Living summer in crescendo

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Julia Ruest, passionate about tourism, she showcases local businesses and events by creating unforgettable experiences for people from near and far.

What if summer season was meant to be experienced as a gradual build-up of emotions? A gentle but constant intensification of everything it has to offer, to bring to life.

Borrowed from musical vocabulary, crescendo is a progression towards a peak. From a touristic point of view, we can see it as a way to live each experience. Each day becomes a higher and more vibrant note : from family picnics to terrace afternoons, from outdoor concerts to festive evenings, from background music and spontaneous laughter to unexpected discoveries and long-awaited events. To introduce August, we suggest experiencing it as a progression of emotions, experiences and sensations. Summer isn’t supposed to be consume all at once. It is supposed to be enjoyed in all kinds of intensity… just like a crescendo.

Les Siestes culturelles, Rimouski

To kick off this sensory experience, come relax during the Siestes Musicales in Rimouski. Enjoy an outdoor and peaceful break to the sound of gentle melodies and captivating stories.

For a complete experience on August 8^th, 15^th and 22^nd, don’t forget your picnic essentials and find yourself relaxing in the fresh air.

Les dimanches en musique, Rimouski

To go a little higher in sonorous experience, head to Site Historique de la Maison Lamontagne. Make yourself comfy for the Dimanches en Musique on August 3^rd, 10^th and 17^th where artists perform different styles and take you on a journey through various tones.

The Eastern Quebec oldest public residence is another great opportunity to get the picnic basket ready! Is there anything more rejuvenating than sunrays hitting your skin and the feeling of the ground beneath your feet?

Les Terrasses Urbaines, Rimouski

The pace continues to pick up on Saint-Germain Est Street. Since July 11^th, the Terrasses Urbaines Rimouski Hyundai has been setting the downtown area alight. 31 days of festivities where the street becomes pedestrian and animated.

Whether it’s for festive afternoons or nights out with friends, for a family outing or a country vibe, music, excitement, dance, DJs, entertaining games, stands and booths, bars and restaurants are always ready to welcome you. There is no doubt that it’s a colorful and flavorful event eagerly awaited by all generations.

Les Grandes Fêtes TELUS, Rimouski

Now, are you ready to turn up the decibel? We’ll take you straight into the action during Les Grandes Fêtes TELUS from July 31^st to August 3^rd.

The tradition continues for 19 years in a row offering unforgettable moments to Rimouski citizens and tourists. As the biggest festival in Eastern Quebec, you won’t be disappointed by the line-up with headliners like deadmau5, X Ambassadors, Billy Talent, Robin Schulz and Matt Lang. After dancing to the vibrations of the speakers in an ecstatic crowd, you won’t be able to wait any longer for the 20^th edition of 2026.

R DGTL, Rimouski

If you thought you’d experienced it all, be there for the closing weekend of the Terrasses Urbaines Rimouski Hyundai as we come full circle with R DGTL, a vibrant electronic music festival coming back for a second year.

On August 7^th, 8^th and 9^th, a great dose of electro awaits you. So far, August in Rimouski has remarkably offered some intense moments reaching a peak of intensity.

Festival Western de Saint-Gabriel

Stop by the Festival Western de Saint-Gabriel for a Far West sensation. From August 8^th to 17^th, celebrate country music in a welcoming atmosphere with outdoor shows and gymkhana and rodeo competitions.

The set up includes a family area for the youth to enjoy the festivities as well. For a dose of action and authenticity, this is the perfect outing to immerse yourself in the country spirit.

Feste Médiévale de Saint-Marcellin

What is to come promises to end the experience on a perfectly orchestrated and memorable with historic and jazzy tones.

On August 15^th, 16^th and 17^th, Saint-Marcellin town undergoes a transformation to host its 23^rd edition of the Feste Medievale. Spectacular entertainment, equestrian jousting, fire-eaters, sharp-bladed combats and much more to immerse you in the medieval world and unforgettable moments.

Festi Jazz de Rimouski

Finally, let yourself be carried away by jazzy vibes from August 28^th to 31^st. Rimouski becomes a showcase for colorful and energic notes.

In a breathtaking maritime setting, the great voices of jazz meet the fiery spirit of up-and-coming artists. Since 1986, Festi Jazz International has been making the heart of Eastern Quebec beat to the rhythm of a warm, unifying and unforgettable event.

Finishing with jazz after this musical progression is the perfect way to end your vacations. What if, for the month of August, we choose to experience it as a rush of sensations? Our suggestion: experiencing summer as a crescendo, here in Rimouski.