Festival de Lanaudière
July 3 to August 2, 2026
Founded in 1978, the Festival de Lanaudière is one of the largest classical music events in North America. Its programming showcases the greatest talents from both here and abroad in an idyllic setting surrounded by nature. The performances take place under the stars at the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay in Joliette, in many churches across the region and at several charming agritourism venues.
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Classical Music
Gala of the Earth: Nicolas Ellis Conducts The Rite of Spring
July 4, 20261 performanceAmphithéâtre Fernand-LindsayA true sensation at its creation, the Rite of Spring always impresses, as much for its audacious rhythms as for its brilliant virtuosity.
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Classical Music • Baroque
Escapades at the Court of the Sun King
July 4, 20261 performanceEspace culturel Jean-Pierre FerlandIn a program dedicated to the artistic splendour of the era of Louis XIV, Sonate 1704 displays the noble poetry of the violin at the Sun King’s court.
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Classical Music
The Belle Époque According to Julie Fuchs
July 7, 20261 performanceÉglise de Saint-Ambroise-de-KildareFor her first recital in Lanaudière, she offers us the most beautiful melodies of Erik Satie and the Belle Époque, transporting us to Paris at the beginning of the 20th century.
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Classical Music • piano
Christian Blackshaw at the Pinnacle of Romanticism
July 8, 20261 performanceÉglise de Saint-Alphonse-RodriguezPianist Christian Blackshaw’s performances can be compared to pilgrimages, being as rare as they are precious.
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Classical Music
Quartet for the End of Time
July 9, 20261 performanceMusée d'art de JolietteThe Trio Hochelaga invites clarinetist James Campbell to interpret a monumental work of the 20th century: Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time.
The sound of the world’s greatest orchestras
Attracting music lovers from all over the world, the Festival de Lanaudière has become a coveted stop for renowned artists in the industry. The Festival also hosts various symphonic orchestras such as the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and the Orchestre Métropolitain, as well as international ensembles like The Philadelphia Orchestra, Les Arts Florissants, Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and many more.
Festival de Lanaudière: Classical Music’s Elite, Naturally
The Festival de Lanaudière returns in full force for its 48th edition with a remarkable lineup. As the largest open-air classical music festival in North America, the Festival is back with 25 concerts featuring 1000 local and international artists.
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