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
From June 1 to June 2, 2024
Enjoy two days of celebration! Come and discover a variety of dances, songs and languages from First Nations communities.
Le grand rendez-vous musical de l'OSG
855 de la Gappe Blvd., Gatineau
From June 12 to June 15, 2024
Hundreds of artists will perform under a huge big top at Place de la Cité, offering three days of varied musical and artistic activities, including shows by Genesis, Carmina Burana and much more!
Festival L’Outaouais en Fête
Des Cèdres Park, Gatineau
From June 21 to June 24, 2024
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
BMA GATINEAU
575, ave. de Buckingham, Gatineau
From July 11 to July 13, 2024
Discover a brand-new festival featuring the Quebec music scene: Ludovick Bourgeois, Marc Dupré, Matt Lang and many more. You'll also love the circus-themed Place de la famille.
Les Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
100 Laurier Street (behind the Canadian Museum of History), Gatineau
From July 31 to August 17, 2024
Gatineau Brewfest
St-André-Avellin Western Festival
530 Charles-Auguste-Montreuil St., Saint-André-Avellin
From July 18 to July 28, 2024
Festival Country du Grand Gatineau
Twist Fibre Festival
530 Charles-Auguste-Montreuil St., Saint-André-Avellin
From August 9 to August 11, 2024
Immerse yourself in the world of textile fibres with the most important festival of its kind in Canada!
PETITE NATION EN FÊTE
337 Elisabeth Street, Thurso
From August 14 to August 17, 2024
This second edition features Les Trois Accords, La Chicane, Kaïn, Éric Lapointe, Laurent Paquin and many other guest artists.
Festival santé et bien-être
14, du petit 5e Rang Rd., Ripon
From August 23 to August 25, 2024
Don't miss the grand opening show of Le Diable à cinq on August 23 at 7:30pm.
Upper Gatineau Whitewater Festival
211 Henri-Bourassa Street (Cité étudiante de la Haute-Gatineau), Maniwaki
From August 23 to August 25, 2024
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
From August 29 to September 2, 2024
An event for all ages and tastes! Join renowned Quebec artists and up-and-coming local performers such as Charlotte Cardin, Laurence Nerbonne, Bleu Jeans Bleu and many more!
Riverside – Festival de musique électro
100 Laurier Street (outside the Canadian Museum of History), Gatineau
From September 6 to September 8, 2024
The Riverside Festival is now ranked as the second largest electronic music festival in Quebec.
350TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEIGNEURY OF LA PETITE-NATION
266 Viger Street, Papineauville
Festivities take place throughout the year
Attend several free shows including a folk dance, a commemoration ceremony and much more.
Aero Gatineau-Ottawa
1717 Arthur-Fecteau St. (Gatineau Airport), Gatineau
From September 6 to 8, 2024
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.
