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Are you big on music? Like really big on music? Everyone who’s anyone with a love for music has got to experience the Festival d’été de Québec at least once in their lives. This larger than life, yet oddly under the radar festival will be held from July 5 to 15 this year.

Arguably the most important musical event in Canada, the event’s 2018 lineup has blown the international community away. Neil Young will be performing his only date in Canada. The Foo Fighters are set for an epic redo with the crowd after they were rained out in 2015, and Cyndi Lauper and Lorde will be hitting the same stage. The Weeknd, Future, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, The War on Drugs, The Chainsmokers, Beck, Avenged Sevenfold, Dave Matthews Band — they will all be there.

“Concerts galore”

Started more than 50 years ago and held each year in Québec City, the Festival d’été de Québec spans over 11 days (you read correctly, 11 days!) and immerses the city in an enthralling festive atmosphere. The festival features more than 250 indoor and outdoor concerts given by both international stars and emerging artists. What’s so unique about this festival is that no matter what your tastes in music are, you’re sure to find a show to arouse your auditory senses: rock, hip hop, pop, electro, reggae, world beat, French song, jazz, and so much more.