Festivals and events: experience the thrill of the city of Québec
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With its fortifications and old-world charm, Québec is a delightful historic city that really comes alive when it’s time to have fun. With its many vibrant events and festivities held throughout the year, often in lively parks, the capital is an exciting place to visit. Especially in summer, when these big events give people all the more reason to get out, sing, dance and have fun. Here’s a quick overview.
Things to do and places to go to have fun
Québec is our capital, but it’s also the capital of music festivals. In summer, international artists gather here to put on fantastic outdoor shows. People also enjoy hanging out by the river and going for a dip when it’s nice out.
At any time
- Parc des Champs-de-Bataille– Plains of Abraham or shows, especially at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand, escape games and family treasure hunts.
- Baie de Beauport to party with your feet in the sand (or in the water!).
- L’Oasis at the Port of Québec to take a quick dip in the St. Lawrence River or to lay back and enjoy the scenery as others brave the cold water.
- Promenade Samuel-De Champlain beach station to swim in an infinity pool that feels as if you’re in the river (but turquoise) or to relax on a fine sandy beach with chairs and parasols.
June 2025
- Fête nationale du Québec for the huge show on the Plains of Abraham.
- Kwe! À la rencontre des peuples autochtones to discover the talented members of the 11 Indigenous Nations of Québec through performances, activities and workshops on traditional knowledge.
July 2025
- Festival d’été de Québec to sing your heart out and dance in a crowd to music from all over the world.
August 2025
- ComediaHa! Fest-Québec for comedy shows and original programming.
- Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France for the stories and interesting historical figures.
- Cigale for a festival that combines food, beach and music.
- Festibière de Québec to quench your thirst, sample new beers and celebrate summer.
- Fête Arc-en-ciel de Québec to celebrate diversity and meet the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
September 2025
- Envol et Macadam to discover emerging artists and new musical trends.
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A short list of places to keep the party going
The city of Québec may be over 400 years old, but it doesn’t spend its evenings rocking itself to sleep! It’s vibrant and in prime condition. The stone-paved streets and historic buildings are truly impressive. The food is divine. The many festivals and nightlife keep us awake into the early hours of the morning. And it goes on and on… and on!
