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June 3rd to Septembre 28th 2008
Espace 400e, the official site of the 2008 festivities!
Bassin Louise in Quebec City's Old Port.
A real whirlwind of shows, entertainment, and free activities for the whole family will be on offer every day as artists, singers, musicians, dancers, acrobats, historians, and conference speakers light up Grande Place, the wharves, the Ephemeral Gardens, Petite Place, and all around the pavilion for 17 uninterrupted weeks. |
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June 5 to October 26, 2008
Le Louvre à Québec
www.mnba.qc.ca
Through this unprecedented collaboration of the Musée du Louvre, which has agreed to a loan of exceptional scope, the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec will present masterworks from the Musée du Louvre's eight departments: Egyptian Antiquity, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquity, Oriental Antiquity, Islamic Art, Art objects, Paintings, Sculptures and Graphic Arts. Visitors will have the privilege of admiring this outstanding selection under four main themes: "Loving and Dying", "Learning and Working", "Inhabiting and Embellishing", "Celebrating and Entertaining".
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Plains of Abraham
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June 20th to August 24th, 2008 extended to September 7th
The Image Mill - Robert Lepage & Ex Machina
lacaserne.net
During 40 minutes, much more than an historical panorama, the Moulin à Images will offer a playful 3-D show about the city's past, present, and future. It will be a mosaic of icons, sounds, and ideas organized around four great ages of Quebec City: the age of waterways and exploration; the age of roadways and settlement; the age of railways and development; and the age of airways and communication.
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July 1st, 2008
Fête du Canada
http://www.celafete.ca
Canada Day is an opportunity to gather in our communities across the county to proudly celebrate all we have in common. In is an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, which are born in the audacious vision and shared values of our ancestors.
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June 21st till July 1st, 2008
Domagaya
www.sat.qc.ca
This event has three facets and reveals the contemporary face of Aboriginal cultures where a rich cultural heritage co-exists with achievements permeated with the current artistic realities and the digital arts.
SAT osphère immersion projection device
is a true techno-Circus that can be used either as a performance hall, a conference hall.
Bassin Louise du Vieux-Port de Québec.
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July 3rd to 6th, 2008
July 3rd, 2008 - 400th anniversary of Quebec City
The anniversary of the founding of Quebec City, July 3rd, 2008 marks the heart of the 400th anniversary celebrations
Following the official ceremonies, the 400th anniversary commemorative show will be
presented at Place de l'Assemblée nationale in the afternoon of Wednesday July 3, 2008.
Directed by Pierre Boileau, this super show will feature popular Francophone singers and an historical theme. There will be repeat
performances on July 4th and 5th to allow as many people as possible to attend.
« Québec plein la rue »
will be presented every evening on July 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2008 at Place de l'Assemblée nationale.
« Québec plein la rue » will bring the biggest international street performance companies here for a North American premiere.
The climax of the weekend will be the « Great Gathering » on Sunday July 6th, will see several thousand people converge on the Plains of Abraham to celebrate Québec's birthday together with Charles Aznavour.
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Thursday 3rd to Sunday July 13th, 2008
41th Quebec City Summer Festival
www.infofestival.com
With its heady mix of name performers and rising stars, the 41th Quebec City Summer Festival lineup will have festivalgoers wishing they could be everywhere at once. The festival will feature representatives (450 artists) from over 22 countries and Canadian provinces and programming more noted than ever for its flavor, daring, and originality.
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Tuesday 8th to Saturday July 12th, 2008
5th OFF Festival of Quebec City
www.quebecoff.org
Pour sa 5e édition, le bien nommé Festival
OFF de Québec garde les mêmes ambitions; donner à
la scène émergente de Québec et d'ailleurs la
place qu'elle mérite...la meilleure!
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July 16th and 17th, 2008
The Great March to Wendake, Meeting the Nations of North America
Bringing together more than 40 Nations and over 400 participants, The Great March to Wendake will take place in two parts.
First, a formal event will gather the First Nations of Canada on the occasion of a great feast to be held in Wendake on July 16.
The next day, participants from different communities will march along a symbolic route from Convention Centre to City Hall where a welcoming ceremony presided by the Grand Chief will be held. Afterwards, participants will continue on to Espace 400e for the finale of the Great Meeting. Artists representing the 10 First Nations and the Inuits will join together in a celebration of friendship between Nations.
