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May – June – Discover the fascinating activities and events happening at the Musée de la civilisation on Rue Dalhousie. There are too many to mention in this calendar! Most events are free or included with a ticket to the museum, but advance registration is required to guarantee your space. Visit mcq.org/decouvrir/activites for details.

May to Oct. 31 – Participate in the Sac à dos évasion / Escape Backpack game. Search for the treasure of the last Intendant of New France in a unique escape game highlighting the history and archaeology of New France. Solve puzzles as you explore Old Québec and uncover some of its best‑kept historical and archeological secrets. The adventure begins at the Îlot des Palais, where each team of two to six players receives a booklet with instructions and a backpack. This version, featuring eight captivating puzzles, is recommended for more curious or seasoned escape‑game players. For tickets, visit lepointdevente.com/billets/sacadosevasion2026.

May 15 to 17 – Let yourself be swept away by the music and rich heritage at Printemps de la musique! There are many free performances at the Jardins de l’Hôtel-de-Ville and a series of short concerts highlighting heritage locations in Old Quebec. To view the full programme and purchase passes, visit printempsdelamusique.ca. See the preview in this edition. 

May 16 to 24 – Semaine du patrimoine 2026 invites you to discover and experience Quebec City’s heritage in a festive, accessible and thoroughly contemporary way. For nine days, a free and diverse program of events – including guided tours, workshops, lectures, demonstrations of traditional crafts and performances – will take place throughout the city’s neighbourhoods, including Île d’Orléans for the first time this year, highlighting the richness and diversity of local heritage. Reservations are required for certain events. For details, visit animee.ville.quebec.qc.ca/semainepatrimoine. 

Saturday, May 16 – St. Patrick’s High School Class of 1976 50th Anniversary Reunion takes place at the Quebec City Garrison Club. This milestone gathering will bring together former classmates for an evening of reconnection, shared memories and a festive buffet dinner. As one of the largest graduating classes in the school’s history, the organizing committee is trying to reach as many alumni as possible. Please share this announcement and notify any classmates who may not be active on social media. A dedicated Facebook page has been created for updates and event details: St Patrick’s 50th High School Reunion – Class of 1976. For details, contact Sylvie Bérubé at sylvieberube@outlook.com.  

Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. – Les Rhapsodes, directed by David Rompré, present Sur les planches de Broadway at the Palais Montcalm. From Rogers and Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber, the choir will sing songs from favourites such as The Sound of Music, Les Misérables, Le Fantôme de l’Opéra, Starmania, Notre–Dame de Paris and Nelligan. Special guests include Gabrielle Lapointe and David Latulippe, the Cristal and Zéro Janvier of the latest production of Starmania, and a musical ensemble. For details and tickets, visit lesrhapsodes.org/concerts-2. Tickets for the 2026-2027 season are also now available. 

Saturday, May 16 at 8 p.m. – The Aurian Haller Band will perform in Saint Michael’s Anglican Church in Sillery. The 19th-century church offers great acoustics, a baby grand piano and lots of charm. The band will be playing songs from their last five albums and some brand-new ones as well. Before the show, from 7 to 8 p.m., Cherry River Distillery, adjacent to the church, will offer tastings of their impressive array of spirits. Tickets are available on lepointdevente.com.

Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. – Au coeur de l’orgue: musique et découvertes. As part of the Printemps de la Musique, Marie-Hélène Greffard, organist in residence at the Palais Montcalm, will give a free concert/demonstration of the Grand Casavant organ. On the program are Bach’s famous Toccata and Fugue and Boëllmann’s Gothic Suite. No reservation is necessary. The doors of the Palais Montcalm open at 2 p.m. and the concert hall doors open at 2:30 p.m. 

Sunday, May 17 at 8 p.m. – Le Club Musical de Québec presents Jean Marchand and Olivier Godin, who will share one piano with four hands as they perform works by Reger, Brahms, Schubert and Dvořák at the Palais Montcalm. For details and tickets, visit clubmusicaldequebec.com.

Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m. – It’s Classic Movie Night at Chalmers-Wesley United Church. This month’s film is the 1936 screwball comedy My Man Godfrey, starring William Powell and Carole Lombard. 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. There is a snack bar with fresh popcorn, soft drinks and sweets for sale. 

May 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. – Quebec High School is proud to present Alice’s Adventure with Poorly Cooked Cafeteria Seafood by Don Zolidis. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and free for children five and under. Tickets may be purchased online at zeffy.com/fr‑CA/ticketing/alices‑adventures‑qhs‑play. See preview in this edition. 

May 22-24 – Symposium de folklore de Lévis traditional music festival invites you to three days of discovery. Bring the kids, neighbours, friends or come on your own to meet some wonderful people, because traditional music in all its forms is best when it’s shared! Most activities will take place in the magnificent Patro chapel, 6150 Rue Saint-Georges, Lévis. Late-night jam sessions will be held at the new Café communautaire le Tiers-Lieu, also located within the Patro. Violin, accordion, jig and traditional singing workshops held on Saturday afternoon promise everyone the chance to hone their skills with masters of the craft. For details, visit mareemusique.com/symposium.

Sunday, May 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. – The Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Historical Committee will launch their newly produced film sharing the memories and stories of Valcartier Elementary School as told by present and former students and staff. Everyone is welcome to attend the launch at the Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Community Centre, 2215 boul. Valcartier, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, to view the film and share their own memories. This is a free event. This project is financed by QAHN through the SHARE grant project supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage. See preview in this edition. 

Sunday, May 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. – Book Launch at the Morrin Centre. Come and meet Guy Rex Rodgers, the author of What We Choose To Forget: A Quebec Story of Unshared Memories. After releasing a documentary film in 2022 about waves of immigration in Quebec – from the British Conquest to the arrival of university students in the 21st century – Rodgers collected their stories in this book. RSVP at guyrexrodgers@gmail.com and learn more at whatwechoose.ca.

May 26 to June 13 – The Festival Carrefour international theatre festival,  including  the free outdoor interactive show Ou tu vas quand tu dors en marchant? takes place at several venues around town. For details, visit carrefourtheatre.qc.ca.

May 27, 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. – The Orchestre symphonique de Québec, directed by Clemens Schuldt, presents Carl Orff’s majestic Carmina Burana, based on 13th-century poems discovered in a Bavarian abbey, which opens and concludes with the celebrated “O Fortuna.” Soloists include soprano Claire de Sévigné, countertenor Daniel Taylor and baritone Hugo Laporte, along with the Maîtrise des petits Chanteurs de Québec, the Choeur de l’OSQ and students of the Conservatoire de musique de Québec and the Faculté de musique de l’Université Laval. For details and tickets, visit osq.org/concerts/carmina-burana.

Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. – Au coeur de l’orgue: musique et découvertes. As part of the Printemps de la Musique, Marie-Hélène Greffard, organist in residence at the Palais Montcalm, will give a free concert/demonstration of the Grand Casavant organ. On the program are Bach’s famous Toccata and Fugue and Boëllmann’s Gothic Suite. No reservation is necessary. The doors of the Palais Montcalm open at 2 p.m. and the concert hall doors open at 2:30 p.m. 

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.