The Festival Fierté Montréal is celebrating its 20th edition from July 31 to August 9, 2026, presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Loto-Québec. This year's event promises to be more inclusive and festive than ever, with a program that showcases local talent and the richness of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Organizers expect a large audience to participate in the celebrations.
A Return to Roots in the Village
From July 31 to August 9, the festival will continue its return to roots, bringing the Village to life with 10 days of festivities. This edition will feature more than 150 local artists, including several emerging figures, demonstrating a strong commitment to strengthening ties with local artistic and community groups.
“This anniversary edition is guided by listening, transparency, and humility, with communities at the heart of every initiative,” said Higino Monteiro, Interim Executive Director of Montréal Pride. “We hope Montrealers, along with visitors from near and far, will join us in celebrating this important milestone. Twenty years of Pride deserves a grand celebration!”
Inclusive and Unifying Programming
Catherine Girard Lantagne, Head of Programming, stated: “We have created an inclusive and unifying program that will allow all communities to celebrate together alongside the general public as we mark this 20th anniversary.”
The Loto-Québec Stage: A Colourful Lineup
Located in the heart of the Village, at the corner of Papineau and Sainte-Catherine East Streets, the Loto-Québec Stage will come alive every evening at 7 pm with vibrant and unifying themed events.
“At Loto-Québec, diversity and inclusion are among our priorities. We are therefore delighted to once again support Montréal Pride, a unifying event that celebrates diversity and has become one of Montréal’s must-attend summer events,” said Eric Meunier, Director of Social Engagement at Loto-Québec.
Festivities Schedule
- July 31: An exhilarating drag night featuring the Course Capotée, hosted by Drag-on-fly and presented by Trojan in collaboration with Équipe Montréal and RÉZO, followed by Drags en folie, directed by Barbada.
- August 1: An avant-garde evening featuring Dee Joyce and Montréal queer pop artists led by J4DE alongside Aizysse Baga, ANGELO, Chris Cool, Jandrou, and Serena Smith.
- August 2: A nostalgic evening with two shows: Nostalgie hosted by Rainbow, followed by Haute Couture, by Esirena and Chrome 80, hosted by Lady Boom Boom.
- August 3: A love letter to singing with Opéra: les reines du drame by Opera Queens, followed by Maxence Garneau's KaraoSlay.
- August 4: Comedy takes centre stage with the Tranna Wintour Show, followed by Comédie Queer hosted by Coco Belliveau and guests.
The festival continues with more performances and events through August 9, celebrating diversity and inclusion in Montreal.
