Here are our 10 favorite concerts of 2024

From rock to pop, including classical, hip hop and even country, the scenes across the province made us vibrate at different rhythms throughout the year. After 12 months of musical discoveries and rediscovered memories, our journalists offer you the 10 shows that had the most impact on them.

To pityBruno Pelletier

With his tour To pityBruno Pelletier offers much more than a celebration of the 25th^e anniversary of the album of the same title; it is nothing less than a true vocal master class that the singer offers, proving once again that the passage of time has no hold on his talent. A show from which we emerge with absolute certainty: Bruno Pelletier is undoubtedly one of the greatest voices in Quebec. Perhaps even the entire French-speaking world. (BL)

GUTSOlivia Rodrigo

Barely three years after the release of her first album, Olivia Rodrigo continues to establish herself as the undisputed idol of her generation. The singer proved herself worthy of this title during her appearance at the Bell Centre, warming up an excited crowd with the makings of the biggest pop stars. (BL)

Under my female skinMarie Denise Pelletier

She has a 40-year career and dozens of successes to her credit. She has nothing left to prove. Nevertheless, it is with the passion of a young premiere that Marie Denise Pelletier revisits her repertoire with Under my female skina tour demonstrating without the slightest doubt that the performer is today at the top of his art, still capable of touching and moving people like few others can. (BL)

Zen Diagram Tour, The National & The War On Drugs

This is a tasty indie rock combo that we didn’t want to miss and which met expectations. On the one hand, rock mixed with the very Bruce Springsteen Americana of The War On Drugs. On the other, indie rock carried by the deep voice of Matt Berninger. The approximately 7,300 spectators were delighted. (RGM)

Post Malone at the Quebec Summer Festival

Festive and endearing, Post Malone delighted the 100,000 people who forced the closure of the Plains of Abraham during the last Summer Festival. With a beer in hand, the bearded man with a thousand tattoos alternated between hip hop, pop and country, constantly keeping the crowd on alert with devastating choruses and explosions of pyrotechnics. The headliner of FEQ 2024 fulfilled his mandate perfectly. (CB)

Chappell Roan in Osheaga

Never have we seen so many spectators for a performance in the middle of the afternoon on one of the main stages of the Osheaga festival. A true pop phenomenon, the 26-year-old American did not disappoint her many costumed admirers by delivering a colorful and very rhythmic performance, living up to her young reputation. (RGM)

Robert Charlebois symphonic

At 80 years old, Robert Charlebois still has the fire and the energy to offer exciting shows on stage. This is what he did last August at the Maison symphonique de Montréal by offering a moving and unforgettable symphony concert. Very popular, the concert-event has announced additional dates in March 2025. (SEN)

Charlotte Cardin at the Cowansville Soif de Musique festival

You have to see her on stage to understand the scale and the reasons behind her phenomenal success. Charlotte Cardin was as we imagined her on stage at the Soif de Musique festival last summer: energetic, charming, convincing, accessible, funny, generous and frankly talented. (SEN)

Alexandra Stréliski at the Quebec Summer Festival

What? Neo-classical on the Plains of Abraham between Nickelback and Motlëy Crüe concerts? The Summer Festival’s bet was daring. However, Alexandra Stréliski’s love rating, combined with her desire to honor her carte blanche with the help of 30 musicians from the Quebec Symphony Orchestra, Loud and Sarahmée, created magic. This musical communion was unforgettable. (CB)

Hit Me Hard and SoftBillie Eilish

One of the brightest stars in the pop universe chose Quebec to launch his world tour. No less than 19,000 delirious people responded to the call of the talented and endearing Billie Eilish. Whether in terms of the musical choice, its careful staging or the enthusiasm of its star, this concert met all expectations. (CB)