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About the festival
POP Montreal is an annual not-for-profit curated cultural event that champions independence in the Arts. The festival offers performances, talks, workshops, family activities, craft fairs, visual art, film screenings and more. The 2026 edition marks the festival's 25th anniversary.
189artists
29activities
30stages
5days
Lineup
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Ahren StrangeAlternative
Angela BeginAlternative Folk
Basil No!Pop
Bells Larsenfolk-popBells Larsen is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his folk-pop sound, exploring themes of identity and transition, including his own experience as a transgender man, notably on his album "Blurring Time."
Ben ValleeAlternative Country
BraceletPop
Camille LéonRock
CFCFambientCFCF is the recording project of Canadian musician Michael Silver, based in Montreal. Known for lush, melodic electronic music blending ambient, synth-pop, and library music influences, he gained attention with the 2009 album Continent.
DouanceIndie Rock
Eliza NiemiAlternative Folk
Erika Angellavant-garde jazzErika Angell is a Canadian vocalist and composer based in Montreal, known for her work as a founding member of experimental collective Thus Owls. Her music blends avant-garde jazz, art rock, and chamber pop with expressive, theatrical vocal delivery and adventurous arrangements.
Fresh WaxPunk
Geoff BernerklezmerGeoff Berner is a Canadian singer-songwriter and accordionist from Vancouver, known for his gritty, satirical klezmer-punk sound. He blends traditional Jewish klezmer music with punk energy and biting, politically charged lyrics, often performing solo or with backing bands.
Green Eyes, Witch HandsAlternative
Jeru The DamajaEast Coast Hip HopJeru the Damaja is a Brooklyn-born rapper known for his intricate, socially conscious lyricism and close association with DJ Premier, who produced his acclaimed debut "The Sun Rises in the East." He emerged from the Gang Starr Foundation in the early 1990s.
JoJo WorthingtonAlternative
KarneefProg-Rock/Art Rock
KT LaineIndie Rock
La MonarqueFrench Pop
LapelúdaTraditional Folk
Last WaltzonRock
Laurie TorresContemporary JazzLR
Le Ren
Liturgytranscendental black metalLiturgy is an American band formed by Hunter Hunt-Hendrix, known for pioneering "transcendental black metal," a style that blends blast-beat drumming and tremolo guitars with polyrhythmic structures, orchestral elements, and glitch/electronic influences.
Lune Très BelleAlternative FolkMI
Mad Iris
Mario2Indie Rock
Mars AspenAlternative
Martha WainwrightFolkMartha Wainwright is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter known for her raw, emotionally intense vocal style and confessional lyrics. Part of the Wainwright-McGarrigle musical family, she has released several acclaimed solo albums including "Martha Wainwright" and "I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too."
Masahiro TakahashiAmbient
MellonellaRock
Meteor HeistAlternativeMS
Mighty SampsonWorldwide
Milk & Boneelectro-popMilk & Bone is a Canadian electro-pop duo from Montreal, formed by Camille Poliquin and Laurence Lafond-Beaulne. Known for their dreamy, atmospheric synth-pop and lush vocal harmonies, they gained attention with their debut album "Little Mourning" in 2015.
Miro ChinoHip-Hop/Rap
Moira & ClaireFolk
NIIVIPunk
OrchidaeAlternative
PalomineRock
pataugeoireFrench Pop
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PlumbingElectronic
Pony Girlindie popPony Girl is a Canadian indie pop collective from Ottawa, known for lush, orchestral arrangements blending dream pop, folk, and electronic elements. The band features multiple vocalists and instrumentalists, creating atmospheric, layered soundscapes.
POSICAlternative
Puberty WellIndie Rock
Rae Spoonindie folkRae Spoon is a Canadian singer-songwriter and author known for genre-spanning music that blends folk, electronic, and indie sensibilities. Spoon, who uses gender-neutral pronouns, has released numerous albums exploring themes of queerness, transgender identity, and personal history.
Rosario CaméléonDanceSR
Sabrina RatéElectronicArtist presenting an audiovisual performance where cutting-edge digital art meets experimental electronic sound.
Sari LightmanAlternative
Sasha CayIndie Rock
SEMIAHPop
SillaGerman Hip HopSilla is a German rapper from Berlin, part of the hip hop duo Sekkri and formerly associated with the King Kong Klick collective. He is known for his gritty street-oriented rap style and collaborations with artists like Fler and Nate57.
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Sook-Yin Leeindie rockSook-Yin Lee is a Canadian musician, filmmaker, and broadcaster, formerly a member of the band Bob's Your Uncle. She is also known as a former MuchMusic VJ and CBC Radio host, alongside her indie music and film work.
