# Quebec and Canadian cultural programming announcements > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quebec-and-canadian-cultural-programming-announcements > Updated: 2026-08-26T07:37:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Cultural organizations across Quebec and Canada have announced their programming for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. In Quebec, major film festivals have released their schedules. The 15th Festival de cinéma de la ville de Québec (FCVQ) will run from September 9 to 13, focusing on themes of youth and identity with nine competing feature films and 84 short films. The 55th Festival du nouveau cinéma (FNC) in Montreal is set for October 8 to 18, opening with ‘Violence du corps de l’autre’ by Denis Côté. Broader cultural announcements include Télé-Québec’s upcoming lineup, which features youth-oriented content and the 50th anniversary of ‘Passe-Partout’ in 2027. Other regional initiatives include DRAC – Art actuel in Drummondville, which is launching a season of exhibitions and performances, and the Compagnons des francs loisirs in North Bay, which is focusing on Francophone diversity. Additionally, the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is seeking visual artists for an exhibition scheduled from November 2026 to February 2027. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Canadian cultural organizations announce 2026-2027 programming Cultural organizations in Canada, including Télé-Québec and Compagnons des francs loisirs, have unveiled their 2026-2027 programming focusing on youth, diversity, and contemporary arts. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/besanon-hosts-11th-livres-dans-la-boucle-festival ### 2026-08-19: Quebec film festivals announce upcoming programming Quebec film festivals FCVQ and FNC have announced their upcoming editions, featuring youth-oriented themes and acclaimed international titles. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quebec-film-festivals-announce-upcoming-programming --- Cite as: Quebec and Canadian cultural programming announcements. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/quebec-and-canadian-cultural-programming-announcements