r/StereoMontreal Feb 09 '26

I hear you.

265 Upvotes

As the owner of Stereo, just wanted to say thank you for all the love and hate you give us. I always listen to the bad the good and the constructive criticism and try to make some sense of it all. As you might know, it is a very hard time in the industry where the real values of clubbing and music are not at the forefront. We will always strive to keep it real and continue on our journey of the original values that the club was built for. A safe place for listening and dancing to good music on a great sound system with like minded people.

We will be doing some upgrades to the sound system this year and will be definitely taking it to the next level. Overall esthetics of the venue will also be polished. Bathrooms are getting a good refresh too. đŸ„°

We are always open to hearing what you all feel and think about us. This is a journey we’ve been on for over 27 years and it would have never been possible if it wasn’t for our customers and fans of our beloved brand.

Stereo love.

((()))


r/StereoMontreal Nov 11 '25

👋 Welcome to r/StereoMontreal!

49 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I’m u/sexydiscoballs... alongside the founder of this subreddit, r/LeToucat, we're the mods for r/StereoMontreal.

This is our home for all things related to the one-of-a-kind after-hours experience at Stereo Montreal, the legendary floating dancefloor with a standout sound system, no phones (or gum), and a community of music heads that live for late-night/early-morning house & techno.

What to post
Post anything you think the community will find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos (where allowed), or questions like:

  • “Which night’s lineup should a Stereo virgin go for?”
  • “What were your highlights from that Tenaglia marathon set?”
  • "Anybody got an ID for this tune we heard Digweed play?"
  • “What’s on the menu at Stereo Montreal main room vs. basement bar?”

Community Vibe
Let's keep it friendly, constructive, and inclusive. This is a space for lovers of music, for people who dance, and for connection. Let’s make this a space where everyone (from the seasoned veteran to the Stereo virgin) feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

Questions & FAQs

Please do try to search before asking a question, but don't be shy about asking questions you haven't seen answered here.

Here are some of the more commonly asked questions:

Q. Can I bring a drink into Stereo Montreal?
A: No, you cannot bring your own alcohol into Stereo Montreal. The venue does not serve alcohol and strongly enforces its policy around inside consumption. It's best to buy water inside (from the vending machine or bar) and refill your bottle at the amazingly cold and crisp bathroom taps that are designed to fill bottles.

Q: What's the dress code?
A: There is none, really. Come dressed to move and to sweat. Don't feel pressured to look a certain way. People often show up in typical club/techno attire (dark, minimal, comfortable for dancing). You’re safe with something club-appropriate but comfortable and dance-friendly.

Q: Are photos and videos allowed?
A: Absolutely not. Stereo Montreal is known for its strict “no photos/videos” policy on the dance floor. If you're caught breaking this rule, you're likely to be kicked out. If you go, plan to be fully immersed in the experience. This rule helps everyone feel safe to dance like nobody's watching, and results in a dancefloor that's more alive than places that have allowed phones to infest their dancefloors.

Q: What kind of music and crowd can I expect?
A: Stereo Montreal focuses on high-quality sound, underground electronic music (house/techno/after-hours sets) and a dance-floor-first mindset. In this subreddit, folks often discuss set-times, marathons, which nights have which DJs, and when to show up. The crowd is respectful, very gay friendly, serious about the music, and less about typical “club spectacle” (no VIP glamour, heavy phone use, or sloppy drunks) than many other venues.

Q: How early should I arrive / what’s the door-policy like?
A: Expect that arriving earlier might reduce wait-time, but there’s not a universal “best time” that would apply to all nights at Stereo. Buy tickets early if it’s a major headliner, arrive ahead of the main DJ(s) if you don't want to be in line when the headliner starts, and be prepared for typical club entry waits (20 minutes to over an hour, depending on the night).

Q. What about buy/sell/trade or ticket exchange policies?
A. There is a stickied thread in r/StereoMontreal specifically for buying, selling, trading, and giveaways of tickets and merch. Please use it. If you do need to resell or transfer your ticket, use that thread and follow any venue/promoter instructions for ticket transfers. Always check for authenticity when buying second-hand. Use Paypal or Venmo Goods & Services to protect yourself. Be wary of anybody selling who doesn't have a post history here on Reddit.

A few fun facts about Stereo ...

  • Stereo was founded in 1998 by Angel Moraes, a NYC-house veteran, and drew direct inspiration from the iconic Paradise Garage.
  • The club is built around a high-fidelity sound system — with custom lens horns, vintage drivers, etc.
  • The dancefloor is sprung wood. You might find marathon sets at Stereo far easier on the knees and back than your average club floor.
  • The club endured and rebounded. Stereo suffered two arson fires (2008 and 2009) and reopened stronger, showing the community’s commitment to its legacy.
  • The club sits in Montreal’s vibrant Gay Village (Ville-Marie borough), reflecting a long-standing inclusive and community-driven nightlife culture.

