Fireworks 2027 in Quebec: where to watch them for Saint-Jean, Canada Day and all summer

June 23 and 24 for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, July 1 for Canada Day, then every week of summer somewhere in Quebec: fireworks punctuate the season, from the big international competitions to village fairs on a lakeshore. This guide gathers Quebec’s venues and events that present fireworks, with each one’s listing, dates and times.

Finding your spot

Fireworks start at nightfall, around ten in June and earlier in August. Arrive an hour early for the big sites, with a blanket or chairs; high viewpoints or the far side of the water avoid the crowd and the noise. Launch sites are often closed to traffic: plan to walk back or take transit.

Without a car

In the big cities, bridges, wharves and riverside parks offer free views of the major competitions’ fireworks, and the metro or commuter train brings everyone home. Village fairs have the opposite advantage: easy parking, fireworks fifty metres away, and back at the cottage in ten minutes.

🎆 Fireworks by region

MontrealAbitibi-TémiscamingueChaudière-AppalachesEastern TownshipsGaspésieLanaudièreMauricie

Featured

Jul. 8 – 11, 2027

Taste of the Caribbean

As the largest Caribbean Festival in Montreal, Taste of the Caribbean is more than just an event—it’s an immersive experience that brings together the best of Caribbean culture.

Jul. 8 – 11, 2027

Festival

Free

Montreal

Dec. 31, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027

Grand Minuit de Montréal

Immerse yourself in Montreal's winter wonderland and celebrate New Year's Eve under the stars!

Dec. 31, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027

Popular festival

Free

Montreal

Jul. 1 – Aug. 5, 2027

L’International des Feux Loto-Québec

Each year this event draws the biggest pyrotechnics firms to Montréal's La Ronde amusement park.

Jul. 1 – Aug. 5, 2027

Festival

Montreal

Aug. 7 – 8, 2027

Îlesoniq

Downtown Montréal and Parc Jean-Drapeau become the place to be for electronic music.

Aug. 7 – 8, 2027

Festival

Montreal

Jul. 1, 2027

Canada Day

Canada’s national holiday is celebrated on July 1.

Jul. 1, 2027

Popular festival

Montreal

Jan. 23 – 24, 2027

Carnaval de Lorrainville

The joys of winter come fully alive through a wide array of activities: a colorful dinner and show evening, snow carving, excursion train, slides, inflatable games, shows, the exhibition of vintage snowmobiles, and much more!

Jan. 23 – 24, 2027

Festival

Lorrainville(Abitibi-Témiscamingue)

Feb. 19 – 21, 2027

Fête d’hiver de Saint-Jean-Port-Joli

National snow sculpting event featuring teams of professional artists and up-and-coming young sculptors.

Feb. 19 – 21, 2027

Festival

Saint-Jean-Port-Joli(Chaudière-Appalaches)

Feb. 13 – 14, 2027

Grand Prix Ski-Doo de Valcourt

Three days of intense competitions at the legendary Yvon-Duhamel circuit and activities and festivities for the whole family!

Feb. 13 – 14, 2027

Sports event

Maricourt(Eastern Townships)

Apr. 16 – 18, 2027

Aqua-neige

A unique competition of its kind involves skiing or snowboarding down a 250 m (820-ft.) vertical drop so as to reach maximum speed and then cross Lac Picalo, more than 65 m (214.5-ft.) long.

Apr. 16 – 18, 2027

Sports event

Sainte-Irène(Gaspésie)

Feb. 6 – 7, 2027

Festival Feu et Glace

A winter festival where tobogganing, skating, shows and fireworks await the whole family.

Feb. 6 – 7, 2027

Festival

Repentigny(Lanaudière)

Feb. 6 – 21, 2027

Festival St-Côme en glace

You'll be enchanted by this magical setting and the impressive ice sculptures that dot the charming village.

Feb. 6 – 21, 2027

Festival

Saint-Côme(Lanaudière)

Jan. 23, 2027

Le Grand Frisson de Rawdon

The winter event Grand Frisson will take place on Saturday, January 23, 2027, at the beautiful site of the Rawdon municipal beach!

Jan. 23, 2027

Festival

Rawdon(Lanaudière)

Feb. 6 – 7, 2027

Festi-Volant de Grandes-Piles

Canada's biggest winter kite festival!

Feb. 6 – 7, 2027

Festival

Free

Grandes-Piles(Mauricie)

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