Québec City's Top Summer Events


The summer season is an uninterrupted parade of fun and world-class events such as The Festival d'été and the New France Festival. Let yourself be carried away by the festive and exciting atmosphere.
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KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples
Mid-June
Seize an opportunity to discover Indigenous culture right in Québec City. At KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples, you’ll get to hear from the ten First Nations and Inuit living in the province and learn what it means to be Indigenous in modern‑day Québec. Drop by this free annual event to discuss current issues, attend workshops on various traditions, or see artisans sharing their craft. It’s a festival full of cooking, dancing, singing, talks, movies, and more.
- Stéphane Bourgeois
2Les Passages Insolites
End of June to Mid-October
As you wander through the neighbourhoods, keep your eyes peeled for unusual and surprising art. Les Passages Insolites invites professional artists to create temporary yet unique pieces scattered throughout, just waiting to be discovered.
- Audet Photo
3Wendake International Pow-Wow
Early July
First Nations of here and beyond compete to the beat of drums during a palette of top-level dance competitions in their traditional regalia. Handicraft making workshops, various traditional know-how demonstrations and authentic First Nations food tastings are also part of the program.
- Festival d'été de Québec, André-Olivier Lyra
4Festival d'été de Québec
Early July
Canada’s largest outdoor music event, Festival d'été de Québec, presents a string of international superstars along with top new talents. Enjoy 300 shows and 1 000 artists!
The 2023 lineup: Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, Lana Del Rey, Weezer, Green Day, Pitbull and many more!
- Festival d'opéra
5Québec Opera Festival
End of July
Two weeks of pure summer wonderment, accompanied by creators and exceptional lyric artists, in a profusion of events that showcase international and Québec artists of today and tomorrow.
- Flip Fabrique
6Free Outdoor Circus Show
July to September
FLIP Fabrique revives the travelling circus tradition by presenting the show Vacances through the city. This free outdoor circus show is presented twice a day in the evening in several parks.
- Jasmin Brochu
7Grands Feux Loto-Québec (Fireworks)
August (every Tuesday and Thursday)
From an excellent vantage point on the bank of the St. Lawrence River, you can watch the brilliant pyrotechnical display light up the night sky. The fireworks are launched from a firing platform in the middle of the river, in front of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
- Audet Photo
8Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France (New France Festival)
Early August
Experience life as it was in New France during the French Regime in the 17th and 18th centuries. For four exciting days, shows and performers will breathe new life into historical Old Québec as well as gourmet activities, storytelling and re-enactments.
- Boutiques métiers d'art du Québec
- Boutiques métiers d'art du Québec
9Plein Art
Early August
Meet with over 120 professional artisans at this craft fair. Admire the creativity and talent that went into producing an interesting selection of unique decorative or everyday items.
- Gestev
10Cigale
Mid-August
Baie de Beauport is THE spot to feel like you're on vacation as soon as you set foot there! By adding musical performances on two stages for two days, craft beers, cocktails and something to satisfy your hunger, you get a perfect moment with friends! The Cigale musical event will certainly become the hottest moment of the summer in Québec City.
The 2023 lineup: Lost Frenquencies, X Ambassadors, Dean Lewis, James Bay and many more!
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ComediHa! Fest - Québec
August
The ComediHa! Fest - Québec is “the” comedy event in Québec City. The fresh and varied program features a number of major shows as well as exclusive television productions.
- Étienne Dionne
12Festibière de Québec (Beer Festival)
Mid-August
The Festibière beer festival is the summer event for beer lovers that are eager to discover new variants of their favourite brew. Enjoy tastings of some fifty exhibitors from across the province of Québec displaying their wares: microbreweries, local food producers, cider makers and more.
- Fête arc-en-ciel de Québec
13Québec City Pride Festival
Early September
This social and arts festival celebrates gay pride with a colourful and exciting program: community days, free music and drag queen shows, parties, street theatre, LGBT rights conference and more.
- Crankworx
14Crankworx Summer Series Canada - Québec City
Early September
Much more than just a competitive sports meet, the Crankworx Summer Series Canada celebrates the mountain bike culture and community in Québec City and across Québec.
- Annie Arsenault
15Québec City Celtic Festival
Early September
Come celebrate the celtic roots and culture of the ancient Celts, especially those from Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Galicia and the Isle of Man.
- Envol et Macadam
16Envol et Macadam
Early September
Envol et Macadam is an urban festival featuring concerts that showcase the best new and established alternative music bands from here and around the world.
- Chantal Gagnon
17Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec
Early September
The world’s best bike racing teams will gather in Québec City to compete in this major race. Part of the UCI WorldTour, the Grand Prix Cycliste is always exciting. This is one event sports fans will not want to miss!
- Festival de cinema de la ville de Québec
18Québec City Film Festival
Mid-September
Classic films and new works of all kinds and for every style are presented in one of the 6 venues of the Québec City Film Festival.
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Québec, MAGIC city!
Late September
The biggest magic festival in North America makes the city even more magical by offering free entertainment for the whole family.
- Philippe Roger
20Marathon de Québec
Early October
Thousands of participants from all over the world are expected to take part in this international sporting event.
- Sven Martin
21UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
Early October
Hundreds of athletes from everywhere will be competing for one of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cups. Several other amateur competitions, children's races, live music and parties make this even the world's ultimate mountain bike festival.