3 days of matchmaking in a dedicated space, during MUTEK Forum, August 26-28.
MUTEK Market, a curated networking and professional development programme connecting creative studios and artists with international presenters, promotors, curators, and industry leaders, returns in 2026 in a significantly expanded form. At a pivotal moment of transition in the digital creativity ecosystem, MUTEK Market steps up as an essential meeting place for the industry, bringing together professionals from across live electronic and digital performance, digital and media arts, XR and immersive media, museums and cultural institutions, performing arts venues, and placemaking and public space.
Curated networking is at the heart of this expanded offering. A dedicated Market space at Agora de la danse will serve as the hub for daily editions of MUTEK Match, a customized 1:1 matchmaking initiative offering direct access to a number of key project and decision-makers in the field of digital creativity and music.
Over a hundred international industry representatives from digital creativity are set to participate in MUTEK Market. Past attendees include The Barbican, Victoria & Albert Museum, Cryptic / Sonica, New Museum, LAS Arts Foundation, Canary Wharf, The Music Centre, Light Art Museum, Brussels Major Events, KIKK, The Tate, HELLERAU - European Centre for the Arts, and many more.
Dates and Location
August 26–28, 2026
Agora de la danse / Édifice Wilder - Espace danse, Montréal
What's Included
The MUTEK Market includes:
• A minimum of 6 curated 1:1 B2B meetings across three days
• Access to a dedicated Market lounge and meeting space throughout the Forum
• Full access to all MUTEK Forum programming and industry-related panels and presentations
• Access to 3 networking cocktails
• Access to Nocturne 1, 2, 3 (Aug 26-28) performances at the Society for Arts and Technology (Please note: other MUTEK shows on these dates at Maison symphonique and MTELUS are not included)
Who Should Participate
For Delegates, Presenters and Curators
Programmers and curators from festivals, museums, cultural institutions, performing arts venues, public spaces, cities, and municipalities looking to discover fresh talent and commission innovative new works and performances..
For Studios and Artists
Creative studios and independent artists ready to connect with key international industry players and explore opportunities for touring, co-productions, and commissions. Whether you have something to present or something to discover, this call is open to all “export-ready” professionals across the digital creativity sector, in Québec and beyond
Sectors include:
• Live electronic performance and festivals
• Digital and media arts
• XR and immersive media
• Museums and cultural institutions
• Performing arts venues
• Placemaking and public space
Pricing
Join MUTEK Market and MUTEK Forum for $450 CAD + taxes.
The Market Pass ($200 CAD) is available as an add-on to the MUTEK Forum Passport ($250 CAD + taxes), giving you access to three days of programming, curated 1:1 B2B meetings, networking events, and much more.
How to Register
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. To ensure meaningful matchmaking and productive meetings, please note that acceptance is not guaranteed and space is limited.
Those selected will receive more information and a registration link by email. We encourage you to express your interest early.
MUTEK would like to thank its partners, who play a key role in the maintenance and development of its activities and have provided particular support towards the production of the MUTEK Market.
The Government of Québec, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the ministère du Tourisme du Québec, the Secrétariat à la région métropolitaine du ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation du Québec, the ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie du Québec, the ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec, the Canada Council for the Arts, FACTOR and Canada's private radio broadcasters, the Department of Canadian Heritage, Musicaction, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Ville de Montréal, the Conseil des arts de Montréal and Tourisme Montréal.
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