Have you heard? Lanaudière is a land of music, festivals and celebration all year round.

This cradle of traditional music has a rhythm all its own and something to please every taste. Whether you love folk, classical or popular music, there’s a festival or cultural event for you!  Come with family or friends and find that special place in Lanaudière where the music moves you and good times are guaranteed!  

There are concert halls, performances in the open air, theatres (outdoor in summer) and so many friendly and welcoming places where you can spend a delightful evening.

Our region also hosts the most important classical music festival in Canada: the Festival de Lanaudière. Every year, thousands of music enthusiasts converge on Lanaudière to hear some of the world’s finest musicians, singers and conductors performing in a unique location: the Lanaudière Amphitheatre. This immense outdoor stage showcases some magnificent musical talent. Under the stars on a warm summer evening, you’ll feel you’ve found musical heaven! An unforgettable experience for the ears and eyes.

There’s another kind of music to be heard at any time in Lanaudière, if you have an ear for it – the sounds of nature. Listen to the soft calling of the birds, the rushing of the rivers and streams, the splashing of the waterfalls. There’s a special kind of tranquility in Lanaudière that will soothe your senses and your soul. Pause for a while beside a quiet lake on a perfect summer’s day, or relax with a good book on the patio of an inn or cottage, with birdsong as your backdrop … This is the finest lanaudois musical experience of all.