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Igloofest Announces 2026 Dates for Montréal, Québec City, and Gatineau + Expansion to Edmonton

WHAT:

  • Winter 2026 marks a historic milestone for Igloofest, as the iconic event expands beyond the province of Québec to bring its frosty magic across Canada. Renowned for transforming the coldest months of the year into a full-scale celebration of music, dance, and community, the festival will now take place in four major Canadian cities – with an additional market to be announced before the end of 2026.
  • For over 15 years, Igloofest has embraced winter in all its intensity. What began as a Montréal tradition has become a defining Canadian ritual – bringing massive crowds together in freezing temperatures to dance beneath the stars, united by the heat of electronic music and shared joy.
  • The 18th edition promises a wildly vibrant Igloofest, featuring an eclectic, high-caliber lineup of both local and international artists among the most sought-after names in global electronic music. To set the tone, two major acts are already confirmed for Igloofest Montréal: Belgian rap icon Hamza and the melodic, atmospheric sounds of Elderbrook (DJ Set).
  • As Igloofest spreads across the country, it remains true to its DNA: a festive soul, a love of winter, and a distinctly Quebecois authenticity. The iconic colorful snowsuits and must-have Igloo toques will once again define the look of the dancefloor – because a winter without Igloofest simply isn’t winter at all.

WHERE / WHEN:

  • After successful launches in Gatineau and Québec City, the icy-yet-electric experience continues to grow with the following 2026 dates:
    • Montréal: January 15 – February 7, 2026
    • Gatineau: February 12 – 14, 2026
    • Québec City: March 5 – 7, 2026
    • Edmonton: March 12 – 14, 2026

VISUAL ASSETS:
Igloofest 2026 artwork assets can be found here and 2025 photo selects from the Montréal editions here.

TICKETS & INFO:

MEDIA CONTACTS:

  • For more press info about Igloofest, please contact Jelani Wright (jw*****@********pr.com)
  • To apply to cover Igloofest, please fill out the media application form for Igloofest Montréal here or for Igloofest Edmonton here.
About Igloofest
Since 2007, Igloofest has brought together thousands of music lovers to dance under the stars in Montréal’s Old Port. With its striking winter-meets-industrial setting, bold architectural stage design, and lineups that spotlight the best local and international talent, Igloofest stands as one of the most iconic and beloved events in Canada. Complete with its playful Igloovillage activations and its infamous one-piece snowsuit contest, the festival has become a symbol of creativity, resilience, and joy in the heart of winter. Now celebrating its 18th edition, Igloofest expands across the country: Montréal from Jan 15-Feb 7, Gatineau from Feb 12-14, Québec City from Mar 6-8, Edmonton from Mar 13-15, and an additional market to be announced – closing out the season on an unforgettable high note.About Multicolore
For over 20 years, Multicolore has been a creative force in Québec’s cultural and event landscape. Masters of crafting colorful, inspiring, and vibrant experiences, the group is behind some of Montreal’s most iconic events – Piknic Électronik, Igloofest, Village au Pied-du-Courant, and Palomosa – along with its production division Multicolore Projets and music division Courage! Through festivals and events around the world, Multicolore creates unique moments of social connection, uniting people through creativity, talent, and collaboration – across every color of the experiential spectrum.

About Courage!
Founded in 2018 in Montréal, Courage! operates across the music industry, from artist management and concert production to festival programming. The company curates standout experiences at Piknic Électronik, Igloofest, and Palomosa, and has also expanded into international touring and music production, supporting acclaimed releases such as This but More by Priori, Miracles and Juvénile by CRi, and the audiovisual series SPF INFINI by TDJ. Courage! also founded its own label, Collection Disques Durs, and oversees Montreal imprint NAFF. In 2021, Multicolore acquired a stake in Courage!, strengthening their shared mission to elevate innovative music and live experiences in Québec and beyond.

About OEG
A North American leader in sports and entertainment, OEGSE’s portfolio includes iconic NHL, AHL and WHL franchises, the world’s best festivals, events and entertainment venues including Rogers Place, ICE District Plaza and Fan Park @ ICE District, an industry-leading community foundation, and film production company, Dark Castle Entertainment.

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