Wendake
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July 10th to 20th, 2008
Transat Québec / St-Malo
www.quebecsaintmalo.com
The Transat Quebec St.Malo is a high level international competition. Every fourth year, it gathers the best professional transatlantic sailors, both in monohulls and multihulls. It is the only crewed non stop transatlantic race to be held from west to east, linking Quebec to Europe, two great regions with lots in common.
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July 20th, 2008
Paul McCartney
The show will open at 7:30 p.m. with two guest groups : The Stills followed by the Pascale
Picard Band. Paul McCartney will come on stage around 9: 15 for a two-hour show. The show is free and no
ticket or pass is needed to enter the site.
www.paulmccartney.com >>>
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July 25th, 2008 - 20 h 30
The OSQ to present Tchaïkovski's 1812 Overture and Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
www.osq.qc.ca
The concert will feature the OSQ conducted by Yoav Talmi; soloists Aline Kutan, soprano, Mathew White,
countertenor and Nathaniel Watson, baritone; the OSQ Choir and Les Rhapsodes under the direction of
David Rompré and the Maîtrise des Petits chanteurs de Québec prepared by Céline Binet.
Sports Oval on the plains of Abraham, in front of the Musée national des Beaux-Arts du
Québec.
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July 25th to 27th, 2008
Wendake Pow Wow
A huge festive gathering with singers and dancers from many different First Nations, the Pow Wow is an exceptional opportunity to plunge into First Nations culture. This year, there will be a selection of troupes and performers from First Nations across Canada, the United States and South America.
Workshops on traditional crafts, presentation of First Nations artisans from near and far, tastings of delicious fish and game products, friendly portage competitions, canoe races, Lacrosse matches, live evening entertainment: this is an experience you're not soon to forget.
Wendake
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July 27th, 2008 - 11 h
Big picnic with Abraham and guests
Bring the entire family for a picnic with Abraham. A magical feast to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Edwin-Blanger Bandstand, with inflatable games, make-up, entertainment, children's show, hot-dogs at popular prices, kids' farm and pony rides. Before meeting up with Abraham on the stage, you will see Charles Lindbergh's grandson land on the sports ground. Free.
Plains of Abraham
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July 19th to August 6th, 2008
Les Grands Feux Loto-Québec
www.lesgrandsfeux.com
Fireworks firms and spectators alike agree that Montmorency Falls Park is the ideal venue for this dazzling event. Imagine a majestic natural amphitheater formed by a thundering wall of water that tumbles 272 feet into a basin enclosed by the rocky walls of the Côte-de-Beaupré plateau. What a setting ! What an atmosphere !
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
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July 30th to August 10th, 2008
Plein Art
www.salonpleinart.com
Plein Art is an outdoor sale-exhibit where you will find crafts of all sorts, including ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery and much more. Plein Art presents over 100 Quebecois artisans as well as guests from Canada and abroad. Established 27 years ago, this event organized by the Conseil des métiers d'art du Québec, Quebec's professional artisans association, is one of the most important arts and crafts outdoor exhibitions in Canada.
Parc de la Francophonie St-Jean-Baptiste
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July 31st till August 2nd, 2008
Quebec City Folk Festival
www.imfq.ca
Shows will be presented at:
Le Cercle, 228 rue St-Joseph
Bar le Sacrilège, 447 rue St-Jean
The courtyard of the Séminaire de Québec, 1 Côte-de-la-Fabrique in Vieux-Québec.
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July 31st till August 2nd, 2008 - 21 h
Magical Nights of the 400th
JULY 31st and August 1st, 2008 - CANCELLED
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 9 pm, Festivent presents Magical Nights, a sound and lights show which only hot air balloon festivals are capable.
Plains of Abraham
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Wednesday August 5th to Sunday 10th, 2008
Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France
www.nouvellefrance.qc.ca
It was right here in 1608 that the great New France adventure began. Every summer for the past 10 years, the New France Festival has celebrated the history of the first European settlers in North America. A busy five-day program of nearly 1,000 artistic events will take you inside the walls of Old Quebec for a unique journey back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
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August 7th to 10th, 2008
Festival JAZZ Etcetera
www.jazzlevis.com
Pour sa seconde édition, le Festival récidive avec une programmation musicale jazzée, diversifiée et accessible à des publics de tous âges, combinant animations et spectacles de rue, spectacles populaires extérieurs, concerts d'envergure en salle, spectacles promotionnels, initiation au jazz pour les enfants, prestations musicales et activités spéciales dans les bars, restaurants et commerces locaux.
