Getting to the Festival
Walking through FEQ
Plains of Abraham
The Plains of Abraham is the site that welcomes most festivalgoers.
Pass required.
The Bell Stage is located on this site.
See the Bell stage lineup.- Doors open at 6 p.m.
The Plains are accessible through two entraces :
- Main entrance : Cross of Sacrifice
- Secondary entrance : Cap-Blanc
Locate the Plains of Abraham entrances on the map.
A diversified food offer, bars and water supply points to fill your bottle are available at various locations on site.
Mobile vendors also walk around the site with a more limited offer : Coors Light and water bottles.
Parc de la Francophonie
Parc de la Francophonie is the second most important FEQ site.
Pass required.
The Loto-Québec & SiriusXM stages are side by side. Shows are presented in alternation, without delay.
See the Loto-Québec Stage lineup & SiriusXM Stage lineup.
On week days
- first show at 5:50 p.m.
- five scheduled shows
On Saturdays and Sundays
- first show at 5:15 p.m.
- six scheduled shows
Foodtrucks, bars and water supply points to fill your bottle are located on site.
You can access Parc de la Francophonie via a footbridge overhanging Grande Allée that is accessible through the experiential zone at Place George-V. The entrance is located on Wilfrid-Laurier Ave and is accessible through Place George-V ouest.
Locate the Parc de la Francophonie entrance on the map.
The site opens at 1 p.m. every day to make the most of the food offer while waiting for Parc de la Francophonie to open.
The pass is required to enter Place George-V.
The footbridge to enter Parc de la Francophonie opens at 4:30 p.m.
Place George-V proposes an experiential zone with an enhanced food offer. Shows from Parc de la Francophonie will also be streamed on giant screens on this site.
Place George-V
Place George-V is an experential zone that serves as the entrance point for Parc de la Francophonie.
Pass required.
The site opens at 1 p.m. every day to make the most of the food offer while waiting for Parc de la Francophonie to open.
Locate the Place George-V entrance on the map.
The footbridge to enter Parc de la Francophonie opens at 4:30 p.m.
All shows at Parc de la Francophonie are streamed on giant screens with a high quality sound system.
Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale
FREE site.
Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale is the third most important FEQ site. That is where Hydro-Québec Stage and le Cœur are located.
See the Hydro-Québec Stage lineup.
Doors open at :
- Week days : 5 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays : 10 a.m.
Locate the Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale entrance on the map.
Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale is where the Série jeunesse presented by le lait takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1p.m.
Le Cœur
Le Cœur is the preferred location to drink, eat and hang out with friends. This experiential zone is the ideal spot to relax in a friendly atmosphere to start your evening or in between two shows.
Locate Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale on the general site map.
The Armoury
FEQ headquarters.
Pass required.
Extras FEQ are presented in the Salle d'Armes of the Armoury at 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
- Doors open at : 10:00 p.m.
Locate the Armoury entrance on the map.
La TerrasseLa Terrasse is located outside of the Armoury, right next to the Plains of Abraham. A foodtruck and Martini Bars are accessible to festivalgoers of all ages starting at 5 p.m.
Ambiant music from DJ Max E starting at 5 p.m. and after the shows presented on the Plains until 1 a.m.
The Série Découverte proposes a performance from an up-and-coming artist everyday at 6 p.m.
- Doors open at : 5 p.m.
You cannot access the Plains of Abraham from la Terrasse. You can only enter through the Cross of Sacrifice and Cap-Blanc entrances.
Le Jardin and the Bell Signature Zone are accessible through la Terrasse.
Getting around Quebec City
Bus
Recommended by the FEQ
Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) increases the number and the frequency of buses during the Festival.
Do you know about the Festibus? An easy and simple way to get to the FEQ.
Affordable transportation.
Schedule adjusted with the shows end time.
Available on the RTC mobile app Nomade paiement.
GOOD TO KNOW
No transportation ticket will be sold in the shuttles parking lots. Get your transportation ticket before getting to the parking lots.
Still not convinced to hop on the bus ?
SHUTLE SERVICE
Exclusive routes taking you from the suburbs directly downtown, few steps away from the FEQ's different sites.
FREE PARKING
Leave your car in the different free parking lots to make the most out of public transportation.
EASY RIDE BACK HOME
Before your visit, consult the map to identify the different pick-up points related to your sector.
For more information on buses, routes, fares and parking lots, visit RTC's website.
Bike
On Grande Allée, a delineate biked lane from Belvédère Avenue to Taché Avenue is implemented to secure bikes traffic.
The Desjardins Bike Parkings, operated by the Coop Roue-Libre, are secured bike parking areas free of charge during the Festival.
The two parkings are located :
- at the corner of Honoré Mercier and Saint-Louis Street (estimated capacity : 225)
- on George-VI Avenue, right next to Hotel Le Concorde (estimated capacity : 750)
An àVélo station with a capacity of 600 bikes will be located close to Jardin Jeanne-d’Arc.
On foot
Pedestrian crossings are have been established on Honoré-Mercier Avenue, René-Lévesque Boulevard, Grande Allée and Dalhousie street (for festivalgoers using the ferry).
Car
There are indoor and outdoor paid parking lots operated by La Société Parc-Auto in the area, but they fill up fast.
Carpool is recommended.
Exclusive routes taking you from the suburbs directly downtown, few steps away from the FEQ's different sites. Leave your car in the different free parking lots to make the most out of public transportation.
For more information on buses, routes, fares and parking lots, visit RTC's website.
Giving a ride to someone to go to the Festival? Two fast drop-off areas are implemented to quickly drop off and pick up your passengers, before and after shows.
- Gare du Palais
- Anneau des plaines d'Abraham
Identify on the map the two fast drop-off areas and the parking spots around the downtown area.
Ferry
During the Festival, simultaneous departures from each shore are offered more frequently
- Services and capacities from STLévis transportation are adjusted during FEQ nights in the Lévis-Québec Ferry sector to meet festivalgoers needs;
- Due to increased traffic on STQ boats, la STLévis brings back the FEQ shuttle like in previous years until 1 a.m. from July 6 to 16;
- Departures from the Lévis ferry terminal at each ferry arrival for the whole FEQ;
- "ÉTÉBUS" $2 tariff per ride. Ferry rides are free for children 11 years old and younger (Opus card passes are also accepted);
Supervised pedestrian crossings are planned at the exit of Port de Québec terminal to safely access Dalhousie street.
GOOD TO KNOW
To speed up boarding, we strongly recommend buying your tickets in advance at the Québec or Lévis ferry terminal.
Getting to Quebec City
Train
Via Rail network serves both Quebec City and its two train stations: the Quebec City train station (downtown) and the Sainte-Foy train station.
Visit their website for special offers like Discount Tuesdays, Kid Fare, Escape Fare and more!
Plane
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport has direct flights to and from several major Canadian and US cities.
Autocar
Two major coach companies serve Quebec City with stops at Quebec City (downtown) and Sainte-Foy train stations: Orléans Express and Intercar.
