The Festival d’été de Québec (feq) is set to take place from July 9 to July 19, 2026. This year’s festival will feature a notable performance by Pierre Lapointe, who will headline the closing night on July 19 at Place George-V. This event will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed album, La forêt des mal-aimés, which was previously presented in symphonic form in 2007.
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The full lineup for the festival was unveiled at 12:00 pm ET on March 11, 2026. Alongside Lapointe, the Orchestre symphonique de Québec will accompany him during his performance, adding a rich orchestral dimension to his music.
Lapointe’s closing-night program will also include selections from his recent album, Dix chansons démodées pour ceux qui ont le cœur abîmé. This marks his return to the festival, as his last appearance at feq was in 2018.
Statements from festival organizers highlight the significance of Lapointe’s performance, with one noting, “Pierre Lapointe will mark the 20th anniversary of his album La forêt des mal-aimés on July 19 at Place George-V, performing with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec.” Another added, “The planned concert pairs Lapointe with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec and is slated for Place George-V on July 19.”
As the festival approaches, public anticipation is building, with many eager to see the full lineup beyond Pierre Lapointe, which remains unconfirmed. Speculation exists about other potential artists for the festival, and public anticipation has generated multiple high-profile rumors. Details remain unconfirmed.
