Featured Events, August 2, 2021 2021-08-02 2021-08-02 Quebecgetaways quebecvacances.com Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke, photo credit: Jocelyn Riendeau For its 24th edition, the Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke (FTMS, World Traditions Festival in Sherbrooke) will take place at five indoor and outdoor venues in the city of Sherbrooke from August 12 to 15. Look forward to an unforgettable experience filled with music, food, arts, shows, workshops and activities. Get your tickets for the indoor shows! Fourteen shows and workshops will be presented at indoor venues: Théâtre Granada, Théâtre Centennial and Le Parvis. This is your chance to see incredible artists again or for the first time. Acadian duo Radio Radio will be performing at Théâtre Granada on Friday, August 13. Musician Mélissa Lavergne has been given carte blanche to showcase the talents of women, so her evening at Théâtre Granada on Thursday, August 12 will be 100% female. Percussionist Kattam et ses tams-tams will be presenting a world music show for children on Saturday August 14 in the morning at Théâtre Centennial. To find out all about which artists are performing and at which venues, check out the complete program, details and prices. Tickets start at $10. The festival invites attendees to reserve their tickets now to make sure they get seats. Get to know the artists! The Marché de la Gare de Sherbrooke and the Queen Square will host a variety of free performances and activities throughout the festival. Find the award-winning musician Wesli, an artist from Port-au-Prince who mixes voodoo roots, afrobeat and hip-hop. He was named revelation of the year by Radio-Canada in 2009. Jazz fans will love the show by Afri - Jazz, a passionate trio that infuses classic jazz songs and originals with their African heritage. These musical performances will be followed by discussions with the audience. An enriching experience for festival-goers as well as the artists themselves! Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke, photo credit: Jocelyn Riendeau Savour, discover, experience On Sunday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marché de la Gare in Sherbrooke, typical flavours will be featured from five countries: Mexico, Iran, Serbia, Colombia and Lebanon. You will also be able to find many original products by shopping at the international marketplace that will be open at the same location on Sunday, August 15. Meet the artisans who crafted the products and learn about many interesting traditions around the world.
Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke, photo credit: Jocelyn Riendeau For its 24th edition, the Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke (FTMS, World Traditions Festival in Sherbrooke) will take place at five indoor and outdoor venues in the city of Sherbrooke from August 12 to 15. Look forward to an unforgettable experience filled with music, food, arts, shows, workshops and activities. Get your tickets for the indoor shows! Fourteen shows and workshops will be presented at indoor venues: Théâtre Granada, Théâtre Centennial and Le Parvis. This is your chance to see incredible artists again or for the first time. Acadian duo Radio Radio will be performing at Théâtre Granada on Friday, August 13. Musician Mélissa Lavergne has been given carte blanche to showcase the talents of women, so her evening at Théâtre Granada on Thursday, August 12 will be 100% female. Percussionist Kattam et ses tams-tams will be presenting a world music show for children on Saturday August 14 in the morning at Théâtre Centennial. To find out all about which artists are performing and at which venues, check out the complete program, details and prices. Tickets start at $10. The festival invites attendees to reserve their tickets now to make sure they get seats. Get to know the artists! The Marché de la Gare de Sherbrooke and the Queen Square will host a variety of free performances and activities throughout the festival. Find the award-winning musician Wesli, an artist from Port-au-Prince who mixes voodoo roots, afrobeat and hip-hop. He was named revelation of the year by Radio-Canada in 2009. Jazz fans will love the show by Afri - Jazz, a passionate trio that infuses classic jazz songs and originals with their African heritage. These musical performances will be followed by discussions with the audience. An enriching experience for festival-goers as well as the artists themselves! Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke, photo credit: Jocelyn Riendeau Savour, discover, experience On Sunday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marché de la Gare in Sherbrooke, typical flavours will be featured from five countries: Mexico, Iran, Serbia, Colombia and Lebanon. You will also be able to find many original products by shopping at the international marketplace that will be open at the same location on Sunday, August 15. Meet the artisans who crafted the products and learn about many interesting traditions around the world.