Montreal

Montreal's gay village, centered around Sainte-Catherine Street East, is one of the largest LGBTQ+ districts in North America. The city is known for its European flair and progressive attitudes toward LGBTQ+ rights. Montreal Pride (Fierté Montréal) is a major annual celebration, and the village features iconic venues like Club Unity, Sky, and the Cabaret Mado. The city's bilingual culture and artistic scene make it a unique destination for queer travelers.

An event focusing on governance and accountability in the context of employing AI, hosted by QueerTech. The session is scheduled for July 21, 2026, from 17:00 to 18:30.

Virtual

HR Roundtable: Governance & Accountability while employing AI

QueerTech

Recreational and inclusive community beach volleyball activity.

Parc Jean-Duceppe

Community Beach Volleyball - Thursdays

Volley Boréal

A casual and inclusive community beach volleyball game at Parc Jean-Duceppe.

This is a workshop for trans folks and their loved ones. In this workshop you will learn the basics about transness (e.g. terms definitions, how to be respectful etc.) and you will be able to ask questions to get more informed! Snacks & refreshments are provided and the presentation is in English.

Heads & Hands

Atelier Trans 101

Fierté Montréal

A workshop for trans people and their loved ones to learn about transness, respectful language, and ask questions.

Join the QT Community Circle event organized by QueerTech, scheduled for July 22, 2026, from 12:00 to 12:45. This event aims to foster community engagement within the queer tech community in Toronto. For more details, visit the QueerTech website.

QT Community Circle

A Halifax-based roundtable hosted by Pride at Work Canada and CBCL, focusing on inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ workers in energy and related sectors. The event will explore challenges and opportunities in fostering safe, inclusive, and visible workplaces beyond headquarters, including remote, field-based, and client-facing environments. Participants will discuss strategies for supporting employees in decentralized settings, leadership responsibilities, policy implementation, and lessons transferable to other industries.

CBCL

Halifax Roundtable

Pride at Work Canada

A virtual discussion group for transgender, non-binary, and questioning individuals aged 40 and over to share experiences and connect.

En virtuel

Groupe de discussion virtuel pour personnes trans, non-binaires et en questionnement 40 ans et plus

A virtual discussion group for transgender, non-binary, and questioning individuals aged 40 and over. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 18:30 to 20:00 via Zoom. Participants are encouraged to share experiences and connect in a safe, supportive environment that celebrates diversity.

Identités libres | 40 ans et +

Aide aux Trans du Québec (ATQ)

Festival Générations 2026 is a cultural event taking place in Nicolet, featuring performances by mainly Quebecois artists on a large stage. The festival promotes local talents, sustainable practices, and community engagement, with activities including music, arts, and development initiatives. The event is scheduled for July 23, 2026, from 17:00 to 23:00.

Cour arrière du Collège Notre-Dame de L'Assomption, Nicolet, QC

Festival Générations 2026

A cultural festival showcasing diverse performances in Nicolet, QC.

FESTIVAL GÉNÉRATIONS 2026

A virtual concert by Nicola Ciccone featuring over 60 minutes of piano and vocals, including twelve new songs reflecting our new reality. The performance aims to touch hearts, inspire reflection, and bring comfort through Nicola Ciccone's voice, arriving in autumn as a soothing experience.

Gratitude - Spectacle virtuel de Nicola Ciccone

San Francisco's hottest men hosting two epic parties with zero limits. Saturday night from 8 PM to 2 AM, and Sunday afternoon from 3 PM to midnight. Special joint party on Saturday night.

Dore Alley, 1060 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA

CUM UNION Weekend Event

442 Presents

Welcome to ACCM’s annual Summer Community BBQ for Friends and Family! This year we will be focusing on highlighting our diverse community by showcasing traditional foods and activities from different cultures. Let's celebrate summer with our communities!

Park Lafontaine

ACCM’s annual Summer Community BBQ

ACCM

A community BBQ celebrating cultural diversity with traditional foods and activities for friends and families.

A vibrant pride celebration featuring drag performances, community activities, and dance until dawn.

Queer MTL

Queer MTL Pride Night

Tombola solidaire et barbecue ouvert à la communauté.

Laurier #1 (près de Mentana)

Tombola Solidaire et BBQ

Weekly drag performance showcasing theatricality, comedy, and glamour every Sunday evening.

