Carnaval de Québec 2024: Ticket Prices & Options

Prices subject to change; verify at carnaval.qc.ca.

General Admission (Effigie — Required for Most Sites)

Advance Purchase (Online, before festival)

• Adult: $18
• Child (6-12): $8

Group Rates (20+ people, pre-booked)

• Adult: $18/person
• Child: $8/person

Family Pass

• 2 Adults + 2 Children: $50

VIP / Premium Experiences

• VIP Pass: ~$50–$75/person (varies by year). Includes heated lounge, premium food/drink, priority seating at shows, private bathrooms.
• Bonhomme's Palace / Ice Hotel access: Separate tickets often required.
• Special Events (Concerts, Night Parades): Often ticketed separately ($20–$80+).

What the Effigie Gets You

• Access to main sites: Plains of Abraham (Joie de Vivre), Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale, Place D'Youville, Quartier Petit Champlain.
• Activities: Ice palace, slides, snow sculptures, zip line, ferris wheel, dog sledding, canoe race, night parades (viewing areas), shows.
• Does not include: Food/drink, merchandise, special ticketed concerts, ice hotel overnight.

Where to Buy

• Online: carnaval.qc.ca/billetterie
• On-site: Box offices at main sites (lines likely).
• Partners: Pharmacies (Jean Coutu, Uniprix), SAQ, Couche-Tard, metro stations (Quebec City).

Pro Tips

• Buy early online (save $2–$4).
• Wear the effigie (plastic pendant) visibly—it's your pass.
• Dress very warm (layers, boots, mittens, face cover); temps -10°C to -25°C.
• Check schedule for parade routes/times; arrive early.