4.19.2024
Festival D’été de Québec Adds Artists, Including All Time Low, Silverstein, Blue Rodeo,
Amanda Marshall and Sass Jordan, to Complete 2024 Lineup
The Festival Returns to Quebec City from July 4-14, 2024
Recruiting Over 200 Acts To Perform on Stages Throughout Picturesque Cities Over 11 Days In July, FEQ Has Brought an Unbeatable Community Atmosphere and A-List Talent From Multiple Genres Since Its Inception in 1968
Headliners Include Post Malone, 50 Cent, The Jonas Brothers, Nas, The Offspring, Rise Against, Nickelback, Zac Brown Band, and more
Other Notable Performers Include Ava Max, The Offspring, Rise Against, Killer Mike, Alan Walker, Loud Luxury, Mötley Crue, Future Islands, Hurray For The Riff Raff, and Many More
Critical Praise:
“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
“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
“Surmise to say that 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
“Held annually in the provincial capital of la belle province since 1968, Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) is one of Canada’s largest live music events: a world class experience that plays host to a genre-diverse collection of emerging artists and international stars alike.” – Exclaim!
The Announcement:
Quebec, April 19, 2024 – The lineup for the 56th edition of Festival d’Été de Québec is now complete! The festival today announced the remaining performing artists, who will rock the double stage at Parc de la Francophonie on July 10 and 13. Around ten names have been added added to the FEQ poster, including All Time Low, Silverstein, The Anti-Queens, Moneen and Cam Kahin, on July 10, then Blue Rodeo, Amanda Marshall, Sass Jordan, The Hello Darlins and Joffrey Charles on July 13.
Emo punk Night on July 10
Taking the headlining spot at 9:15 PM on the Loto-Québec Stage will be the American band All Time Low. Before them at 8:00 PM on the SiriusXM Stage, we welcome Canadian quartet Silverstein. These flagship emo punk bands will be preceded by a lineup of talented artists, including Toronto punk-rockers The Anti-Queens and Brampton-based Moneen. Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Cam Kahin will kick off the evening.
100% Canadian folk rock Night on July 13
On July 13, the festival will present an entirely Canadian night led by the alternative country rock of the legendary Blue Rodeo on the Loto-Québec Stage at 9:15 PM. Singer-songwriter Amanda Marshall, a significant figure in Canadian music from the 90s, will take the SiriusXM Stage at 8:00 PM. The lineup also includes Sass Jordan, an iconic figure in Canadian rock, the folk country roots collective The Hello Darlins, and Gatineau native and former participant of La Voix Joffrey Charles, who will showcase his debut album early in the evening.
These artists will help make two unforgettable evenings at Parc de la Francophonie, as part of Festival d’été de Québec. The FEQ takes this opportunity to remind everyone that two free stages, where a pass is not required, are included in this year’s lineup: Scène Découverte at Place d’Youville and the Hydro-Québec Stage at Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale.
More from FEQ 2024
With over 200 artists performing over the course of 11 days, Québec’s summer festival has more than enough music for any fan to enjoy. The eventful fest stands out among this summer’s music festivals by featuring the only summer festival performances by superstars like Post Malone, Jonas Brothers, and J Balvin. Rock music lovers have their pick of bands from all eras and subgenres, including radio heavyweights Nickelback, seasoned punk rockers The Offspring and Rise Against, hair metal mavens Mötley Crue, and metalcore legends Killswitch Engage. Hip-hop heads can enjoy legends like 50 Cent, Nas, and Killer Mike, plus rising names like TOBi. Pop fans will be thrilled to see artists like beloved Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen and “Sweet But Psycho” hitmaker Ava Max. Those looking for alternative and indie music can enjoy acclaimed acts like Fleet Foxes, Future Islands, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Mt. Joy, and Ben Howard. FEQ is known for its genre-focused nights, a country music hoedown headlined by Zac Brown Band, with Charley Crockett, and Morgan Wade, and of course, the always-incendiary EDM night, this year featuring an enviable Alan Walker and Loud Luxury double-bill. As always, the Festival shines a spotlight on the province of Québec’s most talented musicians, including composer/pianist Alexandra Stréliski, Polaris Prize-winning Montreal rock band Karkwa, and the soulful Quebecois group Clay and Friends, and brings diverse acts from across the globe, including red hot regional Mexican singer Ivan Cornejo, Malian performer Vieux Farka Touré, and Nigerien guitarist Bombino.
View full details at FEQ.ca.
Official visuals are available here
(Credit: FEQ/Philippe Ruel)
Photo Credit: FEQ/Andre-Olivier Lyra
Photo Credit: FEQ/Sébastien Dion
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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 4-14, 2024.
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, in addition to presenting hundreds of shows throughout the year at the Imperial Bell and a new showroom opening soon. 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.
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