Montréal’s punk scene was alive and loud as Vulgaire Machins in Montréal took over the packed Beanfield Theatre for the first of two shows in the city. With a lineup made entirely of local talent, the evening highlighted different corners of Montréal’s alternative music scene—from shoegaze and emo to classic Quebec punk rock. By the time the night was over, the venue had transformed into a whirlwind of moshing, crowd surfing, and roaring sing-alongs.
Kicking off the night was SOMET, a young Montréal shoegaze and emo band that immediately grabbed the crowd’s attention. Despite being early in the evening, the band performed with the kind of enthusiasm that felt far bigger than their spot on the lineup.
Jumping around the stage and pouring energy into every note, SOMET showcased their raw talent in front of a growing audience. Opening for a legendary Montréal punk band like Vulgaire Machins is a massive opportunity for any emerging group, and SOMET clearly embraced the moment. Their set felt like a promising introduction to a band that could continue climbing through the local scene.
Next up was Thick Glasses, another Montréal band bringing their own flavor of punk to the night. Their sound carried the spirit of a classic Québécois punk band, but with a relaxed edge that still kept the genre’s intensity alive.
At times their music echoed the vibe of Title Fight around the mid-2010s, blending laid-back melodies with punk energy constantly simmering beneath the surface. That contrast made their live performance especially exciting, keeping the crowd engaged while delivering a sound that felt both nostalgic and fresh.
When Vulgaire Machins finally took the stage, the atmosphere inside Beanfield Theatre shifted instantly. Formed in Montréal in the 1990s, the legendary punk rock band proved they still command the same fierce energy that built their reputation.
From the first song to the last, the audience was completely locked in. Fast and explosive punk riffs filled the venue as fans erupted into moshing, headbanging, and crowd surfing almost immediately. The packed theatre pulsed with movement as the band powered through their set with relentless intensity.
A deeply Québécois band at heart, Vulgaire Machins performed entirely in Quebec French, reinforcing their strong connection to the province’s punk scene and the crowd that has supported them for decades.
By the end of the night, Vulgaire Machins in Montréal felt like more than just a concert—it was a celebration of the city’s vibrant local music community. With two Montréal openers setting the stage and a legendary hometown band closing the night in explosive fashion, the show highlighted exactly why the city continues to be a powerhouse for punk and alternative music.
