FME drops the lineup for the 23rd festival edition

The Festival de musique émergente en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, better known as FME, will return for another four days of performances from August 28th to 31st. The event, which completely takes over the town of Rouyn-Noranda in Québec, will showcase artists that combine innovative approaches and unique sounds, presenting both local headliners and up-and-coming musical talent, along with an international selection of talent.

The attendees will have access to three outdoor stages and eight indoor venues. Multiple pop-up events and surprise shows will appear in additional locations throughout the city.

This year’s lineup includes young artist Bille du Page, hyper-pop singer BéLi, rock artist Marie-Pierre Arthur, singer-songwriter Jay Scøtt, seven-piece, Vancouver-based psychedelic band Empanadas Ilegales, the infamous The OBGMs, and legendary Les Trois Accords, in addition to many, many more.

For over twenty years, FME has established itself as a ground for emerging talent and innovative artistic practice, bringing together members of the music industry and fans from across the globe in a unique Québecqa setting.

Festival passes

• The Passeport site extérieur 7e Rue (7e Rue Outdoor Festival Pass), costing $75, grants access to all outdoor shows presented on 7th Street, from Thursday to Saturday.
• The Passeport VIP site extérieur 7e Rue (7e Rue Outdoor VIP Festival Pass), priced at $200, offers access to the same shows, plus entry to the VIP terrace, which includes a bar and private restrooms.
• In addition to outdoor concerts, both of these festival passes give you a 20% discount on up to 4 tickets for paid shows in the official program. A promotional code will be sent via email to passholders.
• The Passeport Best Life (Best Life Festival Pass), for ultimate music lovers, costs $300 and grants access to all venues, including both outdoor stages, for all four days of the festival across all venues.
• Single tickets for August 28-30, 2025, are also available for purchase at a cost of $35 per evening.

Learn more and buy passes on fmeat.org.

Cover image courtesy of The OBGMs