OFFICIAL GUIDE JULY
6 TO 16
2017
250 SHOWS
10 VENUES
11 DAYS OF MUSIC
They played the FEQ:
THE ROLLING STONES FOO FIGHTERS KEITH URBAN
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS LADY GAGA STEVIE WONDER
BILLY JOEL BRYAN ADAMS BRUNO MARS TIESTO
BON JOVI METALLICA IRON MAIDEN RAMMSTEIN
ELTON JOHN SELENA GOMEZ STING & PETER GABRIEL
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Every year, the Festival d’été de Québec attracts over
1,000,000 festivalgoers
to Québec City’s historic district for concerts by international
superstars and top new talent.
All located in downtown Québec City and within an easy walking
distance, the Festival venues are where the action is in early July.
Music in all its forms comes together for a special time in a special
place: historic Old Québec! There’s something for everyone: rock,
folk, hip-hop, electro, French song, jazz, world beat and much more!
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2017 LINE UP
JULY 6 ISABELLE BOULAY
MELISSA ETHERIDGE | DJ SHADOW | HOMMAGE À DESJARDINS | THE ZOMBIES
THE BARR BROTHERS, BASSEKOU KOUYATÉ & AMY SACKO
ACID ARAB (DJSET) | THROES + THE SHINE | BIXIGA 70 | JACQUES JACOBUS | RIA MAE | ...
JULY 7 KENDRICK LAMAR
ANDERSON .PAAK & THE FREE NATIONALS | WOLF PARADE | BERNARD ADAMUS
TONY ALLEN | THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS | DEAD OBIES | PLANTS AND ANIMALS
LEYLA MCCALLA | THE WOODEN SKY | THE ATOMICS | COREY LEDET & HIS ZYDECO BAND | ...
JULY 8 P!NK
PIERCE THE VEIL | K.FLAY | PAT THOMAS & THE KWASHIBU AREA BAND
LES SOEURS BOULAY | CROWN THE EMPIRE
GRACE MITCHELL | AVEC PAS D’CASQUE | THE EXCITEMENTS | PETER PETER
THE BEACHES | NEVER MORE THAN LESS | BIRDS OF BELLWOODS | ...
JULY 9 BACKSTREET BOYS
NICK JONAS | MICHEL FUGAIN & PLURIBUS | PINK MARTINI
DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 | LA CHICANE
JONATHAN ROY | BROS | GEOFFROY | MYDY RABYCAD | HEAT | SAMITO | SALLY FOLK | ...
JULY 10 LADY ANTEBELLUM
DNCE | LOS LONELY BOYS | FRED FORTIN | KELSEA BALLERINI
ARKELLS | BROS | GABRIELLE SHONK
BEN CAPLAN & THE CASUAL SMOKERS | TALISCO | TÉTÉ | LES DALES HAWERCHUCK | ...
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JULY 11 LES COWBOYS FRINGANTS
MIGOS | PHANTOGRAM | LISA LEBLANC | ARKELLS | JAZZ CARTIER | DAKHABRAKHA
LES GOULES | TEI SHI | MANU MILITARI | MBONGWANA STAR | ...
JULY 12 FLUME
FETTY WAP FEAT. MONTY | BOBBY BAZINI | MICHEL LOUVAIN
DVBBS | MATT HOLUBOWSKI | BADBADNOTGOOD | A TRIBE CALLED RED
LEIF VOLLEBEKK | GAB PAQUET | CO/NTRY | ...
JULY 13 THE WHO
LES TROIS ACCORDS | MXPX | THE STRUTS
JESSE ROYAL | MEN WITHOUT HATS | JO MERSA MARLEY
THE DIRTY NIL | CHOCOLAT | HIGH & MIGHTY BRASS BAND | MUTE | NICOLAS MICHAUX | ...
JULY 14 METALLICA
THE STRUMBELLAS | AMADOU & MARIAM | RYMZ | VOIVOD | GROENLAND
LARY KIDD | THE SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA | CARAVANE | THE DAMN TRUTH
LEMON BUCKET ORKESTRA | MIX MASTER MIKE OF THE BEASTIE BOYS | ...
