2026 LINE UP
ARIKO
Folk/Traditional
The party really heats up as soon as Ariko takes the stage! Hailing from Lafontaine, Ontario, this family band showcases the smooth harmonies and spirited fiddles of the Lefaive sisters. Rooted in French-Canadian folk music, Ariko's repertoire features unique arrangements of call-and-response songs, original compositions, and fiddle reels that will have you tapping your toes.
MAKHENA
Indigenous dance
Makhena Rankin Guerin is a two-spirited hoop dancer, with Anishinaabe/Algonquin roots on her mother's side and French-Canadian roots on her father's. As a member of the Abitibiwinni First Nation, Makhena is committed to preserving and passing on her Indigenous culture to future generations. She has been practicing traditional hoop dancing for over seven years; a healing dance that tells a story. Traditionally, this dance was performed with willow branch hoops to the rhythm of traditional drums. Today, dancers often use modern materials and frequently perform to contemporary music.
MEHDI CAYENNE
Alternative / Indie
A free spirit of the international Francophonie, Mehdi Cayenne sweeps us into an irresistible maelstrom of feel-good new songs with real bite. His sharper-than-ever lyrics are carried by electro-pop sounds with a local and international flair, undeniably effective and unparalleled in the Quebec cultural landscape. Welcome to the Cayenne Club: it's wild, it's exhilarating, it's stirring things up, and it's embracing: quite a program!
MIRO
Urban Pop / R&B / Soul
With his new show, Miro enters a more confident era, where his electrifying energy is tinged with a newfound maturity. Still as dynamic and danceable as ever, the show adopts a darker, rawer edge, where pop gives way to a more hypnotic fusion of R&B, electro, and alternative rock. On stage, there are three of them. Three musicians, three energies that complement each other in a more visceral and intense soundscape, designed to captivate as much through musical power as through an enchanting stage presence. The rhythms are deeper, the lyrics more incisive, and each track is carried by an aesthetic that flirts with mystery and sensuality. A show that is both impactful and immersive, where Miro, in full command of his art, delivers a performance more relevant than ever!
VAËLLE
Indie / Pop
A quirky bird with an agile song, Vaëlle is a singer-songwriter whose Indie Pop/Synth Wave sound is heavily influenced by video games. Her songs, both comforting and electrifying, are delivered with childlike joy and a disarming stage presence, the fruit of years of experience for this artist from Quebec City. Winner of the Granby International Song Festival (2024), Vaëlle is currently working on her first EP. Her world is one where existential questions, humor, and sensitivity intertwine; a colorful portrait of a human being with a hyperactive mind and a tender heart.
VÉRONIQUE BILODEAU
Electro Pop / Folk
Flirting with folk and electronic music, from the 90s to today, Véronique Bilodeau arrives like a breath of fresh air with her French-language pop. With her crystalline and powerful voice, she makes us dance and touches us deeply with her vulnerability. A nostalgic journey through the carefree days of our adolescence where, for a fleeting moment, we all reconnect.
ZALE SECK
African Music
Zale Seck, a Senegalese musical virtuoso, celebrates the rhythmic pulse of Dakar through his melodies. Rooted in his cultural heritage, Zale's music transcends borders, blending traditional Senegalese rhythms with contemporary influences. With each note, he weaves stories of love, resilience, and the human experience, captivating audiences worldwide.