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For music fans looking to hit the road985 Archivestheir own tour, Québec City has plenty to offer. In addition to its rich culinary history and European charm, this super walkable destination also plays host to world-class entertainment.

Just a quick trip from both Boston and New York, this French-Canadian port city will be rocking all summer long with music events, shows and concerts, from big headliners to street performers and just about everything in between. Check out what’s on the calendar and plan a trip that will have your inner rock star jamming out.

The world comes to party at Festival d’été de Québec.

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Every July, Québec City is home to what is arguably North America’s largest music festival. Older than Woodstock or Glastonbury, Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) is an 11-day immersive experience for all ages that has been running continuously since 1968. Where else will you find a mix of rising artists and legendary music icons across all genres and styles, on 10 stages located on historical UNESCO World Heritage sites in an urban setting? This is no camping festival. With more than 6,500 hotel rooms nearby, ranging from 3 to 5 star, there is no shortage of comfortable and accessible options for fans who travel from over 34 countries to party with the locals. The 2019 line-up includes bands as diverse as Imagine Dragons, Twenty One Pilots, Blink-182, Diplo and Kygo, alt-J, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mariah Carey, Buddy Guy, and The Strumbellas.

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Key phrase: J'ai tous leurs albums. / I have all their albums.

Dine and dance all night long at District Saint-Joseph

When Québec City’s chic crowd want food, music and dancing in one hip location, they head to District Saint-Joseph. Located in lower Québec City, this restaurant, bar, and intimate music venue is as beloved for its comfort food and happy hour as it is for its two house bands. You can dance until dawn any night of the week at District St-Joseph. On Tuesday’s Open Jam night, musical guests share the stage with the first house band and throw down some serious reggae, funk and hip hop beats. Live Wednesdays feature the second house band, who get the crowd swinging with the cool sounds of jazz, blues, soul and R&B. Emerging bands from across the province play on Thursday nights, in collaboration with the Festival d’été de Québec. And the weekend Supper Club series featuring musical guests and cuisine by chef Edouard de la Durantaye — a hot ticket in town that requires advance reservations.

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Key phrase: Dansez à la belle étoile. / Dance the night away.

Enjoy free music in the park at Kiosque Edwin-Bélanger.

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If listening to live music in the open air (“en plein air” in French) on a clear and starry night is your idea of the perfect summer evening, you’re in luck. The Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (or “kiosque à musique” in French) hosts free concerts featuring renowned artists from Thursday to Sunday on most weekends, beginning mid-June through mid-August. Bring a chair and sit amidst the trees in this unique setting in the heart of the Plains of Abraham National Battlefield Park. Or pack a picnic, spread out on a blanket, and gaze up at the sky while listening to some tunes. The diverse lineup includes performances by pop, rock, blues and world beat artists.

Key phrase: Cette chanson me donne envie de danser. / This song makes me want to dance.

Discover Québec City’s thriving jazz scene.

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If jazz is your thing, there is no shortage of venues offering up the smooth sounds all over this town. Catch performances at various clubs, pubs, and wine bars this summer. At the intimate and low-lit Bar Ste-Angèle in the heart of Old Québec, there is live jazz music every night of the week from 8pm to 3am; while British-style Pub Saint-Alexandre puts on a jazz, blues, and folk pop shows most evenings. For something a bit cozier, check out Fou-Bar (pictured above), which features jazz every Tuesday alongside an excellent selection of microbrews.

Key phrase: Wow, il est tellement talentueux! / Wow, he’s so talented!

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