Part of the Gay Montreal Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Sunday, August 9, 2026
Esplanade du Parc Olympique (Scène TD)
4545 Av. Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal, QC H1V 0B2, CanadaThe festival's official closer and the city's largest outdoor dance floor — a free Mega T-Dance at Olympic Park on Pride Sunday, running from the afternoon into the night with international DJs and thousands dancing after the parade. Free.
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Fri, Aug 7
11 AM - 9 PM
Sainte-Catherine Est (pedestrianized), Le Village

Fri, Aug 7
11 AM - 12 AM
Le Village & downtown Montréal
Montreal Pride (Fierté) 2026 — the francophone world's biggest LGBTQ+ festival: the parade, free outdoor stages, the Mega T-Dance and where to stay.

Fri, Aug 7
7 PM - 12 AM
Loto-Québec Stage & Olympic Park Esplanade, Montréal

Sat, Aug 8
4 PM - 12 AM
Complexe Sky, Montreal

Sun, Aug 9
2 AM - 2 PM
Stereo, Montreal
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