10 low-cost outings in Quebec and the surrounding area

It’s summer and the cultural offerings are abundant. Among all the events and shows that are on display in the region, here are ten that you can attend without breaking the bank over the next few days.

1. Gladiators at the museum

Throughout history, we have been fascinated by these courageous fighters. In the exhibition Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum, we discover the true nature of these men from another era and astonishing artifacts.

• Date: June 21 to September 22
• Location: Museum of Civilization
• Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Price: From $9.50 to $30 depending on age groups (free for ages 5 and under)

2. Choir

Le Diamant invites us to experience dance differently in this immersive 360-degree presentation. The spectator is in the center of a circular screen on which the movements of 12 dancers are projected.

• Date: June 21 to July 21
• Location: Le Diamant Theater
• Time: From 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. (loop, every 15 minutes)
• Price: Free

3. Necrot

Want a heavy metal marathon? Californian outfit Necrot are coming to town with touring partners Phobophilic, Street Tombs and Decryptal.

• Date: June 28
• Location: La Source de la Martinière
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Prix : 28,64 $

4. Friday ComediHa! club

The basement of the Pyramid of Sainte-Foy is the meeting place for fans of humor who hope, perhaps, to discover the comedians of tomorrow. Nic Audet hosts this evening featuring Radi, Olivier Foy, Kevin Sin and Sarah Boulais.

• Date: June 28
• Lieu : ComediHa! Club
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Prix : 17 $

5. TRIO Hamel’s-Lachapelle project

As part of the Québec Jazz Festival in June, the trio formed by Normand Lachapelle, Louis-Vincent Hamel and Gabriel Hamel concocted a musical menu including jazz compositions and standards.

• Date: June 28
• Location: Laurier Jazz Club
• Time: 10 p.m.
• Price: $25 ($20 for students)

6. Music at the church of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly

Every year, the Rendez-vous sur le parvis offer two days of concerts in front of the church of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly. This year, Damien Robitaille is the headliner of the event, which will also present a tribute to CCR.

• Date: June 28 and 29
• Location: Forecourt of the church of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly
• Time: From 6 p.m. (28) and 7 p.m. (29)
• Price: $22.04 (free for ages 17 and under)

7. Tactics

The veterans of Quebec rap highlight their 25-year career in the show Rap Queb Monuments. An opportunity to dive back into the rich repertoire of T-Mo and B-Ice.

• Date: June 29
• Location: Edwin-Bélanger Kiosk
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Price: Free

8. Pascal Cameron in training

Before hosting his first gala at ComediHa! Fest-Québec with his girlfriend Florence Longpré, in August, the comedian is refining his new solo show, which he plans to officially launch in the fall.

• Date: June 29
• Lieu : ComediHa! Club
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Prix : 29 $

9. Jeanick Fournier

She captivated the entire country during her participation in the show Canada’s Got Talent. Jeanick Fournier will now be in town as the headliner of the Canada Day festivities.

• Date : 1^is July
• Location: Edwin-Bélanger Kiosk
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Price: Free

10. Population II or FEQ

If you didn’t manage to get a pass to see Post Malone, Mötley Crüe and 50 Cent on the Plains of Abraham, don’t forget that the Summer Festival presents free concerts every night on two stages. An opportunity for rock fans to discover the Quebec group Population II.

• Date: July 4
• Location: Place D’Youville
• Time: 8:45 p.m.
• Price: Free

Artists from here and elsewhere will make you think through their works in these exhibitions which could pique your curiosity.

Philippe Katerine at Place Royale

We know the musician and the actor; we can now discover Philippe Katerine and his fascinating works of visual art. In the public area of ​​Exmuro, at Place Royale, the French artist’s colorful characters are revealed in the form of large pink men and drawings.

• Date: June 20 to October 6
• Location: Exmuro public area at Place Royale
• Price: Free

Water Museum 2

For a second consecutive year, Quebec visual arts artist Giorgia Volpe conveys her environmental and social concerns related to the precious resource of water through an ephemeral exhibition.

• Date: June 22 to October 15
• Location: Domaine de Maizerets
• Price: Free