Igloofest Gatineau will be returning to the National Capital Region for the third time this winter, promising to “keep Gatineau-Ottawa dancing.” The festival is set to take place at the Place des Festivals Zibi between Feb. 11 and Feb. 13, as part of Winterlude festivities. “With an ambitious, diverse lineup featuring some of the biggest names on the international electronic music scene, the festival is set to deliver three unforgettable nights where music, collective energy and winter madness take centre stage,” festival organizers said in a news release. The event will be headlined by Illenium, a Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum artist who blends electronic music with rock influences; Lost Frequencies, a Belgian DJ known for the songs “Are You With Me” and “Where Are You Now;” and Max Styler, a producer who organizers say has developed a “distinctive house sound with darker undertones and European influences.” The 2026 festival was headlined by Steve Aoki, Kaskade and BUNT and organizers say more than 16,000 people attended. Attendees are invited to sport “their most outrageous snowsuits” to help brave the cold weather. Igloofest started in Montreal in 2007 and has since expanded to Gatineau and Quebec City. Tickets go on sale Friday at 11 a.m.
