Festivals
îLESONIQ In The City & îLESONIQ Afterparties Take Over Montreal On Festival Weekend
A decade in the making and over 500,000 fans strong, îLESONIQ, presented by Virgin Plus in collaboration with Beach Day, has become a cornerstone of Montréal’s vibrant summer music scene. Now that you’ve had a chance to familiarize yourself with the full schedule for this landmark 10th edition, it’s time to announce the îLESONIQ parties! The celebration expands beyond Parc Jean-Drapeau, with îLESONIQ in the City kicking things off on August 8 at several venues downtown. Over the course of the weekend, a series of official îLESONIQ Afterparties will keep the energy alive well into the night.
This 10th anniversary of îLESONIQ is a testament to the passion and loyalty of our community. Together, we’ve built something extraordinary—a festival that continues to set the standard for electronic music in Canada and beyond. Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating a decade of unforgettable memories, world-class talent, and the unbeatable energy that makes îLESONIQ so special.
For those looking to get their groove on early, the îLESONIQ team has put together a dynamite selection of performances in the form of îLESONIQ in the City on August 8 in various venues across the city, which will see some of the world’s leading DJs take over some of the hottest spots in Montréal.
Montréal is known for keeping the party going all night long, and this year’s îLESONIQ Afterparties are shaping up to be epic gatherings, providing a citywide home for nocturnal souls whose sole mission is to dance the night away! Non-stop parties, featuring top talent DJs and performers.
This year, the festival site has levelled up to maximize the festivalgoer’s experience with an all-new immersive L-acoutics sound setup at the Coca-Cola NEON stage! By the numbers, the 2025 edition of îLESONIQ is impressive to say the least – with 320 speakers & surround sound system, 124 subwoofers, 18 delay towers, 20 lasers, 32 cryo jet CO2 blasters, 6 bubble machines, 32 flame generators and much much more!
Tickets for îLESONIQ’s 10th edition are already on sale at ilesoniq.com.
Festivals
The Strokes, Pitbull, and Alanis Morissette To Headline Innings Festival 2027
The Strokes, Pitbull and Alanis Morissette will headline the ninth edition of Innings Festival, making its return February 26-28, 2027 to Arizona’s Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park. The grand slam lineup includes Pierce The Veil, The Neighbourhood, 5 Seconds of Summer, Train, Death Cab For Cutie, Interpol, Yellowcard, Hot Mulligan, 4 Non Blondes, Spoon, Shaggy, Passion Pit and many more for three days of no overlapping sets. Fans can enjoy interactive baseball activities at the festival, plus appearances by Major League Baseball legends Darryl Strawberry, Dexter Fowler, David Justice, Nelson Cruz, Rollie Fingers, Joe Kelly and more, plus Olympic medalist and ESPN analyst Jessica Mendoza. All-Star Jam hosted by Jake Peavy returns, along with Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster returning for live interviews and special performances from surprise guests including artists from the festival lineup.. Fans can sign up now for the festival SMS list at InningsFestival.com to receive an access code for the presale beginning Thursday, October 29 at 10AM PT, with access to guaranteed lowest-price GA tickets for one hour. Any remaining tickets will go on sale to the public following the presale.
1-Day and 3-Day GA, GA+, Center Field Bleachers, Left Field Reserved, VIP and Platinum tickets will be available, along with 2-Day GA tickets. GA+ tickets include access to the GA+ Lounge for a private bar with drinks for purchase, air-conditioned restrooms, relaxed seating and more. Center Field Bleachers offer all amenities of GA+ along with guaranteed bucket seats with prime views of Home Plate Stage. Left Field Reserved tickets also include all amenities of GA+, plus a reserved bucket seating at the dedicated elevated viewing deck overlooking Home Plate Stage. VIP tickets include a dedicated seated viewing platform at Home Plate Stage, plus on-field viewing areas at both stages, unlimited access to the VIP Lounge with air-conditioned restrooms, complimentary beer, dedicated Festival Merch Store and more. Platinum tickets offer exclusive front-of-stage viewing, complimentary full-service bar, coffee service and all-day dining, golf cart transportation between stages, complimentary Tempe Town Lake boat rides on the Platinum Clubhouse Cruiser and more. For more information on all available ticket types and the amenities included in each, visit InningsFestival.com/Tickets.
Festivals
Iron Maiden, Korn, Bad Omens to Headline Boardwalk Rock 2027
Iron Maiden, Korn, and Bad Omens will headline the glorious return of Boardwalk Rock 2027, along with Alice In Chains, Breaking Benjamin, Good Charlotte, Marilyn Manson, The Prodigy, Judas Priest, Cypress Hill, and many more. View the entire lineup and by-day breakout here.
The Presale begins Thursday, October 22, at 10AM ET with access to lowest-price GA tickets for one hour, followed by the General Onsale at 11AM ET, with any remaining tickets.
Boardwalk Rock ticket types include 1-Day and 3-Day General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum. GA+ Tickets grant entry to the festival alongside access to a private lounge with shade and seating, air-conditioned restrooms, concierge service, complimentary water, and a private bar with drinks for purchase. VIP Tickets provide dedicated viewing areas at every stage, including a viewing platform at Main Stage with elevated sightlines, access to two VIP Lounges that both include a private bar with drinks for purchase, air-conditioned restrooms, relaxed seating, lockers and mobile charging units for rent, and more. Platinum Tickets offer front-of-stage viewing at all stages, access to two Platinum Lounges that include complimentary full-service bars and all-day dining, air-conditioned restrooms, complimentary lockers and mobile charging, a dedicated festival entry lane, all the amenities of VIP, GA+, GA, and more. For the full list of ticket offerings, and to purchase tickets, visit www.boardwalkrockfest.com/tickets.
In addition to three full days of live music, Boardwalk Rock will offer festivalgoers access to the iconic Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park, located within the festival grounds, as well as a variety of festival food vendors. Attendees can also explore the many businesses along the Ocean City Boardwalk, including restaurants, bars, shops, and more.
Sign up for the e-list to receive festival information first at www.boardwalkrockfest.com, and also follow Boardwalk Rock on Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook to stay in the loop on all announcements.