Les festivals de musique : vecteurs de valorisation du patrimoine culturel immatériel du Québec

Music festivals are part of Quebec’s identity and contribute to the influence of the host cities. Indeed, “[t]he festivals are unquestionably an original component of Quebec’s intangible cultural heritage. […] This abundance [of festivals] highlights the importance of the festive character of Quebec’s identity […].” As such, it is important to identify how music festivals serve to enhance the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of Quebec. Thus, the history and current state of musical festivals outlined in this article shed new light on their role in the enhancement of Quebec’s ICH, while the sector – of cultural events and manifestations – suffers from a lack of recognition on the part of Quebec governmental authorities.