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Even though Bromont is a well known place to practise sports of all kinds and where many sporting events are held, culture and the arts have not been neglected. In order to provide a rich and dynamic cultural environment for its residents, the city of Bromont recently adopted a Cultural policy. Popular cultural events like concerts, festivals and art exhibitions take place through out the year for residents and visitors to enjoy.

For chocolate lovers all over, the month of May means the return of La fête du chocolat (Chocolate Fest) which began in 2001 and attracted over 30,000 visitors during the 2 weekends of activities. Among other things, visitors were charmed by the chocolate sculptures and delicacies, the Bal du chocolat and the porto and chocolate tasting.

Well known performers in the community, singers of L'Ensemble vocal de Bromont and Les Jazzeries have offered performances on many occasions.

From time to time, Saint-François Xavier church located in the hearth of the Old Village is transformed into a concert hall. Prestigious music ensembles such as I Musici of Montreal have played to the great pleasure of classical music lovers.

On Sunday afternoons throughout the summer, Les Beaux Dimanches de Bromont offer free outdoor concerts in St-John Church park. These performances provide a wonderful opportunity for local artists to be seen and heard. The concerts start in June and last until the end of August.

Every year around mid-august, Bromont is host to the Symposium Bromont en art. Close to ninety artists from Bromont and abroad working in many popular mediums such as oil and acrylic paints, watercolours, charcoal and pencil as well as photographers exhibit their works of art and create new ones on location. For information : (450) 534-1134.

One art gallery located in the Old Village displays the works of local artists and artists all over Quebec. Galerie d'art De Nevers located at 725 Shefford street welcomes visitors from Wednesday to Sunday.

Works of art from many artists are also on display at le Château Bromont and Auberge Le Madrigal which both offer permanent exhibitions.