JULY 15 GORILLAZ
OF MICE & MEN | DANNY BROWN | FOY VANCE
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA | YANN PERREAU | KELELA | ANDY SHAUF
KID KOALA | ÉMILE BILODEAU | MAUVES | RATON LOVER | KEYCHAIN | ...
JULY 16 MUSE
BELLE ET BUM | BEN L’ONCLE SOUL | MONDO COZMO | HOMMAGE À BOB WALSH
BEYRIES | THE GLORIOUS SONS | YONATAN GAT | THE DIZZY BRAINS | LESBO VROUVEN | JULIAN TAYLOR BAND | ...
... and many more !
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FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC:
50 YEARS OF EMOTIONS!
THE FIRST AND THE MOST IMPORTANT
MUSIC EVENT IN CANADA
ACCESSIBLE $95 CAD for 11 days of shows. T ransferable pass.
Children under 12, accompanied by an adult, enter for free.
URBAN 10 indoor and outdoor venues located in downtown
historical Québec City.
DIVERSIFIED International stars as well as up-and-coming bands
of all music styles including rock, hip hop, indie,
EDM, reggae, pop, world, etc.
80,000 SPECTATORS 80,000 SPECTATORS
Over the years, the Festival has seen big-name stars
and emerging artists alike play its main venue, the Bell Stage.
Located on the historic Plains of Abraham battlefield,
the site boasts one of North America’s biggest self-supporting stage
and has room for 80,000 spectactors.
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$25.4 M invalueadded
for Québec GDP
470 JOBS supported
or created
$7.4 M intaxandparafiscal
revenues for
Québec and Canada *
Tourists generated more than 300,000 personnights.
* Source: Étude de retombées économiques, Festival d’été de Québec. Octobre 27, 2010.
TOTAL BUDGET (2016): $26.8 M
Self-sustainig revenue 68% Private 19% Public 13%
the Festival d’été de Québec is a non-profit organization
OVERALL BUDGET AND INVESTMENT IN PROGRAMMING 2009 TO 2015 ($M)
Overall Programming 25.4
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10 7.3 8.1 8.2 8.0 8.3 8.3
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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
FANS WHO JUST LOVE
THEIR FESTIVAL
AGE DISTRIBUTION 9 5% wofitfhesthtieviarlegxopeersriewnecree!satisfied
37% 41% 21%
18-34 35-54 55+
54% LOCALS 5M2E%N
20% of local festivalgoers,
or 26,950 people, s cheduled
their vacation to be able
to attend t he Festival.
1/5 adult in the greater
Québec city area
attended the Festival.
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AVERAGE NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER FESTIVALGOER locals
visitors
6 5.6
5.6
5.3 4.7
5 4.9 4.9 4.8 2015
4.3 4.8
4 3.6
3.3
3.8
2012 2013 2014
3 3.2
2.9
2009 2010 2011
46% VISITORS
64% Province
48% of Québec
10%WOMEN
Canada
10% United States
16% Other
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FRANCESCO YATES 7 TO 17
BRANDI CARLILE ERIK TRUFFAZ QUARTET
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BEARS OF LEGEND
JULY TALK
GINKGOA
DEAD OBIES
THE ROLLING STONES | FOO FIGHTERS
KEITH URBAN | IGGY AZALEA
JACK Ü FEAT. SKRILLEX & DIPLO | MEGADETH
PATRICK BRUEL | BOSTON | PATRICK WATSON
IAM | THE DOOBIE BROTHERS | DEEP PURPLE
MILKY CHANCE | INTERPOL | ICONA POP | VANCE JOY
BOBBY BAZINI | THE TRAGICALLY HIP | ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT
EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS | FUTURE ISLANDS | PORTER ROBINSON
PRIMUS & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY | ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA | ZEDS DEAD | ROYAL BLOOD
VINCENTVALLIÈRES | DELASOUL | CHARLESBRADLEY | PAULOAKENFOLD | KIESZA | ZEBDA
RUN THE JEWELS | THE BARR BROTHERS | DAKHABRAKHA | JJ GREY AND MOFRO | TAMIKREST | ARTHUR H
ARIANE MOFFATT | ANTIBALAS | BLACK LIPS | BERNARD ADAMUS | COLIN JAMES | LIGHTS | LISA LEBLANC
LOS VAN VAN | A$AP FERG | YELLE | VALÉRIE CARPENTIER | STACEY KENT | ANTI FLAG | FAMILY OF THE YEAR
GALAXIE | METZ | TYCHO | LUC DE LAROCHELLIÈRE | PATRICE MICHAUD | RED BARAAT | SAMIAN | HIGH ON FIRE
SALOMÉ LECLERC | MARK BERUBE | VIET CONG | THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC | FAILURE | OWEN PALLETT | MAP
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HAMISH ANDERSON | GRAND ANALOG | CHOCOLAT | HEAT | DADDY LONG LEGS
PASCALE PICARD | THE OBGMS | JOAKIM | BERTRAND BELIN
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PREVIOUS LINE-UP
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THE FESTIVAL D’ÉTÉ DE QUÉBEC
IS CARBON NEUTRAL
To go carbon neutral means offsetting greenhouse gas emissions by buying carbon
credits that are used to invest in green projects. The Festival wants to reduce
its ecological footprint and pursue sustainable development by taking action to reduce
negative impacts and increase positive impacts.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
10,000 15,000From to fewer cars on the road
every evening.
