Igloofest Unleashes a Beastly Program for Its 17th Edition!

Montreal, November 5, 2024 — The chill is setting in, and the world’s iciest festival is back to turn up the heat: Igloofest Montreal returns from January 16 to February 8, 2025, in the heart of the Old Port, with an untamed lineup that’ll unleash everyone’s party animal! Expect explosive beats from Four Tet, Michael Bibi, Claptone, Apashe, Zeds Dead, Tape B, Skepta (Más Tiempo), Bon Entendeur, Steve Angello, Adriatique, and many other global icons, for what promises to be, “the hottest party of your life!” And for the young festival goers, the Igloofête free-entry Saturday parties offer music and treats galore for the whole family. This year, Igloofest takes the cold across the province, with epic parties in Gatineau from February 13 to 15, 2025, and in Quebec City from March 6 to 8, 2025, as part of a wild, boundary-pushing monster tour. Get ready for a fierce winter fiesta!

Roaring Crowds the World Over

Get ready for a monstrous edition that will electrify Montreal’s winter! Kicking off on Thursday, January 16, Igloofest opens with a bang as UK tech house sensation Michael Bibi makes his much-anticipated Montreal debut. The heat continues Friday, January 17, with local legend Apashe bringing his theatrical energy for an epic performance alongside IMANU’s addictive bass. And to wrap up the weekend, masked maestro Claptone will bring his signature melodic house beats on Saturday, joined by Dombresky’s catchy tunes that are sure to create a euphoric atmosphere.

The excitement continues into the second weekend, starting Thursday, January 23, with cloud rap icon Bladee immersing Igloofest in his ethereal vibes, joined by DOSS with her entrancing sounds and London’s COUCOU CHLOÉ opening the night with her unique flair. The following day, Friday, January 24, legendary duo Zeds Dead promise to break the ice with their powerful bass and addictive melodies, while Tape B and his clever blend of genres will add a touch of infectious energy to the evening. Finally, on Saturday, January 25, we’re gearing up for a unique show, as grime icon and UK scene pioneer Skepta (Más Tiempo) raises the temperature with his unrivalled charisma in his first house-infused DJ set in Canada, which is bound to create the perfect atmosphere to close this weekend of madness.

February brings even more excitement! Thursday, January 30, the festival rings in the month with Bon Entendeur’s vintage grooves and Boston Bun’s vibrant rhythms. Then on Friday, January 31, Swedish House Mafia’s own Steve Angello will get the crowd moving with his powerful beats, just after KILIMANJARO will have made his mark with his smooth Afrobeat sounds. On Saturday, February 1, you won’t want to miss mythical duo Adriatique and new French idol Marten Lou who will be mixing deep and hypnotic rhythms, for an immersive melodic house music experience, accompanied by none other than Yulia Niko.

As the final weekend approaches, Turkish star Mahmut Orhan and Belgian producer Maxi Meraki will take the stage on Thursday, February 6, for a warm, festive night. Friday, February 7, the spotlight shines on Cloonee, who skillfully wanders through the most frenzied house repertoire, as does Brazilian Classmatic, also taking part. The grand finale? Four Tet, with whom Igloofest audiences have an undying love affair. The man who almost lost his fingers there in 2019 will be back to close this 17th edition with class and magic, not to mention the irresistible charm of Avalon Emerson, who will also be part of the festival’s last night.

