Sergkei T.
Google
I’ve been a season pass holder at Piknic Électronik for several years and have had countless amazing experiences, so much so that I’ve rarely felt the need to write a review. However, after this season, I wanted to share some honest feedback in the hope it reaches the right people and helps improve things.
This year, my wife and I decided not to get season passes and instead attend select events, including the Black Coffee show, which we were really excited for and had invested in financially. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing.
Despite changing spots a few times, the sound quality was consistently poor, not just in volume but clarity as well. There was a noticeable echo in the space, which made it hard to enjoy the music. It felt like the setup wasn’t designed with sound in mind.
It seems like a lot of investment went into the two big screens at the booth, but the trade-off was a layout that felt overcrowded and disconnected from what makes Piknic so special: the view of the Montréal skyline. The charm and atmosphere were completely lost. It also seemed like the sound system wasn’t scaled properly for the new layout both in terms of speaker quantity and placement.
I truly hope future editions prioritize sound and crowd experience over flashy visuals or squeezing in more people. Even without screens or major production, an amazing sound experience in a beautiful setting is what made Piknic memorable in the first place.
While my experience this year would rate closer to 1–2 stars, I’m giving 3 stars out of respect for all the great memories from past seasons.