Festival Kaléidoscopes
Visitors can experience dozens of musical performances and festive evening dancing sessions across open-air stages. At the festival site, guests can browse creations from local artisans and warm up with a hot beverage at the winter bar. The event also features live graffiti artists painting urban murals in the public square throughout the day and night.
Dec 27 – Dec 31, 2026 General
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
No ticket prices or ticketing details are stated.
Hours
Place du Festival: noon–18:00, December 27–31; Ensemble Klezmer de Sainte-Nigoune: 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, and 16:30 each day.
Neighborhood
Old Quebec
Food & Drink
A winter bar at Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville serves hot drinks.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Visit Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville between noon and 6 p.m. to browse local artisans and catch the festival’s Klezmer performances.
- Time your stop for an Ensemble Klezmer performance; four are scheduled daily at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30 p.m.
- Head to Place D’Youville during the three-day graffiti program to watch five artists create murals live.
- Bundle up for the outdoor stages and public-square art, especially if you plan to stay for evening performances.
- For the December 31 celebration, make your way to the stages at Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale and Place George-V.
Special Events & Promotions
- The event offers free shows and activities.
- A large two-stage celebration takes place on December 31.
- Ensemble Klezmer de Sainte-Nigoune performs four times daily at the Place du Festival, December 27–31.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of performances are part of the celebration?
The five-day program includes more than 30 free shows, musical performances and festive dancing sessions. The detailed program will be announced in autumn.
What can I find at the Place du Festival?
Local artisans offer their creations, there is a winter bar serving hot drinks, and Ensemble Klezmer de Sainte-Nigoune performs four times daily.
Is there a special celebration on December 31?
Yes. A large celebration takes place on two stages at place de l'Assemblée-Nationale and place George-V.
What can visitors see at place D’Youville?
For three days, five graffiti artists create works live there, during the day and evening; the specific days are not given.
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