256,000 busrides
during the Festival.
FREE DESJARDINS BIKE PARKING
500 bikesRoomfor Free and secure bike parking
in the heart of the festivities.
3,000More than satisfied users
in 2015.
WE RECYCLE
247,972 cans collectedfromalltheFestivalsites
were recycled in 2015.
14 nightsTheenergysaved of shows on the
main stage.
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WELCOME
TO QUÉBEC CITY
national capital of the Province of Québec
– yeah, a bit confusing!
Quebec City takes its name from an Algonquin word meaning
“where the river narrows”. The city sits on Cap-Diamant, the promontory
where the St. Lawrence River narrows between Quebec City
and Lévis, on the opposite shore. By the way, you can catch the ferry
to go to Lévis and have the best view of Quebec City. A short
stroll through Old Québec is all it takes to succumb to its charm.
Its French heritage comes through in the distinctive architecture
and the delicious food – no complaints there!
Quebec City has a long and fascinating history. It was founded
in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, which makes it one of the oldest
cities in North America. It remains a bastion of the French language
to this day, and we’re proud to say, “French spoken here!”
And while Québec might have a long history, Quebeckers certainly
know how to celebrate today! You’ll love the joyful, vibrant atmos-
phere and warm greetings everywhere you turn.
Bienvenue!
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TRANSPORTATION
BUS
Public transportation is provided by the Réseau de transport de la capitale (RTC).
Hop on the Métrobus with the FestiBus card by far the best way to get to the Festival.
From July 6 to 16, more buses are added to the downtown network and there is additional free
parking for transit users. Information: rtcquebec.ca
To explore the Province of Québec by bus: orleansexpress.com | intercar.qc.ca
BIKE
Biking is a great option to get around the city or to the Festival. Park your bike safely
and for free at the Coeur du FEQ headquarters.
Bike rentals: cycloservice.net/rent_bikes
TRAIN
Another great way to visit the province is aboard a Via Rail Canada train. Check their website
regularly, as Via offers frequent discounts for students and kids.
viarail.ca
CARPOOL
Carpool and save money with Amigo Express. Also a great way to meet with Québeckers.
amigoexpress.com
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DON’T MISS – OTHER ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
MONTMORENCY FALLS
83 meter high (30 meters higher than Niagara Falls). Visit by foot or hop in the cable car
from the Manoir Montmorency visitors center above the falls.
SHOPPING
Place Laurier, Place de la Cité, Place Ste-Foy and Galeries de la Capitale are the main
shopping centers in the city.
OLD PORT MARKET
Meet local producers and try some of the fresh products, delicious cheeses, sweets,
delicatessen, bakery and other high quality specialty products on offer.
FERRY
10 minutes — 1km. The terminals are located near the bike lanes on both sides of the St.
