Gwen Stefani, Kesha, Muse, and more lead line-up for Festival D'été de Québec

The 11-day multigenre celebration of global music spans pop, rock, country, folk, hip-hop, and reggae, with the first wave of acts including pop headliners Gwen Stefani, Kesha and Michael Bublé, with Muse, Limp Bizkit, Daughtry, Royel Otis, and Patrick Watson leading on alternative rock and indie performances. Jelly Roll and Nate Smith will be offering country shows, while Martin Garrix will provide the electronic sets. The Lumineers and Lord Huron represent folk and Americana at the festival, while Cypress Hill, Shaggy, and Sean Paul are set to deliver on hip-hop and dancehall energy.

Festival d’Été de Québec hosts its main stage performances The Plains of Abraham, one of Canada's most significant historical sites. Previous years have seen the likes of Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Green Day, Lorde, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and more performing on the Plains.

Speaking about the festival, Nicolas Racine, President and CEO of Festival D'été de Québec organisers BLEUFEU, says: “FEQ is much more than a series of big concerts: it’s a gathering that brings people together and gives back. With two free stages and an affordably priced general-admission pass, we’re reaffirming a simple belief: music should be experienced everywhere, by as many people as possible, and generate positive benefits for our community. That’s the purpose of our commitment, year after year.”

Discussing this year's edition, Louis Bellavance, Vice-President, Content and Artistic Direction at BLEUFEU, adds: “This year, we’re betting on a decidedly unifying program, carried equally by all of our headliners—artists who have shaped popular culture and who continue to thrill crowds. True to our DNA, we’re showcasing a wide range of musical styles, with standout performances night after night. We’re thrilled with this lineup, for which it’s particularly difficult to predict which nights will stand out most, because the offering is so strong and consistent from start to finish. In keeping with our signature, we believe we can reach everyone and deliver a memorable experience at the heart of each of these great collective gatherings.”