Featuring Our Untameable Home-Grown Warriors

Alongside international headliners, Igloofest will feature an impressive lineup of rising stars and, most importantly, local legends ready to fire up the stage and melt the side stage! It’s the perfect chance to experience the Montreal and Canadian scene in all its raw energy. Kicking things off on the first weekend, Montreal’s Homeby6 collective will bring local talents Félix Patry and WillWash to the opening night, with Tali Rose taking charge on the main stage. The Homegrown Harvest will showcase the unique sounds of Honeydrip and dileta, plus an electric DJ set by Marie Davidson, who’s making waves across Europe. Saturday’s main stage features Mandiz alongside Claptone, while the Club Sagacité crew—Hangaëlle, DUPPY, and Akantu — are sure to dominate the side stage. On the second weekend, Canadian dubstep heavyweights Distinct Motive and MELEK take over the main stage, with the Prohibition collective lighting up the second stage thanks to Dopamyne, Xaviera, and runa & asha. Saturday night will see Lia Plutonic kick off the party, joined by the Laylit collective bringing a fresh vibe with Cheba Iman, Nadim, Maghzal, MNSA, and Manalou. The third weekend promises house, acid, ’90s vibes, and techno, with Regularfantasy, Laura Scavo, and the Strawberry Gothcake crew featuring The Bald Girl, Mowie & Outback, and Meen Moreen. Later, Oiseau de nuit b2b döb, Kora feat. Reg Ina, and Moti will deliver unforgettable sets under the stars.

For the grand finale, Montreal’s own Moroccan DJ duo Elles&U, plus Molyness, and Priori, will turn up the heat on the main stage, while the Vibe Benders collective spreads good juju and Afrobeats with KidCrayola, LaSkway, and YKTV. And for the closing act, Unikorn will bring pure magic to the dance floor, with Awwful and Sisi Superstar leading the last dance in glitter and pride.

Big News: A Monster Tour!

Igloofest is gearing up for the biggest winter tour yet! The festival will shake Montreal from January 16 to February 8, then bring the heat to Gatineau from February 13 to 15, before ending with a bang in Quebec City on March 6, 7, and 8.

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Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, November 6, at 11 a.m.!

Stay tuned for more updates on Après-Ski, Igloofête in Montreal, Igloofest Gatineau, and Igloofest Quebec—programming details are coming soon!

Essential Partners

Igloofest would like to thank the invaluable partners who make the myth a reality: starting with the Old Port of Montréal Corporation. Igloofest also extends its warmest thanks to presenter Sapporo; official collaborators Vidéotron and Solotech; major sponsor National Bank; sponsors SAQ, Poppers, Loto-Québec, Liquid I.V., Canadian Club, and Red Bull; and public partners Ville de Montréal, Tourisme Montréal and the Government of Quebec.

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About Igloofest

Since 2007, Igloofest has united thousands of music fans to dance under the stars in the Old Port of Montréal. With its winter decor blending into the steel structures, its striking architectural scenography, its program featuring the best local and international artists, its surprising and playful Igloovillage and its improbable snowsuit contest, Igloofest is one of the hippest events in the city and one of the most talked about across the country. This year, and for its 17th edition, Igloofest is taking over Montreal’s Old Port with an avalanche of emotions and four weekends of parties. The event will take place from Thursday, January 16 to Saturday, February 8 in Montreal, as well as from February 13 to 15 in Gatineau and from March 6 to 8 in Quebec City for a monster tour!

About Multicolore

Multicolore has successfully made its mark on the Quebec cultural and event scene for nearly 20 years. Masterfully creating colourful, inspiring, creative, and vibrant experiences, Multicolore is responsible for such must-see Montreal events as Piknic Électronik, Igloofest, Palomosa, Village au Pied-du-Courant; its production division, Multicolore Projects and now Courage! Multicolore creates and produces festivals and events around the world by imagining unique and entertaining social experiences thanks to a mix of talent and creative collaborations across the event and experiential marketing.

About Courage!

Founded in 2018 in Montreal, Courage! focuses on artist management, musical production, and concert and event production and presentation. Courage! is behind the artistic and musical curation of such festivals as Piknic Electronik and Igloofest in Montreal. In 2020, as the world was becoming more confined and the event industry struggled, Courage! continued to innovate by producing artistic content, notably CRi’s album “Juvenile” (nominated in the Electronic Album of the Year category at the 2021 Juno Awards and winner of the Révélation de l’année and Album de l’année – electronic music at the 2021 Gala de l’ADISQ) and a live virtual performance by KAYTRANADA, in addition to launching a new record label: Collection Disques Durs.

More information ⬇
Igloofest: www.igloofest.ca
Courage: www.courage.world
Multicolore: www.multicolore.ca

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