11 Festivals for a Totally Musical Summer in the Townships

Updated on May 8, 2025

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 15 to May 18, 2025

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 2025

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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Sherblues & Folk

July 3 to July 5, 2025

Folk and blues artists are at the heart of Sherblues’ musical offer, with shows held at different indoor and outdoor venues in downtown Sherbrooke. Sara Dufour, Rau_ze, Sarahmée, Steve Hill, Carl Tremblay, Lou-Adrianne Cassidy and more will be at the festival.
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ShazamFest

July 10 to July 13, 2025

Music, theatre, circus, art, gastronomy, kids’ zone, camping, and even a beard and moustache competition—ShazamFest is turning into a full-blown eclectic carnival in Barnston-Ouest for its 20th anniversary! This offbeat celebration brings together interactive performances, artists from around the world, and a festive atmosphere for all ages. Tickets are already on sale—don’t miss this vibrant anniversary edition!
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Soif de musique

July 2 to July 6, 2025

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 Fredz, Milky Chance, Shaggy, Tizi, Bad Religion, Billy Talent, Matt Lang, Kain and many more. Hurry to reserve your tickets (on sale now).
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Festival Orford Musique

June 11 to August 16, 2025

This summer, let music carry you away in the enchanting setting of Mont-Orford National Park. The Orford Music Festival presents some twenty professional concerts, featuring renowned performers such as Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Stéphane Tétreault, Jean-Philippe Sylvestre, and the Saguenay Quartet. 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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Fête du Lac des Nations

July 15 to July 20, 2025

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 18 and July 19, 2025

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? Dead Legacy, Last Dance Among Wolves Lancaster, Run Terry Run, 2Fast4U, Back in the Daze, Marc Déposé, Beyond Creation... Good to know, access is free for all.
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Festival international de la chanson de Granby

August 14 to August 24, 2025

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 13 to August 17, 2025

A classic on Sherbrooke’s summer events calendar, the Festival des Traditions du Monde is offering, for its 28th 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 14 to August 17, 2025

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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