Lawrence River, close to public transportation.
traversiers.com/fr/nos-traverses/traverse-quebec-levis/accueil
MUSEUMS
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec — Located in the heart of the Plains of Abraham
National Battlefields Park, The MNBAQ presents, promotes and preserves Québec art of all
periods, from ancient to contemporary art, with a place for international art trough acquisi-
tions, exhibitions and other cultural activities. mnbaq.org
Musée de la Civilisation — Located in the Lower Town, near the St. Lawrence River. Perma-
nent and temporary social and human sciences exhibitions. mcq.org
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NIGHTLIFE
JACK SALOON For a night in town with Jack Daniels !
LE BLAXTON A good place for sports on big screen TV. Dancing every Friday night.
MACFLY BAR Free vintage arcade. Yes, they have Pac Man !
LE DEUX 22 When you want a taste of Mexico on a warm terrace !
BAR STE-ANGÈLE Half-pub, half-bar, the Bar Ste-Angèle has a certain “je-ne-sais-quoi”!
KORRIGANE High quality craft beers !
RIDEAU ROUGE Urban scene. Do not miss their theme nights.
LE SACRILÈGE Warm and friendly service. The most beautiful backyard terrace !
LA NINKASI An exciting and interactive place for everyone !
LE PROJET Incredible beers in a beautiful old building with original moldings
and ceiling !
LE BUREAU DE POSTE A large menu selection for one price: $5 !
INOX BREWERY Amazing place on the legendary Grande Allée. Good beers, good times !
L’ATELIER Spectacular cocktails and a surprinsingly warm industrial design !
DAGOBERT Feel like dancing? Plunge into Québec City’s nightlife with
a different style of music on every floor. Do not miss foam nights !
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MAURICE NIGHTCLUB The place to be on Saturday nights ! Be ready to have the time
LE DRAGUE of your life !
SAVINI Gay bar, karaoke on Wednesday and drag queen shows every
Friday night.
For drinks and Happy Hour !
LOCAL TIPS
SUNDAY For those who wish to keep the evening going, be sure to visit
the Dagobert!
TUESDAY The casual setting at La Ninkasi offers a lively evening with its
musical quiz.
WEDNESDAY Wednesday is the famous karaoke night at the gay bar Le Drague.
SATURDAY Visit the Maurice Nightclub for a memorable evening that will last
until the wee hours!
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RESTAURANTS
TYPICAL QUÉBEC YOUNEEDTOTRY
AT LEAST ONE OF THEM!
L LE BUFFET DES ANTIQUAIRES $
An authentic old-time diner that serves the kind of comfort food Québeckers love!
No better way to pick yourself up after partying at the FEQ!
L LA BÛCHE $
One of the fun things this restaurant has to offer is a special set-up to try our famous
maple taffy on snow all year long! Authentic Québec cuisine in a traditional decor.
U LE BATINSE $
With its cute cocktail names and amusing decor, this little place on St-Jean street is the perfect
place to stop after a shopping spree in Old Québec and before heading to the Festival.
CAFÉS FOR AN ON-THE GO MEAL
BEFORE HEADING OUT TO THE FESTIVAL!
U CAFÉ-BOULANGERIE PAILLARD $
Voted “best croissant in town” in 2010. Find out why!
U LA BRÛLERIE DE CAFÉ DE QUÉBEC $
With over 60 choices of freshly roasted coffee, you’re sure to find the perfect match
for your morning!
L LA BOÎTE À PAIN $
This popular bakery is known for its quality selection of breads and yummy sandwiches.
Try the chocolatine with a soy latte for a sweet start to your day!
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U Upper Town Day Take-out option
L Lower Town Evening Reservation required
UL LATE NIGHT SNACK WHEREWEBASICALLY
U GO TO CALL IT A NIGHT.
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ASHTON $
One word: poutine. This is THE PLACE to try it.
SNACK BAR $
This snack bar (what else?), with its off-beat decor and great choice of fast food, is right
on St-Jean Street.
LA GALETTE LIBANAISE $
Who doesn’t crave libanese flavors after a night-out? Cheap, fresh & customized at your taste!
ROMANTIC FORANAWESOMEEVENINGOUT
WHEN MONEY’S NO OBJECT!
