12 Cultural Events Not to Miss This Summer

Updated on Mar 26, 2026

Paintings, sculptures, poetry, pottery, literature. . . There are many events showcasing art and culture in the Townships. Here are 12 of these you must place on your calendar right away.

Céramique - Way's Mills

June 19 to 28, 2026

With more than thirty ceramists to discover, Céramique à Way's Mills is an outdoors exhibition and sale event in the heart of the hamlet of Way’s Mills. Within the country setting of the Rozynski Art Centre, you’ll explore all the works of art exhibited along the trail, attend a lecture, relax in the bistro, find your new favourite mug. . . Free workshops will also offer to teach you how to shape clay and leave with your creations!
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Route des cultures - Waterloo

June 26 to 28, 2026

La Route des Cultures offers an itinerary allowing everyone to discover freely artists' studios, an authors' salon, and unique collaborations between artists and local agricultural establishments, all throughout Waterloo.
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Circuit des arts Memphrémagog

June 27 to July 5, 2026

The Circuit des arts Memphrémagog presents the creations of more than thirty professional artists from Magog and the surrounding region. Begin your tour by visiting the collective exhibition at the Centre d’arts visuels de Magog, where you’ll discover the work produced by painters, ceramists, jewelry makers, sculptors, to mention but a few. Then, head out on the circuit to meet your favourite artists and talk about their work. Most artists will invite you to come inside their studios, offering you an exclusive access to their creative spaces! A collective exhibition will be shared from June 24th to July 26th at the Centre d’arts visuels de Magog.
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Tour des arts de Sutton

July 11 to July 19, 2026

For its 37th edition, the Tour des Arts de Sutton is inviting you to meet with the region’s artists in their studios, as you drive along all the beautiful winding country roads you’ll find here. Take this opportunity to learn more about their creative process and discover some unique pieces. The 38 participating artists will also be presenting their work at a collective exhibition in Sutton.
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Couleurs urbaines - Granby

July  31 to August 2, 2026

With its objective of bringing together visual artists, democratizing art and encouraging exchanges between artists and visitors, Granby’s Symposium en Arts Visuels Couleurs Urbaines is truly a great urban celebration. Attracting thousands of visitors each year, you’ll discover talents from all over Québec! You'd like more? Discover the Symposium de Waterloo, on August 8 and 9, 2026!
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Festival Circuit-Court

August 13 to 16, 2026

During the dazzling Perseid meteor shower, a luminous new event takes shape: Festival Circuit-Court. This very first edition celebrates the beauty of handmade craft and human connection through inspiring encounters with passionate artisans. Over the course of a few days, explore a festive market in the charming village of Piopolis, take part in hands-on workshops hosted by local makers, enjoy live craft demonstrations, and browse a pop-up shop at Quartier Artisan in Lac-Mégantic. It’s an invitation to slow down, learn, feel the materials... and discover the region in a new light—under a sky full of stars. Photo credit: Christophe Roberge
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Grande Nuit de la Poésie in St-Venant

August 15, 2026

La Grande Nuit de la Poésie invites you, from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., to a 12-hour мараthon of poetry, talks, readings, poetry karaoke, open mics, and more — all non-stop. Rita Mestokosho, Manu Militari, Hélène Dorion and Normand Baillargeon will be in attendance, along with honorary president David Goudreault. Five schools from the Eastern Townships will present the Grand Slam of Children. What’s more, it’s a free event! A temporary campground will be set up on-site, along with a canteen open throughout the day. Psst! There’s no network — it’s a 100% unplugged event!
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Knowlton Film Festival

August 18 to 23, 2026

The diversity of the festival's official selection will allow viewers to discover short and feature films by artists from Québec, Canada and elsewhere. Some sessions will be followed by interviews with directors, actors and other members of the arts community. You will have the chance to enjoy sessions on the grass and under the stars.
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Symposium Bromont en art

August 28 to August 30, 2026

A major summer cultural event, the Symposium Bromont en art is a genuine open-air art gallery, set in the heart of Vieux-Bromont, on Shefford Street. Three days of artistic festivities offering you the chance to meet Québec visual artists, to see them as they’re in the process of creating and to participate in a raffle to win a painting. It’s truly a not-to-be-missed event!
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The Rendez-vous d'Howard - Sherbrooke

September (dates to come)

This year, Rendez-vous d’Howard is celebrating its twenty-fourth anniversary and is offering an edition filled with festivities! Musical performances are planned, in addition to the traditional guided tours of the Domaine Howard’s hundred-year-old homes. It’s the perfect place to learn more about our history, our heritage, the region’s founding arts and cultures!
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Correspondances d'Eastman

September 10 to 13, 2026

The Correspondances d’Eastman event is back again with a program that will explore the theme L’Esprit des lieux (the Spirit of places). This great literary Correspondance gathering offers visitors an amazing opportunity to discover the region’s authors, attend shows and literary cabarets and to exchange with several passionate artists.
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The Grande Virée artistique de Sherbrooke

September 11 to 13, 2026

For more than 20 years, the Grande Virée Artistique de Sherbrooke has been inviting visitors to enjoy a walk throughout the city of Sherbrooke and meet its professional artists. It’s the perfect opportunity to visit their studios and make some amazing discoveries!
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