The 2026 program
A historic and festive event that highlights America of the 17th and 18th century.
Look out our favourites
Several new features and the return of key favorites will be part of the experience.
Thursday August 6
Daily Schedule
Friday August 7
Daily Schedule
Saturday August 8
Daily Schedule
Sunday August 9
Daily Schedule
Our Activities
With musical performances, historical conferences, hands-on demonstrations... and plenty more to discover!
Historical Lectures by Gouvernement du Québec
International Youth Hostel, Saint-Ursule Street
August 6 to 9 • 11 AM and 2 PM each day
The Escape Backpack - May 1st to October 31st, 2026
Îlot des Palais
May 1st to October 31st, 2026
The Family Space
Jardins de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Throughout the festival
The Public Market
Gardens of City Hall
Throughout the festival
The Trades Courtyard & The Innkeepers’ Terrace
City Hall Square
Throughout the festival
The Ancestors' Square
Montmorency Park
Thursday to Sunday • 10 AM to 6 PM
Giants' Gathering: the Show
Jardins de l'Hôtel-de-Ville - Projection on City Hall
August 6 to 9 • Three shows: 8 PM • 9 PM • 10 PM
Capture Your History Exhibition
Three main sites + Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
Throughout the festival
Kids' Scavenger Hunt Méga Parc
The main sites
Throughout the festival
The Pioneers' Tea
Inner Courtyard of the Garrison Club
Sunday, August 9, 2026 • 11 AM to 1:30 PM
The King's Dinner by Firebarns
Québec Garrison Club
Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 5 PM
The Night of Traitors
Morrin Centre
Throughout the festival
Legendary Trail: Echoes of the Past
Morrin Centre Courtyard, Old Quebec
Throughout the festival
Costume Contest
Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Sunday August 9th, starting at 2:30 PM
Rythme 102.9 Lantern Quest
On all of sites
Throughout the festival
Self-guided tours of the Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral-Basilica
Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral-Basilica
August 6 to 9, from 1 PM to 5 PM
The Artisan Market
Jardins de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Throughout the festival
Les Promenades Fantômes
Old Québec
Throughout the festival
Merchant Partners
Ville de Québec
Throughout the festival
