Festivals
FEQ Announces 2024 Daily Lineup With Post Malone, 50 Cent, Jonas Brothers, J Balvin, Nickelback
The lineup for the 2024 edition of the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ), including this year’s headliners, which include Post Malone, 50 Cent, Jonas Brothers, J Balvin and Nickelback.
Offering a “highly diverse musical lineup promising to cater to all tastes,” the 56th edition of the ten-day festival will take place at the historic Place D’Youville in Quebec City from July 4 to 14, 2024.
Other artists schedule to play the festival include Mötley Crüe, The Offspring, Nas, Rise Against, Clay and Friends, Alexandra Stréliski, Arkells, The Zac Brown Band, Carly Rae Jepsen, Mike Demero, Alan Walker, The Dead South, Loud Luxury, Fleet Foxes, Killswitch Engage, Kansas, Alaclair Ensemble, and many more.
In a press release, Louis Bellavance, VP of Content and Artistic Direction at BLEUFEU, announced, “We are extremely proud of this incredibly diverse lineup, powered by the current pop sensations, the Jonas Brothers, and the immense Post Malone, for his only announced Canadian concert this year, as well as the presence of the legendary rapper 50 Cent. Rock enthusiasts will not be disappointed with three explosive nights, not to mention country, electronic, francophone, and even neo-classical performances by Alexandra Stréliski. This edition will also allow us to offer a large-scale Latin evening featuring J Balvin and Ivan Cornejo, a Canadian exclusive. The depth of this lineup will satisfy fans from all backgrounds, from emerging talent at Place d’Youville to the rich undercards on all stages. It’s a lineup that stands out from the overall 2024 offering and remains faithful to our artistic direction. We can’t wait to share it with festival-goers!”
This year the FEQ will also have two free stages for additional performances: Place D’Youville and the Hydro-Québec Stage at Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale, which is set to enhance the fan experience and make the festival even more accessible.
Passes are available for sale at feq.ca for $150 (including taxes), with additional Signature Bell Zone passes and tickets for the Jardin Air Canada going on sale April 4. A second round of sales will be offered to those who sign up for the FEQ newsletter.
Festivals
Governors Ball 2026 Release Daily Schedules
The set times are in. Governors Ball Music Festival just dropped its daily schedules for June 5–7, and the usual game begins: mapping your day, picking your battles, and accepting you can’t see everything.
Friday, June 5
Day one leans indie-pop into rap by night. Lorde closes the main stage at 8:30, opposite the tail end of Baby Keem(7:30–8:30). That’s your first big call: polished pop spectacle or Keem’s high-energy set.
Earlier, things get messy in a good way. KATSEYE (6:35–7:30) overlaps with Pierce the Veil (5:30–6:30) bleed, and The Beths (6:00–7:00) sit right in between. Indie fans will feel that pinch.
Midday conflicts are lighter, but The Dare (4:00–4:45) vs. Arcy Drive (3:30–4:15) creates a small fork in the road.
If you’re pacing yourself, the cleanest run is late afternoon into Mariah the Scientist (4:45–5:30), then pick your lane.
Saturday, June 6
Saturday is the most chaotic on paper. Stray Kids headline at 8:30, directly after Kali Uchis (7:30–8:30). That transition is smooth if you stay put.
The real trouble hits earlier. Major Lazer (6:30–7:30) collides with Blood Orange (5:30–6:30) and the start of Amyl and the Sniffers (7:30–8:30). Dancehall vs. alt-R&B vs. punk. Pick a mood and commit.
Mid-card is stacked with clashes: Ravyn Lenae (4:00–4:45) overlaps with Jane Remover (3:30–4:15), and Snow Strippers (4:45–5:30) runs right into Wet Leg (4:45–5:30). That last one is a true coin flip, two buzzy acts at the exact same time.
Sunday, June 7
Sunday might be the strongest day top to bottom. A$AP Rocky closes at 8:45, opposite the end of JENNIE (7:45–8:45) and Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist (7:45–8:45). That’s the toughest final hour of the weekend.
The lead-up is just as tight. Dominic Fike (6:45–7:45) overlaps with Clipse (5:45–6:45) and Hot Mulligan (6:15–7:15). Three different crowds, same window.
Earlier, Japanese Breakfast (4:00–4:45) and Holly Humberstone (3:15–4:00) form a nice back-to-back if you stay mobile, but Between Friends (2:30–3:15) cuts into that flow.
The takeaway
Friday is manageable. Saturday is conflict-heavy. Sunday is stacked late.
If you hate missing songs, plan short splits. If you want full sets, accept you’ll miss something big. That’s part of the deal, and honestly, half the fun.
Festivals
PNE Summer Night Concerts Announce 2026 Lineup
Vancouver’s summer concert calendar is locking into place. The annual Summer Night Concerts are set to return to the Pacific National Exhibition from August 22 through September 7, bringing live music back to one of the city’s biggest seasonal events.
This year carries a bit more weight than usual. The series will debut at the brand-new Freedom Mobile Arch, a 10,000-seat outdoor amphitheatre built for large-scale performances. The venue promises better sightlines, improved sound, and a more immersive setup for fans. It’s a major shift for the fair, which spent much of last year dealing with construction that limited its footprint and contributed to a drop in attendance.
Now, with the full site back in action, organizers are aiming for a reset. The 2026 lineup leans into that idea, mixing legacy acts with newer names across genres like rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic.
Headliners include Blue Rodeo, The Guess Who, The Beaches, Nelly, and Zedd, alongside artists like Mt. Joy, Train, and Barenaked Ladies. Special performances include Cynthia Erivo backed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as well as appearances from Punjabi Virsa, Weird Al Yankovic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Pierce the Veil, Sarah McLachlan, and Boy George & Culture Club.
The full schedule runs nightly:
- Aug. 22: Blue Rodeo
- Aug. 23: The Guess Who
- Aug. 25: The Beaches
- Aug. 26: Nelly
- Aug. 27: Zedd
- Aug. 28: Mt. Joy
- Aug. 29: Cynthia Erivo with VSO
- Aug. 30: Punjabi Virsa
- Sept. 1: Train
- Sept. 2: Barenaked Ladies
- Sept. 3: Weird Al Yankovic
- Sept. 4: Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sept. 5: Pierce the Veil
- Sept. 6: Sarah McLachlan
- Sept. 7: Boy George & Culture Club
Tickets start at $49 plus fees and include admission to the PNE Fair. Presale began April 19, with general on-sale launching April 20 through TicketLeader.
New venue, full fairgrounds, and a lineup that leans both nostalgic and current. After a quieter year, the PNE looks ready to feel busy again.