03.18.2026
BLEUFEU, the Organizers Behind Festival D’été de Québec, Announce Lineup for Festival FONO 2026 in Québec City
sombr & GIMS to Headline, With Additional Performances From Sofi Tukker, Natasha Bedingfield & More
The Celebration Occurs at Université Laval in Québec City From September 10-12, 2026
Presented by Beneva in Collaboration with RBC, Tickets for Fono Festival Are Available Now HERE
This Fall’s Fono Festival Follows Festival D’été de Québec 2026 in July, a 11-Day Extravaganza Featuring Headliners Like Muse, Gwen Stefani, Kesha, Limp Bizkit, Shaggy, and More
The Announcement:
Quebec City, March 18, 2026 – From September 10 to 12, 2026, Festival Fono will return to Québec City for a vibrant new edition, presented by Beneva in collaboration with RBC. For three days, Université Laval’s campus will come alive with a lineup featuring close to 40 artists from here and abroad. Led by GIMS, SOMBR, Alessia Cara, Chance Peña, Sofi Tukker, Angus & Julia Stone, Fredz, Natasha Bedingfield and Ariane Moffatt, the 2026 edition promises one last burst of summer across three distinct stages: Vallée Beneva, Boisé Coors Light and Forêt Électro.
“With Fono, we wanted to build much more than a music lineup: a true end-of-summer experience, shaped by a lively site, a strong atmosphere and a distinctly current identity. In just a few editions, the festival has developed a personality all its own, and that is largely thanks to festivalgoers, who embrace that energy and make it their own. We are convinced this new edition will once again win them over,” said Nicolas Racine, President and Chief Executive Officer of BLEUFEU.
“We are extremely proud of this contemporary, urban lineup, which will undoubtedly take Fono to the next level. We set out to build a diverse and carefully structured program in which each stage asserts its own identity while also interacting with the others. The idea is to make room for both major headlining moments and discoveries, in an experience that naturally invites audiences to move from one space to another,” said Louis Bellavance, Vice-President, Content and Artistic Direction.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Fono to our campus for a third year. Since its creation, this festival has further opened our campus to the Quebec community, strengthened our students’ sense of belonging, and fostered innovation through a unique testing ground for interdisciplinary projects. Fono helps make Université Laval a place of learning, connection, discovery, and creation, fully engaged in the cultural and civic life of the region,” said Sophie D’Amours, Rector of Université Laval.
Tickets
Passes will go on sale on March 18 at noon at festivalfono.com. Before taxes, the 3-day General Admission pass is priced at $149, the 3-day Université Laval student pass at $109, the 3-day Gold Zone pass at $269, and the Gold Zone single-day ticket at $199. These prices are valid until July 31, 2026, after which a price increase will take effect.
Programming
Designed to move festivalgoers through a range of atmospheres, this new edition of Fono will unfold across three spaces: Vallée Beneva, the hub for major marquee performances; Boisé Coors Light, a setting for discoveries and more intimate shows; and Forêt Électro, an immersive haven devoted to electronic rhythms. Completely reimagined for 2026, Forêt Électro will come alive from site opening to closing, with two stages and a renewed experience.
Over the three days, Vallée Beneva welcomes major artists like Best New Artist Grammy nominee sombr, performing for the first time in Québec City, GIMS, Natasha Bedingfield, and Alessia Cara, its grand scale providing the perfect stage for these major artists to put on a spectacle. Adventurous music fans can find whatever they are looking for at the Boisé Coors Light stage, which presents exciting artists from all over the globe, including NYC electronic duo Sofi Tukker, Lous & The Yakuza, the Congolese-Belgian singer-songwriter who has won accolades with her Francophone, African-influenced pop, Australian electric folk duo Angus & Julia Stone, and many others.Fort Electro is a one-stop shop for EDM fans, offering some of the most exciting names from Québec’s vibrant electronic scene,
After last year’s smash success, Fono is bringing back its After-Hours Shows. At the end of the night, three secret locations and three mystery artists will invite a handful of lucky contest winners to experience one-of-a-kind moments.
Stay tuned for many more announcements about Fono Festival and FEQ as the summer draws closer.
View the full Festival Fono Press Release HERE
Find more information at Festival Fono’s official website
Contact:
Annjelica Houston, Audible Treats
Véronique Bouillé, BLEUFEU
medias@ulaval.ca
The Background:
About BLEUFEU
BLEUFEU, an event organizer and concert promoter, aims to offer festive and inspiring experiences to all music fans. BLEUFEU plays a key role in Quebec City’s cultural economy, bringing together hundreds of thousands of fans from near and far each year. The organization records over 1,600,000 visits across its various venues and generates sales of more than 200,000 tickets. BLEUFEU is behind iconic events such as the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ), Toboggan – New Year’s Nights, Festival Fono, and St-Roch XP, while offering a rich year-round program in its two venues, Impérial Bell and Grizzly Fuzz. Proudly rooted in the Saint-Roch neighborhood, BLEUFEU actively contributes to its economic vitality with nearly 100 employees, while reinforcing its role as a major cultural hub.
Links:
Fono Festival: official site | facebook | instagram
FEQ: official site | tiktok | facebook | youtube | instagram