{"id":763,"date":"2025-04-16T23:52:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T03:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/festivalbonjour.com\/opportunities\/artists\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T08:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:20:25","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/festivalbonjour.com\/en\/program\/","title":{"rendered":"Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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PROGRAM 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Get ready for three days of celebration! There’s something for everyone! <\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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9am to 1pm : Workshops for Grades 5 to 8<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Music, writing, beatmaking and much much more await students from grades 5 to 8.<\/p>

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm – Card Tournament 500 for people 55+<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

For the young at heart, the Active Senior’s Program Franc’A\u00een\u00e9s invites anyone 55 + years young to take part in the annual 500 card tournament. For more information, click here<\/a> and to register, contact Emma by email at <\/span>emilani@accueilfrancophone.com <\/a> <\/p>

3:30pm to 5:30 pm: Mario Kart Tournament (elimination round)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Launched in the 90s, this is a game that everyone knows. Get out your consoles and train for an unrivaled intergenerational tournament! Elimination round on Thursday, June 18, finals on Saturday, June 20. <\/span>\"\ud83c\udf44\"<\/span><\/span> Information and registration here before June 17.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Opening ceremonies<\/strong><\/p>

6 p.m. – 10 p.m.: Movie Night <\/span>\"\ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f\"<\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/p>

We have two feature films in the pipeline: <\/span><\/p>

6:00 pm to 8:00pm – Linda wants Chicken (Linda veut du poulet)<\/strong><\/span> Linda veut du poulet<\/span><\/strong><\/a> (2023, 1h 16min, animation). Linda was blamed for something she didn’t do and got punished, but obviously, the punishment didn’t fit the crime! Now Paulette, Linda’s mom, will do anything to get her child to forgive her. She’ll even try to make chicken with peppers, even if she doesn’t know how to cook! But how will she find a chicken during the strike ?<\/p>


8:15 pm – 10:15 pm in Magnus Theatre’s auditorium<\/strong>
En fanfare<\/strong><\/a> (2024, 1h 44m, Comedy) When the conductor of an famous orchestra finds out he’s been adopted, he discovers he has a brother who plays trombone in a brass band. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026<\/span><\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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LGS headlines BONJOUR Festival on June 19, 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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6:00 pm – The park will open<\/strong><\/div>
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6:45 pm – Showcase of emerging artists<\/strong><\/div>
The shows begin with the music class of students from \u00c9cole secondaire catholique de La V\u00e9rendrye<\/strong>, as part of their final exam. Don’t miss this showcase of emerging artists! <\/div>
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8:15 p.m. Alexandre T\u00e9trault<\/a><\/strong><\/div>
This will be followed by a traditional music performance by Alexandre T\u00e9trault<\/strong>, fiddler extraordinaire. A M\u00e9tis from the Red River, his performances are much in demand in Manitoba and Saskatchewan at Francophone events. <\/div>
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9:00 pm Le Groupe Swing<\/a><\/strong><\/div>
To round off the evening, Groupe Swing (LGS<\/strong>), Canada’s leading French-language ensemble for over 25 years. Their music resonates with all generations. Renowned for their contagious energy and feel-good vibe, LGS promises a festive show that radiates francophone pride and brings audiences together. <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026<\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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12 p.m. – 5 p.m. <\/span>Family day \"\ud83c\udfaa\"\/<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/p>

Come one, come all to have fun with family and friends. There’ll be a variety of activities: crowd entertainers, micro-magic, food, the Mario Kart tournament final, a basketball tournament<\/a>, booths and live entertainment to make for a great Saturday afternoon. <\/span><\/p>

Buskers<\/strong>1:00 pm – 2:00pm: Musician Dave Campbell (at the food court)1:00 pm to 3:30 pm: Musician, Donovan (under a flowering tree)2:15 pm to 3:30 pm: Street Magician, Kayser Magie<\/p>

On the main stage<\/strong><\/p>

2:00 pm to 2:30 pm: Mario Kart2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: Story time with Drag Queen Lady Fantasia LaPremi\u00e8re<\/span>3:30 pm to 4:00 pm : Kayser Magie on stage<\/span>4:15 pm : Emerging Artists – Daisy Chain<\/span><\/p>


In the gym of the Faculty of Law :<\/strong><\/p>

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament – CANCELLED<\/strong><\/p>

CONCERTS5:00 pm – Martin Blanchet et Caf\u00e9 Paris<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

A captivating concert by the popular Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet, whose hushed ambience will enchant your early summer evenings. Their performances explore a wide variety of musical genres, from jazz to classical, with touches of world music. Renowned for their recognizable jazz arrangements of the classic French repertoire, they will offer you an unforgettable evening, recreating the intimate atmosphere of a Parisian caf\u00e9 – outdoors, under the summer sky. <\/p>

It will also be one of Martin’s last concerts before his departure: a very special opportunity to come and say hello and goodbye.<\/p>

7:00 pm – Flora Luna<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>

Flora Luna (aka Genevi\u00e8ve Freynet) is an award-winning artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, offering lush alternative pop in French and English. Winner of the R\u00e9seau des grands espaces\/Festival Les oreilles en pointe (France) award, she launched her international career with an acclaimed reception in 2024. Nominated for three Prix Trille Or in 2025, she has established herself as a rising voice on the Franco-Canadian music scene. A semi-finalist at the Festival international de la chanson de Granby and winner of Chant’Ouest in 2022, she has performed at major festivals, including the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, the Festival de la chanson de Tadoussac, the Coup de c\u0153ur francophone festival, opening for Vincent Valli\u00e8res, and the Festival du Voyageur, where she opened for Jill Barber. <\/p>

9:00 pm – Kourage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Kourage is the stage name of singer-songwriter Benoit Ouellet, originally from Bas-Saint-Laurent (Rivi\u00e8re-du-Loup). His music is a cross between indie pop and French-language pop-rock, tinged with emotion and sensitivity. <\/p>

His musical universe is introspective and often inspired by personal journeys, tackling themes such as love, break-ups and life cycles, in a style that is both melodic and catchy.<\/p>

Kourage’s stage presence is both energetic and vulnerable, with a slightly enigmatic artistic persona that contributes to its singular identity.<\/p>

\"\ud83c\udfb6\"<\/span><\/span> and for the first time, an Apr\u00e8s-festi to keep the party going<\/span>\"\ud83d\udd7a\"\/<\/span><\/span>\"\ud83e\udea9\"\/<\/span><\/span> even after the concerts have finished.<\/span>\"\ud83c\udf89\"<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Doors at 9 PM9 PM Playlist Franco-favoris10 PM DJ Douzie <\/p>

Where : Black Pirates Pub (215 Red River R)Tickets : 15 $ \u00e0 festivalbonjour.com<\/a> or at the door<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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