Piknic Électronik — Attraction in Montreal

Piknic Electronik combines the chill vibes of relaxing in the outdoors with the excitement & fun of a music festival (depending on which part of the site you're in) almost every Sunday from May to October. There are two stages; the more intimate Banque Nationale stage surrounded by stairs that double as seats, and the Fizz stage with its huge dancefloor (partly a wooden platform, partly on the ground) interspersed with tall, lit up trees. The VIP Piknic Terrasse is located to the right of the Fizz stage.

This mini-fest is located right next to the Calder statue, Trois Disques, also known as "Man". The site overlooks the river on one side with La Grand Roue and the Cirque du Soleil tented arena in the background which makes for a lovely backdrop, particularly at sunset. Farther from the stages there's a section of trees where they hung up lights, with hammocks & picnic tables to get off your feet and relax. There are food trucks sprinkled all over the main site, with a lot of the typical fast food but also a couple healthier options including veggie options. You're also allowed to bring your own food, just check the website for the exact rules. Lots of different bars at each of the two stages as well as in the main site towards the center of everything. Like most Piknic-ers the bucket drinks are my favourite; they're the best bang for your buck in terms of alcohol & amount, and they have the more creative cocktails. Of course they also have ready to drink cocktails in cans, beer (Sapporo), and non-alcoholic options. Cards only for payments. Water is available at water fountains on site so bring an empty reusable water bottle. The buckets and cups the cocktails come in are reusable for the entire rest of the season, but if you're finished with it you can return it and get refunded 4$ for buckets and 2$ for cups. I've kept a few buckets over the years! There's so much to love about this fest, I could go on and on! It's a great way to...

I’ve been a season pass holder at Piknic Électronik for several years and have had countless amazing experiences, so much so that I’ve rarely felt the need to write a review. However, after this season, I wanted to share some honest feedback in the hope it reaches the right people and helps improve things.

This year, my wife and I decided not to get season passes and instead attend select events, including the Black Coffee show, which we were really excited for and had invested in financially. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing.

Despite changing spots a few times, the sound quality was consistently poor, not just in volume but clarity as well. There was a noticeable echo in the space, which made it hard to enjoy the music. It felt like the setup wasn’t designed with sound in mind.

It seems like a lot of investment went into the two big screens at the booth, but the trade-off was a layout that felt overcrowded and disconnected from what makes Piknic so special: the view of the Montréal skyline. The charm and atmosphere were completely lost. It also seemed like the sound system wasn’t scaled properly for the new layout both in terms of speaker quantity and placement.

I truly hope future editions prioritize sound and crowd experience over flashy visuals or squeezing in more people. Even without screens or major production, an amazing sound experience in a beautiful setting is what made Piknic memorable in the first place.

While my experience this year would rate closer to 1–2 stars, I’m giving 3 stars out of respect for all the great memories from...

This is so fun. They need to figure out the food truck situation because I waited an hour and a half for my food. You scan a QR code and place your order and they will text you when your food is ready... Except they don't?? so you have to go to the window and complain if you can squeeze through all the other people complaining. The music is fun, the vibe is fun, there are a lot of places to sit and a lot of places to squeeze in on one of the two dance floors. They no longer accept cash and they no longer accept walk-ups to buy tickets. Everything is tap, online, or a QR code. Kind of difficult when my friend's phone wasn't tapping. Waiting 1.5hr for my food was unacceptable, but you can bring your own food which I do recommend... It's only been the first weekend and I've been twice with plans to go next weekend, now that I know I should bring my own food and toilet paper.

A ticket for one day is between 20 and 25 dollars+ tax (Sunday was 20 and the offpicnik was 25) edited to add: You CANT buy tickets at the door. Must do it online.

With going straight technology I am hoping nothing goes wrong for them and the machines, and I hope the older crowd can navigate it. It doesn't really make sense to not just be able to buy a churro with a $5 bill. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Children are allowed, but honestly there isn't much for them to do. You should bring back the swings and the spray...