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Ilesoniq 2026 Lineup Revealed for August at Parc Jean Drapeau
Ilesoniq 2026 will take over Parc Jean Drapeau on August 8 and 9, with Ilesoniq in the City set for August 7 in downtown Montréal. Now entering its 11th edition, the electronic music festival continues its established August run on the island, drawing thousands of fans each summer. Two day tickets go on sale January 29 at noon, with organizers confirming a lineup that includes Dom Dolla, Chris Lake and Friends, Above and Beyond, Boris Brejcha, deadmau5, Rezz and more.
Headliners Return to Montréal
Dom Dolla is set to headline this year’s edition, returning to Montréal after a string of major international performances. A 2024 Grammy nominee and eight time ARIA Award nominee for Best Dance Release, the Australian producer recently headlined Sydney Allianz Stadium in front of 40000 fans. His most recent Montréal appearance in 2025 transformed the Esplanade at Parc Olympique into a large scale outdoor dancefloor, and his return to Ilesoniq positions him as one of the weekend’s central draws.
Chris Lake also returns, this time presenting Chris Lake and Friends. The British DJ and producer will bring a guest driven concept to the Bell OASIS Stage, backed by a custom Canadian production created in collaboration with the festival. Known for his deep catalogue of house hits and high profile festival appearances, Lake’s set is expected to anchor one of the weekend’s biggest nights.
A Broad Electronic Spectrum Across Three Stages
Beyond the headliners, Ilesoniq 2026 continues to span multiple corners of electronic music. Canadian producer deadmau5 joins the lineup once again, adding another Montréal appearance to his long running connection with the city. Rezz is also confirmed, alongside Wooli and Above and Beyond, the latter widely recognized for shaping the Anjuna label’s global presence.
Boris Brejcha will make his first appearance at the festival, bringing his High Tech Minimal sound and recognizable Joker mask persona to Parc Jean Drapeau. Anaheim based producer AYYBO is also on the bill, while bass focused acts Sub Focus, ATLiens, Seven Lions and Layz b2b Kompany round out a section of the lineup aimed squarely at heavier sounds. The programming reflects Montréal’s reputation as a destination for large scale electronic events, with three stages once again planned for the weekend.
Debuts and Emerging Names
Several artists will make their Ilesoniq debut in 2026, adding newer voices to a lineup that blends established names with rising talent. LYNY joins the bill following a steady climb on the electronic circuit. HAYLA, recognized for collaborations with John Summit, MEDUZA, Sub Focus and deadmau5, is also confirmed.
Japanese DJ ¥ØU$UKE ¥UK1MAT$U will make his first festival appearance at Ilesoniq after drawing international attention through a viral Boiler Room Tokyo performance. Organizers have indicated that additional artists will be announced in the lead up to August.
Ticket Details and Additional Information
Two day tickets for Ilesoniq 2026 start at 210 CAD for General Admission, with Party Deck starting at 325 CAD, RBCxMusic Gold at 370 CAD, Sky Lounge at 445 CAD and Diamond at 570 CAD. Prices include taxes and service fees and are subject to change. American Express cardmembers have access to a presale beginning January 28 at 10 a.m. ET through January 29 at 10 a.m. ET, subject to availability.
Ilesoniq in the City will once again open the weekend on August 7 at a downtown venue, with further details to be announced. One dollar from every Ilesoniq 2026 ticket sold will be donated to the evenko foundation to provide musical instruments to schools across Québec. The festival is produced by evenko in collaboration with Live Nation and INK Entertainment, with support from I Love Neon.
