7. Festival OFF de Québec

The Buzz -- An offshoot or sidekick of Québec’s Festival d'Été. Performances during this festival are decidedly more alternative, featuring a wide variety of musical genres and an eclectic array of venues. You can take in alt-rock and alt-country, folk, bluegrass, indie, punk, hip-hop, jazz performances at libraries, churches, parks, museums and bars. Most concerts are free.