Fierté Montréal 2024: not-to-be-missed events

From August 1st to 11th, Montreal will light up with rainbow colors for Fierté Montréal 2024. Downtown will be the beating heart of these festivities, providing a vibrant platform for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.

Alongside the famous Fierté Montreal Festival and its rich lineup, many iconic spots will come alive with special events.

Get ready for an unforgettable week celebrating love, acceptance, and diversity. Discover the many facets of our community through these can’t-miss events during Fierté Montréal 2024!

Fierté Montréal Festival Activities

The largest Francophone festival for the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities returns for its 18th edition from August 1st to 11th, 2024, to celebrate diversity under the theme We are the Rainbow!. Numerous events will take place downtown as part of this festival. Here are some you won’t want to miss.

• Colourful performances downtown

For the first time, the Fierté Montréal Festival presents activities downtown, in the Quartier des spectacles.

The Loto-Québec stage at Esplanade Tranquille will host numerous free performances, including Afro Drag (August 1), Pikete (August 2), Lucky Love + Marilyne Leonard (August 3), and FeminiX (August 4).

At Place des Arts, the play Ciseaux will be held on August 5 and 6, while the exhibition 40 years: Fugues se souvient will be presented from August 1 to 4.

• The Famous Pride Parade on René-Lévesque

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 1pm to 5pm, the Pride Parade will light up the streets of Montreal, celebrating diversity and equality. Thousands of marchers will parade along René-Lévesque Boulevard, between Metcalfe and Alexandre-DeSève streets.

This year’s theme, À nous l’arc-en-ciel!, symbolizes the reclaiming of the rainbow and its evolving inclusive meaning.

A moment of silence is scheduled at 2:30pm to honor the lives lost to AIDS, lesbophobia, homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia.

The Pride Circus Cabaret by Le Monastère from August 2 to 10

From August 2 to 10, 2024, Le Monastère presents the Pride Circus Cabaret, a circus show with a Montreal flair. The evenings start in Le Jardin with signature cocktails at dusk, followed by a captivating show in the Sanctuaire featuring ten artists from the 2SLGBTQI+ community and their allies, both local and international.

Geared towards an informed audience, the Pride Cabaret is a dazzling celebration of color, music, and spectacular performances. Get your tickets here.

The Family Drag Brunch at Time Out Market Montreal on August 3

On August 3, the Coalition of LGBT+ Families invites you to celebrate the first Saturday of Fierté Montréal with a drag brunch show at Time Out Market. Starting at 11:30am, enjoy a delicious meal while Barbada De Barbades, the drag queen loved by both kids and adults, makes you laugh, dance, and sing.

A craft corner will be available to keep the kids entertained, allowing parents to fully enjoy the show. Barbada’s performance will be followed by a special musical act.

Extended and chosen families are welcome at this inclusive event. Grandparents, uncles, aunts, friends, and allies are all invited to celebrate the diversity and solidarity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Reserve your free tickets here.

The Drag Brunch at Marché des Artisans on August 3

On Saturday, August 3, from 10am to noon, Miss Fountain and her guests will arrive at Marché Artisans for a fabulous, colorful brunch. Accompanied by Jessie Précieuse and Victoire de Rockwell, Miss Fountain will deliver a captivating show for the whole family.

On the menu for this exceptional morning: a delicious brunch featuring French toast, pastries, cheese, eggs, bacon, and other delights. Enjoy a festive and warm atmosphere to share an unforgettable moment.

Concert 2SLGBTQ+ at Hotel W Montréal 

Attend an exceptional downtown event with W MONTRÉAL PRÉSENTE – OLAN, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The W Montréal Hotel invites you to enjoy a unique musical activation in their Living Room, highlighting talented artists from the LGBTQ+ community.

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience and book your tickets now on Eventbrite! 🌈✨

(18+ only)

Fierté Nacarat on August 11

Get ready for an explosion of colors on Sunday, August 11, from noon to 5 PM, at the Terrace of Bar Nacarat. This spectacular Fierté Montréal event offers festive vibes with a live DJ, fabulous drag queen shows, gourmet BBQ, and sparkling cocktails. 

Perched on the 3rd floor of the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, overlooking René-Lévesque Boulevard, the Nacarat terrace gives you an unparalleled view of the Pride Parade.

Drag queen performances await you, featuring special guests like Lady Boom Boom, the sensation from Canada’s Drag Race, Adriana from season 2 of Canada’s Drag Race, and Bobépine, an extraordinary comedic diva and performer. Reserve here.

Drag Brunch PRIDE Edition at Terrasse Belvu on August 11

Every last Sunday of the month, Terrasse Belvu hosts a drag brunch, but on August 11, a special Pride edition awaits you.

From 9am to 1pm, drag queens and kings will light up the day with their dazzling performances, bringing a touch of glamour and fun. Enjoy delicious dishes, sip refreshing cocktails, and share memorable moments in a vibrant and friendly atmosphere.

Don’t miss this unique chance to experience an unforgettable brunch at Terrasse Belvu, where the party and Pride celebration are in full swing. Click here to reserve your table.