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An event of international renown, the Carrefour mondial de l’accordéon is an annual gathering that has been presented for 35 years, spanning 3 days over Labor Day. It takes place in Montmagny, in the picturesque Chaudière-Appalaches region, where accordion enthusiasts and those who wish to discover it can enjoy this unique festival. The program offers a wide variety of performances, featuring nearly 65 musicians from Quebec, across Canada, and about ten other countries. The musicians showcase the vast range of accordion sounds in numerous musical styles, ranging from traditional and classical music to jazz and folk.
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An event of international renown, the Carrefour mondial de l’accordéon is an annual gathering that has been presented for 35 years, spanning 3 days over Labor Day. It takes place in Montmagny, in the picturesque Chaudière-Appalaches region, where accordion enthusiasts and those who wish to discover it can enjoy this unique festival. The program offers a wide variety of performances, featuring nearly 65 musicians from Quebec, across Canada, and about ten other countries. The musicians showcase the vast range of accordion sounds in numerous musical styles, ranging from traditional and classical music to jazz and folk.
- Refunds
- No refunds
- Exchanges
- No exchanges
Montmagny is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region at an hour east of Quebec and an hour and half west from Rivière-du-Loup.
From Quebec:
Highway 20 East, Exit 378 or 376
From Rivière-du-Loup:
Highway 20 West, Exit 376 or 378
Parking lots are available at the following places:
For the Accordion Museum and François-Prévost Hall
Espace Citoyen (Pavillon communautaire)
48, du Bassin Nord
For outdoor stages downtown and at the École internationale de musique
Town Hall 143, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste Est, behind the building
101C avenue Sainte-Julie parking lot behind the building
Commission scolaire de la Côte-du-Sud building 157 rue Saint-Louis
Many parking lots are available on rue Saint-Louis (by the river).
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La Déferlance
Formed in 2018, La Déferlance delivers a refreshing and vibrant take on traditional music. Their repertoire blends spirited tunes and reimagined folk songs with a wealth of original compositions. Their energetic yet refined performances reflect the band members’ diverse musical backgrounds, including jazz and classical training. Now touring across North America, they present Âmes des bois, the show inspired by their second album (set for release in May 2025).
www.ladeferlance.comDe Temps Antan
Though only three musicians, Éric Beaudry, David Boulanger, and Pierre-Luc Dupuis sound like six! With a vibrant mix of violin, accordion, harmonica, guitar, and bouzouki, they form one of the most powerful traditional trios in Québec. Their music bursts with joy, contemporary-infused songs, humor, and unexpected shifts in rhythm. Drawing from the familiar beats of the past, they create an original and captivating sound. Welcome to the unique style of De Temps Antan!
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