The 2nd version of ProgStorm Competition is formally region, bringing a three-day progressive steel extravaganza to Montréal’s iconic Membership Soda from August 21 to 23, 2026. With 18 bands at some level of the weekend, the competition guarantees a lineup packed with each legendary acts and exciting premieres.
Headliners consist of Cynic, Automobile Bomb, and Pure Operate Revolution — the latter making their first North American appearance in twenty years. Fans can even request of standout performances from Vulkan and An Abstract Illusion, Nospūn, Fractal Solar, and Canadian prog steel stalwarts Anciients who two-time Juno Award winners.
The competition’s organizers Jici Lord-Gauthier and Eddy Levitsky highlighted the importance of these rare appearances: “We are excited and proud to at closing display veil the stout lineup for the 2nd version of ProgStorm Competition in 2026!
“It has been an improbable adventure to this level, and the joy you maintain shown with every band display veil has been truly contagious. This audacious version will probably be something special, and we’re going to give you the choice to no longer wait to speak this improbable neighborhood together in Montreal for this progressive steel competition. We can’t wait to ogle you there.”
Friday, August 21
- Cynic
- Vulkan
- Greylotus
- Aeternam
- Fractal Solar
- Hillward
Saturday, August 22
- Automobile Bomb
- Anciients
- An Abstract Illusion
- Exist
- Dessiderium
- Chronochromie
Sunday, August 23
- Pure Operate Revolution
- Wilderun
- Crack of daybreak of Ouroboros
- Nospūn
- Heaven’s Cry
- Sky Passage
Fans can follow updates on social media at @progstorm_festival and search the advice of with the official net build apart for tickets and announcements.
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