As Montréal thaws out from another long winter, the city is once again ready to usher in summer with its beloved open-air event series: Piknic Électronik.
The weekly outdoor parties return from May 17 to October 12, serving up a steady dose of Sunday (and long weekend Monday) soirées on Île Sainte-Hélène. With a lineup that spans dance music’s most seasoned acts, Piknic promises another vibrant season on the dancefloor. Whether you’re a university student unbothered by that 8AM Monday lecture or a longtime raver who stretches before every set—Piknic is so back.
The 2025 season features 45+ events (with more to come), spotlighting a curated mix of international heavyweights and local legends across the techno and house spectrum. Among this year’s standouts: John Digweed, Boys Noize, AYYBO, Robert Hood, and Hiroko Yamamura, alongside homegrown talents like Misstress Barbara, Priori, and Nymra & Sofisticated, and named Dancing Astronaut‘s 2024 Artist to Watch, Sinca.
Piknic kicks off the season over May’s long weekend with a two-day opening celebration, featuring STRYV on Sunday and Enrico Sangiuliano on Monday.
Single tickets and season passes are available now, exclusively through Piknic Électronik’s website. For the full 2025 programming, check out their Instagram post below.
Featured image: William Wachter
