La Semaine du Neuf 2026: Highlights from the Festival’s 4th Edition
We’re still on a high after this incredible edition of La Semaine du Neuf! This year, the festival explored the theme Music & Movement through an interdisciplinary approach and a wide range of formats: performative concerts, hybrid creations, immersive installations, and professional gatherings. So many moments to listen differently, be surprised, and share meaningful experiences.
At a time when the impact of artificial intelligence technologies is at the forefront of creators’ minds and conversations, Le Vivier chose to revisit a fundamental idea—one as old as rhythm itself: the relationship between music and the gestures of the body, of dance. - Le Devoir
La Semaine du Neuf in numbers:
- 43 events across Montreal
- 158 local and international artists
- 58 works presented
- 2,700 smiles
What stood out most was the vibrant atmosphere: a genuine closeness with artists from around the world, conversations that continued after the concerts, and from one venue to another, the audience’s curiosity and enthusiasm.
Beyond the artistic program, the festival further developed its role as a platform for reflection and exchange, with a symposium, a series of masterclasses, and professional days dedicated to networking. This edition contributed to the visibility of a thriving scene. Many of the projects presented as part of the festival are also part of touring initiatives, helping bring artists and works beyond Montreal, across Quebec and internationally.
The 2026 edition also introduced the new youth program Mini Neuf and the Milton-Parc day camp, offering young participants an opportunity to discover new music.
A huge thank you to the artists, creators, performers, and collaborators who brought this edition to life: Contrechamps, Alexandra Templier, Architek Percussion, Megumi Masaki, Ensemble Éclat, Krystina Marcoux, Stick & Bow, Paramirabo, Quigital Arts, Sarah Albu, Proxima Centauri, Nadar Ensemble, HANATSUmiroir, Duo ék, Dylan Robinson, Quatuor Bozzini, Quasar, Lovemusic collective, Ictus & Ula Sickle, Supermusique, Tour de Bras, Totem contemporain, No Hay Banda, Ana Maria Romano, and many more.
Le Vivier also extends its gratitude to its partners, without whom this festival would not have been possible:
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Canada Council for the Arts, Conseil des arts de Montréal, City of Montreal, SSHRC, Canadian Music Centre, Consulate of Mexico in Canada, Institut Français, Consulate General of France in Montreal, Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal, Pro Helvetia, Flanders State of the Art, Wallonie-Bruxelles International, Goethe-Institut, McGill University, E27 Musiques Nouvelles, Codes d’accès, Innovations en concert, CEM (Centre d’expérimentation musicale), Conservatoire de musique de Québec, Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines, Agora de la danse.
See you in March 2027 for the 5th edition!
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