The Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand kicks off a summer of free music!
Until August 23, 2025, every Thursday and Saturday, locals and visitors alike are invited to enjoy free musical and cultural performances in a magical setting in the heart of the Plains of Abraham. This Saturday at 7 p.m., the six members of Tennessee Whiskey will take the stage to brilliantly recreate the country world of Chris Stapleton.
Something for everyone all summer long
Every Thursday and Saturday (except during the Festival d’été de Québec), the EBB will be presenting shows at 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. The stage will pulsate to a diverse range of beats: country music, Latin music, rock, pop, Québécois, jazz, and folk, plus an encounter between the musical traditions of the West and those of the Indigenous peoples. There will be something for all tastes!
The scheduled artists will surprise you with the intimacy and power of their performances. Among them are Chico Band, Duo Christian Marc Gendron & Manon Séguin, Tom Folly, Andréanne A. Malette, Sabor 19, Duo Phoenix, Guylaine Tanguay, Yvan Pedneault, Génération Crooner, LBA Band, Coco Country Band, New World Men, Mike DeWay, Kawandak, Gabrielle Destroismaisons, and Patrick Norman & Nathalie Lord.
The EBB will also offer family-oriented shows on four Saturday mornings: July 19 and 26 and August 9 and 16 at 11 a.m. Arthur L’aventurier, Le Gentil Géant, and other colourful characters will take the stage to entertain the kids.
New! Two evenings added to the program
In addition to the musical events already announced, two cultural evenings are now on the program. On Wednesday, July 23, there will be a public lecture, in French, about the American attack on Quebec City in 1775: Québec 1775-1776 - Le dernier siège. On Friday, August 22, the Royal 22e Régiment will offer a special performance on the EBB stage.
La Maison Smith
Extended business hours at the Central Pavilion
Smith Café has been on the Plains of Abraham for nearly a year and will again be enhancing the EBB experience with its selection of beverages and food. An aperitif on the Central Pavilion terrace, a picnic on the Plains with a packed lunch, or a savoury coffee in your hand—everything is provided to make your summer enjoyable! This branch of Smith Cafe will offer extended business hours during the shows.
About the National Battlefields Commission
The Battlefields Park is Canada’s first national historic park and notably includes the Plains of Abraham and Des Braves Park. Since 1908, the National Battlefields Commission, an agency of the Canadian government, has been striving to preserve and develop this site that brings so many people together. Throughout the year, it offers a variety of activities for those who wish to explore the park and its history.
