Québec will be the Spotlight Nation at Showcase Scotland 2026. This professional programme is part of Celtic Connections, a major folk, trad and acoustic music festival open to the public. Every year, Showcase Scotland welcomes a guest nation as international partner. Over 180 international delegates travel to Glasgow to attend performances, discover the emerging talents of the Spotlight Nation and attend the trade fair as well as various networking activities.
The event will take place from 21-25 January 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. A showcase featuring six Québec groups will be presented in partnership with Folquébec and the Centre des Musiciens du Monde.
On behalf of all the partners involved, we look forward to introducing you to the talents of the showcasing artists!
| É.T.É and Paruline Special guest: Le Vent du Nord ‘Our Mother Tongue’ | January 22, 2026 - 19:30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Buy Ticket |
| Bon Débarras Sian and Bon Débarras | January 22, 2026 - 19:30 Barony Hall Buy Tickets |
| É.T.É with Kevin Henderson, Neil Pearlman & Ian Stephenson and Fell Line | January 22, 2026 - 19:30 The Mackintosh Church Buy Tickets |
| Germaine The Seeger Sessions Revival et Germaine | January 23, 2026 - 19:30 Saint Luke’s Buy Tickets |
| La Déferlance Capercaillie and La Déferlance | January 23, 2026 - 19:30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Buy Tickets |
| Le Vent du Nord Scots / Québécois Afternoon Cèilidh Dance | January 24, 2026 - 14:00 Old Fruitmarket Buy Tickets |
| Cécilia The Friel Sisters and Cécilia | January 24, 2026 - 19:30 Pavilion Theatre Buy Tickets |
| Paruline Findlay Napier & The Outsiders and Paruline | January 24, 2026 - 19:30 The Mackintosh Church Buy Tickets |
| Le Vent du Nord Le Vent du Nord and Ailá | January 24, 2026 - 20:00 Old Fruitmarket Buy Tickets |
Showcasing Artists
The artists and groups that will perform in the official showcase at Showcase Scotland were selected through an open call. Their participation reflects the vitality and creativity of Québec’s music scene on the international stage.
Bon Débarras
The award-winning trio Bon Débarras brings together music, dance, poetry and rhythm to create a deeply rooted yet playful sound. With guitar, banjo, fiddle and podorythmie (foot percussion), they explore Québec's traditions while drawing on their global travels. The group won the Félix Award for Traditional Album of the Year with their album Repères. Their high-energy performances engage audiences of all ages, celebrating the vibrant and ever-evolving spirit of Québec's folk culture.
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Marjorie Deschamps
Noémie Azoulay
info@agenceresonances.com
Photo credit: Guillaume Morin
Cécilia
Cécilia unites three of Canada’s finest musicians: accordionist Timi Turmel, pianist and step dancer Erin Leahy, and a rotating third member on fiddle (Louis Schryer or Tom Fitzgerald). Their music is rooted in Québec and Celtic traditions, enriched by jazz, classical and swing influences. Their debut album Accent is a masterclass in warmth and virtuosity, showcasing their joy in collaboration and shared musical excellence.
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Danielle Devlin
Photo credit: Chantal Gallant
La Déferlance
Since 2018, La Déferlance has crafted a refreshing, richly textured approach to traditional Québec music. Drawing from classical, jazz and folk backgrounds, the quartet mixes original compositions with reinvented traditional songs. Their latest show, Âmes des bois, showcases stunning arrangements and vibrant stage chemistry. The group's extensive touring across North America and their strong musicianship have established them as rising stars of the trad revival.
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Marjorie Deschamps
Noémie Azoulay
info@agenceresonances.com
Photo credit: Simon Clark
É.T.É
Formed in 2015, É.T.É is a trio pushing the boundaries of traditional Québec music. With backgrounds in classical, jazz and folk, they infuse the genre with lush cello, bouzouki, fiddle, and intricate foot percussion. Their original compositions and unique arrangements have earned them national acclaim, including the OPUS Discovery of the Year award and major tours in Australia and the US. Their latest album, Sur ces eaux, marks a new creative high.
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Marjorie Deschamps
Noémie Azoulay
info@agenceresonances.com
Photo credit: Camille Gladu-Drouin
Germaine
Germaine is a bold and all-female ensemble that reclaims the voices of women in Québec's folk tradition. With violin, vocals, percussion and step dance, they reinterpret historic songs and oral narratives through a feminist lens. Drawing parallels between ancestral resilience and today’s struggles, Germaine builds powerful bridges across time. Rooted in tradition, they are unapologetically contemporary, bringing both activism and artistry to the stage.
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Marjorie Deschamps
Noémie Azoulay
info@agenceresonances.com
Photo credit: Myriam Quenneville
Paruline
Led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Charles Labrèche, Paruline is an indie-folk-trad project rooted in Québec's oral traditions. Drawing inspiration from traditional songs, legends, and dance, the group blends original compositions with reimagined folk repertoire. With eclectic arrangements and a bold stage presence, Paruline breathes new life into Québec's cultural heritage. The band features five exceptional musicians known across the trad and folk circuit, offering a dynamic and poetic sound.
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Sandrine Janelle
info@parulinemusique.com
Photo credit: Ariane Labrèche
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![[Translate to Anglais:] Paruline - Théophile (Propulsion artistique 2025)](https://img.youtube.com/vi/xlhZ9FhR7EE/0.jpg)
![[Translate to Anglais:] La Déferlance - Promo 2024](https://img.youtube.com/vi/2v6Jf8LwM8A/0.jpg)
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Partners
The gouvernement du Québec, through the ministère de la Culture et des Communications (in French only), the ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie (in French only), the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec and the Québec Government Office in London, supports the participation of Québec artists and groups in the 2026 edition of Showcase Scotland, in collaboration with LOJIQ (in French only), Folquébec (in French only) and the Centre des Musiciens du Monde.
Last update: January 20, 2026