Igloofest Montréal 2026 officially launched its season on Thursday, January 25, with a sold-out opening night headlined by Disco Lines.

Winter Warriors travelled from across the country from Ottawa, Toronto, and Quebec City to name a few places that were at least a 1.5 hour + travel in treacherous weather conditions to be part of the opening of the season.  Despite the cold and snow, excitement was high as opening night approached a sold-out crowd, with anticipation peaking in the minutes leading up to Disco Lines’ 9:30 p.m. set.

The Igloofest Experience

Before and between sets, attendees had plenty to explore and enjoy across the festival grounds, including:

• The iconic Igloofest slide: grab a carpet, climb the stairs and admire the amazing view of the whole festival ground and wait for the attendant to give you the green light to slide down the fast black tube for a quick adrenaline rush.
• “Spin the Wheel” and Claw machine games: A chance to win some big prizes!
• Food trucks and multiple bar options:  Fan favourite was the beloved Montreal traditional poutine.
• Fire pits for roasting marshmallows or warming up
• Augmented games: Installation ran by Moment Factory where the snow was lit up with games for people to run and dance around to win challenges.
• The merch tent: Igloofest branded toques, neck warmers and earwarms of different styles and Discoline t-shirts were available for purchase
• The Videotron Stage for discovering additional artists

The Sapporo Stage (the main stage) kicked off the night with an opening set from DJ Gudfella, setting the tone for the evening. Disco Lines followed with an energetic and well-curated set opening with his song Techno + Tequila, dropping his hit No Broke Boys mid-set, and closing the night on with the classic “Heads Will Roll“

EDM House Network’s Tips to Maximize Your Igloofest Experience

Whether you’re attending in Montréal or one of Igloofest’s other city locations (such as Gatineau, Quebec City or Edmonton), here are some must-know tips:

• Upgrade to VIP if you value space, chiller crowd, warmth, and shorter lines.
• Hand and foot warmers are absolute game changers for the cold nights.
• Take a party bus to keep the energy going before and after the show. Safe way to avoid drinking and driving and not having to wait in the long metro lines.
• Remember PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect): move mindfully through the crowd, be kind to fellow ravers and staff.
• Dress strategically: fur coats, fur hats, and retro ’70s ski jackets were crowd favorites make sure to pair with as many layers as possible.

Final Thoughts

Igloofest proves year after year that winter doesn’t slow down rave season, it only fuels it. Between the music, the atmosphere, and the collective energy of passionate fans, the cold quickly fades into the background.

So embrace the winter and venture onto the coldest dance floor in the world where the heat comes from dancing attendees and warmed hearts singing at the top of their lungs. With upcoming performances from artists like DJ Snake, A-Trak, Lost Frequencies, Elderbrook, and Max Styler, and many more, Igloofest is a must-experience festival for any electronic music lover.