Festivals and Events in Quebec City: 2026–2027 Calendar
The festivals, parades, fairs and big annual events of Quebec City, month by month. Where the organisers have announced the next dates they are shown with the source; otherwise the usual month is given.
November
German Christmas Market
The Québec German Christmas Market takes place from November 19 to December 23, 2026, transforming Old Quebec into a magical Christmas village with a festive European atmosphere.
Marché de Noël Allemand de Québec
The Québec City German Christmas Market is a festive event in Old Quebec that transforms the area into a magical Christmas village with the atmosphere of great European markets.
Québec City International Short Film Festival
A competitive festival showcasing short films from Quebec, Canada, and around the world.
February
March
Crashed Ice Québec
A Red Bull-sponsored extreme ice cross downhill skating race on a steep, icy track through the historic district.
June
Québec City Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day Celebrations
The Fête nationale du Québec is a popular festival with shows and bonfires taking place in several municipalities.
Fête nationale du Québec
Fête nationale on the Plains of Abraham opens at 6:00 p.m. on June 23, 2027.
July
Festival d'été de Québec
The Festival d'été de Québec is an 11-day music festival held in the heart of Quebec City. The next edition after the specified date is scheduled for July 8 to 18, 2027.
Québec City Summer Festival
The Festival d'été de Québec (FEQ) is a major summer music festival in Quebec City, with the next edition after the specified date scheduled for July 8 to 18, 2027.
August
New France Festival
The New France Festival is a major event in Quebec City with free admission, featuring immersive historical animations and festive shows.
Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France
The New France Festival is a major free-admission event held in Quebec City, reviving the era of New France in Old Quebec.
Québec City International Festival of Military Bands
A festival featuring military bands from around the world performing in concerts and parades.
Expo Québec
A large agricultural fair, exhibition, and amusement park with concerts, competitions, and family entertainment.
Québec City Celtic Festival
A festival celebrating Celtic culture through music, dance, workshops, and pub sessions.
October
Québec City Marathon
The Beneva Quebec City Marathon is a multi-day running event with courses that wind through the beautiful streets of Quebec City, featuring distances from 2K to the full marathon.
Places in Quebec City
Events in other cities
Dates are only shown when the organiser or a news report has published them, with the source linked. Events change: confirm with the organiser before you travel.