Annual Calendar of Festivals and Events
Renaud Philippe
The many festivals and events that follow one another throughout the year offer wonderful opportunities to discover the Québec culture. Let yourself be drawn into a festive and colourful atmosphere on the occasion of a major event. For inspiration on what to experience while you're here, explore our What to Do section, take a look at the highlights in our Best Summer Events and Best Winter Events articles, and don’t forget to check our calendar of events for the complete lineup.
January
Axelle St-Clair, With Axie
February
March
April
Salon international du livre de Québec
May
Stéphane Bourgeois
- Festival Carrefour
- Printemps de la musique (music festival)
- Où tu vas quand tu dors en marchant...? (walk-through theatre)
June
July
André-Olivier Lyra
- Québec City Day (July 3)
- Festival d’été de Québec (music festival)
- Festival d’opéra de Québec
- Novena and Saint Anne's Feast Day
August
- Grands Feux Loto-Québec (fireworks)
- Juste pour rire Québec (Just for laughs festival)
- Festibière de Québec (beer festival)
- New France Festival
- Plein Art Québec
- Rodéo MSA
September
James Startt
- Crankworks World Tour (mountain biking event)
- Envol et Macadam (alternative music festival)
- Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec
- Great Color Adventure
- Québec City Gay Pride
- Québec City Celtic Festival
- Québec City Film Festival
October
PLaines d'Abraham, Guy Lessard
November
Kerstin Winkler
- Québec Gourmet Table (gourmet festival)
- Parade des jouets (Santa's parade)
- German Christmas Market in Québec City
December
André-Olivier Lyra