The second edition of ProgStorm Festival is officially set, bringing a three-day progressive metal extravaganza to Montréal’s iconic Club Soda from August 21 to 23, 2026. With 18 bands across the weekend, the festival promises a lineup packed with both legendary acts and exciting premieres.
Headliners include Cynic, Car Bomb, and Pure Reason Revolution — the latter making their first North American appearance in 20 years. Fans can also expect standout performances from Vulkan and An Abstract Illusion, Nospūn, Fractal Sun, and Canadian prog metal stalwarts Anciients who two-time Juno Award winners.
The festival’s organizers Jici Lord-Gauthier and Eddy Levitsky highlighted the significance of these rare appearances: “We are excited and proud to finally reveal the full lineup for the second edition of ProgStorm Festival in 2026!
“It has been an incredible adventure so far, and the excitement you have shown with every band reveal has been truly contagious. This ambitious edition will be something special, and we cannot wait to bring this amazing community together in Montreal for this progressive metal festival. We can’t wait to see you there.”
Friday, August 21
- Cynic
- Vulkan
- Greylotus
- Aeternam
- Fractal Sun
- Hillward
Saturday, August 22
- Car Bomb
- Anciients
- An Abstract Illusion
- Exist
- Dessiderium
- Chronochromie
Sunday, August 23
- Pure Reason Revolution
- Wilderun
- Dawn of Ouroboros
- Nospūn
- Heaven’s Cry
- Sky Passage
Fans can follow updates on social media at @progstorm_festival and visit the official website for tickets and announcements.
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