For nearly one century, Le
Capitole has been a leading performing arts and entertainment
venue.
Québec City offers art lovers of every persuasion access to a
wide array of major events and happenings that testify to its
vibrant cultural life.
Numerous painters, sculptors, photographers, and multidisciplinary artists
live and work in the city, contributing to Québec City's cultural life with rich
and varied forms of artistic creation. Their works are displayed in museums,
galleries, interpretation centers, and artists' centers which, like the
Méduse Cooperative, provide space for artists to create and exhibit their
works. Major museums such as
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec and
Musée de la Civilisation play a leading cultural role by producing and
hosting prestigious exhibitions.
Performing arts enthusiasts are also well served by Québec City's active
music, dance, and theater communities, while classical music fans can count on
diverse, high quality programming from the
Orchestre symphonique de Québec,
Violons du Roy, and
Opéra de Québec. The
Carrefour international de théâtre and
Caserne Dalhousie, for their part, play a central role in presenting
theatrical works.
In short, Québec City's vibrant cultural scene provides a rich selection of
offerings year-round. Film, theater, music, art, literature, and a rich
historical heritage inspire everything from colorful neighborhood celebrations
to major crowd-pleasers such as the
Québec Winter Carnival and the
Québec City Summer Festival.