In August, Quebec celebrates culture and music!

Festivals and events happening in Quebec in August

August boasts a wide array of festivals and events in Quebec to end the summer in style! In a festive and friendly atmosphere, get together with festival-goers and see car competitions and hot-air balloons. Diversity, music, history, culture and cuisine, both local and international will also be on the agenda!

Events you won’t want to miss this month in Quebec!

Innu Nikamu Festival
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Innu Nikamu Festival

  Côte-Nord

From July 30 to August 4, 2024

Innu Nikamu (“he sings in Innu”) is one of the biggest Indigenous music festivals on the continent. Over four days, artists from different nations take [ read more ... ]

Festival Country du Grand Gatineau

Festival Country du Grand Gatineau

  Outaouais

From August 1 to 4, 2024

The 32 edition of the Festival Country du Grand Gatineau will take place under a marquee in Gatineau. A 4-day country component will be offered. This event [ read more ... ]

Les Grands feux du Casino Lac-Leamy

Les Grands feux du Casino Lac-Leamy

  Outaouais

From July 31 to August 17, 2024

Every summer for 6 evenings in August, Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy, the Outaouais region's torchbearer event, brings people together from near [ read more ... ]

Le Monastère - Cabaret de Cirque
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Le Monastère - Cabaret de Cirque

  Montréal

Year round

Under the century-old vault of the St Jax church in downtown Montreal, Le Monastère invites you to its circus cabaret! Let yourself be captivated by original [ read more ... ]

Festival du cochon

Festival du cochon

  Centre-du-Québec

From August 1 to 4, 2024

The Festival du cochon is a unique event in the province that presents diversified activities starring the pig. Known for its unique pig races which bring [ read more ... ]

TD New France Festival
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TD New France Festival

  Québec region

From August 1 to 4, 2024

The TD New France Festival promises an immersion in the 17th and 18th centuries, looking back at how far we’ve come. Thanks to its historical and festive [ read more ... ]

Montreal Pride
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Montreal Pride

  Montréal

From August 8 to 11, 2024

Since 2007, at the initiative of Montréal’s 2SLGBTQI+ communities, the Montréal Pride Festival has been promoting their rights and celebrating their cultural [ read more ... ]

Festival Musique et Arts OSHEAGA

Festival Musique et Arts OSHEAGA

  Montréal

From August 2 to 4, 2024

Inaugurated in 2006, the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival is the largest festival of its kind in Canada. Each August, Osheaga invests Parc Jean-Drapeau [ read more ... ]

Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières
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Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières

  Mauricie

From August 9 to 11, 2024

The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières is getting ready to welcome motorsports fans in its grandstands but more importantly in its paddocks for a 54tg running [ read more ... ]

ItalfestMTL
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ItalfestMTL

  Montréal

From August 2 to 11, 2024

The ItalfestMTL festival is a major cultural event that takes place annually throughout the city. It honours the beauty and diversity of Italy and shares [ read more ... ]

Festival Musique du Bout du Monde
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Festival Musique du Bout du Monde

  Gaspésie

From August 8 to 11, 2024

Unique in Gaspésie, a must-see in Gaspésie's summer programming, the Festival Musique du Bout du Monde is one of the most popular events in the region [ read more ... ]

ÎleSoniq

ÎleSoniq

  Montréal

From August 9 to 11, 2024

With an eclectic program featuring the biggest names in electro music, ÎLESONIQ combines all the aspects of the world's biggest EDM gatherings right here [ read more ... ]

International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
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International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

  Montérégie

From August 9 to 11 and 15 to 18, 2024

A festival of music and wonder that exhilarates you to the rhythm of a major musical lineup, while making you experience hot air balloons in all its facets [ read more ... ]

Festival Gourmand de Val-Des-Sources

Festival Gourmand de Val-Des-Sources

  Eastern Townships

From August 16 to 19, 2024

This event is held in a festive, family spirit. Popular shows with your favourite musicians on an outdoor stage, shows by up-and-coming artists, fireworks [ read more ... ]

Festival LASSO Montréal

Festival LASSO Montréal

  Montréal

From August 15 to 17, 2024

LASSO is the first large-scale country event in Montreal. With a very high calibre program, LASSO features some of the biggest names in the international [ read more ... ]

Fêtes Gourmandes de Neuville
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Fêtes Gourmandes de Neuville

  Québec region

From August 22 to 25, 2024

The Fêtes gourmandes de Neuville, presented by the Ville de Neuville in collaboration with Desjardins, features three evenings of entertainment, over 40 [ read more ... ]