Bar Le Cocktail

Queer MTL Drag Sunday Show

The Alberta Ambassador Meeting is a regional gathering operated by Pride At Work Canada, where representatives from the Proud Partner network share best practices and strategies for creating 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming work environments. The event is scheduled for July 29, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00 MT.

@cinemadumusee

Alberta Ambassador Meeting

A meetup event hosted by EY at QueerTech in Vancouver, featuring community networking and discussions.

QueerTech Vancouver

qt connect meet up vancouver

EY and QueerTech

Join the QT Connect Meetup in Vancouver on July 30, 2026, from 00:00 to 03:00. This event is organized by QueerTech and offers an opportunity for community engagement and networking within the queer tech community.

The Stack, 1133 Melville St, Suite 1900, Vancouver

Q3 2026 - QT Connect Meetup Vancouver

Annual general meeting of the Bar Milton-Parc Solidarity Cooperative.

coopbmp

Bar Milton-Parc Solidarity Cooperative - AGM 2026

Literary event featuring books and glitter.

Place du Village

Des livres et des paillettes

Festival Fierté Littéraire

A community event featuring books and glitter.

The Rainbow Market is back for its second edition in the heart of the Village on Sainte-Catherine Street East. This is your chance to showcase your talent in a festive and inclusive space. The Fierté Montréal Festival, the M.A.D. Festival, and the Village SDC invite you to let your creativity shine.

Village on Sainte-Catherine Street East

Le Marché Arc-en-ciel / Rainbow Market

Fierté Montréal Festival, Festival M.A.D., and the Village SDC

A community market where 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, artists, and designers showcase their work in an inclusive and festive setting.

Join the celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights at the Pride Parade in Montreal.

Pride Parade

An exhibition chronicling the pivotal years when Montreal's gay community migrated eastward, transforming the neighborhood into what was known as 'Le Village.' The exhibit highlights political, cultural, social, and economic forces that shaped the area and added a new identity to the city. It features archival documents and aims to connect the emergence of sexual minorities with the neighborhood's development.

En face du Bar Resto 30 Juin — 1694, rue Sainte-Catherine Est

The Emergence of the Gay Village (Montreal, 1974–1990)

A night vibrant with rhythms, claims and pure human connection! Performances by Kimmortal, Calamine and DJ Thatz.

Jardins Gamelin

Rendez-vous Nocturnes

A lively nighttime party with performances by Kimmortal, Calamine, and DJ Thatz focused on music, connection, and celebration.

Maquillé·e·s, habillé·e·s et juché·e·s sur des talons spectaculaires, des coureur·euse·s plus excentriques les un·e·s que les autres s’affrontent lors d’une course à obstacles où l’objectif est d’ensacher le maximum de condoms! If you're a 2SLGBTQIA+ or sexual health community organization, a Village business, or a queer sports team, we invite you to register — you can email whossein@fiertemontreal.com to get the registration link. Spots are limited!

Scène Loto-Québec / Rue Sainte-Catherine Est et avenue Papineau

La Course Capotée

A fun LGBTQ+ obstacle race where participants dress up and compete to collect the most condoms.

SMP fundraiser

An evening event scheduled for July 31, 2026, from 18:00 to 22:00, at Jardins Gamelin in Toronto. The event details include a night out experience, but specific activities or features are not provided.

Night Out at Jardins Gamelin

Join us for a fun-filled trivia night at Coop BMP on July 31, 2026, starting at 20:00. Test your knowledge and enjoy an evening of entertainment with friends and fellow trivia enthusiasts.

Trivia Night at Coop BMP!

Join us for a fun-filled Trivia Night at Coop BMP on July 31, 2026, starting at 20:00. Test your knowledge and enjoy an evening of entertainment with friends. For more details, visit the event page.

An event titled 'Lumière des Nations' scheduled for July 31, 2026, from 20:00 to 23:00. Further details are not provided in the content.

Théâtre National

Lumière des Nations

An evening celebrating Indigenous and Two-Spirit voices through art, music, and storytelling.

Calamine Performance

Drag queens and drag kings, emerging artists and must-see talents will take the stage at the *Drag en folie!* evening to offer you electrifying, bold, and memorable performances. Come support the local rising stars, feel the rhythm of unique acts, and launch the MIX BUS festivities in style. A flamboyant and absolutely unmissable event!

