Le French Fest 2026 !
September 26, 2026 at 10:00am
The Memorial Park will be set up to host Le French Fest 2026 and bring the heart of downtown to life! After a summer packed with festivals and events, the park continues to serve as a gathering place and hub of activity. Bring your chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy the festivities to the fullest! It’s a wonderful way to bring even more life and French-speaking culture to downtown Sudbury. Thank you to the City of Greater Sudbury and Downtown Sudbury for their support.
Family Day
- Family Fair (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.):
In a festive atmosphere reminiscent of a carnival, our partners—organizations, entrepreneurs, artisans, merchants, and artists—will set up booths to showcase their activities, products, and expertise. On the agenda: games, face painting, soccer, creative and sensory activities, a treasure hunt, story time, karaoke, and much more!
A wonderful opportunity for families to stroll around, explore, participate, and have fun, all while meeting the people who bring our community to life.
- Ari Cui Cui (11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.):
The festival will kick off in style with Ari Cui Cui, who will take the cultural stage by storm to treat little ones and their families to a children’s show brimming with energy, music, and magic.
A festive opening event to get French Fest 2026 off to a great start and have the whole family singing, dancing, and dreaming!
Cultural Scene
Starting at 4:30 p.m., a vibrant stage will come to life in the heart of Memorial Park, set to the rhythm of a diverse, rich, and unifying Francophone culture!
Artists from here and abroad will take the stage one after another to get the crowd singing, dancing, and cheering. A festive lineup that will celebrate the diversity of cultures, musical styles, and voices that make the Francophone world shine.
The lineup :
- Zale Seck
- Serge Monette
- Tropic-All Soundbury
- Les Frogs
- House Band : Les Talentueux
- DJ FALL
A moment of music, sharing, and celebration not to be missed, ahead of the grand finale of French Fest 2026 featuring Nikamu Mamuitun II, on October 3, 2026.
Culinary Event
Under the guidance of our chef, Mama G’s, Rosine Bongnan and her team will come together to introduce you to delicious traditional African dishes!
Prepared with love and passion, these dishes will showcase the flavors, recipes, and culinary traditions of different regions of Africa, using ingredients sourced as much as possible from local producers, farmers, and suppliers—particularly those within our community.
- Salads
- Grilled dishes
- Pastries
- Fried foods
A wonderful opportunity to taste, share, and celebrate the culinary and cultural richness of our community!
The guided tour
- Historical Walking Tour (10:30 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.):
Join Marc Despatie, an urban planner and amateur historian, as you explore Sudbury’s economic, social, and urban history through an analysis of the city’s urban fabric and the built heritage of downtown.
The guided tour will last 45 minutes, with frequent stops, allowing you to see downtown from a new perspective, deepen your understanding, and take the time to observe your surroundings. (15 people per tour)
Recognition of Volunteers
A special booth will be dedicated to our valued volunteers to highlight their commitment, generosity, and essential contribution to the vitality of our community.
This will be an opportunity to highlight the important role our volunteers play, to recognize their dedication, and to thank them for the time, energy, and heart they devote to our activities and events.
On the agenda:
- Find out how to become a volunteer
- Talk with the team
- Explore volunteer opportunities
- Get advice and resources
The booth will be hosted by our valued partner, the Réseau d’Immigration Francophone, who will be on hand to welcome you, answer your questions, and help you discover the many opportunities for volunteer work.
Admission to the French Fest is 100% free—and so is transportation with GOVA Transit! Just let them know you’re attending a nonprofit event—the French Fest is one of them!
French Fest is the one day of the year you won’t want to miss! Grab your calendar, circle September 26, and make plans with your loved ones. And for those who don’t have a calendar, the back of your hand is always a safe bet.
We’ll see you at Memorial Park to celebrate together the French-speaking world, diversity, and everything that brings our community to life.
See you soon at French Fest 2026!
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La Slague is a Francophone concert promotion agency in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Its history extends back to the 60’s and 70’s, when La Slague presented performers such as Félix Leclerc, Jean-Pierre Ferland, Cano, Renée Claude, Harmonium and Offenbach. La Slague went dormant for a time in the 1990s, but it roared back to life in 2006 as part of the Carrefour francophone’s programming. Today, La Slague has been officially awarded the title of best concert promoter in French Ontario!