Quebec City transforms into an adventure playground this weekend, serving up everything from ancient Egyptian mysteries to death-defying mountain thrills. While most cities offer the usual lineup of indoor shows and concerts, Quebec's cultural calendar for May 9-10 refuses to play it safe—and that's exactly what makes this weekend irresistible.
The weekend's crown jewel might just be "L'Horizon de Khéops: Un voyage en Égypte ancienne" at Laurier Québec, where families can dive headfirst into pharaoh territory without leaving the province. But if you're craving something that'll get your heart racing, the Méga-tyrolienne et Via Ferrata at Mont-Catherine promises the kind of adrenaline rush that'll make Monday morning feel like a distant memory. Meanwhile, music lovers shouldn't sleep on "Souviens-toi Joe" at Théâtre Capitole—this isn't just another concert, it's the kind of intimate performance that reminds you why live music hits different than your Spotify playlist.
From guided cruises along the Saint Lawrence to electric bike adventures on Île d'Orléans, this weekend's shows and experiences span every corner of Quebec, QC's cultural landscape. The best part? Most of these events happen rain or shine, so there's no excuse to stay home scrolling through Netflix.
Ready to claim your weekend? Here's everything happening in Quebec this Saturday and Sunday.
- Musée et atelier du cuivre d'art Albert Gilles — Cuivres d'Art Albert Gilles Boutique et Musée (Saturday 9)
- Croisière et visite guidée de la Grosse Île — Marina Berthier-sur-Mer (Saturday 9)
- Location de vélos électriques sur l'Île d'Orléans — Motel Ile d'Orleans (Saturday 9)
- Méga-tyrolienne et Via Ferrata — Via Ferrata Mont-Catherine (Saturday 9)
- Croisière touristique guidée sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent — Quai Chouinard (Saturday 9)
- L'Horizon de Khéops: Un voyage en Égypte ancienne — Laurier Québec (Saturday 9)
- Partie de paintball à Mont-Tremblant — Mont-Tremblant Paintball (Saturday 9)
- Souviens-toi Joe — Théâtre Capitole (Saturday 9)
- AURA: Une expérience immersive plus grande que nature — Église Saint-Roch (Saturday 9)
- Musée et atelier du cuivre d'art Albert Gilles — Cuivres d'Art Albert Gilles Boutique et Musée (Sunday 10)