Sophie NoelAlternative Folk
SpittyHip-Hop/Rap
Steph GreenRock
Superstar CrushRock
SUUNCAATPop
Tachie MensonSinger/Songwriter
Thalia RosauraSinger/Songwriter
The American DevicesAlternative
The Hello CrowsFolk-Rock
Tiger ReallyRock
Trinisha BrowneReggae
True Mountain LaurelAlternative
Yohann FrancozFrench PopActivities
29 activities: talks, arts and community events
Agridulce (Bittersweet)Arts
AKIArts
Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth And Nothing ButtArts
I Am Trying To Break Your Heart: A Film About WilcoArts
Imaginal DiskArts
Kanatenhs - When The Pine Needles FallArts
RémanencesArts
Summer 2000: The X-Cetra StoryArts
Turn It Up!Arts
We Are The ShaggsArts
xox Wants To Be A Pop StarArts
Both Sides of the Tracks – a Mile End/Ex Walking TourCommunity and Causes
Puces POP Artisanal MarketCommunity and Causes
Accessibility, Disability, and Cripping Live MusicTalks and Discussions
Everyone Hates AI: Strategies for Artist ResistanceTalks and Discussions
For All: The Importance of All Ages SpacesTalks and Discussions
Kehkimin: Indigenous Language Reclamation and MusicTalks and Discussions
Montréal fait du bruit!Talks and Discussions
Nardwuar the Human ServietteTalks and Discussions
Negotiating Performance ContractsTalks and Discussions
Parents Rock: Caregivers in the Music IndustryTalks and Discussions
POP 25th Anniversary RetrospectiveTalks and Discussions
POP ReadsTalks and Discussions
Recording Sessions, Tour Vans, and Royalties: Getting Paid as a Hired MusicianTalks and Discussions
Sook-Yin Lee on Music, Film, and Mooning the AudienceTalks and Discussions
Sync Case StudiesTalks and Discussions
Towards a Cultural Land Trust: Models for Collective OwnershipTalks and Discussions
Underground Dance Parties as ResistanceTalks and Discussions
With Support From…Talks and Discussions
Set times
Set Times
Full running order in the festival's local time. Collected by Setline, so the festival's own schedule is the last word.
Wednesday, 23 September
Bar Le Ritz PDB
- 20:00 Dune Rats
La Sala Rossa – Salle The Main
- 20:00 Hana Stretton
- 20:00 Eliza Niemi
- 20:00 Lune Très Belle
Le Belmont
- 20:00 Jeru The Damaja
Le Ministère
- 20:00 Anaiis
Le P'tit Ours
- 20:00 Bracelet
- 20:00 Mini Trees
- 20:00 Ahren Strange
Les Foufounes Électriques
- 20:00 Liturgy
Quai des brumes
- 20:00 Cistern
- 20:00 Poolgirl
- 20:00 Mad Iris
- 20:00 Cherry Pick
Théâtre Rialto – Salle Exclaim!
- 20:00 sundayclub
- 20:00 Hanako
- 20:00 Luna
Casa del Popolo
- 20:15 Nick Schofield
- 20:15 Nick Schofield
- 20:15 Mind Bath
- 20:15 POSIC
- 20:15 Laroie
La Sotterenea
- 20:15 Lapelúda
- 20:15 Dutch Interior
- 20:15 Racecourse
l'Escogriffe Bar Spectacle
- 20:30 knitting
- 20:30 Birds Of Prrrey
- 20:30 NIIVI
- 20:30 Fresh Wax
Thursday, 24 September
Toit Ubisoft
- 18:00 Milk & Bone DJ Set
La Sala Rossa – Salle The Main
- 20:00 Spencer Krug
Le Ministère
- 20:00 shishi
- 20:00 Sheenah Ko
- 20:00 Orchidae
- 20:00 True Mountain Laurel
Le P'tit Ours
- 20:00 Moira & Claire
- 20:00 The Nicky Band
- 20:00 Green Eyes, Witch Hands
- 20:00 Sophie Noel
Quai des brumes
- 20:00 Mellonella
- 20:00 Palomine
- 20:00 SAMWOY
- 20:00 Taupe
Théâtre Rialto – Salle Exclaim!
