Race Week · Montreal 2026
Sound
Meets
Speed
Cappella Speakeasy · Old Port Montreal
Three nights of world-class house music in Montreal’s most underground venue. Carlo Lio and CJ Jeff headline Cappella’s F1 Grand-Prix closing party.
Fri May 22
Sat May 23
Sun May 24 ★ Closing
F1 Race Week 2026
Three Nights.
One City.
When the chequered flag drops at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal doesn’t slow down, it shifts gears. For the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, Cappella in Old Port is where race week meets underground house music. Three nights, three lineups, one address.
Cappella is Montreal’s best-kept secret: a speakeasy tucked inside the Benedetta complex on De La Commune, steps from the waterfront and a short ride from the circuit. Tickets required for all GP weekend parties. Available in advance or at the door while supplies last. Table reservations with bottle service are also available.
Closing Headliners
Sunday May 24 · F1 GP Closing Party
The Headliners
Night · Cappella · 20h – 3h
Carlo
Lio
Toronto, Canada
A Toronto-born selector with a global footprint, Carlo Lio’s deep, hypnotic, percussive house sets have headlined clubs across six continents. The ideal act to close out race week: relentless, precise, and built for late nights.
Venue
Cappella Speakeasy
Date
Sun May 24, 2026
Time
20:00 – 3:00
Also on the bill
Room Service
Baumer
Day · Outdoor Courtyard · 14h – 20h
Sunset Sessions
CJ
Jeff
Athens, Greece
A heavyweight of the European outdoor circuit, CJ Jeff brings his signature warm, Afro-tinged deep house style to Benedetta’s open-air Garden Courtyard. Race day afternoon has never sounded this good.
Venue
Garden Café Courtyard
Date
Sun May 24, 2026
Time
14:00 – 20:00
Also on the bill
Yvnni B2B K.Lein
Duza
Sam Chef
Full Schedule
Fri – Sun · May 22, 23, 24 · Full Race week schedule
All three Nights
FRI
22
May
Opening Night @ Cappella
NIA Sounds 007 | 1-Year Anniversary
House · Deep House · Afro House
Rim SDL
Pat Boogie
Akpossoul
Blanca
Juergen MugenL
22:00 – 3:00
Doors 19:00
Sat
23
May
Saturday Night @ Cappella
Special Guest TBA
House · Deep House
Shayla
Kiari
+ Special Guest – TBA May 18
22:00 – 3:00
Doors 19:00
Sun
24
May
Day Closing Party @ Outdoor Courtyard
Sunset Sessions | CJ Jeff (Greece)
House · Deep House · Afro House
Yvnni B2B K.LEIN
Duza
Sam Chef
14:00 – 20:00
Day Party
Night Closing Party @ Cappella
Carlo Lio
Tech House · Deep Tech
Room Service
Baumer
20:00 – 3:00
Doors 19:00
The Venue
“When the race ends,
the real weekend begins.“
Location & Access
Cappella · Old Port
Cappella is located at 3 De La Commune Ouest, inside the Benedetta complex, a short ride from Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Enter through Benedetta restaurant and follow the passage through to find the door.
Tickets are required for all F1 Grand Prix weekend parties and are available in advance or at the door while availability lasts. Table reservations with bottle service are accepted. The Sunday day party runs rain or shine in the outdoor Garden Courtyard. Ages 18+ for all events.
FAQ
Quick Answers
Where exactly is Cappella?
3 De La Commune Ouest, inside the Benedetta complex in Old Montreal’s Old Port. Enter through Benedetta’s Garden Cafe, follow the tunnel and look for the passage.
Do I need tickets in advance?
Tickets are required for all GP weekend parties. They’re available in advance through the links above, or at the door on the night as long as availability lasts. Table reservations with bottle service are also accepted. Contact Cappella directly to book.
Can I do both the day and night on Sunday?
Absolutely. CJ Jeff runs 14:00–20:00 outdoors, then Carlo Lio takes Cappella from 20:00–03:00. Buy a separate ticket for each session.
What’s the music style?
Friday is deep, soulful Afro house with Nia Sounds. Saturday is an extended B2B deep house session. Sunday transitions from CJ Jeff’s warm outdoor groove to Carlo Lio’s deep, hypnotic, percussive house to close out race week.
Race Weekend · May 22–24
The Flag
Drops Here.
Limited capacity. Get your tickets before the grid fills up.