L LE LAPIN SAUTÉ $ $ $
Located in the Petit-Champlain district, with its country-in-the-city feel and creative
cuisine, it’s easy to fall in love with this delightful little neighbourhood restaurant
and its delicious grilled meats and gratins.
U LE SAINT-AMOUR $ $ $ $
The name of the restaurant alone gives you an idea of its romantic, intimate atmosphere.
For the ultimate in gourmet dining experience, innovation and tradition at one of the city’s
finest tables!
U CIEL! $ $
Ciel! boasts stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and the entire city from this revolving
restaurant located at the top of the Le Concorde hotel. Ciel! also has a well-stocked
wine cellar and cocktail bar.
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RESTAURANTS
L THE FEQ TEAM’S TOP PICKS
UL DISTRICT SAINT-JOSEPH $ $
U An original concept, District Saint-Joseph is a restaurant, a bar and a stage all in one.
U Its bourbon-based dishes are every bit as original, featuring the District Saint-Joseph’s
L liquor of choice. Marinated, smoked and grilled meat and fish along with dishes for
sharing are on the menu.
COCHON DINGUE $ $
Popular for breakfast and really popular for lunch and dinner, this restaurant serves up good,
hearty Québec fare. Try L’assiette de Charlevoix for some fine Québec cheeses with your eggs!
L’ATELIER $ $
Located on Grande Allée, right in the action! Cocktails and tartars to die for are the perfect
way to kick off your evening. But keep in mind that they don’t take reservations during the FEQ.
LE CHIC-SHACK $ $
Milkshakes and burgers? The perfect combo! Right across from the Château Frontenac,
this is a great spot for lunch outside on a sunny day and another place for traditional poutine.
NINA PIZZA $ $
Pizza lover? This restaurant imported its own special oven directly from Italy.
Delicious fresh ingredients and the best crust ever. Trust us, you won’t get pizza like this
outside of Italy!
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U Upper Town Day Take-out option
L Lower Town Evening Reservation required
L CHOCOLATS FAVORIS $ $
This chocolate heaven offers you a unique selection of dippings that boasts no less
than 12 varieties of real chocolate for you to dip your ice-cream in or even take home
ready-melted for a delicious chocolate fondue!
L LE MÉTROPOLITAIN $ $
Japan has never been this close to Québec – Metropolitain Eddie Sushi bar has it all! Amazing
sushis, casual ambiance & located in one of the most festive district of the city! This restau-
rant puts the freshness of its products forward and work in line with a long-standing tradition
of sushi making… For sushis lovers!
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TRADITIONAL QUÉBEC CUISINE
POUDING CHÔMEUR POORMAN’S
PUDDING
This popular desert was created by women factory workers during the Great Depression. It’s a basic cake
batter on which hot syrup or caramel is poured before baking. The cake then rises through the liquid that settles
at the bottom of the pan, mixing with the batter and creating a distinct layer at the bottom of the dish.
The syrup or caramel can be made from brown sugar, white sugar, maple syrup or any combination of the three.
FROMAGE EN GRAINS CHEESE
CURDS
Often called ‘squeaky cheese’ because of the sound it makes while you eat it, this cheese is absolutely delicious
as a snack, finger food or in the ever-popular poutine. Better eaten fresh, it’s a product with a mild, salty flavour.
POUTINE
You’ve probably already heard of poutine, created in rural Québec in the 1950s. French fries and cheese
curds topped with light brown gravy are the basic ingredients. Extra ingredients depend on your mood.
Poutine is the perfect ending to a big night out ;)
PÂTÉ CHINOIS FRENCHCANADIAN
SHEPHERD’S PIE
Created for people working on the Canadian Pacific railway, this is genuine comfort food. Every single Québecker
knows the three ingredients: ground beef and corn topped with mashed potatoes. And don’t forget the ketchup!
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Drawing its roots from French cuisine, Québec’s cuisine was largely shaped by the difficult early years
after it was settled. Enduring harsh winters and having many mouths to feed but little to eat, people
needed dishes with real substance to build their new nation!
Today, many traditional dishes take pride of place at Christmas and New Year’s celebrations and of
course, in local restaurants.
