Québec City's Top Summer Events

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.

End of June

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.

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 2025 lineup includes: Rod Stewart, Benson Boone, Avril Lavigne, Def Leppard, Slayer, and Shania Twain.

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.

August

The Juste pour rire festival is “the” comedy event in Québec City. The fresh and varied program features a number of major shows as well as exclusive television productions. 

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.

Early August

Experience life as it was in New France during the French Regime in the 17^th and 18^th 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.

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 three days, craft beers, cocktails and something to satisfy your hunger, you get a perfect moment with friends! 

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.

End of 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. 

Early September

This social and arts festival celebrates the 2SLGBTQ+ community with a colourful and exciting program: community days, free music and drag queen shows, parties, street theatre, LGBT rights conference and more.

Early September

The Saint-Joseph Street area comes alive with a mix of ticketed indoor shows and dozens of free performances in unexpected places—all set in a festive and creative atmosphere.

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.

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.  

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! 

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.

Mid-September

This new music festival comes to life on the Université Laval campus. Three days of music, discovery, and fun in a vibrant, welcoming setting.

Early October

Thousands of participants from all over the world are expected to take part in this international sporting event.

Early October

Réverbère is a free festival that transforms Old Québec into a vibrant stage, featuring nearly 200 eclectic performances of dance, music, circus, and theatre by  local and international artists.