INFO
ArtikFest is a culture and electronic music festival right in the heart of downtown Trois-Rivières. The 5th edition will take place on February 18, 19, and 20, 2027! The event will feature DJ sets at the harbor park, Afters-Artik ABI events at downtown bars and at the Cabaret de l’Amphithéâtre Cogeco, as well as ArtikPro presented by ABI! Heated areas will also be set up in the Tropik Tourisme Mauricie zone.
Here’s all the info you need to know to get ready for the Artik storm and enjoy the festivities 100%!
The ArtikFest site, which hosts outdoor DJ sets, is located in the Trois-Rivières harbor park on the banks of the St. Lawrence River! The Afters-Artik ABI events take place at various downtown bars and at the Cabaret de l’Amphithéâtre Cogeco. ArtikPro takes place at the Amphithéâtre Cogeco. For a detailed schedule, click here!
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Use the Société de Transport de Trois-Rivières (STTR) public transit to get downtown. The regular route includes several stops in the downtown area throughout the day and evening. To consult the schedules and routes: click here.
CARPOOLING
Several carpooling services are available in the region including AmigoExpress and Communauto.
CAR
If you plan to travel by car, Trois-Rivières is located halfway between Montreal and Quebec City.
To get to the ArtikFest from Montreal : click here
To get to the ArtikFest from Quebec City : click here
Exclusive packages including your ArtikFest tickets and one night’s accommodation in double occupancy are available! Additional information will be provided soon.
HOLIDAY INN PACKAGE
Package including:
- One night’s accommodation in a standard room, double occupancy
- Two daily ArtikFest tickets for the evening of your choice
- Buffet breakfast
- Parking
Reservation: (819) 841-4774 (Mention ArtikFest package when reserving by phone)
Website / Business number: 297334
FORFAIT DELTA TROIS-RIVIÈRES
Package including:
- One night’s accommodation, double occupancy
- Two daily ArtikFest tickets for the evening of your choice
- Parking
Reservation : (819) 376-1991 (Mention ArtikFest package when reserving by phone) / Online booking
Website / Business number: 034425
Packages are valid only during the event, February 18-19-20, 2027.
The Queues de Castor foodtruck will be on site to satisfy your appetite. In addition to dancing the night away to the rhythms of the best DJs, you’ll also be able to sample local products in the ArtikFest bars!
ShowFrette beer, created especially for the event by microbrewery Le Temps d’une Pinte, a selection of ready-to-drink beverages and spirits from Distillerie Wabasso, including the new alcohol-free Gin, and coffee from Torré Café sur Roues will be on sale in all bars on the main site at the Trois-Rivières harbour park.
The ArtikFest site is accessible to people with limited mobility. Accessible restrooms are available.
On the various festival sites, it is your responsibility to be aware of and respect all regulations and measures in force. For full details, please consult the Rules & Regulations page on our website.
In order to provide a comfortable and safe environment for all festival-goers, certain items are prohibited on the ArtikFest site: carts & sleds, chairs & portable folding chairs, reusable metal water bottles, glass or metal bottles or containers, cans, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, coolers, food (except sealed light snacks or fruit), umbrellas, bicycles, skateboards or rollerblades, sticks, balls, balloons of any kind, motorcycle or bicycle helmets, animals, illegal drugs, musical instruments, megaphones, cameras with interchangeable lenses and other professional audiovisual recording equipment (*except accredited media), tripods, monopods, stabilizers, drones, items intended for sale/promotion, inflatable objects, tents, fireworks or firecrackers, water guns, laser pointers, weapons, blunt or sharp objects, or any item that could pose a safety risk to others.
For more suggestions on what to do in Trois-Rivières before or after ArtikFest, visit the Tourisme Trois-Rivières website.