A fourth season for this popular serie!

Our sweet little concert series has been a big success! Au bistro des découvertes, as the name implies, is a place for discoveries in music, but also just a nice place to spend an evening. Our audience feedback tells us that this series has a uniquely personal and relaxed vibe that keeps them coming back.

The secret to this special ambiance? It’s the special camaraderie among musicians. The formula is as follows: a well-known figure in Francophone musical circles invites us to meet a lesser-known, yet highly talented musical acquaintance. A high-school friend. A rising star. A talented back-up band member. A dream-come-true stage partner. One thing is sure: it will be a memorable encounter.

Along with their musical recommendations, the host artists also share their food preferences by composing the evening’s meal menu. Their chosen dish and drinks evoke memories of travel and family gatherings or their go-to comfort food. Even the recorded music in the background during the meal is the host artist’s playlist. The overall effect is a special impression, as if we’ve been invited into a star’s inner circle.

Au bistro des découvertes, over the course of three seasons, we’ve welcomed the likes of Robert Paquette, Breen LeBoeuf, Stef Paquette, Patricia Cano, Dayv Poulin, Ed Landry, Cécile Doo-Kingué, Simon Jutras, Céleste Lévis, and many more, including the series’ creator himself, Dan Bédard, in the company of their invited musical guests.

Stef Paquette

Stef Paquette has more than 25 years of experience in the arts. He is best known for his career as a singer-songwriter and performer, but he is also an improvisational comedy champion, television actor, and comedian.

His name is associated with numerous projects, including Improteine, TFO 24.7, and the television shows Planète BRBR (TFO), Shawarmaville, and Bouge en ville (Fibe TV1). He played leading roles in the television series Météo+ and Les Bleus de Ramville (TFO), as well as in the English-language series Hard Rock Medical (TVO). He has also taken on several supporting roles, including in Motel Monstre and Amélie et compagnie (TFO), Eaux turbulentes (Radio-Canada), and the film Noël en boîte, to name a few.

Stef is also considered one of the great mentors of the Franco-Ontarian community. Proof of this includes his appointments as patron of the Ontario Pop competition, patron of FTAMS (Festival de Théâtre Action en Milieu Scolaire) on two occasions, and patron of the Festival Quand ça nous chante three times.

Alain Barbeau

After about ten years as part of the duo Geneviève et Alain, singer-songwriter and guitarist Alain Barbeau is now pursuing a solo career, with his songs, his voice, and his guitar as his main companions.

A native of the Outaouais region, Alain has performed on stages across Canada and the French-speaking world. He has also performed on stage with artists such as Stef Paquette and Manon Séguin, developing over the years a musical approach in which the sensitivity and expressiveness of the guitar take centre stage.

Trained at the École nationale de la chanson de Granby, he offers an intimate folk experience where the acoustic guitar becomes much more than mere accompaniment: it breathes, grooves, tells stories, and engages in dialogue with the lyrics.

Invited by his friend and musical collaborator Stef Paquette, Alain is performing at “Au bistro des découvertes!” in Sudbury with a show that reflects his style: original compositions, instrumental pieces where the guitar takes centre stage, and interpretations reimagined in his own way. An authentic musical experience, blending sensitivity, virtuosity, and the joy of sharing.

Discover our host artist’s favorite meal from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by the show from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

On the menu: Either a hearty Kraft Dinner with sausages or a shawarma served over basmati rice. For dessert, either a lemon meringue pie or a key lime pie. For drinks, a nice glass of red wine, a beer, or a Manhattan (non-alcoholic and sugar-free, Stef-style).

*Note: Mama G draws inspiration from meals made with local, seasonal ingredients to awaken your taste buds.

**Meals by reservation only. For those who wish to enhance their evening experience by sharing the dinner, it must be reserved in advance, no later than the Thursday before the event. No orders can be taken on site. Thank you for your understanding. If you have already reserved your meal, there is no need to contact us. Your reservation has already been recorded.**

Refunds

No refunds

Exchanges

No exchanges

Free for children

No free access

Access for persons with mobility impairment

Yes

Free for Accompanying Person

No

La Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury is located at 27, Larch Street, Sudbury ON P3E 1B7

Place des Arts does not have its own parking lot, we encourage you to use the downtown parking.

Parking fees can be paid using your mobile device and the HotSpot Parking app.

You can also pay at the parking meter if you prefer.

However, city parking (7) and parking along Elgin and Larch streets is free in the evenings and on weekends.

See this map for more parking options: Municipal Parking