The ultimate guide to Montreal’s Pride Festival

Fierté Montréal Festival is the largest LGBTQ+ gathering in the Francophone world. In addition to the city’s welcoming LGBTQ+ bars and hangouts, Montreal is putting on a star-studded show.

Montreal’s first Pride march was held in June 1979 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising of 1969. La Brigade Rose organizers in Montreal drew 52 marchers in 1979. Forty years later, in 2019, total attendance at Montreal Pride topped 3 million.

This summer’s festival features live in-person performances, concerts and activities on the Esplanade of the Olympic Park—Montreal Pride’s main site—as well as in the LGBTQ+ Village and downtown. 

When is the Fierté Montréal Festival?

This 18th edition of the Fierté Montréal Festival runs from August 1 to 11, 2024.

What are the festival highlights?

Expect major free shows with more than 150 artists programmed. There is free admission to all events on the Esplanade of the Olympic Park.

For full programming, visit fiertemtl.com. Here are some programming highlights: 

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