Quebec City Festivals
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What is going on in Quebec City, Quebec? Check out this list of festivals: film, music, food, theatre, art and family-friendly festivals. If it is happening in Quebec City, it is listed here.
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May 24 to Jun 10
Carrefour International de Theatre is a French-language festival that presents a variety of plays from Canada as well as Latvia, France, Switzerland, Belgium and the rest of Europe.
Carrefour International de Theatre is a French-language festival that presents a variety of plays from Canada as well as Latvia, France, Switzerland, Belgium and the rest of Europe.
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This is the largest francophone cultural festival in North America. A wide range of performing arts events are held on the streets and squares of Old Québec.
This is the largest francophone cultural festival in North America. A wide range of performing arts events are held on the streets and squares of Old Québec.
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Celebrating global rhythms, this annual festival has been a downtown tradition since 1995 and features an impressive line-up of shows to inspire.
Celebrating global rhythms, this annual festival has been a downtown tradition since 1995 and features an impressive line-up of shows to inspire.
- Place d'Youville Address: Old Quebec Quebec City QC Canada
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Celebrating gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender diversity and culture, this annual event features three full days of festivities, including street festivals, conferences, theatrical and musical performances, public free speech events, dances and much more. Activities are held at various venues across the city.
Celebrating gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender diversity and culture, this annual event features three full days of festivities, including street festivals, conferences, theatrical and musical performances, public free speech events, dances and much more. Activities are held at various venues across the city.
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Les Fetes de la Nouvelle-France SAQ sees actors in costumes taking over Old Quebec City to reenact the look and life of a French colony in the 17th and 18th century. The festival, which brings in 400,000 visitors, offers a variety of fun and educational activities.
Les Fetes de la Nouvelle-France SAQ sees actors in costumes taking over Old Quebec City to reenact the look and life of a French colony in the 17th and 18th century. The festival, which brings in 400,000 visitors, offers a variety of fun and educational activities.
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Les Grands Feux Loto-Quebec (Loto-Quebec International Fireworks Competition) takes place at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, which is located 10 minutes from downtown Quebec City. Six countries compete as spectacular displays, which are set to music, are set off with an 83 m (272 ft) waterfall as the backdrop.
Les Grands Feux Loto-Quebec (Loto-Quebec International Fireworks Competition) takes place at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, which is located 10 minutes from downtown Quebec City. Six countries compete as spectacular displays, which are set to music, are set off with an 83 m (272 ft) waterfall as the backdrop.
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Held at the Vieux-Port de Quebec in the Espace 400e and other venues, this annual beer fest showcases a wide range of regional and global brews, available for tastings. Live entertainment, assorted workshops and an historical tour of Quebecois brewery processes are added highlights.
Held at the Vieux-Port de Quebec in the Espace 400e and other venues, this annual beer fest showcases a wide range of regional and global brews, available for tastings. Live entertainment, assorted workshops and an historical tour of Quebecois brewery processes are added highlights.
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This military music celebration welcomes military bands from across Canada, Europe and the Americas for six days of shows, concerts, parades and a grand military Tattoo sure to inspire all ages. Historical re-enactments, family-friendly festivities and much more are offered.
This military music celebration welcomes military bands from across Canada, Europe and the Americas for six days of shows, concerts, parades and a grand military Tattoo sure to inspire all ages. Historical re-enactments, family-friendly festivities and much more are offered.
- La Citadelle & Musee du Royal 22e Regiment Museum Address: Côte de la Citadelle Québec City QC CAN
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This festival features music inspired by the world’s many spiritual traditions, both ancient and contemporary, performed by local and international artists. Performances are held in the Saint-Roch Church, as well as several outdoor venues in the area.
This festival features music inspired by the world’s many spiritual traditions, both ancient and contemporary, performed by local and international artists. Performances are held in the Saint-Roch Church, as well as several outdoor venues in the area.
- Eglise Saint-Roch Church Address: 590, rue Saint-Joseph Est Québec QC G1K 3B8
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Envol et Macadam is an alternative music festival that brings in bands from across Canada as well as from countries that have a historical link with Quebec, such as England, the United States and France. Hip hop, alternative, rock, punk, metal, Francophone and electronic music are all represented and past bands have included the Sam Roberts Band, The Stills and Dinosaur Jr.
Envol et Macadam is an alternative music festival that brings in bands from across Canada as well as from countries that have a historical link with Quebec, such as England, the United States and France. Hip hop, alternative, rock, punk, metal, Francophone and electronic music are all represented and past bands have included the Sam Roberts Band, The Stills and Dinosaur Jr.
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Held over the month of December in celebration of the holiday season, this spectacular event showcases the architecture of Old Quebec through dazzling and colorful light projections, live entertainment, parades, exhibitions and other outdoor activities sure to inspire.
Held over the month of December in celebration of the holiday season, this spectacular event showcases the architecture of Old Quebec through dazzling and colorful light projections, live entertainment, parades, exhibitions and other outdoor activities sure to inspire.
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Le Carnaval de Québec was held for the first time in 1894. It has since developed into one of the world's largest winter carnivals. Each year there are many activities and displays to entertain all ages. Among them:
The Ice Palace
Le Carnaval's first ice palace was built in 1955 at Carré Jacques Cartier in Lower Town Québec. The location was later moved to Carré d'Youville and in 1973, it was moved again to its present site across from the Québec Parliament building. Now the ice palace is lit up each evening with an array of lights.
The Parades
Each night a large parade travels the streets of Québec and features beautiful floats, superb bands, and hilarious clowns.
The International Snow Sculpture Show
Hundreds of artists from around the world gather each year to take part in the imaginative and magnificent art of snow sculpting.
The Plains of Abraham
The Plains of Abraham are transformed into a winter wonderland of fun for the whole family. Enjoy the Children's Palace, dogsled rides, sleighrides, climbing the ice mountain, snow rafting, and even try your hand at mini-golf on ice.
Le Carnaval de Québec was held for the first time in 1894. It has since developed into one of the world's largest winter carnivals. Each year there are many activities and displays to entertain all ages. Among them:
The Ice Palace
Le Carnaval's first ice palace was built in 1955 at Carré Jacques Cartier in Lower Town Québec. The location was later moved to Carré d'Youville and in 1973, it was moved again to its present site across from the Québec Parliament building. Now the ice palace is lit up each evening with an array of lights.
The Parades
Each night a large parade travels the streets of Québec and features beautiful floats, superb bands, and hilarious clowns.
The International Snow Sculpture Show
Hundreds of artists from around the world gather each year to take part in the imaginative and magnificent art of snow sculpting.
The Plains of Abraham
The Plains of Abraham are transformed into a winter wonderland of fun for the whole family. Enjoy the Children's Palace, dogsled rides, sleighrides, climbing the ice mountain, snow rafting, and even try your hand at mini-golf on ice.
