocturne — large-scale outdoor audiovisual experiences in Quartier des spectacles
• Expérience — immersive dome and XR performances
• MUTEK Forum — professional development and networking for the AV community
• Fulldome screenings and 360° immersive cinema

VJ Technology in Use

MUTEK performances feature TouchDesigner, Resolume Arena, Notch, and increasingly AI-driven visual systems. The festival’s dome and immersive spaces use fulldome rendering pipelines and multi-projector blending systems.

Why It Matters for VJ Culture

MUTEK is the cornerstone event of the global audiovisual performance community. Its A/Visions programme represents the highest level of integrated AV art, while the MUTEK Forum provides essential professional development. Previous VJs TV features include “Flux @ MUTEK Montreal 2025” and the “MUTEK Visuals Showcase” — both landmark moments in our coverage.