Dave Summer

Tech house and techno from Montreal. My edits start in the studio, land in your DMs, and one of them ended up in a Dom Dolla set at EDC.

How it works

From my studio to your DMs

Every edit has its own word. Here is how one gets from my laptop to yours.

  1. 01

    I flip it

    A tune I can’t stop playing, or one I need a version of for my set. Mau P, Prospa, Daft Punk, Kesha.

  2. 02

    I post the clip

    A few seconds from the studio goes up on my Instagram, caption on the screen.

  3. 03

    You comment the word

    Each clip tells you its word: Danger Thriller Jacket Punk

  4. 04

    I DM you the link

    The download lands in your inbox. Some of them go up free on my SoundCloud too.

New, out 16 October 2026

Make It Right or Do It Right?

Two tracks on Make It Do It (Right). Play both, then tell me which one is your fav.

Make It Do It (Right) cover art

Since 2024, in numbers

  • 12records out since April 2024
  • 5songs on my debut EP, Do My Thing
  • 100°Fin the heat at Ile Soniq, flames firing all around
  • 4full sets on my YouTube, start to finish

The stages

From the coldest festival to the other side of the world

Seven rooms that changed my year. Scroll through them.

Dave Summer in a winter jacket at the Igloofest booth at night
Igloofest, January 2026
Dave Summer under his boxed name on the MTELUS screen in Montreal
MTELUS, 2025
Ile Soniq main stage in Montreal with flame jets and a packed crowd
Ile Soniq, 2025
Dave Summer clapping at the decks on the Escapade stage in Ottawa, crowd behind him
Escapade, June 2025
Dave Summer in shades pointing up in front of the Bean in Chicago
Chicago, October 2025
The Ivy Sydney room with red decor, disco balls and Dave Summer on the LED wall
Ivy, Sydney, July 2026
Dave Summer playing a rooftop set at sunset over the New York skyline
Superior Ingredients, NYC
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01 / Igloofest, Montreal

Igloofest

Dave Summer in a winter jacket at the Igloofest booth at night

My debut year started on the main stage of the world’s coldest festival. In January I was back, testing my C.I.M.B. remix in a very cold Igloofest.

03 / Ile Soniq, Montreal

Ile Soniq

Ile Soniq main stage in Montreal with flame jets and a packed crowd
“Paying my respects for everyone that showed up early suffering in 100 degree weather with flames firing all around. Will never forget this one.”
05 / Sound-Bar, Chicago

Chicago

Dave Summer in shades pointing up in front of the Bean in Chicago

My actual debut US headline show, Friday 24 October 2025. Chicago keeps having me back.

06 / Australia and New Zealand

Down under

The Ivy Sydney room with red decor, disco balls and Dave Summer on the LED wall

My first tour on the other side of the world, summer 2026. Ivy in Sydney was different. An absolute fever dream.

07 / New York

New York

Dave Summer playing a rooftop set at sunset over the New York skyline

A sunset session on the Superior Ingredients roof with the skyline behind me, 21 August 2026.

2026 so far

Two winters in one year

Dave Summer backstage with SidePiece

January to March

Winter tour

  • JanSacramento and Reno
  • FebIgloofest Gatineau
  • FebDenver
  • FebIndy and Toronto with SidePiece
  • MarTrio, Charlotte
  • MarTempo, Philadelphia
Dave Summer in a Miami club during Miami Music Week, sparklers going up

March to May

Spring

  • MarMiami Music Week: EDM.com at the Clevelander, Trace Amounts at Mad Club
  • AprZebbie's Garden, DC
  • MayF1 weekend in Montreal
A New Zealand festival stage with Dave Summer on the screen and a crowd in costumes

June to July

Down under

  • JunChicago parks
  • JulAustralia and New Zealand tour
  • JulIvy, Sydney
  • JulOhakune, New Zealand
  • JulLakeshore Arts and Music Festival, Chicago
Dave Summer walking the Brooklyn waterfront with the Brooklyn Bridge behind him

August to October

Right now

  • AugSuperior Ingredients rooftop, NYC
  • AugWhere Did You Go is out
  • OctMake It Do It (Right) is out
  • 31 OctHarbour of Horrors, Halifax. Tickets

The next date always goes up on Bandsintown first. Follow me there.

Dave Summer in his studio, red light, Thriller edit on screen
My Thriller edit, made for Halloween

Next show

Next show: Halifax

Halifax

Sat 31 Oct 2026, 9:00pm ADTHarbour of HorrorsLight House Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle St

2days to go

Next show

Next up

The next date goes up on Bandsintown first. Follow me there and you will hear about it before anyone else.

They’ve backed my records

Dom Dolla, Kaskade, John Summit, Diplo, Wax Motif and Loud Luxury have all supported my productions.

Halifax, Sat 31 OctHarbour of Horrors, Light House Arts Centre
Tickets