Carnaval de Québec: A World-Class Festival Built for Winter with Jérôme Déchêne

Carnaval de Québec is one of the world’s longest-running winter festivals, transforming Québec City into a place of celebration, culture, and shared tradition every February. In this episode of Event Explorer, host Daniel Roth talks with Jérôme Déchêne, Director of Programming and General Manager of Carnaval de Québec.

They discuss how you program a festival built around winter, how Carnaval balances history with the need to stay relevant, and the role the event plays in the cultural and civic identity of Québec City. Jérôme also shares insights into community engagement, creative decision-making, and what it takes to lead a festival that belongs as much to its residents as it does to its visitors.

A conversation about legacy, creativity, and what happens when a city fully embraces the season.

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