M pour Montréal 2025 – Top 10 Acts to watch (Nov 19–22)

Montréal is turning up the volume! From Wednesday, 19 November to Saturday, 22 November 2025, M pour Montreal celebrates its 20th edition with four nights of cutting-edge music. Across downtown and the Plateau, the festival brings together legendary headliners and emerging talent poised to make waves. Here’s our curated Top 10 list of acts that dominate the stage and mark key milestones in their careers, the artists shaping the next chapter of live music in Montréal.

1. Truck Violence – Wednesday 19  Nov, Montréal (Opening Night Club)

Montreal alt-rock/noise-rock outfit delivering raw, edgy live performances.
Milestone: Known for high-intensity shows and uncompromising stage presence, they set the tone for a festival that celebrates bold live music.

2. Fine Food Market – Thursday 20 Nov, Montréal (Espace SAT)

Hypnotic electro-pop project featuring lush visuals and immersive live sets.
Milestone: Building momentum on the international festival circuit with critically acclaimed sets and a growing fanbase.

3. Choses Sauvages – Thursday 20 Nov, Montréal (Espace SAT)

Dance-punk/post-punk Montréal band known for explosive energy and kinetic performances.
Milestone: Emerging as the quintessential live club band in Montréal, delivering high-energy performances that attract local and international buzz.

4. Hologramme – Thursday 20 Nov, Montréal (Espace SAT)

Modular-synth innovator delivering cinematic, immersive electronic performances.
Milestone: Known for pushing the boundaries of experimental electronic music, their live shows create unforgettable late-night festival moments.

5. Chiara Savasta – Friday 21 Nov, Montréal (Théâtre Plaza)

Rising Montréal singer-songwriter blending dreamy pop with raw emotional hooks and powerful vocal delivery.
Milestone: With her debut EP Summerhood, she’s solidifying her reputation as one of the city’s most promising new voices.

6. Léonie Gray – Friday 21 Nov, Montréal (Théâtre Plaza)

Rising singer-songwriter delivering intimate yet commanding performances with soulful vocals.“I think it’s a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” — Léonie Gray

Milestone: Garnering attention as a fast-rising voice in Montréal’s music scene, her festival appearances highlight her growing artistic influence.

7. Digable Planets – Friday 21 Nov, Montréal (Le National)

Legendary jazz-rap trio returning for their Blowout Comb 30th Anniversary Tour. Expect smooth rhymes, jazzy grooves, and magnetic stage presence.“On stage, I feel a freedom I don’t feel anywhere else.” – Butterfly

Milestone: Celebrating three decades of groundbreaking jazz-rap while still influencing contemporary hip-hop and festival audiences worldwide.

8. Rowjay – Saturday 22 Nov, Montréal (Club Soda)

Montreal rapper with charismatic stage presence and crowd-driven energy.
Milestone: Building a reputation as one of the city’s top emerging hip-hop performers with performances that turn audiences into collaborators.

9. BadBadNotGood – Saturday 22 Nov, Montréal (L’Olympia)

Toronto’s genre-bending jazz/hip-hop collective known for cinematic instrumentals and high-energy shows.
Milestone: With multiple acclaimed albums and collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, they continue to define genre-blending live performance.

10. The Franklin Electric – Saturday 22 Nov, 2025, Montréal (MTelus)

Cross-regional act blending indie folk, alt-rock, ambient, and electronic textures.
Milestone: Their 2017 album Blue Ceilings earned them a Juno Award nomination, solidifying their international footprint.e.

Festival Overview

Dates: Wednesday 19 – Saturday 22 November 2025
Location: Multiple venues across Downtown Montreal & the Plateau

From dreamy pop to explosive punk, jazz-rap to experimental electronic, M pour Montréal 2025 delivers an unforgettable mix of emerging talent and legendary performers. Each night promises energy, storytelling, and stage moments you’ll remember.

Special mention: The Besnard Lakes, one of Montreal’s most hypnotic and cinematic bands, are a must-see performance at M for Montreal 2025  proudly featured in Best Kept Montreal’s Top 10 Acts to Watch. Don’t miss their signature wall of sound and soaring harmonies that define the city’s indie spirit.

Plan your nights around the acts with the strongest presence and biggest milestones, because these performances aren’t just concerts, they’re live music history in the making.

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