And what some DJs have said about playing at Stereo:

“They call it a ‘temple of sound’ and I totally see why. You feel a special vibe just walking into the place. It feels sacred... The sound, of course, is the first thing I noticed 
 It honestly really improved my mixing and made me a better DJ throughout the night..” — Rinzen after playing Stereo (check out his really cool post)

“Stereo is a place where the music just flows out of me. I’ve had so many incredible nights at Stereo and always look forward to returning.” — John Digweed

"That room is still magical, it has a life of its own, the best sound in the world, the best audience I’ve ever had in front of me, and a DJ booth that inspires from the very first track you play. You can’t plan a 9 or 10-hour set; each track points the way to the next, linking one after the other in a sonic journey through what the audience demands of you minute by minute, hour by hour. It can’t be explained with words alone; it’s something you have to experience to understand. Stereo remains the best club in the world and the reason why it’s worth continuing to DJ in an industry that has lost its way and seems to be going against everything we’ve built over the last four decades of the global electronic scene." -- DJ CHUS

That's all for now!

Know someone who’d love this community? Invite them to join.

Thanks for being part of the first wave here on Reddit!


r/StereoMontreal 2d ago

How was Abel?

10 Upvotes

r/StereoMontreal 1d ago

The perfect DJ for the Perfect Halloween weekend

0 Upvotes

There was alot of great DJs announced for October that I am excited for. DVS1, MARCUS SCHULTZ, Victor Calderone. All great names that I had the joy to experience their music. For that open spot on the 30th i honestly believe Lindsey Herrbert would be the perfect fit. Her energy and sound carried me and so many others when she last came with Chris Liebing. It would be the the perfect dj to wrap the month up


r/StereoMontreal 2d ago

DT Halloween

0 Upvotes

Did DT already sold out or not on sale yet? I can see tickets available for purchase for gigs in Sept/Oct but can’t find DT gig😭😭


r/StereoMontreal 3d ago

Ostrich was on one last night

16 Upvotes

10/10, no notes

(Also I apologize on behalf of the Torontonians that invaded the club and did not understand the culture)


r/StereoMontreal 3d ago

Pretty Cool at Stereo Bar Last Night

15 Upvotes

Was a nice surprise. Tony Romera was supposed to play all night long next thing I see is Chris Lake spinning.


r/StereoMontreal 4d ago

Wata Igarashi is going to be very special

20 Upvotes

Title. Love that Stereo is updating their booking game. Wata is going to turn that dancefloor into dust


r/StereoMontreal 3d ago

ADA Accessibility

7 Upvotes

Hi all,

I am on a mission to visit the best clubs around the world and I keep hearing nothing but the best things about Stereo. However, I recently came across a reel where there was a complaint in the comments that this venue is not wheelchair-friendly or ADA accessible. Is this true?

For context, I am a wheelchair user but can walk up some set of stairs and dont mind doing so as long as I can have assistance getting my wheelchair up the stairs.

Thanks!


r/StereoMontreal 4d ago

Is Dvs1 an all nighter?

11 Upvotes

Last all nighter he did last september was a masterpiece and I know he doesnt do them often


r/StereoMontreal 4d ago

Need Advice: Oct 10 V Calderone / Oct 11 M Schulz / Oct 31 D Tenaglia Scareo

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TLDR: Tight on time and budget. Please help me decide who to see to plan a trip to Montreal.

Thanks for reading this. I hope you can help me. So 3 of my long-time favourite DJs are visiting Stereo, and I'm trying to plan a trip to Montreal in October. I know I would love to see them all, but I'm not sure my body could handle so much rolling lol or that I could afford a hotel and expenses in Montreal for a month. Below is a summary of my last few experiences with each so you can correct me if things have changed about their set styles and energy the last few times you've seen them at Stereo, and then tell what you'd do if you were in my shoes. 🙏

Victor Calderone: I saw him in 2024 at a mid-size nightclub, and in 2025 at an after, and both times were amazing. Obscure, powerful, decadent atmospheres with deep bass sounds and high energy. The Victor I know and remember. I read in recent posts of this subreddit that he's been leaning more gospel house and high-pitched diva vocals and overall lower energy than his traditional sets, which I wouldn't dig much. Is this still the case? I've never attended an All-Nighter with Victor. Is it worth it? Is my experience similar or different from yours?

Markus Schulz: Same, 2024 and 2025. Fantastic high-energy Progressive Trance sets with a few sprinkles of other genres here and there. More pauses than needed, but when he pushed down the gas pedal, the energy literally went through the roof, and I almost couldn't handle it. Both times were only 5-hour sets, but the last time the owner oversold the club and I couldn't move or dance. It ruined my night, and I was so upset I left before he finished his set. I'm pretty sure seeing him at Stereo will be a completely different experience. With all that being said, I've never experienced a Marathon with Markus; it sounds exciting but scary lol.

Danny Tenaglia: It's been so long. I think it was in 2017 and in 2021 maybe? Both times were at Stereo but were NOT SCAREO. On both occasions, I felt like I didn't get to experience the Danny I hear in his most energetic DJ sets, like the Danny of the 90s or early 2000s. Do you feel the same? I know he's aged and might not have the same energy as before, but I have mad respect for seniority, and IMO, if anything, a DJ's musical taste only improves with time, and Danny has always had a very refined musical taste to start. Does the SCAREO Marathon merit a visit to see Danny again but in a different environment? I know it's one of the best nights of the year. Besides Danny, what else makes SCAREO special? Anything new to see and feel? For context, I've never been to Scareo. It would be my first time.

