Quebec City, Thursday, April 16, 2026 – The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) has launched its 2026 program for the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (EBB)—a series of free shows running from June 19 to August 14 on a new weekly schedule. The iconic outdoor stage will host fifteen musical performances and family activities against a natural, historical, and enchanting backdrop.

A historical reenactment, a period-style camp, a demonstration of gun fire and cannon fire—the Plains of Abraham will be hosting a spectacular event this weekend! 

The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is proud to announce that the 2025 summer season at the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (EBB) ended on a memorable note, with a total attendance of 34,600 people—up from last year despite the cancellation of some shows due to bad weather. 

A Prix Excellence for the temporary exhibition Québec 1775: Blizzards and Battle

Quebec City, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – After a short break during the Festival d’été de Québec, the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (EBB) will return to its summer program this Thursday! Every Thursday and Saturday for the rest of the summer until August 23, Quebec City’s residents and visitors are invited to come and experience free musical and cultural performances against the enchanting backdrop of the Plains of Abraham.

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.

Quebec City, Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) has unveiled its program for the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (EBB), which runs from June 19 to August 23, 2025. This outdoor stage, in the heart of the Plains of Abraham, will host over 20 performances of music and family entertainment against an enchanting backdrop. The shows will be on Thursdays and Saturdays, and they’ll be free!

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, The National Battlefields Commission is proud to unveil two works by First Nations artists in a new installation on Cap Diamant.

The National Battlefields Commission is proud to announce its acquisition of the Jean François Leclerc Collection about Quebec City’s Tricentennial. his incomparable collection has over 550 items from the 1908 festivities, which were organized by the NBC as part of its initial mandate.

The Plains of Abraham Museum is proud to unveil its brand new exhibition Québec 1775: Blizzards and Battle.

The National Battlefields Commission is happy to announce its acquisition of two works by Indigenous artists.