SAM HUNT, BAILEY ZIMMERMAN AND HARDY ARE HEADING TO SAINT-AGAPIT!
AUGUST 26–28, 2027
3-DAY PASSES GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY
Saint-Agapit, October 21, 2026 – Festival Country Lotbinière (FCL), presented by Loto-Québec in collaboration with Promutuel Assurance, is raising the bar for its 12th edition with the biggest headliners in the festival’s history. Taking place August 26–28, 2027, FCL will welcome Sam Hunt, Bailey Zimmerman and HARDY to Saint-Agapit. This announcement also marks the first under Gestev, which was appointed to manage the festival last April. The partnership will allow FCL to continue growing while staying true to what makes it special: its standout lineup, signature atmosphere and strong community.
The blind presale was a huge success, with the available allotment of 3-day passes selling out in just a few hours. Now that the headliners have been revealed, subscribers to the Festival Country Lotbinière and Gestev+ newsletters will get early access to the early bird presale starting tomorrow at 10 a.m., with the chance to secure the best prices on 3-day general admission and front-stage passes, premium access, camping spots and several other options. The same ticket options will go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 23, at 10 a.m. Single-day tickets will be available at a later date, subject to availability.
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“What makes Festival Country Lotbinière special is the passion of its founders and the support of its community. At Gestev, we want to build on that foundation and keep growing the festival alongside the team that has brought it this far. Bringing Sam Hunt, Bailey Zimmerman and HARDY to Saint-Agapit is a great example of what we want to achieve together: giving country fans an experience on par with the biggest festivals in the genre.”
Martin Tremblay, President and CEO of Gestev
“It’s incredibly exciting to bring artists of this calibre to my hometown of Saint-Agapit next August. HARDY is one of the most influential songwriters in modern country and has played a major role in shaping Morgan Wallen’s success. His sound is one of a kind, sometimes drawing comparisons to bands like Nickelback and Five Finger Death Punch while staying firmly rooted in country. Then there’s Bailey Zimmerman, who has risen to the top of the genre in just a few short years, and Sam Hunt, a five-time GRAMMY nominee who helped redefine modern country music. Without overstating it, this lineup stands alongside those of the biggest country festivals in North America. What people see today is the announcement. What they don’t see are the years of work, conversations and persistence that went into securing each artist. We first started working on this lineup back in fall 2022. Seeing it all come together on one bill here in Saint-Agapit is a huge source of pride for our entire team.”
Guillaume Laflamme, Co-Founder of Festival Country Lotbinière
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THURSDAY AUGUST 26 - SAM HUNT
A MODERN COUNTRY HITMAKER
The 12th edition of Festival Country Lotbinière kicks off Thursday, August 26, with one of the most recognizable names in modern country music: Sam Hunt. Since breaking onto the music scene, the American singer-songwriter has built an impressive catalog of hits, including Take Your Time, House Party, Body Like a Back Road and Outskirts.
Known for blending country and pop influences with honest, personal songwriting, Sam Hunt has helped push the genre in new directions and bring it to a wider audience. Before finding success as a recording artist, he had already made a name for himself as a songwriter in Nashville, penning songs for several well-known artists. Today, his extensive catalog and engaging live performances have cemented his place as one of the most influential and popular artists of his generation.
Festivalgoers can expect a memorable opening night featuring some of the songs that have helped shape country music over the past decade.
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FRIDAY AUGUST 27 - BAILEY ZIMMERMAN
FROM BREAKOUT ARTIST TO FESTIVAL HEADLINER
On Friday, August 27, Bailey Zimmerman brings his unmistakable voice and hard-hitting country sound to the main stage at Festival Country Lotbinière. In just a few years, the American singer-songwriter has gone from newcomer to one of country music’s biggest draws, racking up more than 4 billion streams and 12 million monthly listeners along the way.
Songs like Fall in Love, Rock and a Hard Place, Religiously and Where It Ends have helped fuel his rise, connecting with listeners well beyond country music’s traditional audience. His debut album, Religiously. The Album., made history with the biggest streaming debut ever for a country debut album. With Different Night Same Rodeo, Zimmerman continued to build on that momentum, establishing himself as one of the genre’s most prominent artists.
Known for his raw, honest delivery and explosive live shows, Zimmerman has become a fixture on major festival and amphitheatre stages across North America. On Friday night, he’ll bring that same energy to Saint-Agapit.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 – HARDY
WHERE COUNTRY MEETS ROCK
HARDY takes the stage on Saturday, August 28, to close out Festival Country Lotbinière’s 12th edition. Known for pushing country music beyond its usual boundaries, the American singer-songwriter has helped shape the sound of modern country, both through his own music and the songs he’s written for other artists, including his longtime friend and collaborator Morgan Wallen.
HARDY has co-written major hits like Sand in My Boots, More Than My Hometown and Up Down, earning his place among Nashville’s most successful songwriters. With more than 20 No. 1-certified songs and over 50 million certified units in the United States alone, his track record speaks for itself. But he’s far from staying behind the scenes. His solo career has taken off with a sound that blends country roots, rock riffs and heavier influences, making him one of the more distinctive voices in the genre today.
Expect a fitting finale to the festival, with HARDY bringing his signature mix of country and rock to Saint-Agapit.
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What started in 2015 as a passion project between three friends from the Lotbinière region has grown into one of Quebec’s go-to destinations for country music fans. As the first festival in Quebec dedicated entirely to new country music, Festival Country Lotbinière has helped bring the genre into the spotlight across the province.
Twelve editions in, the festival is about more than the music. It’s a community that comes back year after year, with many fans pitching their tents and spending all three days on-site. And in 2027, there’s even more to look forward to. See you August 26–28!
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THE COUNTDOWN STARTS NOW!
SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 26-28, 2027
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