BRYAN ADAMS, SIMPLE PLAN, ALESSIA CARA AND THE BEACHES AT THE CGV EXPERIENCE: A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE FORMULA 1 LENOVO GRAND PRIX DU CANADA

DAYLY TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 10:00 AM (EDT) AT GPCANADA.CA

ONE TICKET, TWO EXPERIENCES

Montreal, October 20th 2025 — Groupe de course Octane, official promoter of the 2026 Formula 1 Lenovo Grand Prix du Canada, unveils a brand new experience that combines racing, music and festival atmosphere: CGV Experience.

Following the resounding success of ticket sales for the 2025 edition, this new offering will allow even more fans to immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve during the Grand Prix weekend from May 22 to 24 2026.

Located at Jean-Doré Beach (Parc Jean-Drapeau), CGV Experience promises three days of thrills, including on-track action and a 100% Canadian music line-up featuring Bryan Adams, Simple Plan, Alessia Cara, The Beaches, Matt Lang and Dean Brody.

Open from 8 AM to 11 PM, this new concept combines the energy of the Grand Prix with the conviviality of a festival — 

a space designed to experience the Grand Prix differently, to the beat of engines and music.

Ticket holders of CGV Experience will enjoy access to :

●     Exclusive evening concerts

●     Jumbo screen to follow all races live throughout the day

●     Entertainment between events

●     Comfort areas and limited seating

●     Shaded areas to relax

●     Nearby food concessions

●     Premium toilet facilities for optimal comfort throughout the day

CGV CONCERTS – 2026 PROGRAMMING

Friday, May 22 : Simple Plan with Matt Lang as the opening act

Saturday, May 23 : Bryan Adams with Dean Brody as the opening act

Sunday, May 24 : Alessia Cara and The Beaches

Three nights, three atmospheres, one CGV experience, the place where music prolongs the adrenaline rush of the circuit.

Ticket holders for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix will benefit from an exclusive presale from Tuesday, October 21 at 10:00 AM to Thursday, October 23 at 9:59 AM. General sales will begin on Thursday, October 23 at 10:00 AM, exclusively at gpcanada.ca.

Prices:

●    Friday: 250 $ + taxes

●    Saturday: 350 $ + taxes

●    Sunday: 350 $ + taxes

Quantities are limited, so tickets are likely to sell out quickly. Be among the first to purchase your tickets and receive an official CGV cap valued at 45$. Don't miss your chance to experience the Canadian Grand Prix at CGV Experience. Shows will take place rain or shine.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 

Groupe de course Octane would like to take this opportunity to thank Société du parc Jean-Drapeau, Tourisme Montréal, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Canada, Bell, all of our valued partners and sponsors, as well as our loyal fans.

To learn more and plan your experience, visit gpcanada.ca.

ABOUT GROUPE DE COURSE OCTANE

Montreal-based Canadian company Groupe de course Octane is the official promoter of the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA, under an agreement with Formula One Administration Limited and Formula 1 World Championship Limited (together the F1 marketing rights holder). In 2021, Bell acquired the activities of Groupe de course Octane, which operates as a stand-alone entity within the Bell group of companies.

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