From Gilles Vigneault to Fredz, these are the 20 Quebec artists, comedians, and hosts worth following on Instagram in 2026, plus two creators to watch.
Quebec doesn't just watch culture, it makes it, and 2026 is proving that harder than ever. From a living legend being honored on the Francos de Montréal stage to a rapper selling out MTELUS before most people can pronounce his name right, the province's feeds are packed with people worth a follow. This is our list of the 20 Quebec artists and personalities to follow on Instagram (or simply to know) in 2026, the comedians, singers, hosts, and icons shaping the conversation from Gaspé to Gatineau.
We didn't rank these by fame alone. Some are decades-deep legends, some are this year's breakout names, and all of them say something about where Quebec pop culture is headed. Grab a coffee (or a Metro run, more on that later) and let's get into it.
1. Ludivine Reding
Known to a generation of viewers from District 31, Ludivine Reding is stepping into the show's upcoming replacement series this year, all while keeping her feed refreshingly personal, equal parts set life, family, and Quebec humor. Acting clearly runs in the family: her father is comedian and dubbing veteran Sébastien Reding, who also made our list at #19. Follow her at @ludivinereding.
2. Fredz
Fredz is the closest thing Quebec rap has to an overnight phenomenon right now. After a sold-out night at MTELUS this spring, he's been stacking festival dates all summer and fall, most recently at Festival Fono, and building the kind of raw, emotional lyricism that made France's own franceinfo call him "the new revelation coming out of Quebec." He posts the tour diary at @fredz_musicc.
3. Gilles Vigneault
He won't show up in your Instagram suggestions, and that's exactly the point. The man behind "Gens du pays" and "Mon pays" is less a personality to follow than a foundation to know, and this September's Francos de Montréal made that clear with a full tribute night featuring Louis-Jean Cormier, Ariane Moffatt, and more. Every songwriter later on this list owes him something.
4. Lou-Adriane Cassidy
Lou-Adriane Cassidy headlined the Festival d'été de Québec this year and filled MTELUS not long after, and Radio-Canada wasn't exaggerating when it called her "reine dans son royaume." Her songwriting is sharp, funny, and unmistakably hers, which is exactly why the ADISQ keeps taking notice. Catch the behind-the-scenes at @louadriyo.
5. Jean Leloup
Jean Leloup has spent thirty years being famously hard to pin down, which somehow only made him more essential. This summer, the Cirque du Soleil built an entire tribute show around him under the Dôme in Trois-Rivières, proof that a legend doesn't need to post daily to stay culturally unavoidable.
6. Maripier Morin
Maripier Morin has built one of Quebec's most closely watched comeback stories, hosting De Garde 24/7 while quietly turning MOX, her non-alcoholic beverage brand, into a real retail player. This month, MOX officially lands on Metro shelves across the province, right as she marks six years of sobriety, a milestone she's never been shy about celebrating. She documents the whole ride at @maripiermorin.
7. Charles Brunet
Charles Brunet built his following the modern way, one sharp clip at a time, and it's now translating directly into ticket sales across the province's theater circuit. He's the textbook case of a comedian whose social feed is the marketing plan, and @profil_interessant is where it all plays out.
8. Mariana Mazza
Mariana Mazza doesn't do filtered. Her stand-up is loud, unapologetic, and exactly why she's stayed one of the most-followed comedians in the province year after year, filling rooms that most acts would need a decade to sell out. Her feed at @marianacherie is just as unfiltered.
9. Billie Du Page
The daughter of well-known host Julie du Page, Billie Du Page is carving her own lane as a singer, recently spotlighted in La Presse's Découverte series. Expect her name to keep climbing as her music finds a wider audience this year, and @billiedupage is the best seat for watching it happen.
10. Dominic Paquet
Dominic Paquet has been one of the most dependable names on Quebec's comedy circuit for years, and his 2026 tour dates from Rimouski to the Montérégie prove the demand hasn't slowed down one bit. Tour dates and clips land first on @dominic_paquet_humoriste.
11. Dave Morissette
The former NHL enforcer turned TVA Sports fixture just celebrated 12 years with his on-air crew, and with the Canadiens' season kicking off later this month, expect his takes to dominate hockey conversations again. He's also stepped onto the stage under his own name this year, proof there's more to him than the highlight reel. Follow the mix at @davemorissette36.
12. Jérémy Demay
Born in France and adopted by Quebec audiences almost as fast as he adopted the accent, Jérémy Demay has earned the nickname "the most Quebecois of French comedians." His province-wide tour keeps adding dates, a good sign the crowd isn't tired of him yet. Find the tour stops at @jeremydemay2.