- 20:00 Sarah Julia
- 20:00 Les Hay Babies
- 20:00 Chad Van Gaalen
La Sotterenea
- 20:15 Charlotte Cornfield
- 20:15 Heaven 4 Real
- 20:15 Pony Girl
O Patro Vys
- 20:15 Roomer
- 20:15 Puberty Well
- 20:15 Douance
- 20:15 KT Laine
Casa del Popolo
- 20:30 Haha Laughing
- 20:30 Living Hour
- 20:30 Frown line
- 20:30 Sofia Wolfson
Divan Orange
- 20:30 Sasha Cay
- 20:30 Plants and Animals
l'Escogriffe Bar Spectacle
- 20:30 Vincent Khouni
- 20:30 Meteor Heist
- 20:30 Fleur de Peau
- 20:30 Thalia Rosaura
Toscadura
- 20:30 Ben Vallee
- 20:30 Dale Watson & His Lone Stars
Satosphere – SAT
- 21:00 ESPRIT
Rialto Hall
- 21:30-22:30 Pompey
- 21:30 Common Holly
- 21:30 Eve Parker Finley
- 21:30 Thanya Iyer
- 21:30 Sarah Rossy
- 21:30 Cedric Noel
- 21:30 Emilie Kahn
Piccolo Rialto
- 22:00 Thunderheist
- 22:00 Peer Pressure DJs
- 22:00 Plumbing
- 22:00 CFCF
- 22:00 Uffie
Friday, 25 September
Mario Park
- 16:00 Sari Lightman
- 16:00 Laurie Torres
- 16:00 110%
- 16:00 The American Devices
Rialto Rooftop
- 18:30 Le Ren
Newspeak
- 19:00 Cortisa Star
Bar Le Ritz PDB
- 20:00 Mother Soki
- 20:00 Towa Bird
La Sala Rossa – Salle The Main
- 20:00 Antoine Corriveau
- 20:00 Brad Barr
- 20:00 Klô Pelgag
- 20:00 Basia Bulat
Le Ministère
- 20:00 Jayahadadream
- 20:00 Sonido Pesao
- 20:00 Kamilou
- 20:00 Lord Sko
Le P'tit Ours
- 20:00 Doctor Mother Father
- 20:00 Keeper E.
- 20:00 Julie Doiron
- 20:00 Overnight
O Patro Vys
- 20:00 Papagroove
Quai des brumes
- 20:00 Billie Lynx
- 20:00 Camille Léon
- 20:00 OLEXA
- 20:00 Rosario Caméléon
Théâtre Rialto – Salle Exclaim!
La Sotterenea
- 20:15 Squirrel Flower
- 20:15 Steph Green
- 20:15 JoJo Worthington
Casa del Popolo
- 20:30 Kali Horse
- 20:30 Fionavair
- 20:30 Miro Chino
- 20:30 Sook-Yin Lee
Divan Orange
- 20:30 Katie Moore
- 20:30 Plants and Animals
l'Escogriffe Bar Spectacle
- 20:30 Modevile
- 20:30 Mars Aspen
- 20:30 Tachie Menson
- 20:30 Hansom Eli
Théâtre Fairmount
- 20:30 La Sécurité
- 21:00 Bingo!
- 21:00 Shunk
Fine fine Fine Café
- 21:00 Mighty Sampson
- 21:00 Sauce Piquante Soundsystem
- 21:00 Pimenta Boreal
Rialto Hall
- 21:00 Infinite Coles
- 21:00 Bizarre Ball
Piccolo Rialto
- 22:00 Silla
- 22:00 High Vis
- 22:00 Truck Violence
Saturday, 26 September
Mario Park
- 17:00 Geoff Berner
- 17:00 Rae Spoon
Rialto Rooftop
- 18:30 Martha Wainwright
Salle Bourgie
- 19:30 Rémanences
La Sala Rossa – Salle The Main
- 20:00 Bye Parula
- 20:00 La Force
- 20:00 Unessential Oils
- 20:00 Shad
Le Ministère
- 20:00 Marc-Antoine Barbier
- 20:00 Perma
- 20:00 Lucrecia Dalt
- 20:00 Masahiro Takahashi
Le P'tit Ours
- 20:00 Last Waltzon
- 20:00 Yohann Francoz
- 20:00 The Hello Crows
- 20:00 Angela Begin
Quai des brumes
- 20:00 Activemirror
- 20:00 Mario2
- 20:00 Tiger Really
- 20:00 Thee Soreheads
Shirley Temple Studio
- 20:00 pataugeoire
Théâtre Outremont
- 20:00 Fred Frith
- 20:00 Erika Angell
- 20:00 René Lussier
Théâtre Rialto – Salle Exclaim!
- 20:00 A Winged Victory for the Sullen
- 20:00 &Rubber
La Sotterenea
- 20:15 The Friendly Frogs Freak Show
- 20:15 Karneef
- 20:15 Mafuba
O Patro Vys
- 20:15 La Monarque
- 20:15 Basil No!
- 20:15 Trinisha Browne
- 20:15 SteinZ
Casa del Popolo
- 20:30 Can't Believe
- 20:30 SUUNCAAT
- 20:30 GoodBoyNikko
- 20:30 Friends&
Divan Orange
- 20:30 HUSH
- 20:30 Superstar Crush
Rialto Hall
- 21:30 Pigeon Phat
- 21:30 Think About Life
- 21:30 Underpass
Piccolo Rialto
- 23:00 Honeydrip
- 23:00 SISTER NANCY
- 23:00 Jah Cutta
Sunday, 27 September
Rialto Rooftop
- 18:30 Bells Larsen
Bar Le Ritz PDB
- 20:00 Minyo Crusaders
Théâtre Rialto – Salle Exclaim!
- 20:00 Infinity Song
Getting there
Where it happens
LocationMontréal, Quebec, Canada
DatesSep 23, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026Doors and set times in the schedule above
