FESTIVAL STELLA MUSICA
11th Edition - Women in Music
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October 27 - December 6, 2026
STELLA MUSICA FESTIVAL
Opening Gala with DAWN TYLER WATSON, DJELY TAPA, CECILE DOO-KINGUÉ, RACHEL THERRIEN AND RACHEL DARA
Date
October 27, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Place
Cinquième Salle, Place-des-Arts
Price
Regular: $35 to $65
Tx and fees incl.
Youth rate available
GRAND CONCERT
KAROLINE PODOLAK, RACHELE BURIASSI, ADELINE KERRY CRUZ, FUEGO FLAMENCO, KATARZYNA MUSIAL, DALI WU
Date
Ocotober 28, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Place
Cinquième Salle, Place-des-Arts
Price
Regular: $35 to $75
VIP OFFER: $149
Tx and fees incl.
Youth rate available
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STELLA MUSICA FESTIVAL
Tuesday October 27, 2026
To celebrate its 11th edition, the Stella Musica Festival, under the artistic direction of pianist Katarzyna Musiał, opens its festivities with a colourful and vibrant evening featuring acclaimed jazz singer Dawn Tyler Watson.
Let yourself be carried away by Dawn Tyler Watson’s deep, soulful voice. A JUNO Award winner, six-time Maple Blues Award recipient, International Blues Challenge winner, and one of Canada’s most celebrated blues and jazz voices, Dawn will be joined by exceptional guest artists for a rich and varied program spanning classical music, jazz, blues, bossa nova, and beyond.
Alongside Dawn, who will perform selections from her new album as well as audience favourites, the evening will also shine a spotlight on inspiring emerging talents, including a winner of the Canadian Music Competition.
Be surprised and mesmerized by this exciting program full of contrasts, colours, and emotion–an unforgettable celebration of women in music.
Wednesday October 28, 2026
For its 11th edition, Festival Stella Musica, under the artistic direction of Katarzyna Musiał, presents a vibrant celebration of women in music and the arts.
As the Festival’s flagship event, the Grand Concert invites audiences on an evocative odyssey of music and expressive movement. Its uplifting and diverse programming features exceptional artists, notably the award-winning soprano Karoline Podolak, the fiery energy of Ensemble Fuego Flamenco, Principal Dancer with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens Rachele Buriassi, krump dance prodigy Adeline Kerry Cruz, and captivating visuals by Dali Wu.
Through a rich dialogue between opera, classical music, flamenco, dance, and contemporary forms of expression, the Grand Concert shines a light on women in music and the arts while celebrating artistic excellence and the transformative power of live performance.
10th Edition
Stella Musica Festival
The Stella Musica Festival is celebrating its 11th edition this year. This is an important year for us, providing many opportunities for the festival to grow and develop. This year, the Festival will be held on October 27- December 6, 2026 at the magnificent Place des Arts.
Mission of the Festival
Stella Musica presents artists exploring innovative artistic approaches. With the aim of presenting artists from diverse backgrounds, artistic choices are always motivated by excellence while having at heart the promotion of a wide range of artistic perspectives, which reflect Quebec and Canadian society.
Sponsors of the Festival
The Stella Musica Festival is looking for partners who would be willing to sponsor and contribute to the production of festival events. To date, several musicians and artists have generously contributed their time to promote the mission of the festival.
This year at the festival
Back for an 11th season, the Stella Musica Festival, under the artistic direction of its founder Katarzyna Musial, aims to promote the place of women in music. A flagship event of the Festival, this concert combines not only various musical styles but also various art forms. Reflection of our plural society, the Grand Concert will applaud remarkable performers with a strong artistic approach.
In a resolutely festive atmosphere, this event will allow the public to discover a wide range of artists, both emerging and well established. For an evening, celebrate the talent of extraordinary musicians from all walks of life. Gathered on the same stage, they will make this concert a memorable evening under the sign of diversity, to be discovered both on stage and in the proposed repertoire.