Piknic Électronik

Each Sunday afternoon Montrealers and visitors gather to enjoy fresh air and cutting edge DJs. Piknic Électronik is a weekly outdoor celebration of electronic music. Some of the famous names to spin in the past two years include MSTRKRFT, Amon Tobin, Benga, Mistress Barbara and Hercules & Love Affair. The featured artists are framed by the skyline of the city and a stunning, slow-sinking orange sun.

“The site itself is inviting and comfortable: patio furniture, patches of turf both real and artificial, trees for shade, and winding paths. All of which is crowned by a monumental metal sculpture from Expo 67. A peaceful retreat only five minutes from downtown, the site offers a welcome alternative to the concrete jungle of the city—without really leaving Montreal.”

After almost a decade of luscious beats, Piknic Électronik has branded itself as the Sunday afternoon event in Montréal. The formula of sunshine and sweet rhythms is a clear hit, but the weekly festival is also exploring some new initiatives. To begin with, Piknic is partnering with local festivals Oshega and Pop Montréal to provide some new and exciting electronic options. So if you’re in town for either of these festivals, keep your ears peeled for Piknic-related happenings.

And with a new bilingual website freshly launched, the folks at Piknic Électronik want you, the traveler, to know that your presence is an important part of the diversity of the weekly party. As a foreigner, you are tempting and exotic to the locals. Take advantage of this!

And here’s a great clip that will give you a sense of the party…

For more information on Piknic Électronik in Montréal, visit 
http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog