03.11.2026
Festival D’été de Québec Announces Return For 58th Year, Revealing Star-Studded Lineup for the 11-Day Summer Festival
This Summer Brings Jelly Roll, Muse, Gwen Stefani, Michael Bublé, Kesha, The Lumineers, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Martin Garrix, Limp Bizkit, and More
The Institution That Billboard Called “One Of North America’s Most Dominant Festivals” Returns to Beautiful Québec City From July 9-19, 2026
One of North America’s Most Exciting and Longest-Running Institutions Continues a Tradition That Started in 1968, Recruiting Over 200 Acts on Six Stages Hosted Throughout Beautiful Québec City Over 11 Days, Promising A Lineup of A-List and Emerging Talent Varied Enough to Satisfy Music Fans of All Kinds
Notable Performers for 2026 Include Cypress Hill, Daughtry, Royel Otis, Nate Smith, Lord Huron, Goldfinger, and Many More
Critical Praise:
“One Of North America’s Most Dominant Festivals” – Billboard
“I put it up there with Coachella, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands – it’s in the conversation as a top five festival in North America, for sure.” – Pollstar
“With their passion for their city and music at the centre of their plans, it’s safe to say the festival won’t be a hidden gem for long.” – NME
“Beyond the lineup, FEQ stands above other Canadian festivals of the same capacity when it comes to accessibility thanks to easy walkability from different stages, as well as access to and from the city. It’s situated amongst various parks and greenery, creating a perfect balance of modern stage design and outdoors beauty. ” – Consequence
“…the renowned festival remains a testament to the city’s rich cultural tapestry and its dedication to celebrating music in all its forms.” – Office Magazine
“FEQ in Quebec will be your new favorite music festival…With the proliferation of music festivals here in North America and throughout the world, the choice of where to spend one’s money and time to see the artists you love is not an easy one. Based on the brief experience I had at the fest, I daresay that FEQ might be your best bet.” – Paste
“The result was a festival that remained impressive—in terms of both the fashion and the music—for the entire duration of its 12-day run. We can’t wait to see who graces the stage, and the audience, next year.” – Forbes
“Nested in the pure and bliss city of Quebec, the famed Festival d’été de Québec, stands as the apex of Canadian festival culture, dominating its industry since its beginning in 1968.” – Clash Magazine
“Festival d’été de Québec is a gorgeously grassroots affair: created for the enjoyment of the province’s population, curated with a well-conceptualised human touch, and consummated by the wonderfully joyous people of the city.” – The Line of Best Fit
“As we bid adieu to Quebec City, we carry with us the echoes of remarkable performances, new discoveries, and a profound sense of community. This year’s FEQ wasn’t just a music festival; it was a celebration of the human spirit, creativity, and the universal love of music. Here’s to many more years of music, community, and cultural richness at the Festival d’été de Québec.” – LADYGUNN
The Announcement:
Quebec, March 11, 2026 – Attracting music fans and A-List artists from all over the globe with its celebratory atmosphere and picturesque scenery, Festival d’Été de Québec is unlike any other festival. Today, the Québec City festival announces the star-studded lineup for its 58th edition, bringing stars from all genres to the banks of the St. Lawrence River for a one-of-a-kind bash. Continuing a tradition that started in 1968, FEQ returns to La Vieille Capitale from July 9-19, 2026.
“FEQ is much more than a series of big concerts: it’s a gathering that brings people together and gives back,” said Nicolas Racine, President and CEO of BLEUFEU. “With two free stages and an affordably priced general-admission pass, we’re reaffirming a simple belief: music should be experienced everywhere, by as many people as possible, and generate positive benefits for our community. That’s the purpose of our commitment, year after year.”
Over its many years, FEQ has developed a reputation for building some of the most diverse, exciting, and surprising lineups of any modern festival. Spanning 11 days over 6 stages strewn throughout the city, the festival boasts enough variety to pique the interest of any music fan. Fans of 21st century pop will rejoice at the inclusion of headliners Gwen Stefani and Kesha, who plan to turn The Plains of Abraham into a dance party with their parade of hits. Rock music diehards will find plenty to celebrate, with the inclusion of stadium-rocking veterans Muse, nu-metal stalwarts Limp Bizkit, post-grunge radio favorites Daughtry, Aussie heavy-hitters Royel Otis, and Québecois heroes like Patrick Watson. Jelly Roll, one of current country’s biggest stars, headlines the festival’s final night, while Grammy-winning country star Nate Smith takes the stage earlier in the week.
Befitting a province with a rich folk tradition, FEQ recruits troubadours from all over, including Diamond-selling group The Lumineers and Americana veterans Lord Huron. The iconic Cypress Hill plan to rock the party for the hip-hop heads in the audience, and dancehall hitmakers Shaggy and Sean Paul are sure to bring the house down. FEQ also welcomes best-selling acts that don’t often appear at other festivals, including the eternally-smooth Michael Bublé, who headlines on July 12th. With these massive stars and a cavalcade of exciting artists from all over the world, the 2026 lineup cements FEQ as one of the most ambitious and unique events on the North American festival calendar.
One of the aspects that makes FEQ so unique among North American festivals is the excellent deal it presents for local and traveling fans. Passes for FEQ are available for only $180 CAD ($132.77 USD), offering ticket-holders the ability to see more than 200 acts over 11 days for the price of $16.36 CAD ($12.05 USD) per day. Beyond that, passes for the festival are fully transferable: if a fan is unable to attend one of the 11 days–or if the day’s lineup doesn’t suit their taste, or if they just want a day off–they can share their pass with friends and family. This ensures that fans only pay for what they want to see, and provides performing artists with a fully-engaged crowd.
Festival d’Été de Québec hosts its main stage performances on The Plains of Abraham, one of the most notable historical sites in Canada, where, in 1759, the British and French fought a decisive battle in the Seven Years’ War. Now, hundreds of years later, the Plains of Abraham is the location of the FEQ’s main stage, with a capacity of over 80,000. In addition to the Plains, FEQ hosts five additional stages throughout the city, with two stages free to enter for the public. Each night after the festival, for no extra fee, FEQ presents afterparties at the historic Québec Armory, for fans who want to dance the night away.
Over the years, many of music’s biggest stars have performed on the Plains at FEQ, including Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Green Day, Lorde, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and many more. This year’s edition follows up last year’s star-studded edition, which welcomed performances from Shania Twain, Hozier, Benson Boone, Avril Lavigne, Kygo, Slayer, Rod Stewart, and many others. The festival earned glowing coverage in publications like Billboard, who named it “one of North America’s most dominant festiv and more. BLEUFEU, the company behind FEQ, continues to be one of Canada’s most respected and successful live music companies, presenting events in Québec like FONO Fest, a thrilling late-summer dance festival, and Toboggan, a unique New Year’s Eve festival featuring high quality acts from Canada and the rest of the world.
Showcasing one of North America’s most cosmopolitan and scenic cities, Festival d’Été de Québec is the closest North American analog to European city festivals like the UK’s Wireless Festival, Spain’s Primavera Sound, or Denmark’s Roskilde. Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City is the closest thing to a European city within driving distance, and fans who don’t feel like road tripping can take one of 21 direct flights to the YQB airport.
Stay tuned for more information about the most singular music festival in the Northeast and get ready for good times in Québec.
Check out the full festival press release with even more information HERE
View full details at FEQ.ca.
Follow FEQ on Socials: official site | tiktok | facebook | instagram
View photos from past festivals HERE
The Background:
About FEQ
In the heart of Quebec City, the Festival d’été de Québec welcomes international icons, rising stars and emerging artists of all musical genres.
Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) is a music festival managed by a non-for-profit organization, right in the heart of Québec City. With five stages located in the historic part of Quebec City, the most imposing of which is on the Plains of Abraham, the event takes place in a unique setting. The FEQ offers more than 150 shows of all genres, from the biggest headliners in the world to the emerging scene, and has been getting hundreds of thousands of festival-goers dancing and singing since 1968. For 11 consecutive evenings, the city center resembles a real urban and open-air celebration. The FEQ is an accessible and safe gathering, a truly immersive experience in Quebec music and culture.
Next edition, July 9-19, 2026.
About BLEUFEU
BLEUFEU is an event organizer and show promoter that presents festive and inspiring experiences, including the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ), Toboggan – New Year’s Evenings and St-Roch XP, and Fono Festivals, in addition to presenting hundreds of shows throughout the year at the Imperial Bell and Grizzly Fuzz, their new venue. The new umbrella brand will oversee the various existing NPOs, which already have a reputation in the industry for the quality of its productions. BLEUFEU has more than sixty permanent employees and recruits over 500 contract workers each year, in addition to hundreds of volunteers. Visit BLEUFEU.com for more information.
Links:
Toboggan: official site | facebook | tiktok | ins
FEQ: official site | tiktok | facebook | youtube | instagram
Visit the FEQ website for FAQs and tickets: https://www.feq.ca/en