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June 12 to 15 – KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples. Connect with the 11 Indigenous Nations in Quebec through authentic activities that showcase Indigenous talents, history, knowledge, and present-day realities at Place Jean-Béliveau (in front of the Videotron Centre). The Opening Ceremony takes place on Friday, June 12, at 11 a.m. For details, visit kwefest.com/en/festival. 

Saturday, June 13 –  Montcalm en musique! Enjoy a festive, musical day on Avenue Cartier. From 12 – 5 p.m., there are free family activities such as mini-putt, giant games, or just relax on Avenue Cartier between Rues Aberdeen and Saunders. Visit the Desjardins Engagement Kiosk and get neighbourhood “dollars” in exchange for your vote! From 6:30 – 10:30 p.m., enjoy free shows by Émilie Clepper, Dany Nicolas and Keith Kouna on the Mixbus. 

Saturday, June 13, 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. – Le club d’astronomie Véga du Cap-Rouge invites you to discover the world of astronomy at the Base de Plein Air de Sainte-Foy. Admission is free, and there will be workshops and activities led by club members. At 10 p.m., there will be an observation with several telescopes and specialized astronomy equipment near the main parking lot. Club members will be on hand to answer your questions. For more details, visit the Facebook page at facebook.com/share/1D2niDTCBq.

Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. – The Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir, directed by Eric Tuan, accompanied by pianist Kymry Esainko, will give a concert at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 rue Ste-Ursule in Old Québec. All are welcome. This is a free event – donations are welcome. 

Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. – Internationally-acclaimed Italian-American classical guitarist Marisa Sardo performs at the Auberge Internationale de Québec, 19 rue Ste-Ursule. Admission $35 in advance via eventbrite.ca, $40 at the door. For more information, visit marisasardoclassicalguitarist.jimdofree.com. 

Friday, June 19, 1 – 4 p.m. – 7th annual SoapBox Science/Quebec City gives a voice to women and non-binary people in science in the Parc du musée, 255 Grande Allée Ouest, as scientists talk about forestry, psychiatry, molecular biology, neurosciences, onco-gynecology, ecology and sustainable health. For more details, visit soapboxscience-quebec-city.ca. This is a bilingual event.

Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. – It’s Classic Movie Night at Chalmers-Wesley United Church. This month’s film is the 1965 American beach party film Beach Blanket Bingo, starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. The side door of the church opens at 6:30 p.m. and cartoons and newsreels of the day are shown before the main feature. Admission $5, cash only. There is a snack bar with fresh popcorn, soft drinks and sweets for sale. 

June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Enjoy the free Grand Spectacle Kwe! at Place George V. The celebration features performers from First Nations and Inuit communities in Quebec. For details, visit kwefest.com/en/grand-spectacle. 

Tuesday, June 23 – Celebrate the Fête nationale du Québec at the Grand Spectacle on the Plains of Abraham. Join Lou-Adriane Cassidy, Pier-Luc Funk, Claude Dubois, Marie-Mai, Daniel Boucher, Mélissa Bédard, Mia Tinayre, Marie-Pierre Arthur, Gab Bouchard, Marie-Denise Pelletier, Sarahmée, Alaclair Ensemble and Joseph Sarenhes for a passionate celebration! For details, visit fetenationale.gouv.qc.ca/capitale-nationale/capitale-nationale-grand-spectacle.

June 25 to 28 – Le Festibière de Lévis returns to Quai Paquet with more fun, flavours and variety than ever, accompanied by four days of fantastic programming and plenty of microbreweries, distilleries, vineyards and restaurants to discover just a short ferry ride from Quebec City. For details and tickets to the Saturday evening show, visit infofestibiere.com/levis. 

June 25 to 28 – Festival Québec Jazz en Juin features a multitude of great shows by renowned artists on a variety of stages. For details and tickets, visit   festivalquebecjazzenjuin.com. 

June 26 to 28 – The 2026 Wendake Pow Wow takes place at 100 boul. Bastien, Wendake. Dive into the heart of Indigenous traditions where culture, dance, and music come alive in a festive and welcoming atmosphere. Free admission to conferences, demonstrations, artisans’ trail, children’s zone, and more. Admission to the Dance Circle is: $13.50 (adults), $6.75 (6-12 years), free for 5 and under. For more details, visit powwowwendake.ca/en.

June 27 to Aug. 22 – The 48th edition of the Festival international du Domaine Forget de Charlevoix takes place in the village of St-Irénée, halfway between Baie St-Paul and La Malbaie. This year’s edition offers an immersive artistic experience where music, dance, and the landscape come together. For details, visit domaineforget.com/en/international-festival. 

Wednesday, July 1 at 11 a.m.  – Celebrate Canada Day with a flag-raising ceremony and cake for everyone on Dufferin Terrace and a wide range of fun activities for all ages on the Plains of Abraham during the afternoon. For details, visit feteducanadaquebec.ca/programmation.

Wednesday, July 1 at 12:05 p.m. – Musical Wednesdays at Chalmers-Wesley United Church. The first weekly concert of the summer series features Quebec organist Jean Côté, who will perform works by Calixa Lavallée, who composed “O Canada,” plus a fugue on the same theme by James McGowan, and other classical works. Admission is free; donations are welcome. For more details, visit chalmerswesley.org.

Quebec City Reading Council is a literacy organization for English-speakers offering family programs, adult learning, and activities for 50+ learners. They empower the community through connection and lifelong learning. For details  visit qcrc.org.

JH Partners promotes the personal and collective well-being of English speakers in the Quebec City region by offering a range of health promotion programs across seven sites, including the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. Learn more at  jhpartners.net.

Visit the Voice of English-speaking Québec website (veq.ca) for information about events in English for all ages. 

Visit the Morrin Centre website (morrin.org) for information about more literary, artistic and educational activities for everyone.