Riverside Festival 2025 Unveils the Full Lineup for Its 12th Edition!

Gatineau, July 31, 2025 – After announcing a first wave of major headliners, Riverside

Festival now unveils its full lineup, promising an electrifying weekend from

September 12 to 14, 2025, at the iconic Canadian Museum of History.

Friday, September 12 – Tiësto and Laura Scavo

Tiësto, GRAMMY® Award-winning, platinum-certified, and with over 11 billion streams

worldwide, Tiësto is hailed as one of the most influential DJs and producers of all time.

Riverside is proud to be one of the few Canadian stops on his 2025 world tour.

Laura Scavo, a rising Montreal-based DJ, stands out for her hard-hitting tech-house

sets and bold stage presence. She has performed alongside major names in the house

and techno scene such as Guy Gerber and Maya Jane Coles.

Saturday, September 13 – Subtronics, Alok, Sam Feldt, Ship Wrek, HILLS

Subtronics, a central figure in the dubstep scene, is known for explosive performances

and boundary-pushing bass music. With collaborations alongside GRiZ, Boogie T, and

Excision, he’s a major force in global electronic music.

Alok, the world-renowned Brazilian DJ and producer, is one of the most influential

artists in today’s electronic scene. In 2022, he was ranked 4th in the DJ Mag Top 100.

Known for his melodic house sounds and fiery performances, he is the mastermind

behind the mega-hit Hear Me Now, with over a billion global streams.

Sam Feldt, a Dutch DJ, producer, and entrepreneur, is known for his electro-pop and

deep house hits. A fixture on international stages like Ultra, Coachella, and

Tomorrowland, he’s a staple in the global electronic music landscape.

Ship Wrek, the Los Angeles-based duo of Tripp Churchill and Collin Maguire, has

become one of the most prolific production teams in the electronic scene since forming

in 2019. Known for their unique style and high-energy sets, they’ve earned industry

praise with their impactful originals and remixes.

HILLS is the creative venture of Tommy and David, two music industry veterans who

boldly reinvented their sound to launch this electric new project.

Sunday, September 14 – Zeds Dead, Don Diablo, Acraze, Whipped Cream, Avello

Zeds Dead, the iconic duo from Toronto, is a pillar of the bass music scene. Their

eclectic blend of dubstep, hip-hop, and electro has earned them a loyal global fanbase.

Their signature sound and intense performances make them one of the most respected

acts in electronic music today.

Don Diablo, the visionary Dutch DJ and producer, is at the forefront of future house.

Known for blending music, fashion, art, and tech, he’s ranked 6th in DJ Mag’s Top 100

and has collaborated with international superstars like Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Ed

Sheeran, and Coldplay.

Acraze, the global dance music phenomenon, rose to fame with an extraordinary

career path. With relentless drive and a deep love for electronic music, ACRAZE is now

a trendsetter who constantly pushes boundaries and inspires the next generation of

artists.

Whipped Cream, the Canadian DJ and producer, brings high-energy, genre-bending

performances that mix trap and electronic elements. Her breakout EP Persistence on

Skrillex’s Nest HQ label, featuring the hit Ignorant, has garnered millions of streams.

Avello, an Orlando-based artist, skillfully navigates all spectrums of bass music. His

original productions have landed him opening spots for heavyweights like Alison

Wonderland, Illenium, Excision, Slander, Seven Lions, and Gryffin.

A Stage for Local Talent

In addition to its international-caliber programming, Riverside Festival continues its

mission to spotlight local electronic music artists. Each day will kick off with

performances by emerging talent from the Outaouais, Ottawa, Montreal, and across

Québec—warming up the crowd and setting the tone for the evening.

Since its inception, Riverside has committed to providing a concrete platform for

homegrown talent, giving them the opportunity to share the stage with some of the

most recognized names in the industry. This dialogue between local and international

scenes is core to the festival’s identity.

Friday, September 12:

• Max Lalonde

• ALAMUSIC B2B MADISON

Saturday, September 13:

• Etienne Ozborne

• Ludo Lacoste

• Vantedge

Sunday, September 14:

• Mateo Aragaõ

• Maxxx

“Supporting local talent is essential to us. Since day one, Riverside has believed that local artists deserve just as much space on stage as global headliners. We want to give them the chance to shine, connect with a passionate and curious audience, and experience a major festival right in their own region. That closeness with the community, and the desire to build something meaningful and lasting for the local scene, is what drives us year after year,” says Stéphane McGarry, Festival CEO.

Tickets & Practical Info

Tickets are available online at www.festivalriverside.com. Friday night VIP is officially sold out, and over 95% of general admission (GA) tickets are already gone for that night. Don’t wait, secure your spot now for what promises to be an unforgettable 12th edition.