A flagship event of the summer, Sors tes grands airs! transforms Place Jean‑Béliveau, near the Centre Vidéotron, into a vast open‑air stage. An invitation extended to the entire Québec City community to experience a memorable evening.
A Historic 15th Anniversary
The 2026 edition marks 15 years of operatic passion at the Festival d’opéra de Québec. The Sors tes grands airs! concert will be the highlight of this milestone celebration. The event also launches a new annual tradition: offering thousands of residents free access to some of opera’s greatest masterpieces, performed by renowned artists from Québec and around the world.
Program Highlights — Opera’s Greatest Masterpieces
Artistic and Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni has crafted a program that will delight opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Let yourself be swept away by some of the most celebrated and moving arias from the French and Italian repertoires—timeless melodies that many people find themselves humming without even realizing they come from the world of opera.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Arrive a little early to enjoy the site before the performance begins. Relax in the designated lounge areas, cool off in the water features, and let children enjoy the playground structures. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase on site, and the businesses at the Grand Marché de Québec, located just steps away, will remain open until 7:30 p.m.
Be sure to bring your own chairs or blankets for comfortable seating. Parasols and umbrellas will not be permitted on site.
Accessibility
A designated area near the stage will be available for people with reduced mobility. Accessible washrooms are also available on site. A drop-off point for adapted transportation services (STAC), a Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) bus stop, and accessible parking spaces are provided.
ExpoCité is easily accessible by public transit, bicycle, or car. Limited on-site parking will be available at a cost of $15.
Join us as we celebrate 15 years of operatic passion and grandeur under the stars!
The Festival acknowledges the financial support of its valued partners: BMO Financial Group, Quebecor, the Azrieli Foundation, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the City of Québec, and Canadian Heritage.
The Festival also acknowledges the support of Desjardins in its role as a Contributing Partner of Sors tes grands airs!.
An internationally renowned conductor from Quebec, Jean-Marie Zeitouni leads the world’s leading opera houses and symphony orchestras.
Jean-Marie Zeitouni
Exceptional voices—come together on stage to perform the most famous opera arias from the global repertoire.
Guylaine Girard
Florie Valiquette
Carole-Anne Roussel
Julie Boulianne
Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo
Frédéric Antoun
Andrew Haji
Emmanuel Hasler
Hugo Laporte
Phillip Addis
