The FestiVoix de Trois-Rivières is an event eagerly awaited by the population, whether from Trois-Rivières or coming from outside. This year, the festival will take place from June 27 to July 7, 2024, with some shows being presented free of charge in the streets of the city center while others, for a fee, are presented on the main stage near the river. And open-air musical shows with popular artists rhyme first with a trip to the restaurant to start the evening off right and that’s why we have some suggestions for you.
For 15 years, people have taken to the streets of downtown Trois-Rivières each year to celebrate the music and also the official start of the vacation period.
Thus, all the restaurants located near the FestiVoix de Trois-Rivières site, even more those with the restaurants with patio, are very busy until the start of the shows.
As the event offers exactly nine evenings of festivities, let us suggest that many restaurants, one for each evening!
Poivre Noir, June 27
For the first evening of the festival on Thursday June 27, when former Cowboy Marie-Annick Lépine will take the stage just before Salebarbes, why not visit Poivre Noir.
This gourmet restaurant in Trois-Rivières offers a culinary experience like nowhere else in town. Come and discover the chef’s inventive cuisine, full of flavors. Each dish has its own taste qualities, enhanced with fresh and original local products.
On the menu, oysters, seafood, tartars, foie gras, duck, etc.
In addition, you will enjoy the most beautiful terrace in Trois-Rivières, offering a panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River. Your palate and your eyes will fear their money.
Angéline, June 28
The evening of the first Friday evening of activities promises to wake up the most nostalgic as Ludovick Bourgeois will come to sing the successes of his father Patrick from the BB days. It will be followed by a performance by Marc Dupré.
To prepare everything well, treat yourself to a meal at the Angéline restaurant, the one located on rue des Forges (there is also a branch on Boulevard des Récollets). There is also a terrace so you can enjoy the good weather and good food.
Pizzas are of course the house specialty and have been since 1997. You will discover the Little Italy of Trois-Rivières thanks to the warmth of the service and the fresh homemade pasta made every day.
Aqua, June 29
The evening of Saturday June 29 promises to be literally hot with three shows on the Fleuve stage. If you already have your tickets, you are among the lucky ones who will be able to see Naya Ali, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Cypress Hill perform.
To get in the mood, book your early evening at the Aqua restaurant. This is a bistro that could be described as elegant and modern. A terrace is also available.
The “bistronomic” menu includes a selection of grills, pastas, salads and fish or seafood, but also tartars and a choice of poutine (shrimp and lobster or chicken and bacon) or pizzas (smoked meat or fruit). sea).
Le Grill, June 30
Sunday June 30 will not be more relaxing for music lovers: Pine Tree Cathedral and Kennyhoopla will warm up the stages for Rise Against.
That’s when we suggest you spend your early evening at Le Grill restaurant, a chic and contemporary place, where grill lovers will be delighted with their tender and perfectly aged steaks. Moreover, their prime rib is reputed to be the best in the region...
For more than 20 years, the Grill has been welcoming visitors and offering a mix of the best restaurants in the world visited by the Cassar family, owners.
Le Carlito, July 1
Taking advantage of Canada Day on July 1, punk-loving festival-goers will be served to perfection with Guttermouth, Goldfinger and Pennywise on the menu.
Le Carlito, also nicknamed the “bawdy house” of Trois-Rivières, is a small, intimate restaurant with bistro-style French cuisine on the menu. The decoration is original and a terrace also surrounds the front of the business to the delight of festival-goers.
The classics are found on the menu, including onion soup, garlic snails au gratin, but also nachos and a Caesar salad. It is also possible to taste the pizzas, all handmade and cooked in a wood-fired oven at a temperature of 800 degrees fahrenheit and served on a crispy crust.
Delicious homemade fries accompany most dishes, including burgers.
Le Temps d’une pinte, July 4
After a break of a few days, the FestiVoix resumes with full force on the evening of Thursday July 4. On the schedule, Marilyne Léonard and the very popular Charlotte Cardin.
Because Time for a Pint is several things at once, it’s completely normal to find it among our suggestions for outings. The employees work hard to deliver unique beers, plates full of local and seasonal flavor, and to meticulously and expressively roast each coffee bean.
So, in addition to the ten or so beers available every day (the choice may vary depending on daily production), you can eat tartares, an Indian soup meal, oyster mushroom croquettes or even pork spare ribs. .
Le St-Antoine, July 5
The last weekend of FestiVoix begins with a reminder of the past, when The Tea Party and Live will be on stage at Le Fleuve.
Nothing better then than to prepare for this evening with a trip to St-Antoine, this “bring your own wine” restaurant which serves French cuisine with its roots in Italian recipes.
For 20 years now, romanticism has been in the spotlight in the two branches, that of Trois-Rivières or Shawinigan. And there are the classics, like brie fondant, served with apple sauce, pizza with tomatoes, cheese and basil, mussels and seafood. For the latter choice, it is possible to flambé them with pernod for a small additional fee.
Le Manoir du Spaghetti, July 6
On Saturday July 6, Sarahmée will impress festival-goers before Flo Rida takes the stage as well.
Make a stop in the heart of the historic district of Trois-Rivières and open the doors of the authentic ancestral Canadian house which has housed the Manoir du Spaghetti since 1978. Several important families in the history of the city of Laviolette have already taken up residence there .
Nowadays, they serve a wide variety of pastas and pizzas in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In summer, a sunny terrace is very popular with everyone.
Revisit pasta classics such as the seafood option, the Charlie (meat sauce, a meatball, pepperoni and mushrooms) or the puttanesca (tomato sauce, garlic, capers and Kalamata olives).
Four à bois, July 7
The 2024 edition of FestiVoix will end with the planned performance of the trio composed of Ariane Roy, Thierry Larose and Adriane Cassidy but it is truly Dean Lewis who will have the mandate to conclude the Trois-Rivières festival in style.
Nothing better than visiting the Four à bois restaurant and its Italian and European cuisine. Also located in the heart of the city of Trois-Rivières, you will love the fresh pasta and European pizza options. These are obviously cooked over a wood fire.
Moreover, grilled meats cooked on embers, to perfection and according to your taste, are also available: rack of pork, AAA New York steak and filet mignon.