The wildly popular Montreal winter music festival Igloofest is making a triumphant return to Gatineau in 2026 with an impressive lineup featuring some of electronic music's biggest names. Headliners include global superstar Steve Aoki, legendary house producer Kaskade, and the infectious sounds of BUNT.
Igloofest's Successful Gatineau Debut
Igloofest made its highly anticipated Gatineau debut earlier this year, running from February 13-15, 2025. The festival's expansion beyond Montreal proved immediately successful, bringing the unique winter music experience to a new audience in the National Capital Region. The Gatineau edition maintained the signature Igloofest atmosphere of electronic music performances in a festive outdoor winter setting.
2026 Headlining Acts Revealed
The 2026 lineup promises to build on this successful debut with three major electronic acts taking center stage. Steve Aoki, the Grammy-nominated producer and DJ known for his high-energy performances and cake-throwing antics, will bring his global brand of electronic dance music to the winter festival.
Joining him is Kaskade, one of America's most successful house music producers with multiple Grammy nominations and numerous chart-topping albums to his credit. The lineup is rounded out by BUNT., the German folk-electronic project that has gained international recognition for blending traditional folk elements with contemporary dance music.
Winter Festival Experience
Igloofest has become renowned for offering a unique festival experience that embraces Canadian winter rather than fighting against it. Attendees typically bundle up in their warmest winter gear to dance under the stars to world-class electronic music. The festival atmosphere combines cutting-edge audio-visual production with the natural beauty of a Quebec winter, creating an unforgettable experience that has drawn thousands of music lovers to Montreal each year.
The expansion to Gatineau represents a significant growth moment for the festival brand, bringing this distinctive winter music experience to Canada's National Capital Region. The 2026 edition is expected to draw even larger crowds as awareness of the Gatineau event continues to grow following its successful inaugural year.
