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 • Quartet
Voxpopuli at Grand Dérangement
July 14, 20261 performanceDistillerie Grand DérangementFrom the post-Romantic vigour of Central Europe to rhythmic boldness and soundscapes shaped by the tumults of history, the program traces a vibrant and intensely evocative journey.
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Classical Music
Charles Richard-Hamelin and the OSQ: Northern Legends
July 17, 20261 performanceAmphithéâtre Fernand-LindsayFor their debut together at the Festival, Clemens Schuldt and the Orchestre symphonique de Québec propose works equal to their extraordinary abilities.
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Classical Music
Shostakovich with Payare and the OSM
July 18, 20261 performanceAmphithéâtre Fernand-LindsayRafael Payare and the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal find themselves at the Festival de Lanaudière, this time with the imposing Tenth Symphony of Shostakovich.
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Classical Music
Matthias Goerne and Winterreise
July 21, 20261 performanceÉglise de MascoucheBack at the Festival de Lanaudière this summer, Matthias Goerne continues his exploration of the great song cycles of the Viennese composer Franz Schubert.
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Classical Music
Mozart: Portraits of Women
July 24, 20261 performanceAmphithéâtre Fernand-LindsayBernard Labadie and Les Violons du Roy present a selection of Mozart’s most iconic female characters.
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.
Gala de la Terre: A Concert in the Heart of Nature to Protect the Banks of the St. Lawrence River
To open the Festival de Lanaudière, the Orchestre de l’Agora, under the direction of Nicolas Ellis, is inviting the public to the 4th edition of its Gala de la Terre on July 4th.
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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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