Drag en folie!

An in-person event taking place on July 31, 2026, at Club Soda in Montréal, QC, featuring the third edition of Canada's biggest waacking battle. This event celebrates the flamboyant and expressive dance form of waacking, originating from queer, Black, and Latino clubs in Los Angeles in the 1970s. The night will showcase performances by local and international waacking artists, including Haejun, Ronald Belaza, DJ BlakGold, Flame, Moodz, Paolo Askia, and Princess Shayla. Attendees can enjoy a night of audacity, style, and virtuosity in a standing format, with limited seating on the balcony. The event is for audiences aged 18 and over, with no refunds or exchanges. Accessibility for persons with mobility impairments is available upon prior notification.

Supernature Vol. 3 - Édition Fierté Montréal

A community festival celebrating LGBT pride and heritage.

An event titled 'Active Grieving: The Aesthetic Activism of ACT UP Montréal' scheduled for July 31, 2026. The description and additional details are not provided in the content.

Montréal

Active Grieving: The Aesthetic Activism of ACT UP Montréal

Archives gaies du Québec

Participate in community-focused events and activities during Pride Week.

Various locations

Community Days

Annual Pride celebration featuring parades, performances, and community events celebrating LGBTQ+ pride.

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Montreal Pride Festival 2026

The Rainbow Market is part of the Fierté Montréal Festival, taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2026, in the Village on Sainte-Catherine Street East, between St-Christophe and Atateken streets. Over three days, entrepreneurs, designers, and artists from the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities will showcase their creations in pop-up spaces, offering festival-goers a chance to discover unique products and art in a lively and engaged atmosphere. The event is co-presented by Fierté Montréal and the M.A.D. Festival, with support from local organizations and the Fonds d’initiatives locales (FIL). Admission is free.

Rainbow Market

The Rainbow Market is part of the Fierté Montréal Festival, taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2026, in the Village on Sainte-Catherine Street East, between St-Christophe and Atateken streets. Over three days, entrepreneurs, designers, and artists from the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities will showcase their creativity and art in pop-up spaces. The event is free to attend and offers a festive atmosphere to discover products and art from 2SLGBTQIA+ creators. It is co-presented by Fierté Montréal and the M.A.D. Festival, with support from local organizations and funds.

The Stockholm Pride Parade 2026 is Scandinavia's largest Pride celebration, taking place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM. The parade will march through Stockholm from Norr Mälarstrand near the City Hall to Östermalms IP, covering approximately 4.5 kilometers. It features around 50,000 participants and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators, celebrating love and human rights. The wider Stockholm Pride festival runs from July 27 to August 1, 2026, including various events such as Pride House, Pride District, Pride Young, and Pride Family. The event is free to attend along the parade route, and participation in the parade does not require registration.

Stockholm Pride Parade 2026

An event scheduled for August 1, 2026, from 13:00 to 20:00, titled 'Pride Tournament'. No additional details are provided.

Parc des Faubourgs

Pride Tournament

A literary event featuring poets, authors, and autrices who deliver poetry and prose in Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) in front of a non-deaf audience with interpretation. The event is hosted by Pierre-Olivier Beaulac-Bouchard, a well-known deaf queer poet, and takes place at Place du Village on August 1, 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00.

Les signes de la diversité | Fierté littéraire

A community literary event exploring the signs of diversity.

An event celebrating queer literary artists from BIPOC communities, featuring words, music, and dance to uplift and move the audience. Hosted by Maguy Métellus, it takes place at Place du Village in Montreal, accessible to people with reduced mobility, on August 1, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00. The event is free to attend.

La diversité en toutes lettres : Fierté littéraire

A community literary event celebrating diversity in all forms.

A boldly queer artist who shakes up R&B norms and breaks traditional heteronormative narratives to deliver inclusive, modern, and essential music.

Dee Joyce Concert

A performance by Dee Joyce scheduled for August 1, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:00.

Dee Joyce Performance

An event titled 'Trans*mission Cabaret' scheduled for August 1, 2026, from 20:00 to 23:00. Further details are not provided in the content.

Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec

Trans*mission Cabaret

A concert featuring Marie-Pierre Arthur performing with the Ensemble doux, emphasizing intimacy, connection, and nuanced interpretations of her songs. The performance includes talented artists Naomie Delorimier, Émilie Pompa, Raphaël Pépin-Tanguay, with François Lafontaine on piano and Joe Grass on guitar, creating a warm and refined musical experience.

Espace culturel St. John, Bromont, QC

Marie-Pierre Arthur / Ensemble doux

An energetic free event showcasing Montreal's queer pop icons who challenge gender norms and ignite the underground scene. The high-energy performance features diverse artists including Aizysse Baga, ANGELO, Chris Cool, Jandrou, and Serena Smith, offering a raw, immersive experience of queer excellence and radical expression. The show celebrates boundary-breaking music and community unity, presented by J4DE, at Scène Loto-Québec on Rue Sainte-Catherine Est and avenue Papineau.

Popstars Queers

A concert celebrating queer music and artists.

The 4th edition of Unikorn, in partnership with Fierté Montréal, is an underground party at Club Soda featuring trance beats, club pop, and drag performances. Hosted by Sisi Superstar and Awwful, with DJ OZA from Los Angeles, and performances by Luna Dubois, KINGCHELLA, DJ Odile, and Serena Smith. The event is for attendees aged 18 and over, with limited mobility accommodations available. Doors open at 21:00, and the event runs from 22:00 to 03:00 on August 1, 2026.

Unikorn Vol. 4 Édition Fierté Montréal

The 4th edition of Unikorn, in partnership with Fierté Montréal, is an underground party at Club Soda featuring trance beats, club pop, and drag performances. Hosted by Sisi Superstar and Awwful, with DJ OZA from Los Angeles, and performances by Luna Dubois, KINGCHELLA, DJ Odile, and Serena Smith. The event is for attendees aged 18 and over, with limited mobility accommodations available. Doors open at 21:00, and the event runs from 22:00 to 03:00.

Société des arts technologiques [SAT]

The hottest underground party in town with electrifying DJ sets, unique singing performances, and explosive drag performances. An ultimate club kid rave experience.

Unikorn x Fierté Montréal Party

A dance party at the Satosphère celebrating rhythms, desires, and body positivity during Pride.

Participate in community-focused events and activities during the Pride Festival.

Transpoésies (soirée de poésie)

A community poetry night hosted by Festival Fierté Littéraire at Place du Village.

Volley Boréal invites you to this year’s Pride Tournament 2026. Its goal is to foster connections, promote inclusion, and build relationships among community members and their allies.

Plage Jean Doré

Tournoi Fierté 2026

A Pride volleyball tournament aimed at fostering connections and promoting inclusion among community members and allies.

Beach volleyball tournament celebrating LGBTQ+ community with mixed and inclusive teams, held at Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal.

Boreal Volleyball Tournament LGBTQ+

A community event inviting queer families and LGBTQ+ elders to gather at Verdun Beach with activities, refreshments, and accessible facilities.

Verdun Beach

AQUA-lition: familles et ainé·es queers à la plage de Verdun

Coalition des familles LGBT+ et Gay & Grey

An event organized by Coalition des familles LGBT+ inviting families and queer seniors to enjoy a day at the beach in Verdun. The event features a full program of activities suitable for all ages, promoting community engagement and fun in a welcoming environment.

AQUA-lition: familles et ainé·es queers à la plage

A guided walk exploring the historic sites of the lesbian community on the Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montreal, focusing on the 1980s-1990s. The route includes parks, community spaces, bars, and cafes that hold memories of a vibrant, activist, artistic, student, and professional lesbian community that contributed to visibility in Montreal and Quebec. The walk starts at Cité-des-Hospitalières (251, avenue des Pins Ouest) and lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, with about 45 minutes of walking.

Cité-des-Hospitalières

Promenade guidée Sur les traces des lesbiennes sur le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Archives lesbiennes du Québec

Literary event about the fight with words.

Le combat aux mots

A literary event focused on the theme of fighting with words.

Opéra Queens company presenting its flagship international production: "The Queens of Drama." A magnificent vocal experience, performed 100% live by exceptional artists from QTBIPOC communities.

Les reines du drame

A live opera performance by talented QTBIPOC artists presented by Opéra Queens.

An intoxicating evening hosted by Maxence Garneau.

