Winter Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Winter here brings a big lineup of festivals, events, and fairs, proving that people in Québec City definitely know how to have fun when the temperature drops. To help you make the most of the season, we’ve put together a list of events to add to your calendar.
- Christmas and Holiday Season
- Themed Events
- Sporting Events
Geneviève Roussel
1Québec City's German Christmas Market
November 21 to December 23, 2024 (Thursday to Sunday)
In the heart of Old Québec, exhibitors of this authentic outdoor European Christmas market offer delicious traditional products like mulled wine, gingerbread, and grilled sausages, as well as decorative items made for the Holiday Season.
Carnaval de Québec
2Gougoune et doudoune
December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025
January 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2025
February 1-2 and 7 to 16, 2025The Québec Winter Carnival is launching an exciting new event that lasts for 34 days! Get ready for thrilling adventures with the incredible climbing structure shaped like a giant bear, the snow racer tri-skis track, tubing slides, the giant ball pit, and so much more!
- Kaleidoscope, Caroline Grégoire
3Kaléidoscopes
December 27 to 31, 2024
This festive, cultural and multidisciplinary celebration presented by the German Christmas Market brings Old Québec to life through sites dedicated to the five senses.
André-Olivier Lyra
4New Year's Eve in Québec City (Toboggan)
December 29 to 31, 2024
It’s on Grande Allée that New Year is being celebrated with a winter village, outdoor musical performances, and the famous countdown to the new year.
- Audet Photo
5Québec Winter Carnival
February 7 to 16, 2025
Québec Winter Carnaval is one of the world's largest winter carnivals! Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Québec to enjoy a host of activities for all ages including, ice sculptures, night parades, ice canoe races, musical performances and Bonhomme's famous Ice Palace.
Tournoi International de Hockey Pee-Wee
6International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
February 12 to 23, 2025
Hockey fever returns to Québec City as thousands of young players live the dream and fight for the glory of their teams at the International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. Attend a game at the Videotron Centre and you could see future NHL stars in action.
- Aquaphoneia - Navid Navab
7Mois Multi
Dates TBA
The Mois Multi event offers a full month of discoveries and experiments dedicated to multidisciplinary and electronic arts.
Simon Clark
8Village Nordik in the Port of Québec
February 7 to March 9, 2025
Try your hand at ice fishing as you admire the views of the Old City. Village Nordik has music, a footpath, family play areas, and inflatable igloos to keep you warm while fishing.
- Simon Clark
9Pentathlon des neiges (Snow Pentathlon)
February 14 to 23, 2025
Locals and visitors rise to the challenge at the world’s biggest multisport winter event, forming groups to face off in five disciplines—skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, running, and biking. There are team categories for families, companies, schools, and even seniors. Some athletes even complete the entire event in pairs or on their own! Most impressive.
Igloofest
10Igloofest Québec
March 6 to 8, 2025
Fans of electronic music and visual art are in for a treat when Igloofest comes to Québec City this winter. Celebrate winter and get groovy with local and international DJs.
