August 5 to September 16

Andrée-Anne Dupuis-Bourret

Saturday April 9^th, 2011

Time: 8 p.m.
Place: Salle Lucien-Bellemare, Cégep de Matane
Admission: $22

August 5 to September 18 2011

Video installations, paintings, printings
Oli Sorenson

September 23 to November 4

Benoït Ricard

December 9 2011 to January 22 2012

Photos, objects, video
Simon Beaudry

 July 22 to 31

This major softball tournament is held over two weekends, bringing together the best teams from eastern Quebec and the North Shore in three categories of competition. Entertainment, inflatable games and mascots for children. Outdoor synthetic ice rink, booths and musical performances. The popular “Défi des entreprises” (corporate challenge) is back for a second year, as is the lottery for the Children's Wish Foundation — a must!

July 22 to 24

Come join the fun at Les Méchins’ first country music festival on the Pignons Verts campground. Featuring Irvin Blais and his band under the festival tent. Make your reservations early because campsites are limited.

Visit the official website of either the festival or the Pignons Verts campground for additional information. Tickets on sale at the entrance.

July 28 to 31

A varied program of over seventy-five amateur and professional country, western and folk music performers and musicians. Admission fee for the indoor shows; outdoor shows are free. Amateur gala. Folk music gala. Inflatable games for the kids. The area recreates a saloon setting. Wilderness camping on-site with the purchase of the passport.

Admission: $20 per person per day. $50 per person all three or four days of festivities.

July 8 to 10

This festival will be held from July 8 to July 10, 2011. The $30 admission bracelet lets visitors enjoy all the activities in the festival tent throughout the weekend.

In the festival tent near the Sainte-Félicité sports centre

September 2 to 4

Several family activities: games, amateur contests, meals, evening dance.

La Fête Champêtre de Saint-Jean-de-Cherbourg
August 6 to 7

Don’t miss the village's country-style party, the Fête champêtre. Inflatable games for the kids, dinner and shows in the evening, and a talent contest. Schedule: August 6 and 7.

La Maison hantée
October 8, 9, 15 and 16

The municipality of Saint-Jean-de-Cherbourg opens the doors of its haunted house for young and old alike. Experience the thrills and chills of Halloween! You’re all invited — if you dare set foot in a creepy house, where bats, mummies and witches await!

Schedule: October 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2011. October 12 is for school groups, by reservation only.
Admission: Adults, $5; children 6 to 12, $3; free for children under 5.

September 30 to October 23 2011

Photos
Amateurs, students, professionals

October 28 to December 4 2011

Photos
David Champagne

Thursday March 10^th, 2011

Time: 8 p.m.
Place: Salle Lucien-Bellemare, Cégep de Matane
Admission: $36

July 4 to August 10

Schedule of events:

Les lundis musicaux (Musical Mondays) : Performances from semi-professional groups
Les mardis amateurs (Amateur Tuesdays) : Amateur performances
Les mercredis Show (Showtime Wednesdays) : Dance, Junior Talent Show, Karaoke Show, Kids’ Show, Amateur And Professional Films

Shows by local performers.
Schedule: Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, starting at 7 p.m.
Free admission.

Promenade des Capitaines downtown Matane. In case of rain, to be held in the basement of the Saint-Jérôme church.

November 18 to January 13 2012

Manuel Chantre

Friday March 25^th, 2011

Time: 8 p.m.
Place: Salle Lucien-Bellemare, Cégep de Matane
Admission: $25

February 17, 18 and 19, 2012

Opti-Neige is a huge winter festival with a renowned snow sculpture contest and wonderful fireworks. The enchanting site is also the strategic location for the animation for a multitude of activities that continuously take place during the three days of the festival.
Free admission and activities.

June 17 to July 31 2011
Jean-François Caissy / Patrick Altman / Robert Baronet

Thursday, June 23

Parc des îles, 7 p.m. to Midnight

Bonfire, songs from Québec and rhythms from afar with Patrice Michaud and his band and the group Osmündazz.

Friday, June 24

Parc de l’hôtel de ville (city hall park), 10 a.m. to noon
Balade en poussettes, roulettes et vélos
Levée du drapeau, dégustation et vin d’honneur

Promenade des Capitaines, Noon to 3 p.m.
Activités familiales, maquillage et jeux
Gâteau de la Saint-Jean, animation musicale et danse

Centre d’art Le Barachois, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Match d’improvisation avec la SLIM
Contes et musiques trad avec le trio Garand-Senn-Plasse
Tablée des néo-Matanais

Autres activités à confirmer

To consult the program, click here

March 9 to April 22 2012

New media
Lenka Novakova

January 27 to March 4 2012

Installation
Maryse Goudreault

Saturday, July 16

Don’t miss Supercross Québec’s circuit event in Matane! Admission: $12.00

Schedule of events:

Registration: 8 a.m.
Practice: 10 a.m.
Races start: Noon

Motocross track at Matane-sur-Mer

July 25 to August 17

Professional summer theatre, where the Matane River joins the St. Lawrence. This summer, the Théâtre des Grands Vents presents its brand new comedy, “Bad lucké Luc”.

Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
For more information, visit the official website.

Saturday, September 3

Schedule of events:

8 a.m.: Welcome to participants
9 a.m.: Pétanque (lawn bowling or boules) tournament starts
12:30 p.m.: Barbecue lunch
1:30 p.m.: Tournament continues
5 p.m.: Pig roast (méchoui)
6 p.m.: Awards
8 p.m.: Evening filled with music!

August 11 to 14

This is the second presentation of this major event in Matane. Once again, the organizing committee will offer a spectacular lineup for the whole family. On the program: musical performances, comedy shows, and family afternoon, all in the heart of the beautiful city of Matane.

Schedule: From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for evening shows. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for family afternoon.
Admission: Modest admission fee.