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|  | Summer’s outdoor musical events Wow! For music lovers coming to Québec City in 2008, this will surely be a summer to remember! Get ready for a never-ending follow-up of international stars as well as an array of the most recognized and cherished French singing artists! Whether you like rock, pop or alternative, you're going to be in heaven... or hell depending on your musical preferences! Espace 400e June 3 to September 28 La Grande place (Bassin Louise) FREE *** Les Dales Hawerchuck, We are Wolves, Jérôme Minière, Daran, Tricot Machine, Les Breastfeeders, Bob Walsh, Jamil, Yves Lambert et le Bébert Orchestra and many more. Visit MyQuebec 2008 for the complete programming. National Aboriginal Day June 21 Wendake tourism office outdoor amphitheatre FREE *** Florent Vollant and friends. Le Grand spectacle de la Fête nationale on the Plains of Abraham (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) June 23 Plains of Abraham FREE *** Daniel Bélanger, Ariane Moffatt, Stefie Shock, Pierre Lapointe, Kevin Parent, Andrée Watters, Mauvais Sort, Les Trois Accords, Mimosa, Pépé et son orchestre. Canada Day July 1 Plains of Abraham FREE *** Simple Plan, Hedley and Malajube. Happy Birthday Québec July 3 to July 5 Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale (Parliament Hill) FREE *** Marco Calliari, Robert Charlebois, Diane Dufresne, Claude Dubois, Luce Dufault, HS AO, Yves Jacques, Yves Lambert, Karkwa, Maurane, Ariane Moffatt, Lynda Thalie, Marie-Jo Thério, Annie Villeneuve, Florent Vollant, and Bob Walsh. Québec Summer Festival July 3 to July 13 Plains of Abraham and various sites Access pass is $30 for 400 shows *** Van Halen, Linkin Park, Charles Aznavour, Lynda Lemay, Mes Aïeux, Stone Temple Pilots, Wyclef Jean, Feist, Akon, NOFX, Primus and many more. Visit Infofestival for the complete programming. Viens chanter ton histoire July 15 Plaines d’Abraham FREE *** Come sing along to some of Québec’s best-loved songs with Laurence Jalbert, Michel Rivard, Paul Piché, Jean Lapointe, Daniel Lavoie, Mauvais Sort, Martin Deschamps, and Yvon Deschamps as MC. The lyrics will be projected on giant screens. Paul McCartney on the Plains of Abraham July 20 Plains of Abraham FREE *** His unique show in America in 2008. SAQ New France Festival August 10 Agora du Vieux-Port Effigy at $10 *** Zachary Richard. Expo Québec August 13 to August 24 Belle Gueule stage, ExpoCité 11 shows for $23 (including access to Expo Québec) *** Offenbach, Andrée Watters, Garou, Éric Lapointe, La Volée d'Castors, Porn Flakes, Bob Walsh and more. Visit Expo Québec's website for details. The Walking Road August 15 Baie de Beauport FREE *** Moby, Bran Van 3000 and Champion and his G-Strings will be part of a mixed media show featuring local and international performers: more than 140 dancers, acrobats and fire-eaters that will fill the 120-metre wide stage. Visit MyQuebec 2008 for details. Céline on the Plains August 22 Plains of Abraham FREE. For details on how to get tickets for the event, visit MyQuebec 2008. Céline Dion and guest artists. France-Québec August 24 Plains of Abraham FREE From France: Adamo, Michel Fugain, Yves Duteil, Hugues Aufray, Patrick Fiori and Lorie. From the province of Québec: Robert Charlebois, André-Philippe Gagnon, Lynda Lemay, Isabelle Boulay and Ariane Moffatt. Many names to be confirmed. Visit MyQuebec 2008 for details. The International Budweiser Week-End August 29 and August 31 Centre de ski Le Relais (Lac-Beauport) on August 29; Hippodrome de Québec on August 31 Starting at $54.50 for the August 29 event and $86,16 for the August 31 event *** August 29: Stefie Shock and Jean Leloup *** August 31: Nickelback, Bryan Adams, Dream Theater, Collective Soul, Jonas, Martin Deschamps, David Usher et Mosquito B Festival Envol et Macadam September 11 to September 13 L'Îlot Fleury (under the Dufferin Highway) Entrance fee to be confirmed *** Bloc Party, Loco Locass, Pennywise and other artists to be confirmed. There will be many more musical events this summer in the region, whether it be outside or in the numerous indoor venues. Visit the calendar of events on our website for details. |  |  | |||||
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