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Quebec Summer Festival: where to eat and drink before and after concerts in Old Quebec
The Quebec Summer Festival is one of the largest music festivals in the world. Every July, Quebec City vibrates, crowds flood the plains, and Old Quebec overflows with energy. Here’s how to make the most of it with Carrera Café as your base.
The Quebec Summer Festival
11 days of music every July
The Quebec Summer Festival (FEQ) is one of the largest music festivals in North America. Every July, hundreds of thousands of festival-goers converge on the Plains of Abraham to attend world-class concerts. Rock, pop, electro, world music: the lineup is eclectic and ambitious.
And when the concerts end, Petit-Champlain takes over. That's where savvy festival-goers gather.
Before the concert
Grilling at Carrera Café
Before a big concert, you need to eat properly. No festival junk food: a real platter, a glass of wine, and an espresso for energy. Carrera Café is the best place to recharge before facing the crowds at the Plains of Abraham.
Pre-Concert Package
Podium platter + 1 cocktail + final espresso. The perfect fuel for 3 hours of standing concert.
43 $
Quick and good
Topped focaccia + iced latte. For festival-goers in a hurry who still have tickets to print.
14,50 $
After the concert
The late-night pit stop
After two hours of concert and a dense crowd, heading down to Petit-Champlain is the best decision of the day. The fresh air of the Lower Town, the calming streets, and Carrera Café staying open in the evening with a selection of cocktails and light boards.
The evening selection
To refresh
Spritz + sparkling water
To toast
Negroni Carrera
To finish
Espresso Martini Circuit
Typical FEQ program
A successful festival day
10am
Latte + focaccia at Carrera Café. Start the day gently.
12pm
Exploring Old Quebec before the festival crowds.
5pm
Return to Carrera: Board + pre-concert cocktail. Full recharge.
7pm
Concert on the Plains of Abraham or in the venues.
10:30pm
Negroni Carrera on the terrace. The best way to end a festival day.
Practical tips
For FEQ festival-goers
For tourists at FEQ
During the Summer Festival (July), Carrera Café is very busy. Arrive at opening (8am) for a quiet breakfast, or early evening (5pm-6pm) for the pre-concert aperitif. After the concerts, around 10:30pm-11pm, tables free up and the atmosphere becomes perfect.
Period
July, 11 days
Opening
Open until 11pm during FEQ
Reservation
Recommended in the evening
Your festival HQ
Carrera Café, before and after the FEQ
Rue du Petit-Champlain. Extended hours during the Quebec Summer Festival.
See the festival menu
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