TOURTIÈRE MEAT
PIE
Dating back to the 1600s, this meat pie will give you energy for a full day outdoors. Made with cubes of pork,
beef, chicken, moose – there are as many variations as the meat available and the family recipe. Everyone’s
grandma knows how to make the best tourtière in town ;)
MAPLE PRODUCTS
Impossible not to mention our famous maple products, which you can try in many ways and forms. A good way to
taste it for the first time is the popular taffy on snow that you roll on a stick like a lollypop. Don’t be fooled by fake
maple syrup – we have the real stuff!
SUGAR PIE
Want a melt-in-your-mouth dessert? Sugar pie is one of our favourites. Creamy maple sugar filling in a flaky
pie crust – goes best with a glass of fresh Québec milk!
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IN QUÉBEC...
• Info Santé health hotline 7/7, 24h — dial 811
• Emergency 7/7, 24h police, firefighters, ambulance — dial 911
• The majority age is 18 years old.
• Bars and clubs are open until 3 am.
• Beer, wine and liquor are sold at the Société des alcools
du Québec (SAQ)
• Beer and some wines can be purchased in groceries and
convenience stores. Open from 8 am to 11 pm.
• Smoking in restaurants, bars and public places is strictly
forbidden by the tobacco law.
• Tips are not included in bills. It is usually recommended to give 15%.
• Tips for taxi drivers are optional.
• Canada uses the metric system.
• The weather is given in Celcius.
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EVERYDAY FRENCH Hi and bye (informal)
Hello, good morning
A FEW HANDY WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS
SALUT Good evening
BONJOUR Please
BONSOIR
S’IL VOUS PLAIT Nice to meet you
ENCHANTÉ Thank you very much
MERCI BEAUCOUP
À BIENTÔT See you soon
AU REVOIR Good bye
JE NE PARLE PAS FRANÇAIS
TU FAIS QUOI? I don’t speak french
JE N’EN CROIS PAS MES YEUX! What’s up?
QUÉBEC FRENCH I can’t believe it!
TOTAL IMMERSION TIME! It’s cold (weather)
Y FAIT FRETTE! Did you have fun last night?
T’AS-TU EU DU FUN HIER SOIR?
MON CHUM ET MOI My boyfriend and I
COUDON, T’ES BEN MAGANÉ! Jeez, you look wasted! (in rough shape)
ON S’ENTEND BIEN!
T’ES BEN SMATTE We get along!
TU ME NIAISES? You’re really sweet
J’AI CAPOTÉ! Are you kidding me?
TU VEUX-TU SORTIR? I loved it! Had an awesome time!
ÇA TE TENTE TU DE PRENDRE UN VERRE Do you want to go out?
Would you like to grab a drink?
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OFFICIAL GUIDE JULY
6 TO 16
2017
‘‘ For a full 11 days in July, dowtown Québec City plays host to the biggest, most eclectic and
hands down the greatest value festival in all of North America ’’ – GLIDE MAGAZINE
« Fidèle à sa réputation de longue date, l’un des grands événements musicaux canadiens de l’été
mise sur une affiche hautement éclectique, voir élastique » – LES INROCKS
‘‘ Giant but inexpensive festival ’’ – AFP
‘‘ Festival d’été de Québec is Canada’s biggest, most beautiful music festival ’’ – COMPLEX CANADA
‘‘ FEQ is a destination festival experience on an international level and should probably be on
every music fan’s radar for next year’s travel plans ’’ – COMPLEX CANADA
‘‘ It was a phenomenal experience — the power, energy and love from the crowd was beyond
anything I could’ve imagined happening ’’ – KEITH URBAN
‘‘ It’s hard not to like Festival d’été de Québec with its several venues, mammoth Bell stage on
the Plains of Abraham and groups ranging from the Stones to indie bands to hip-hop superstars ’’
– POLLSTAR
‘‘ Fans hop and bop from one stage to another as the evening progresses, turning the whole area
into one giant party zone ’’ – AXS.COM
‘‘ When you come to one country, to one city for one festival, it says a lot about that festival ’’
– DAVE MUSTAINE - MEGADETH
Mélissa Brisson Myriam De la Sablonnière
International Promotion Coordinator International Promotion Coordinator
mbrisson@infofestival.com mdelasablonniere@infofestival.com
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