10 end of year shows

From Quebec to Montreal, we can finally kick off the year as it should be, surrounded by our friends or members of our family. No doubt attending any of these shows will help us forget the missed celebrations of the past few years.

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To Montreal

THE VIGIL OF THE ANTI-VIGIL (DECEMBER 30)

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the two-eve evening presents the group Le Vent du Nord (which is celebrating its 20th anniversary) and other special guests, including Biz and Stéphane Archambault. Author Simon Boulerice will provide the end-of-year benediction.

▶ At 8 p.m. at the MTELUS

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK WITH BRAN VAN 3000

Smash the year in the company of the legendary group of the 90s Bran Van 3000? Why not ? With Les frères à ch’val at 8 p.m. and the folk group Bon débarras at 5:45 p.m.

▶ Place Émilie-Gamelin, December 31 at 10:30 p.m. Info: noeldansleparc.com

PARAPAPAM

For a magical end to the year, in great voices (Guylaine Tanguay and Roch Voisine) and in classical music with the Longueuil Symphony Orchestra and its maestro-soloist Alexandre Da Costa. Special mention to the little guest singer: Matenzo Da Costa.

▶ Maison symphonique, today at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Info: placedesarts.com/fr/evenement/parapapam

RITA BAGA – THE FESTIVE EVE WITH GUESTS

An end-of-year evening combining music, humor and dance in the company of Rita Baga and her friends? We say yes! With Maxime Landry, Richardson Zéphir, Tranna Wintour, Gisèle Lullaby, Sasha Baga and Petula Claque.

▶ Étoile Banque Nationale, December 31 at 10:30 p.m. Info: letoiledix30.ca/spectacle/veil-festive-avec-rita-baga-et-invite-es

FREDDIE JAMES PROJECT – NEW YEAR’S PARTY

This highly energetic group is a regular at festive evenings featuring covers of great jazz, soul, motown, pop and disco hits. Show or dinner-show option (starting at 6:30 p.m.)

▶ The Balcony, December 31 at 10 p.m. Info: lebalcon.ca/

QUEBEC ISSIME SIGNED PARTY

An evening of December 31 to be dazzled by this mega-production that no longer needs an introduction, featuring fifteen singers, dancers and musicians performing more than 100 songs on stage.

▶ Studio-Cabaret at Espace St-Denis today at 9 p.m. and tomorrow at 10 p.m. Info: spacestdenis.com/evenement/party-de-quebec-issime/

ÉRIC LAPOINTE – THE LAPOINTE HOLIDAY PARTY

The return of Éric Lapointe and his holiday party at MTELUS.

▶ Saturday 10 p.m. at MTELUS. Info: mtelus.com/en/shows/eric-lapointe2

In Quebec

SLIDE FESTIVAL

We can’t wait for this closing event of the outdoor festival, which has been held since December 28 in Old Quebec. With Vincent Vallières (9 p.m.), Les Grands Hurleurs (8 p.m.) and DJs Murda Beatz (10:15 p.m.) and Mike Perry (11:10 p.m.) and fireworks.

▶ Place of the National Assembly of Quebec. Free. Info: tobogganfestival.com

ALAIN CHOQUETTE – HOLIDAY MEMORY

A holiday version of Alain Choquette’s latest magic show.

▶ Today at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Salle Albert-Rousseau. Other performances on January 2 and 3. Info: sallealbertrousseau.com