13. Jean-Marc Généreux
Quebec-born and internationally recognized, Jean-Marc Généreux keeps flying the province's flag as a judge on France's Danse avec les stars, a role that's turned him into a familiar face well beyond Quebec's own dance shows. He shares rehearsal footage at @jmgenereux.
14. Jean-Michel Anctil
Few comedians in the province have the staying power of Jean-Michel Anctil, whose anniversary tour is landing at rooms like Place des Arts this year. Decades in, he's still one of the safest bets for a sold-out night, and @jmanctil is where he keeps fans posted on where he's headed next.
15. Patrice Lécuyer
A household name since the Piment fort days, Patrice Lécuyer is still out there touring theaters across Quebec. If your parents introduced you to Quebec comedy, there's a good chance it was through him, and @patricelecuyer.officiel is where the newer material lives.
16. Émily Bégin
Singer, actress, and TV host, Émily Bégin has built one of Quebec's more versatile media careers, and her feed at @emilybegin reflects that range, from behind-the-scenes looks at Sucré Salé to her own creative projects.
17. Émile Bilodeau
Émile Bilodeau writes the kind of folk songs that feel like they're arguing with you and hugging you at the same time. His Francos de Montréal set this year was one of the festival's most talked-about, and his tour keeps rolling through venues across the province. New songs surface first at @emile.bilodeau.
18. Mario Tessier
Mario Tessier has quietly become a mainstay of Quebec's regional theater circuit, from the Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault to Salle Albert-Rousseau, proof that you don't need a national spotlight to build a loyal following. His dates are posted at @mariotessier_.
19. Sébastien Reding
You've almost certainly heard Sébastien Reding's work even if you don't know his face: he's a veteran actor and one of Quebec dubbing's most respected directors. These days, he's also getting a second wave of attention as the proud father of Ludivine Reding, our #1.
20. Ève Côté
Ève Côté has been steadily building her own comedy platform, and her openness with her audience is a big part of why people keep coming back. She's the kind of name that feels early to follow right now, which is exactly the point of a list like this. Get in early at @evogabo.
And while we're at it, two more worth your follow
Quebec's next generation of talent isn't only coming from music and comedy stages, it's coming from creators building entire careers directly on Instagram. Two names we'd be doing you a disservice to leave out:
Pézie Beaudin
Pézie Beaudin turns design, fashion, and everyday creativity into content that actually feels like art direction, not just another feed. Her eye is one of the sharpest in the Quebec creator scene right now.
Alexane Pelletier
Alexane Pelletier has built one of Quebec's most authentic followings through nothing but consistency, humor, and honest storytelling, the kind of track record that's earned her partnerships with Apple, L'Oréal, Lululemon, and Couche-Tard. Her Vlogmas series alone is worth the follow.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the Quebec artists and personalities to follow on Instagram in 2026?+
The names on this list span music, comedy, television, and dance: from breakout acts like Fredz and Lou-Adriane Cassidy to established hosts like Maripier Morin and Dave Morissette, plus a few living legends, like Gilles Vigneault and Jean Leloup, worth knowing even without a feed to follow.
Where can I follow Maripier Morin, Fredz, or Lou-Adriane Cassidy on Instagram?+
Maripier Morin posts at @maripiermorin, Fredz shares tour updates at @fredz_musicc, and Lou-Adriane Cassidy is at @louadriyo. Handles for the rest of the list are linked throughout the article above.
Who are the fastest-rising Quebec creators to watch right now?+
Billie Du Page is building real momentum as a singer beyond her famous last name, and two independent creators, Pézie Beaudin and Alexane Pelletier, are proof that Quebec's next wave of talent is being built directly on Instagram, no television credit required.
How does a brand partner with a Quebec artist or content creator for a campaign?+
Most partnerships run through a talent management agency that already has a relationship with the creator, rather than a cold outreach to their personal account. One Way's talent management team works with Quebec artists, comedians, and creators on exactly this kind of brand collaboration.
What makes Quebec's entertainment and creator scene different from the rest of Canada?+
Language and density. A French-language star system means Quebec artists build tight, highly engaged followings within the province before (or instead of) crossing into the rest of Canada, which is a big part of why per-capita engagement rates here consistently outperform the national average.
The bigger picture
What ties this list together isn't genre, it's timing. Quebec's cultural scene is in one of its most confident stretches in years, legends getting their flowers, new voices selling out rooms on their first real tour, and creators building global brand relationships from a Montreal bedroom. If you're building a content or marketing strategy around Quebec audiences, this is exactly the kind of talent landscape worth understanding, and it's a big part of what we track for our own roundup of Quebec's top content creators.
For more on how influencer marketing in Quebec keeps outperforming traditional formats, or to see what a long-term creator partnership actually looks like in practice, read more about this year's Francos tribute to Gilles Vigneault. One thing is certain: Quebec isn't slowing down, and neither should your feed.
