Summer festivals to put on your calendar
Unique festivals, varied programming and a dynamic atmosphere will liven up the Outaouais this summer! Here are a few must-try summer festivals.
The Kitigan Zibi Traditional Pow Wow
41, Kikinamage Mikan Kitigan Zibi
May 31 and June 1, 2025
Enjoy two days of celebration! Come and discover a variety of dances, songs and languages from First Nations communities.
Festival L’Outaouais en Fête
Des Cèdres Park, Gatineau
From June 20 to June 24, 2025
With its Francophone artists, a playground and fireworks, this is the perfect festival to celebrate Saint Jean Baptiste Day in style!
Festival d'Humour de Gatineau
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
100 Laurier Street (behind the Canadian Museum of History), Gatineau
From July 30 to August 16, 2025
St-André-Avellin Western Festival
530 Charles-Auguste-Montreuil St., Saint-André-Avellin
From July 17 to July 27, 2025
Festival Country du Grand Gatineau
Twist Fibre Festival
530 Charles-Auguste-Montreuil St., Saint-André-Avellin
From August 8 to August 10, 2025
Immerse yourself in the world of textile fibres with the most important festival of its kind in Canada!
PETITE NATION EN FÊTE
Festival santé et bien-être
Upper Gatineau Whitewater Festival
211 Henri-Bourassa Street (Cité étudiante de la Haute-Gatineau), Maniwaki
Coming soon
The Festival is all about paddling down the majestic Gatineau River. Every year, hundreds of paddlers from across Quebec, Ontario and the United States converge on Maniwaki for the Festival d'eau vive de la Haute-Gatineau. Over the years, the Festival has become one of the biggest events of its kind in North America.
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival (FMG)
De la Baie Park, Gatineau
August 27 to 31, 2025
An event for all ages and tastes! Join renowned Quebec artists and up-and-coming local performers such and many more!
Riverside – Festival de musique électro
100 Laurier Street (outside the Canadian Museum of History), Gatineau
Coming soon
The Riverside Festival is now ranked as the second largest electronic music festival in Quebec.
Aero Gatineau-Ottawa
1717 Arthur-Fecteau St. (Gatineau Airport), Gatineau
From September 12 to 14, 2025
Festival Ripon trad
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For even more suggestions on how to add some fun to your summer, consult the full listings on our Events page.
