Patrick Watson
Carte blanche
Patrick Watson composes, performs and records with longtime collaborators Mishka Stein and Olivier Fairfield. The Canadian artist has earned gold and platinum certifications in multiple countries, including five gold albums in Canada, and regularly sells out shows worldwide. Balancing mainstream recognition and avant-garde exploration, his music has appeared in series like Grey’s Anatomy and This Is Us, as well as films by Denis Villeneuve and Wim Wenders. A sought-after composer with over 15 film scores, Watson received the inaugural Impact Award at the 2024 Canadian Sync Awards. His song Je te laisserai des mots became the first francophone track to reach one billion Spotify streams.
Designed especially for the Plains of Abraham, Patrick Watson’s Carte blanche promises an immersive evening where intimacy meets grandeur. Surrounded by guests who reflect his artistic spirit, including Klô Pelgag, Martha Wainwright, La Force and Hohnen Ford, the artist creates a sensitive and free-spirited experience where music, scenography and audience presence become one. A unique moment, shaped to bring every festivalgoer closer together, no matter where they stand.