Québec City, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — Envol et Macadam Festival returns from September 10 to 12, 2026, for its 29th edition, once again promising to energize Québec City’s alternative music scene. Presented in collaboration with Molson Export, the festival today unveils the first headliners for its 2026 edition, which will take place at the Agora du Port de Québec, the central hub of the event.
Leading the lineup this year are Bad Religion and Hatebreed, two essential pillars of punk and hardcore music, joined by Despised Icon, Teenage Bottlerocket, Les Goules, Orloge Simard, Mute, Guttermouth, Satanic Surfers, A Wilhelm Scream, and several more artists to be announced in the coming weeks.
A hard-hitting lineup at the Agora du Port de Québec
The festivities will kick off on Thursday, September 10, with a free outdoor show at the Agora du Port de Québec, featuring Les Goules and Orloge Simard.
On Friday, September 11, the festival turns heavy with an intense night headlined by Hatebreed, Despised Icon, and additional bands to be revealed.
The festival will close in powerful fashion on Saturday, September 12, with performances by Bad Religion, Teenage Bottlerocket, Satanic Surfers, Mute, A Wilhelm Scream, Guttermouth, and more.
All of these artists will perform on the Agora du Port de Québec stage. The full club show lineup and additional programming will be announced at a later date.
A free night to bring the community together
For the second year in a row, Envol et Macadam is proud to announce that all shows presented at the Agora du Port de Québec on Thursday, September 10, will be free to the public. This initiative aims to make the festival even more accessible to Québec City residents and allow as many people as possible to experience the unique atmosphere of the event.
This decision aligns with the City of Québec’s Event Vision, which supports more than 550 events annually and promotes inclusive events for everyone, everywhere, all year long. By offering free access to an entire night of concerts on the iconic Agora stage, Envol et Macadam invites the public to discover—or rediscover—the festival in a spirit of proximity, sharing, and inclusion.
More highlights to come in indoor venues
As every year, Envol et Macadam will showcase local and international artists across multiple festive venues, with the Agora du Port de Québec serving as the festival’s central gathering point. In parallel, numerous concerts will take place at partner venues such as L’Anti-Bar & Spectacles, La Source de la Martinière, and Scanner Bistro. Additional details regarding the full lineup and related activities will be announced in the coming weeks.
Festival passes on sale
Ticket sales will begin on Thursday, February 12 at noon. A limited number of Agora passes will be available at a discounted rate for fans wishing to enjoy the full festival experience. Single-day Agora tickets will also be available.
AGORA pass holders will receive priority access when indoor shows go on sale in the coming weeks. After purchasing their pass, they will receive a promo code by email offering 50% off indoor show tickets.
👉 This code must be applied at checkout when purchasing tickets online in order for the discount to apply.
Tickets will be available online via the festival’s official website and at lepointdevente.com.
Children under 10 years old receive free access to the Agora.
Envol et Macadam: a platform for emerging talent
For 29 years, Envol et Macadam has supported emerging and alternative music through a vibrant and diverse lineup. The festival is committed to providing a stage for up-and-coming artists while attracting thousands of music fans and industry professionals. This annual event has become a must-attend gathering for alternative music lovers.
Thank you to all festival partners. This project is supported by the City of Québec, Molson Export, BLVD 102.1, EXOSHOP, the Government of Québec, Canadian Heritage, Agora du Port de Québec, L’Anti-Bar & Spectacles, La Source de la Martinière, Scanner Bistro, the Vieux-Québec Citizens Committee, and Rock for People Festival.
For full details on the lineup, tickets, and activities, visit:
http://envoletmacadam.com/
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Source: Envol et Macadam / Oval Représentation