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.
Festival L’Outaouais en Fête
Des Cèdres Park, Gatineau
From June 22 to June 25, 2023
With its Francophone artists, carnival rides and fireworks, this is the perfect festival to celebrate Saint Jean Baptiste Day in style!
Festival d'Humour de Gatineau
Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light
100 Laurier Street (behind the Canadian Museum of History), Gatineau
From August 2 to August 19, 2023
Gatineau Beerfest
Place des Festivals Zibi, Gatineau
Stay tuned, the event programming will be out soon!
St-André-Avellin Western Festival
530 Charles-Auguste-Montreuil St., Saint-André-Avellin
From July 20 to July 30, 2023
Festival Country du Grand Gatineau
Twist Fibre Festival
530 Charles-Auguste-Montreuil St., Saint-André-Avellin
From August 11 to August 13, 2023
Immerse yourself in the world of textile fibres with the most important festival of its kind in Canada!
Festival santé et bien-être
14, du petit 5e Rang Rd., Ripon
From August 18 to 24, 2023
The only one of its kind in the Outaouais region, discover the very first edition of this festival focused on health and well-being! Meet local artisans, speakers, health professionals and more!
Upper Gatineau Whitewater Festival
211 Henri-Bourassa Street (Cité étudiante de la Haute-Gatineau), Maniwaki
From August 25 to August 27, 2023
The Upper Gatineau Whitewater Festival will celebrate its 25th year of preserving the Gatineau River. Join us for one of the most beautiful runs on the river!
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival (FMG)
De la Baie Park, Gatineau
From August 31 to September 4, 2023
An event for all ages and all tastes! Meet renowned Quebec artists and emerging artists from the region such as Matt Lang, Clay and Friends, Roxane Bruneau and many more!
Riverside – Festival de musique électro
100 Laurier Street (outside the Canadian Museum of History), Gatineau
From September 8 to September 10, 2023
The electronic music festival, Riverside, will celebrate its 10th anniversary! Experience the electrifying sounds of Zeds Dead, Two Friends and more!
+
For even more suggestions on how to add some fun to your summer, consult the full listings on our Events page.
