The joy of musical discoveries is still very much alive at the 22nd edition of the Festival Musique du Bout du Monde in Gaspé.
The full lineup for the 22nd edition was unveiled on April 23, featuring Aysanabee, Alysha Brilla, Caracol, Dowdelin, Kizaba, Les Louanges, Less Toches, Marie Céleste, Maïa Barouh, Rau_ze, Waahli, and many others!
Photo credit: Alexya Crôteau-Grégoire & Luna Productions
Gaspé, August 10, 2026 – The 22nd edition of the Festival Music Festival Bout of the World, (FMBM) will once again have attracted many festivalgoers, with preliminary data estimating between 25,000 and 30,000 visits to the festival venues.
The audience turned out in force for a lineup that combined musical discoveries with artists eagerly anticipated by festivalgoers. This year, Manhu, Kizaba, and Dowdelin stood out among the new acts, while other performances generated a great deal of enthusiasm among the audience. Les Louanges played to a sold-out crowd on Friday evening under the big top at the Harbour site, and Jeanne Coté drew a large audience to the intimate setting of the garden at theAuberge sous les Arbres.
“At the ‘ FMBM ,’ we’re lucky to have a truly curious audience. People come to the festival to see their favorite acts, but also to discover artists they don’t know. Over the years, the festival’s bold programming has earned the trust of festivalgoers,” says Novy Marin-Gagné, executive director of the “ FMBM.”
A FESTIVAL THAT BRINGS ITS COMMUNITY TOGETHER
While it is still too early to draw up a detailed accurate of customer traffic and the impact of this 22nd edition, a SEGMA study examining audience origin and the attractiveness index will enable the organization, in the coming weeks, to more accurately measure the festival’s ability to attract visitors to the City of Gaspé. One thing is clear:FMBM remains deeply rooted in and supported by its community. This year, more than 250 volunteers contributed to its success. The festival brought together nearly 65 partners and suppliers. To illustrate this capacity to engage its community, the festival team relies on nearly $350,000 worth of in-kind contributions of goods and services.
- Press Release Announcing the Opening of the Festival: CP_Opening of the 22nd Edition FMBM_FR
- Press Release: Summary of the 22nd Edition: Press Release: Review of the 22nd Edition of the “ FMBM ” 2026
THANKS TO OUR VALUED PARTNERS
The “ Musique du Bout du Monde ” Festival is presented by Loto-Québec in collaboration with TELUS. The organization would also like to thank the City of Gaspé, the Government of Québec, the Government of Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts, Musicaction, Tourisme Gaspésie, Hydro-Québec, Desjardins, the Société des alcools du Québec, Les Producteurs de lait du Québec, and the many partners who make this event a must-see in the Gaspé Peninsula.
This project was made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
This year, new funding from the Canada Council for the Arts has helped strengthen the FMBM development projects. The Canada Council Arts of Canada has a mandate to foster and promote the study and dissemination of the arts, as well as the production of works of art. Through its grants, services, awards, initiatives, and payments, the Canada Council contributes to the vitality of a diverse arts and literary scene. These activities generate significant cultural, social, and economic benefits in more than 2,000 communities across the country and abroad. The Council’s investments and leadership foster public engagement with the arts from coast to coast, while helping to raise the profile of Canadian artists and arts organizations internationally.