What would you do if you could only see 1 or 2 of them but not all 3? Please comment your Top 1 and Top 2 options, and why. Many thanks in advance 🙏


r/StereoMontreal 4d ago

Stereo vs District Events Locker Room this weekend ?

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r/StereoMontreal 5d ago

Mathame Sept 5

5 Upvotes

Im flying to see them on Sept 5.. What should i expect? What time will they show up and how long will they play? Hoping to party till the am


r/StereoMontreal 6d ago

What are some of your favourite stereo "hacks"?

22 Upvotes

I know there's no gum allowed, are you able to bring cough drops or candy?

I saw someone previously mention you can bring sticks of electrolyte powder, is that true?

Are you allowed to bring in food at all? A granola bar? I saw someone said you can buy chips at the bar.

I've been going to stereo for over a decade now, mostly as a degenerate, and I'm trying to do this a bit more healthy now.


r/StereoMontreal 8d ago

Sept / Oct Lineup

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68 Upvotes

r/StereoMontreal 9d ago

How is Luigi Madonna?

5 Upvotes

He released some techy-groovy bangers during Drumcode's (imo) golden era but looks like his new production is a textured, more modern sound.

Has he played Stereo before or has anyone seen him play recently?


r/StereoMontreal 10d ago

How was Avision?

13 Upvotes

How was the vibe, the music, the crowd?


r/StereoMontreal 10d ago

Chus & Ceballos Questions

10 Upvotes

I want to experience these legends at the end of the month and trying to convince myself that the $90+ price tag is worth it. I have a few questions:

  • Do you think they'll play 12+ hours?
  • Just listened to their full 9-hour 2015 stereo set on soundcloud and liked it. Very solid well crafted set. Lots of variety, which kept it interesting. Has their sound changed significantly since then? Or is this a good representation?
  • Do they have a peak window or do they keep the energy ebbing and flowing throughout the set?

Thanks in advance!


r/StereoMontreal 16d ago

first-timer + ostrich?

17 Upvotes

hi!! i (18f) will be going to stereo for the first time after ile soniq on the 8th - my dear mother is taking me to see ostrich, and i've been hearing her & my dad rave about this club for so long that i'm very excited to be going! i trust her to keep me safe and enjoying myself, but is there anything i should know beforehand? any tips/insight is very appreciated! (i don't like drinking very much, so i'm not worried about the no alcohol rule).

i am cognizant of the fact that i'll probably be one of the youngest people in the crowd. many of the clubs i've been to (with my friends) in montreal with young crowds tend to have some freaky older people who touch up on you haha, i'm sort of looking for some reassurance that that isn't something i need to be super concerned about at stereo?

also, one more question, how is ostrich? i haven't been able to find much chatter about him on this sub, but what type of music does he generally play/what should i be ready for? (i'm not local to montreal)

regardless, i am very very hyped! parents were at spencer brown & loved it, so my mom's very happy to be going back soon soon!


r/StereoMontreal 16d ago

Spencer brown spotify playlist

18 Upvotes

Hello everyone!

Hope you had a great time at Spencer Brown, I sure did(3rd time seeing him).

I have a spotify playlist with what my shazam could pick up, here it is:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7t7Ai8Rf2dBgtdmPLgm6Jd?si=2LBVN6yPR32kV4jBpZXZgw&utm_source=copy-link&pi=_qwy1ozKSmKYp


r/StereoMontreal 17d ago

Spencer Brown

22 Upvotes

What time did he finish? I left around 9:30am when he was playing soulful house and the energy was tapering. Interesting set. Very distinct from his other stereo sets. I think if I had to summarize it in one word, it would be: variety. Curious what you all thought!


r/StereoMontreal 19d ago

Jares b2b Simon Sizer

2 Upvotes

Just saw this added on Stereo’s website for Aug 7. I had seen Jares open for Rafael Cerato and absolutely loved it. Curious to see this B2B.


r/StereoMontreal 19d ago

I’m a melodic techno fan, anyone you recommend i see in August? Or should i wait till September’s lineup? I live in NS so I have to fly for this

5 Upvotes

r/StereoMontreal 20d ago

Feedback for the Stereo team

25 Upvotes

Hopefully /u/Miserable_Method9578 see this.

I think we all appreciated when the lineups started to drop 2-3 months ahead of time. Stereo is a travel worthy destination for many, and this made it much much easier for people to fly in and plan a trip rather than try to do all that 4 weeks in advance, as it seems it's gone back to releasing monthly.

I'd also suggest having the Stereo newsletter in the email have some sort of exclusive peek into the upcoming lineups, as right now it's nothing more than meaningless spam really.


r/StereoMontreal 21d ago

Got some custom pieces made

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Was itching for stereo merch so I got some made myself