KaraoSlay

A fun karaoke night hosted by Maxence Garneau.

A celebration of love and diversity through music at the Fierté Montréal festival.

FestiFierté Montréal: Pour l'Amour du Chant

Acadian drag superstar Sami Landri invites you to her show 'Sami et ses ami.e.s', a Montreal Pride classic. The event features live music, drag performances, comedy, and surprises, with artists including Charlie Morin, Chiquita Mère, Eboni La'Belle, Paolo Perfeccion, and Soraï. The show is hosted at Jardins Gamelin, is free to attend, and takes place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 18:00 to 22:00.

Sami Landri Performance

This variety show hosted by the Queen of Trash-chic brings together a lineup of artists who will offer you music, drag, humour, and, of course, lots of lovely surprises…

Sami et ses ami.e.s

A festive, inclusive, and caring event designed especially for our 2SLGBTQIA+ elders. On the program: musical atmosphere, tea and snacks, meaningful discussions, inspiring testimonies, and artistic performances.

La Thé Garden Partie des Drags Patronnesses

A community gathering with music, tea, discussions, and performances for LGBTQ+ elders.

Join this Canadian reality TV icon for 45 minutes of bold and sharp comedy.

Le Tranna Wintour Show

Hosted by the hilarious Coco Belliveau, this show features a handpicked lineup curated to celebrate diversity through laughter.

Le comédie queer

A comedy show featuring diverse performers and laughter, hosted by Coco Belliveau.

A comedy event as part of the Fête Montréal celebrations, featuring performances by two comedians.

Fête Montréal Soirée Humour

A unique gathering bringing together members of the order from all corners of the world to celebrate our common mission: to spread multiversal joy, to atone for shame and stigmatizing guilt to support our communities through action and prevention.

Village - Rue Sainte-Catherine Est

Conclave International des Sœurs de la Perpétuelle Indulgence

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence of Montreal

A gathering of members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from around the world to celebrate their mission of spreading joy and supporting communities.

Join us on August 5, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM ET in Montreal for Montreal ProPride 2026, a vibrant evening of connection, celebration, and community hosted by Pride at Work Canada. The event features a learning session with Pascale St-Onge, a former federal cabinet minister and expert in leadership and organizational change, held at the Tudor Room, Holt Renfrew, 1307 Sainte-Catherine St. West, Montreal. The evening includes a learning session on leadership, culture, and sustainable change, as well as a cocktail reception. The event aims to bring together professionals, advocates, and allies committed to safeguarding and uplifting 2SLGBTQIA+ human rights in workplaces and beyond. Registration is available via Eventbrite, with ticket options for members and non-members, supporting community spaces and learning opportunities.

Montreal ProPride 2026

A multidisciplinary performance showcasing the talents, voices, and lived experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ migrant and refugee communities in Montreal through drag, spoken word, music, and dance.

Cabaret Borderless par AGIR

A live performance featuring drag, spoken word, music, and dance by 2SLGBTQIA+ migrant and refugee communities in Montreal.

LGBTQ+ Events in Montreal

Today

HR Roundtable: Governance & Accountability while employing AI

Community Beach Volleyball - Thursdays

Atelier Trans 101

Tomorrow

QT Community Circle

Halifax Roundtable

Groupe de discussion virtuel pour personnes trans, non-binaires et en questionnement 40 ans et plus

Identités libres | 40 ans et +

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Festival Générations 2026

FESTIVAL GÉNÉRATIONS 2026

Friday, July 24, 2026

Gratitude - Spectacle virtuel de Nicola Ciccone

Sunday, July 26, 2026

ACCM’s annual Summer Community BBQ

Queer MTL Pride Night

Today

HR Roundtable: Governance & Accountability while employing AI

Community Beach Volleyball - Thursdays

Atelier Trans 101

Tomorrow

QT Community Circle

Halifax Roundtable

Groupe de discussion virtuel pour personnes trans, non-binaires et en questionnement 40 ans et plus

Identités libres | 40 ans et +

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Festival Générations 2026

FESTIVAL GÉNÉRATIONS 2026

Friday, July 24, 2026

Gratitude - Spectacle virtuel de Nicola Ciccone

Sunday, July 26, 2026

ACCM’s annual Summer Community BBQ

Queer MTL Pride Night

Take Montreal's queer scene with you