M for Montreal is back. From November 18 to 21, 2026, the emerging-music festival takes over multiple Montreal venues for four nights built around discovery, spotlighting rising talent from Montreal and beyond.
Spread across about a dozen venues downtown and in the Plateau, M for Montreal runs on a simple format: several concerts, many presented under the festival’s own Sélection officielle banner, follow one another each night in venues close enough together that festivalgoers can move from one show to the next over the course of the evening.
MTL TIMES has added the complete M for Montreal 2026 program to its event calendar, with all 21 confirmed shows to discover across the festival’s four nights.
M for Montreal 2026: Dates to Know
- Dates: November 18–21, 2026
- Location: Montreal
- Format: concerts spread across about a dozen venues (Les Foufounes Électriques, Casa del Popolo, L’Escogriffe, La Sotterenea, Théâtre Plaza, Ausgang Plaza, Le Ministère, La Sala Rossa, Le Système, Le Belmont, Quai des Brumes, Club Soda)
- Programming: 21 confirmed shows, mostly under the Sélection officielle banner
Find the Complete M for Montreal 2026 Schedule on MTL TIMES
With 21 shows spread across about a dozen venues over four nights, planning your route takes a bit of prep.
The complete M for Montreal 2026 program is available in the MTL TIMES event calendar, where you can check each show’s venue and time to plan your night.
You’ll also find the full list of all 21 confirmed shows further down in this article.
Four Nights, a Scene in Motion
The festival opens Wednesday, November 18, with Béton Armé, Faze and zouz on the main stage at Les Foufounes Électriques, followed later that night by 2120 at Casa del Popolo and Knats, Misc and Julien Fillion at L’Escogriffe.
Thursday, November 19 is the festival’s busiest night, with nine shows across nine venues, including Yoo Doo Right‘s album launch at Ausgang Plaza — already sold out — and Yuki B‘s Romance launch at Le Système.
Friday, November 20 continues with six more shows, including Afrotronix and Hawa B at Le Belmont and a second already-sold-out show, Geoffroy, Lou Val and Cherrykim at Le Ministère.
Closing Night: Secret City Marks 20 Years
The festival wraps up Saturday, November 21, with just two shows — including one of this edition’s highlights: Secret City marks its 20th anniversary at Club Soda with SUUNS, Plants and Animals and Unessential Oils. At the same time, Moses Belanger, Jean-Paul Groove and Odeza close out the festival at Quai des Brumes.
Tickets and Sold-Out Shows
Every M for Montreal show is ticketed separately, with its own venue-specific ticket link. Two shows on the 2026 program are already sold out: Yoo Doo Right’s album launch and the Geoffroy, Lou Val and Cherrykim show. Check availability before heading out.
Visit the official M for Montreal website for tickets and the latest festival information.
M for Montreal 2026 FAQ
When is M for Montreal 2026?
The festival runs November 18 to 21, 2026.
Where does M for Montreal take place?
M for Montreal doesn’t have a single site. This year’s 21 shows are spread across about a dozen Montreal venues, including Casa del Popolo, La Sala Rossa, Le Belmont, L’Escogriffe and Club Soda.
How many shows are on the program?
The 2026 program includes 21 confirmed shows over four nights.
Are any shows already sold out?
Yes. Yoo Doo Right’s album launch and the Geoffroy, Lou Val and Cherrykim show are already sold out.
Complete M for Montreal 2026 Schedule
Wednesday, November 18
- SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE – Béton Armé, Faze & zouz — Les Foufounes Électriques, 7:30 p.m.
- 2120 — Casa del Popolo, 10 p.m.
- Knats (UK), Misc & Julien Fillion — L’Escogriffe, 10:15 p.m.
- Mario2 & Cosmic Dog Fog (WLS) — La Sotterenea, 10:15 p.m.
Thursday, November 19
- SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE – Lisa LeBlanc, Les Shirley & dead ex girlfriends — Théâtre Plaza, 8 p.m.
- SOLD OUT – SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE – M POUR MONTRÉAL : Yoo Doo Right (lancement d’album) + Population II — Ausgang Plaza, 8:30 p.m.
- Emma Beko — Le Ministère, 9 p.m.
- blesse — La Sala Rossa, 9 p.m.
- Marci, Born At Midnite & Shunk — La Sotterenea, 10 p.m.
- Yuki B + invité.e.s | Lancement de Romance — Le Système, 10 p.m.
- Mzrabelle, XLOWW & Vaga — Le Belmont, 10:30 p.m.
- Special Guest (UK), Le Belladone & Hot Garbage — L’Escogriffe, 10:30 p.m.
- Basht. & Museums — Quai des Brumes, 10:45 p.m.
Friday, November 20
- SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE – M POUR MONTRÉAL : Afrotronix & Hawa B — Le Belmont, 8 p.m.
- SOLD OUT – SÉLECTION OFFICIELLE – M POUR MONTRÉAL : Geoffroy, Lou Val & Cherrykim — Le Ministère, 8:30 p.m.
- kinji00 — Club Soda, 9 p.m.
- M FOR MOTHLAND — La Sala Rossa, 10 p.m.
- ANYMA ORA’, Merina Gris & papaya noon — Casa del Popolo, 10:30 p.m.
- Do Nothing, Alias & shirehead — L’Escogriffe, 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 21
- Secret City – 20e anniversaire avec SUUNS, Plants and Animals, Unessential Oils — Club Soda, 7:30 p.m.
- Moses Belanger, Jean-Paul Groove & Odeza — Quai des Brumes, 10:45 p.m.
Follow M for Montreal 2026 With MTL TIMES
With 21 shows spread across four nights and about a dozen venues, M for Montreal 2026 offers four nights to explore Montreal’s emerging music scene. Explore the complete program in the MTL TIMES event calendar and follow MTLTimes.com for everything happening during the festival.
