Post Malone Electrifies the 56th Festival d’été with Stunning Performance

In what was considered the must-see show of the 56th Festival d’été, Post Malone lived up to his global superstar status by drawing a crowd of fans on the full-house Plains of Abraham for his exclusive Canadian performance in Quebec City. Fans eagerly lined up as early as 5 a.m. for the 29-year-old American artist, prompting the festival organizers to open the gates earlier to accommodate the growing crowd.

Meanwhile, Post Malone’s plane touched down at Jean-Lesage airport, where he was spotted in his signature attire: cap and plaid pajamas. The festival site quickly reached capacity, prompting closure for spectator safety.

By 9:30 p.m., Post Malone appeared on stage to a stunning pyrotechnic display, greeting the massive crowd with a beer in hand and a wide smile.

The artist, also known as Austin Richard Post, played a mix of rock, R&B, hip-hop, and pop hits from his albums like Stoney, Beerbongs & Bentleys, and Hollywood's Bleeding, thrilling the audience with hits like Better Now, Psycho, Rockstar, and Circles.

Accompanied by a female string section, Post Malone engaged the crowd, even inviting a lucky fan named Felix Bergeron to join him on stage for a guitar performance of the ballad Stay. Despite a few admitted vocal hiccups, Post Malone’s charismatic stage presence and musical range were on full display, turning the Plains into a spectacle of lights and music.

Following Post Malone’s polished act, up-and-coming pop rebel Jessie Murph took the stage, delivering raw emotion and rebellion in her performance. The 19-year-old American artist showcased a mix of R&B, hip-hop, country, and pop influences, captivating the audience with her unconventional voice and energetic presence.

Despite initial nerves at the size of the crowd, Jessie Murph gave her all, belting out notable tracks like Pray and closing with a powerful rendition of Son of a Bitch that left her mark on the festival stage.

Prior to Murph’s set, Toronto-based group Valley entertained the audience with their sunny pop-rock tunes, earning praise for their melodic sound and engaging performance. Comparisons to Coldplay were drawn, highlighting Valley’s potential for mainstream success with catchy tracks like Have A Good Summer (without me).

Valley’s lead vocalist Rob Laska connected with the audience, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to perform in Quebec City. The band’s blend of French and English banter, along with nostalgic nods to Quebec culture like sporting Nordiques jerseys, added to their charm and rapport with the festival-goers.

As the night came to a close, festival-goers left the Plains of Abraham with Post Malone’s electrifying performance and the promising sounds of Jessie Murph and Valley ringing in their ears, marking a successful highlight of the 56th Festival d’été.