The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) has unveiled its program for the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (EBB), which runs from June 19 to August 23, 2025. This outdoor stage, in the heart of the Plains of Abraham, will host over 20 performances of music and family entertainment against an enchanting backdrop. The shows will be on Thursdays and Saturdays, and they'll be free!
Every Thursday and Saturday night (except during the Festival d'été de Québec), the EBB will host shows starting at 7 or 8 p.m. The stage will come alive with a variety of beats, from country music to rock with plenty in-between: pop, Québécois, jazz, folk, and fusions of Western music with traditional Indigenous music. There will be something for every taste!
Your heart and soul will be touched by a surprising array of artists: LOVEU2, Tennessee Whisky, Chico Band, Christian Marc Gendron & Manon Séguin, Andréanne A. Malette, Sabor 19, Duo Phoenix, Guylaine Tanguay, Yvan Pedneault, Génération Crooners, LBA Band, Coco Country Band, New World Men, Mike DeWay, Kawandak, Gabrielle Destroismaisons, and the Patrick Norman and Nathalie Lord duo.
Four morning shows for families
The Plains of Abraham and the EBB are known for their efforts to cater to all audiences, particularly families. Four shows will be performed Saturday mornings on July 19 and 26 and August 9 and 16, starting at 11 a.m. Kids will be delighted by Marimba and her thunderous djembe drum, the Gentle Giant's barrel organ, Arthur the Adventurer, and Mr. Ben's intern. To savour each moment to its fullest, some parents will be tempted to get a coffee and croissant at the Maison Smith Café, just a stone's throw from the EBB.
Extended business hours of the Maison Smith Café at the central pavilion
The Maison Smith Café has been on the Plains of Abraham for nearly a year, during which its selection of beverages and food has further enhanced the EBB spectator experience. An aperitif on the central pavilion terrace, a picnic on the Plains with a lunchbox or a satisfying coffee in your hand-everything will be available for a heartwarming summer! This Maison Smith Café branch will be open for extended business hours during the shows.
About the National Battlefields Commission
The Battlefields Park is Canada's leading national historic park and notably includes the Plains of Abraham and Des Braves Park. The National Battlefields Commission, an agency of the Canadian government, has striven since 1908 to preserve and develop this site that brings so many people together. All year long, it offers a variety of activities for those who wish to explore the park and its history. www.plainsofabraham.ca.
