7 events and festivals to enjoy in June
Nice weather has returned to the Outaouais, and nice weather means festivals! June brings festivals for all ages and tastes to Canada’s Capital Region and the Outaouais.

Aux 4 jeudis terrace
Live shows and movies on the terrace at Aux 4 jeudis
This year, Aux 4 jeudis celebrates their 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion, they’ve lined up a terrific summer entertainment program! Take advantage of the good weather to relax on their beautiful terrace and take in a show or an outdoor movie. A perfect way to spend a summer evening!
Aux 4 jeudis – 44 Laval Street, Gatineau
Movies every Monday. | Live shows every Wednesday.
For ages 18 and up.

Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau
Grand Prix Cycliste de Gatineau
During this cycling competition, the Outaouais has the honour of welcoming some of the world’s greatest cyclists, and gives local amateur cyclists an opportunity to join ranks with the sports elite in front of family and friends. Prepare your sign and slogan, and from June 7 to 10, cheer on the participants in this legendary competition.
Read Fred Gates’ account of his experience at the 2017 Grand Prix Cycliste.
Thursday, June 7 to Sunday, June 10.
Free.

Val-des-Monts Country Festival
Val-des-Monts Country Festival
From June 13 to 17, put on your ten-gallon hat and your cowboy boots and make your way to Val-des-Monts for the Country Festival! Whether or not you’re a huge fan of country music, young or not so young, you’re sure to enjoy the programming of the festival’s 8th edition.
42 Déziel Road, Val-des-Monts
Wednesday, June 13 to Sunday, June 17
Admission ranges from $15 to $65.
Free RV camping included with your weekend pass.

Montebello Rockfest
Montebello Rockfest
Whether or not you’re a big fan of rock music doesn’t matter, because the Rockfest atmosphere alone is worth the detour! Over the three days of the festival, the small village of 900 inhabitants (and 1,000 cows) morphs into a giant party and a real rock metropolis! This year, at Canada’s largest rock festival, you can catch bands like Sum 41, Prophets of Rage, Weezer and Tenacious D.
Montebello
Thursday, June 14 to Saturday, June 16.
From $149.

Chocolate specially made by Béatrice et Chocolats for the Ottawa Flamenco Festival.
Festival Flamenco Capitale in Ottawa
From June 14 to 16, Canada’s Capital Region will welcome its first flamenco festival! With dance and singing shows, a flash mob, and a flamenco bazaar, this is the place to discover and share the beauty of this magnificent art. You’ll also have the opportunity to discover products created specially for the festival by Béatrice et chocolats!
Various locations depending on the event.
Thursday, June 14 to Saturday, June 16.
Admission ranges from $10 to $33.

Truck pull and mud run
Festiloups – Truck pull and mud run
This is the perfect event for the kid in you! Besides performances by Bernard Adamus and other artists, various styles of tractors and trucks will face off in epic competitions at Des Loups Park in La Pêche on June 23 and 24. Get the gang together, vibrate to the roar of the engines, and cheer on the competitors in the truck pull and mud run!
Des Loups Park – 8 Lionel-Beausoleil Road, La Pêche
Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24.
Adult – $5 to $20 | Child – $2.50 to $10.
Three-day passes are available for adults and children.

Amusement park at Outaouais en fête festival
L’Outaouais en fête
With a rich program featuring leading artists from Quebec and the Francophonie as well as young and emerging talents, this is the ideal festival to celebrate Francophone culture at home and abroad. In addition to the dynamite music lineup and the amusement park, the bonfire on June 23 and the fireworks on June 24 will make for a great Saint-Jean-Baptiste weekend!
Des Cèdres Park
Friday, June 22 to Monday, June 25.
Until June 14, save 40% off the regular price of the “Spectacles” passport (admission to 4 shows).
Follow us on Facebook to keep informed about upcoming events, and on Instagram to see the most beautiful shared photos of the Outaouais!