Fête des chants de marins de Saint-Jean-Port-Joli

Welcome to the Festival Chants de Marins, where the magic of the river and music blend harmoniously. Let yourself be transported by talented artists and enjoy a unique atmosphere, which navigates between maritime history and modernity. An unforgettable experience with marine scents for music lovers and lovers of the sea. A whole universe of discoveries and festivities awaits you to end the summer in style.

Known as the premier, North American maritime music festival, the event includes a number of musical acts as well as a craft market and maritime history talks and exhibitions.  Saint-Jean-Port-Joli is a very charming town on the Saint Lawrence Seaway that will charm you and give you pleasant memories.  Quebec is a French-speaking land, and one is advised to either have a translator, or to study up your Québec français.  And, being a relatively small urban area, one would be wise to make travel and hospitality plans very early.

On Saturday evening there is a seafood dinner, followed by a cabaret, led by the house band, Marianne Legendre.  The event includes a family space as well as many and varied activities.  You should consult with the website to see all of the offerings of this great festival.

Quebec’s La Fête des Chants de Marins de Saint-Jean-Port-Joli is one of the most significant maritime music festivals in North America.  Coming from an environment that was once a prolific cradle of coastal sailors or fishermen, the Sea Shanties Festival (“Fête des Chants de Marins”) offers its audience, in addition to traditional sea shanties from here and elsewhere, performances that celebrate St. Laurent, its islands, its sailors, as well as the history and maritime heritage of the Côte-du-Sud. Each year, the event welcomes 15,000 visitors from all over Quebec. Port market of regional artisans, the family area offering inflatable games and activities for the whole family. The program also includes many activities organized in partnership with local organizations and businesses, such as exhibitions at the Musée maritime du Québec.