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What to do in Quebec in October 2025?

Publish on 30 September 2025

Cultural Autumn in Quebec: A Bountiful Month of October

Québec City in October 2025 A vibrant cultural autumn

 

Autumn in Québec City is a magical season: maple trees set the city ablaze with color, and culture flourishes everywhere. If you are wondering what to do in Québec City in October 2025, the capital offers a rich artistic program — from contemporary art exhibitions to free events in libraries and international artist residencies.

Whether you are a visitor, a curious local, or a contemporary art enthusiast, here is your complete guide to fully experiencing October in Québec City.

Major Contemporary Art Exhibitions & Installations

Vacants – Maxime Sauvage (Centre Alyne-LeBel)

Since September 12, 2025, and running until January 30, 2026, artist Maxime Sauvage presents Vacants at the Centre Alyne-LeBel.
Inspired by abandoned storefronts, this luminous triptych reimagines urban display codes to question the precariousness of cultural and commercial spaces.

👉 A sensitive and critical experience — a must-see public art exhibition in Québec this October.

Learn more about Vacants – Maxime Sauvage

Marie-Raphaëlle LeBlond – Boomtown Holy Void (Vitrine Manif d’art)

Until October 5, 2025, the Manif d’art Window hosts Marie-Raphaëlle LeBlond’s immersive installation Boomtown Holy Void.
Exploring memory and the fragility of territories, her work blurs the line between image, matter, and trace.

👉 Last chance to visit this early in October!

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Ilana Pichon – Bestiaire de monstres farfelus et colorés (Bibliothèque Félix-Leclerc)

Until October 12, 2025, Ilana Pichon presents a fantastic, whimsical world populated with colorful hybrid creatures.
Perfect for a family cultural outing, this exhibition delights both children and adults.

👉 A great indoor activity for cooler autumn days.

Discover Ilana Pichon’s exhibition

Wartin Pantois – Histoires abymées – Collectibles (Bibliothèque Claire-Martin)

Until October 30, 2025, Wartin Pantois presents an immersive installation at Bibliothèque Claire-Martin.
By recomposing archival photographs, he explores memory and traces with both poetry and critique.

👉 A perfect free cultural outing in October.

Discover Wartin Pantois’ exhibition

Manon Paquet – Voisinages fortuits (Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy)

From September 30 to November 9, 2025, Manon Paquet transforms Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy into a space for reflection with her series Fortuitous Neighbors.
Her colorful prints explore proximity, chance encounters, and invisible connections in daily life.

👉 A subtle, thought-provoking exhibition in an unexpected setting.

Learn more about Voisinages fortuits – Manon Paquet

Alexis Vanasse – Nos empreintes lointaines (Bibliothèque Monique-Corriveau)

From October 8 to November 17, 2025, Alexis Vanasse presents Our Distant Imprints at Bibliothèque Monique-Corriveau.
By juxtaposing unlikely objects — a flower vase with construction reflectors — his works create poetic and improbable encounters.

👉 A highlight of Québec’s cultural calendar this October.

DiscoverNos empreintes lointaines – Alexis Vanasse

Artist Residencies: Dialogues Across Borders

 

Abdelmalik Berhiss – Residency in Québec

From September 18 to October 3, 2025, Moroccan artist Abdelmalik Berhiss is in residence in Québec City.
He will present a window exhibition from October 8 to 26, offering a unique perspective on cultural encounters and territories.

👉 A rare opportunity to meet an international artist in a local context.

Discover Abdelmalik Berhiss’ residency

Namur – Québec Exchange: Camille Collin

From October 1 to November 2, 2025, Manif d’art hosts a cultural exchange with Namur.
Belgian scenographer Camille Collin will work in residency in Québec, followed by a window exhibition from October 31, 2025, to February 8, 2026.

👉 A remarkable example of artistic cooperation and openness to the world.

Learn more about the Québec–Namur residency

Why Visit Québec in October 2025?

 

A month rich in contemporary art

October stands out as a vibrant month: from major exhibitions to free library programs, international residencies, and luminous installations, Québec’s cultural offer is simply exceptional.

An autumnal setting like no other

Alongside this artistic effervescence comes the beauty of autumn landscapes: strolls through Old Québec, walks on the Plains of Abraham, and local gastronomy.

👉 Combining cultural tourism with autumn discovery is one of the best ways to experience Québec in October.

A must for art & culture lovers

If you are looking for things to do in Québec in October 2025, let art be your guide.
Between animated libraries, public art installations, immersive exhibitions, and international encounters, Québec once again proves to be an essential cultural destination.

👉 Whether you are visiting or a local resident, don’t miss these free and accessible cultural activities — true windows into the world of contemporary art.

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