The MUTEK Montreal festival began on Tuesday, August 25, at 6:00 p.m., starting earlier than usual for the week-long event. This annual festival, known for its innovative approach to music and digital art, takes place in various public spaces and cultural venues across the city. It opened with performances by Ida Toninato and Pick a Piper on the Esplanade Tranquille, followed by a set by Barker. The festival spans multiple locations, including the Esplanade Tranquille, SAT, the Maison symphonique, and MTLus in the Quartier des spectacles, a neighborhood dedicated to the arts and culture. The event offers a wide array of performances, from immersive audiovisual experiences to unconventional musical setups. One highlight was a 360-degree dome installation by Nelly-Ève Rajotte, which enveloped the audience in a digital soundscape. Another unique performance took place in a bunker room, where the group Jump Source delivered a set. Japanese group ELECTRONICOS FANTASTICOS! brought a different kind of creativity, using homemade instruments made from household appliances to produce music. The festival’s lineup features a mix of genres and nationalities, with Canadian artists such as Orange Moon, Vivian Li, Wawa, and Zora Jones, as well as international names like Palestinian artist Abulzooz, the Berlin-based collective istanbulghettoclub, and the English artist @aguycalledgerald. In addition to the performances, the festival includes the MUTEK Forum and the digital village, which serve as platforms for discussions and collaborations between artists, researchers, cultural organizations, and creative industries. These events explore new ideas and practices in digital creativity, emphasizing the intersection of technology and the arts. The 12th edition of the festival took place from August 24 to 29, 2027, showcasing the festival’s growing influence in the global digital arts scene. The upcoming 28th edition, titled "Sensitive Waves," is scheduled to take place in the future, continuing MUTEK’s tradition of pushing boundaries in music and digital expression.