Lévis
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August 8th to 10th, 2008
Arts et Reflets
www.artsetreflets.com
Un record de 142 artistes participeront à l'événement cette année. Les artistes ne font pas
qu'exposer; ils peignent durant les trois jours d'activités et les peintres
amateurs peuvent profiter de l'occasion pour demander quelques trucs. Les
amateurs d'art peuvent aussi négocier directement avec l'artiste, sans
intermédiaire, l'achat d'une toile quĠils ont vu peindre sous leurs yeux. Les
artistes pourront exposer une dizaine de toile sur le site même du
Symposium.
Château-Richer
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On Wednesday at noon from July 16th to August 27th 2008
Concerts at Jardins de l'Hôtel-de-Ville (City Hall)
Free concerts of international music with local inspiration will be presented to the Jardins de l'Hôtel-de-Ville (City Hall). Every Wednesday noon, from July 16th till August 27th. right in the heart of Old-Quebec.
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August 1st to 17th, 2008 - 20 h
Francodôme
Having toured 10 cities across Canada, the Francodôme is set up in
the Parc de l'Esplanade in Quebec City. This geodesic dome, measuring 22 metres in
diameter, becomes a space to celebrate Francophone Canada during the 400th anniversary in music,
theatre, dance and film.
Starting at 11 a.m. every day, the site will be open free of charge with a varied program all day long leading
up to the Grande Rencontre at 8 p.m. This daily event brings together 12 artists from across the country
who share their Francophone culture in music, image and movement. The Francodôme features
performances by Antoine Gratton (Qc), Mara Tremblay (Qc), Geneviéve Toupin (Man), Danny Boudreau
(NB), Karine Gallant (PEI), Alexandre Bilodeau (NS), Franois Tremblay (Sask), and others. In all, over
thirty Franco-Canadian artists will be performing in this dome created specially to celebrate Quebec City's
anniversary.
Parc de l'Esplanade
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August 13 to 24, 2008
Expo Quebec
www.expocite.com
Bring your family and friends from August 13 to 24 and participate in the many activities, presentations and shows, and make amazing discoveries while visiting the agricultural fair, the French pavilion, the Sands of Time exhibit, the Science pavilion and the rides.
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August 14th to 24th, 2008
Quebec city International Festival of Military Bands
www.fimmq.com
The Quebec city International Festival of Military Bands is the only event aimed at military music lovers. The event welcomes some twenty bands each year and features more than 800 musicians in approximately forty activities, including popular concerts and special thematic events.
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15 août 2008 - 21 h
Le Chemin qui marche (The Walking Road) - by Olivier Dufour
The evening will start at 9 o'clock with a mixed media show featuring
local and international performers: more than 140 dancers, acrobats and
fire-eaters will fill the 120-metre wide stage.
Using the latest stage technologies, the legend of The Walking Road
transports the public to a magical universe. A video ball, water screen
and special aquatic effects, 260,000 watts of audio and 10,000 custom
fireworks are designed to captivate spectators of all ages and origins.
This explosive kick-off will be followed with a new show by Champion
and his G-Strings. Then, the group Bran Van 3000 will step in to
present their new album, Rosé, turning the Baie de Beauport into
a super outdoor nightclub. At the height of the evening, international
star Moby will take over to keep the crowd dancing 'til dawn with a DJ
version of his latest album, Last Night.
Baie de Beauport
On August 15th, access to the site by RTC Navette ONLY - here for more info >>
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August 22 to August 24 2008
Marathon des deux rives - Lévis/Québec
www.marathonquebec.com
Nearly 5,000 competitors from all over the world take part in this international sporting event. Scheduled events: the Marathon, the Half-marathon, the 10-km race, the Team Challenge, the Health 5-km and the Mini-marathon reserved for 7 to 14 year-old participants.
Lévis/Québec
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August 29th till August 31st, 2008
Quebec City Celtic Festival
www.morrin.org
Workshops, shows, parades, conferences and information booths will allow you to renew with your Breton, Scottish or Irish roots.
Morrin Center / Vieux-Québec
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