11 Festivals for a Totally Musical Summer in the Townships

Updated on Mar 27, 2026

Amateurs of Blues ? Rock? Are you more into traditional music or outdoor festivals? You’ll surely find something to your liking among all the music festivals being held in the Eastern Townships this summer. Here are 11 of them.

Festival des harmonies et orchestres symphoniques du Québec

May 14 to May 17, 2026

Held on the campus of the Université de Sherbrooke, the Festival des Harmonies is an unmissable gathering for amateur musicians. Competitions are ongoing throughout the weekend: wind bands, stage bands, symphony orchestras, string ensembles, vocal ensembles, guitar and drumline ensembles. With about a hundred registered ensembles, you’ll enjoy continuous musical performances to delight your ears.
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OFF Festival des Harmonies – Sherbrooke en musique

May 2026

As part of the Festival des Harmonies, you’re invited to participate in performances and introductory music workshops offered at various public places in Sherbrooke. A not-to-be-missed event celebrating the rich and diverse musical culture scene found in Sherbrooke. Psst... It's free for Sherbrooke residents!
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Festival Orford Musique

June to August, 2026

This summer, let music carry you away in the enchanting setting of Mont-Orford National Park. The Orford Music Festival presents some professional concerts, featuring names soon to be announced. Add to that free outdoor shows, visual art exhibitions, and the emerging talent of the Academy’s students, and you’ve got everything you need for a summer filled with culture and discovery.
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Sherblues & Folk

July 2 to July 4, 2026

Folk and blues artists are at the heart of Sherblues’ musical offer, with shows held at different indoor and outdoor venues in downtown Sherbrooke. The lineup is coming end of April! Also, there will be a solidarity tickets system: whether you want to pay 2$ or 50$, you will need to scan your ticket upon entering the site.
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Soif de musique

July 1 to July 4, 2026

In Cowansville, Soif de Musique presents an impressive line-up of artists, while maintaining the intimate atmosphere of a regional festival. This year’s highly anticipated performances include Québec Redneck Bluegrass Project, Aswell, Loud, Francis Degranpré and many more. Hurry to reserve your tickets (on sale now).
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Fête du Lac des Nations

July 14 to July 19, 2026

With performances spanning three stages, rides, food, entertainment for children and an international fireworks competition, the Fête du  Lac des Nations is one of Sherbrooke’s most popular summer family events. Check out the program for all the details!
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Festival L’Underground Waterloo

July 17 and July 18, 2026

The Underground, a rock, punk and metal festival featuring up-and-coming artists, will be held in Waterloo for its sixth edition. This year’s headliners will soon be confirmed. Good to know, access is free for all.
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North Hatley Jazz Festival

August 6 to 9, 2026

Blending theatre, storytelling, music, and song, this relatively new festival is a great opportunity to discover a wide range of artists. With performances all evening long, free shows, and a lively atmosphere—what more could you ask for? Psst! The 2026 lineup is coming soon!
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Festival international de la chanson de Granby

August 13 to August 23, 2026

The Festival international de la chanson de Granby is a must for discovering the best up-and-coming talents. Of course, you’ll enjoy the classic Grand Concours, which introduced us to such notable artists as Lisa LeBlanc, Pierre Lapointe and Jean Leloup, but you’ll also enjoy the Jamais Trop Tôt contest for our very young artists. The complete program will be announced on June. You can expect an amazing variety of indoor and outdoor performances. Take a look at the program, you won’t be disappointed!
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Festival des traditions du monde

August 12 to August 16, 2026

A classic on Sherbrooke’s summer events calendar, the Festival des Traditions du Monde is offering, for its 29th edition, more than a hundred musical and dance performances. To the rhythm of different cultures, allow yourself to be dazzled by all the presentations as well as by the gastronomy and arts and crafts from around the world you’ll discover here.
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The Sutton Traditional Fiddle Festival

August 6 to August 9, 2026

Are you a fan of traditional music? The Sutton Traditional Fiddle Festival offers artists from the Québec and international trad scene a venue where they can showcase their talent. Concerts, dance parties, master classes and a children’s festival are to be expected in the heart of the town of Sutton.
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