Summer festivals 2027 in Quebec: the calendar of celebrations families should not miss

From Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day to Labour Day, Quebec strings festivals together: jazz, comedy, circus, fireworks, hot-air balloons, village fairs, food festivals and traditional music, in the big cities and the smallest villages alike. This guide gathers the festivals announced for this summer, with each one’s listing, dates, program and free sites. The list follows the calendar and fills in as festivals confirm their dates.

Our favourites

Festival international Nuits d’Afrique, Montreal. Music from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America in July, with several free outdoor shows and activities for the whole family.

International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie. Every August, more than a hundred hot-air balloons, flights in the morning and late in the day, the Nuits magiques and a family zone with games and rides.

New France Festival, Québec City. Historical activities, festive shows and local artisans, to learn while having fun, with free access to the main sites.

Le Festif de Baie-Saint-Paul, Charlevoix. Festive music and circus on 36 performance sites, right in the heart of downtown.

Planning the summer

The big urban festivals cluster from late June to late July; regional fairs and food festivals take over in August. For a weekend in the regions, combine a festival, a campground or an inn and an outdoor activity: lodging fills up fast around the big dates.

Free or paid

Most big festivals offer free outdoor stages and sell indoor shows; village festivals are often entirely free. Presale passports, sold in spring, cost much less.

With kids

Look on the listing for family zones, daytime shows and closing times: a six-year-old lasts until nine, not until the ten-thirty fireworks without a nap. Ear protection for toddlers near the stages, and a meeting point agreed on arrival.

🎪 Festivals by region

MontrealAbitibi-TémiscamingueBas-Saint-LaurentCharlevoixChaudière-AppalachesEastern TownshipsGaspésieLanaudièreMauricieOutaouaisSaguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Featured

Jul. 8 – 11, 2027

Taste of the Caribbean

As the largest Caribbean Festival in Montreal, Taste of the Caribbean is more than just an event—it’s an immersive experience that brings together the best of Caribbean culture.

Jul. 8 – 11, 2027

Festival

Free

Montreal

Oct. 4 – 25, 2026

Les Tam-tams du mont Royal

Every Sunday, from May to September, this unofficial and free weekly festival takes place around the Sir George-Étienne Cartier monument and extends over the surrounding lawns of Mount Royal Park.

Oct. 4 – 25, 2026

Popular festival

Montreal

Aug. 5 – 8, 2027

Festival AfroMonde

The festival is an important gathering that celebrates culture, urban music, fashion, visual arts and gastronomy.

Aug. 5 – 8, 2027

Festival

Montreal

Jul. 8 – 11, 2027

PlazaPalooza

The Plaza Saint-Hubert becomes pedestrian to host its well-known sidewalk sale, a summer event eagerly anticipated by Montrealers every year.

Jul. 8 – 11, 2027

Popular festival

Montreal

Sep. 3 – 26, 2027

Les Rendez-vous Gourmands

Held at the Jardins des Floralies, these themed weekends feature culinary encounters based on Montreal gastronomy.

Sep. 3 – 26, 2027

Popular festival

Montreal

Sep. 4 – 6, 2027

Taco Fest MTL

In a festive and lively atmosphere, discover the best chefs in Montreal and their authentic Mexican cuisine.

Sep. 4 – 6, 2027

Festival

Montreal

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Aug. 3 – 8, 2027

Festival western de Guigues

Each year country fans converge on this site for a fun-filled stay.

Aug. 3 – 8, 2027

Festival

Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues(Abitibi-Témiscamingue)

Jun. 17 – 19, 2027

Musique Fest Premier Tech

The festival's intimate atmosphere creates thrills and magical moments, where proximity to the artists puts every festival-goer at the heart of the action.

Jun. 17 – 19, 2027

Festival

Rivière-du-Loup(Bas-Saint-Laurent)

Jul. 22 – 25, 2027

Le Festif de Baie-Saint-Paul

A festive music and circus festival that takes place in the heart of downtown Baie-Saint-Paul at 36 different venues.

Jul. 22 – 25, 2027

Festival

Baie-Saint-Paul(Charlevoix)

Jul. 22 – 25, 2027

Festival Guitares en Fête de l’Islet

The festival features 15 shows by renowned guitarists, a wide variety of musical styles and a grandiose guitar show featuring luthiers from the region and beyond, all in the enchanting setting of some of the municipality's most beautiful sites near the river.

Jul. 22 – 25, 2027

Festival

L'Islet(Chaudière-Appalaches)

Aug. 7 – 9, 2027

Festival de Jazz de North Hatley

The festival transforms the village and surrounding area into a vibrant stage, bringing together local and international musicians for a celebration of jazz culture.

Aug. 7 – 9, 2027

Festival

North Hatley(Eastern Townships)

Aug. 5 – 15, 2027

Festival Musique du Bout du Monde

Each year, this music festival presents magnificent shows with sounds from around the world.

Aug. 5 – 15, 2027

Festival

Gaspé(Gaspésie)

Jul. 23 – 25, 2027

Festival Mémoire et Racines

Festival celebrating traditional arts from near and far.

Jul. 23 – 25, 2027

Festival

Joliette(Lanaudière)

Jun. 16 – 27, 2027

Bastringue – Festival de cirque

A great celebration of the amazing world of the circus.

Jun. 16 – 27, 2027

Festival

Joliette(Lanaudière)

Jun. 19 – Sep. 5, 2027

Biennale internationale d’estampe contemporaine de Trois-Rivières

Visit this exhibition of international scale, the largest in Canada.

Jun. 19 – Sep. 5, 2027

Festival

Trois-Rivières(Mauricie)

Jun. 18 – 20, 2027

Festival EXPÉ

Welcome to the 5th edition of the EXPÉ Festival, the must-attend event for nature and adventure enthusiasts!

Jun. 18 – 20, 2027

Festival

Notre-Dame-de-Montauban(Mauricie)

Aug. 11 – 14, 2027

Petite Nation en fête

Join us for an evening of entertainment on a large outdoor stage in the heart of Thurso.

Aug. 11 – 14, 2027

Festival

Thurso(Outaouais)

Jul. 27 – Aug. 1, 2027

FIAMS – Festival international des arts de la marionnette à Saguenay

This internationally acclaimed festival features venue and outdoor performances showcasing a blend of high-calibre theatre and puppetry art.

Jul. 27 – Aug. 1, 2027

Festival

Saguenay(Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean)

Jul. 1 – Sep. 30, 2027

Bagotville International Air Show

This international aerial event includes spectacular acrobatics performed by various teams, precision flying, and demonstrations of military and civilian aircraft of all types.

Jul. 1 – Sep. 30, 2027

Festival

Saguenay(Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean)

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