Ottawa 
Québec City’s alternative music festival Le Phoque OFF is returning from February 11 to 17, 2027, with nearly 100 artists expected to perform during its 13th edition.
Presented by SiriusXM, the festival brings together emerging Canadian and international musicians for concerts, short showcases and industry events. The lineup covers everything from punk and indie rock to experimental electronic music, jazz and folk.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor will close out the festival’s 2027 programming with two performances at Québec City’s Théâtre Capitole on February 20 and 21.
The February 21 concert has already sold out, prompting organizers to add a second show on February 20.
What to Expect During Festival Week
Opening night on February 11 features Renard Blanc and Helena Deland, both releasing new albums, alongside indie-folk musician Marianne Beaulieu.
If punk is more your style, L’Anti Bar & Spectacles hosts Montréal’s Thee Soreheads, Germany’s LEMONGRAB, Québec City’s BrainFuzz and New York’s BALACLAVA on February 12. Funk-prog artist Karneef also performs that evening at Palais Montcalm.
Electronic music takes several forms this year. French duo ATOEM plays February 12 and 17, while Colombia’s Conjunto Media Luna and Shadow Wizard Money Gang appear February 13. American DJ Alex Wilcox brings a Valentine’s Day set to Bar La Cuisine.
From February 14 to 17, you can catch more than 50 performers in 20-minute showcases designed for both music fans and industry professionals.
Québec City participants include Adieu Narcisse, Élégie, Flora Dias and Chiwio. Other featured musicians include Frannie Holder, Laura Niquay, SCOPA and Maude Sonier, alongside international acts Baby Berserk, Sïan Able and Romanée.
Four daily showcase blocks begin at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The afternoon Ready to Export sessions at Le Pantoum feature established Québec artists looking to reach international audiences.
Beyond performances, the festival’s PRO Component includes discussions on Francophone music, equity, career sustainability and video production.
Announced sessions include “Africa: The Future of Francophone Music,” “Mapping Québec’s Music Industry Through a Feminist Lens” and “Building a Music Career Without Losing Yourself.”
Major panels will offer real-time English translation, while “Video Production Isn’t Rocket Science” becomes the program’s first entirely English-language workshop.
Organizers say additional professional activities will be announced in the coming weeks.
Trip Planning: Le Phoque OFF 2027
What: Le Phoque OFF, an alternative music festival featuring nearly 100 Canadian and international artists, live concerts, showcases and music industry events. P
Lineup:
Alex Wilcox, ATOEM, BALACLAVA, BrainFuzz, Conjunto Media Luna, DJMA, Durex, Helena Deland, Ithildin, Karneef, LEMONGRAB, LOU FRESH, Marianne Beaulieu, Renard Blanc, Shadow Wizard Money Gang and guests, Thee Soreheads
Adieu Narcisse, Amandine, ATOEM, Atsuko Chiba, Baby Berserk, Bonace, Canette, Chiwio, Cristian de la Luna, Duu, Dynesti, Effluves, Élégie, Flora Dias, For One Hate, Frannie Holder, Fuudge, FYORE, General Chaos, Gunh Twei, Hawa B, JOLY, Kaya Hoax, Jono, Kelly Bado, Laura Niquay, Le Miel, LeParc, Les Moontunes, Lilianne Cormier, Louis-Charles, Maude Sonier, Melvin, Missy D., Mona B., Muhoza, Museums, Naomi, NIIVI, Piala, Pressure Pin, PRINCESSES, roman., Romanée, SCOPA, Shiv and the Carvers, Sïan Able, Sophie Noël, Soraï, SUUNCAAI, Warm Exit, Zonmai, zza, 2120
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Erika Angell, Kee Avil
When: February 11 to 17, 2027. Additional Godspeed You! Black Emperor concerts take place February 20 and 21, 2027.
Daily sessions beginning at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Where: Québec City, Québec, at multiple venues, including L’Anti Bar & Spectacles, Le Pantoum, Palais Montcalm, Bar La Cuisine and Théâtre Capitole.
Tickets: The February 21 Godspeed You! Black Emperor concert is sold out. An additional performance has been added for February 20. Ticket prices and availability for other events were not specified in the announcement.
All-Access Public Pass for $150
Discovery Public Pass for $40
