Blues, Country and Folk Music

Explore the rich strands of Americana running through these genres.

They’re distinctive musical styles, but they share the same deep Americana roots.

Blues, Country and Folk are heard everywhere, and their rhythms, melodies and harmonies are constantly evolving. Often symbols of a people's expression, these genres’ songs weave stories through their lyrics and sometimes convey intense emotions. Artists the world over have embraced these wonderfully well-travelled styles, and bring them to Place des Arts’ stages to share with Québec audiences.

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  • Folk Music • pop
    Rufus & Martha Wainwright | Cri de Noël  
    December 22, 2025
    1 performance
    Maison symphonique

    A Family Christmas with the Wainwright/McGarrigle. Benefit concert for the Kate McGarrigle Fund and Canadian Cystinosis Research Foundation, with special guests: Anna McGarrigle, Safia Nolin, The Barr Brothers, Amy Millan, La Force, and more! 

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  • Music • Country • rock
    Blue Rodeo | Lost Together - The 40th Anniversary Tour
    January 17 and 18, 2026
    2 performances
    Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier

    Celebrating 40 years of music, Blue Rodeo—one of Canada’s most beloved country-rock bands—invites audiences to an unforgettable evening of timeless hits and heartfelt performances.

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  • Folk Music • japanese
    Ichiko Aoba | Across The Oceans Tour 2026
    April 28, 2026
    1 performance
    Théâtre Maisonneuve

    Ichiko Aoba invites listeners into music that feels at once fragile and boundless. Ichiko Aoba has built a worldwide following with her ethereal, dreamlike sound. 

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Throughout the years

A host of performers representing all these genres have taken to the stage at Place des Arts, from B.B. King, Buddy Guy, the Teskey Brothers and more. In intimate settings as well as larger halls, the local audiences' growing appetite for these sounds has fostered an environment ripe for more and more live shows of this kind.

Cultural Magazine: Blues, Country and Folk Music

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Hauterive chante Les saisons

Catherine Durand et Mara Tremblay nous ont charmé d'une prestation acoustique de la chanson Les saisons, extrait de leur projet en duo intitulé Hauterive.

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