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Carnaval Des Couleurs Montreal 2025

The Carnaval Des Couleurs Montreal is a gathering and celebration of multicultural and LGBTQ + communities

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    • Gay Village
    • Outdoor party
    • Outdoor Musical
    • Free Indoor Event

Carnaval Des Couleurs Montreal 2025

The Carnaval Des Couleurs Montreal is a gathering and celebration of multicultural and LGBTQ + communities for the fight against racism and the fight against homophobia.

  • Stay close to all the events at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott Montreal Downtown close to all the bars and clubs, with large rooms and friendly staff.

The Carnival

  • Update – Awaiting details of the next event. This event did not take place in 2023.
  • Carnaval Des Couleurs Montreal takes place during the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. The event features free outdoor musical and multidisciplinary activities in the Gay Village and the Latin Quarter, and also with the return of a free indoor event also at Complexe Desjardins.
  • The Carnival also coincides with the world famous Black and Blue Festival and Ball. The event features three days and evenings of performances by entertainers, singers, dancers and many others. The program aims to offer a beautiful mosaic of Montreal’s cultural diversity.

The Venues

  • The Carnaval des Couleurs is a not-to-be-missed rendez-vous for music, dance and entertainment fans. More than 30,000 people walk daily through complexe Desjardins, so it’s a great environment to feature a major original, inclusive, and diversified artistic festival.
  • Complexe Desjardins is a mixed-use office, hotel, and shopping mall complex located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in the Quartier des spectacles area of Saint Catherine Street.
  • Entertainers of the Carnaval will also be present at the doors of various events of the Black & Blue Festival in the gay Village.

Recommended Hotels in Montreal

The following hotels are close to the city's top attractions and gay village:

Sofitel Montreal,    Hôtel Le Cantlie,    Le St-Martin Hotel,   Hotel Zero 1

Gay Map of Montreal

Montreal has one of the largest gay villages in the world. Trendy bars, cafes, restaurants and clubs lined from St-Hubert Street to De Lorimier Street on Saint Catherine Street, and between Sherbrooke Street and René Lévesque Boulevard on Amherst Street, a distance of nearly two kilometres,

Address: 1155 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H3A 2N3, Canada

  • Luxury five-star hotel in Montreal’s Golden Square Mile.
  • Steps from McGill University and major museums.
  • Recently renovated with modern French design style.
  • Known for quiet rooms and very comfortable beds.
  • Home to Renoir restaurant and NINI cocktail lounge.
  • Strong choice for upscale city stays and short breaks.
  • Website

Address: 1110 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H3A 1G8, Canada

  • Downtown aparthotel in Montreal’s Golden Square Mile.
  • Spacious studios and suites, many with kitchenettes.
  • Steps from McGill University and Peel metro station.
  • Seasonal rooftop pool with city and Mount Royal views.
  • Classic style with comfortable, quiet rooms.
  • Strong choice for longer stays and central city trips.
  • Website

Address: 980 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, QC H3A 1M5

  • Boutique luxury hotel in downtown Montreal near Peel Street.
  • Elegant, residential-style rooms with upscale finishes.
  • Quieter atmosphere than large downtown chain hotels.
  • Direct access to Underground City shopping and dining.
  • Strong choice for refined, central city stays.
  • Website

Address: 1 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montreal, QC H2X 3Z6, Canada

  • Modern boutique hotel in Quartier des Spectacles district.
  • Steps from Chinatown, Old Montreal, and downtown sights.
  • Contemporary design with tech-forward room features.
  • Many rooms with kitchenettes for longer stays.
  • Popular with festival, business, and leisure travelers.
  • Strong central base for exploring the city on foot.
  • Website

Address: 1171 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2G8, Canada

  • Well-known male strip club in Montreal’s Gay Village
  • Large lineup of dancers and nightly stage shows
  • High-energy late-night atmosphere
  • Popular with gay men, tourists, and mixed groups
  • Long-running adult entertainment staple in the Village
  • Open: Wed-Sun 8pm-3am (Closed Mon-Tue)
  • Website

Address: 1111 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2G6, Canada

  • Well-known male strip club in Montreal’s Gay Village
  • Retro theatre-style layout with large main stage
  • Nightly shows with rotating lineup of dancers
  • Busy late-night crowd with mixed clientele
  • Long-running adult nightlife staple in the Village
  • Open: Mon-Sun 3pm-3am
  • Website

Address: 1681 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2J5, Canada

  • Male strip bar in Montreal’s Gay Village
  • Known for acrobatic pole and stage performances
  • More mature, relaxed strip-club atmosphere
  • Clear stage views and social seating layout
  • Popular with regulars and visiting gay crowd
  • Open: Mon-Sun 7pm-3am
  • Website

Address: 1365 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2H7, Canada

  • Gay lounge bar in Montreal’s Village with video-on-demand concept
  • Request your own music videos from a huge library
  • Relaxed, social vibe rather than full nightclub energy
  • Popular for pre-club drinks and casual meetups
  • Steady mix of locals, tourists, and regulars
  • Open: Wed-Sun 3pm-3am (Closed Mon-Tue)
  • Website

Address: 1272 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2H2, Canada

  • Stylish gay cocktail bar in Montreal’s Gay Village.
  • Compact, social space with a strong local crowd.
  • Known for well-made cocktails and quality spirits.
  • Popular pre-club stop near Beaudry metro.
  • Mixed crowd with a clear gay scene focus.
  • Open: Mon-Wed 3pm-1am, Thu-Fri 3pm-3am,
  • Sat 3pm-3am, Sun 3pm-1am
  • Website

Address: 1812 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2K 2H3, Canada

  • Men-focused gay bar with leather and bear crowd.
  • Classic Village staple with late-night energy.
  • Small dance floor with DJs and themed nights.
  • Social, cruisy vibe with loyal local regulars.
  • Straightforward bar atmosphere, no-frills feel.
  • Open: Mon-Sun 2pm-3am
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Address: 3956 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, 2nd Floor, Montreal, QC H2W 1Y3

  • LGBTQ+ sports bar with strong lesbian and queer focus.
  • Multiple screens for team games and watch parties.
  • Community hub for queer leagues and social groups.
  • Casual upstairs pub with relaxed, inclusive vibe.
  • Regular trivia, Drag Race, and themed social nights.
  • Open: Mon-Fri 11am-3am, Sat-Sun 10am-3am
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Address: 1333 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2H4, Canada

  • Gay Village bistro bar and nightlife staple.
  • Popular pre-club meeting point for drinks and food.
  • Lively, social room with strong local and tourist mix.
  • Pub-style menu alongside cocktails and late plates.
  • Easy transition from dinner spot to late-night bar.
  • Open: Mon-Wed 5pm-12am, Thu 1pm-1am,
  • Fri-Sat 1pm-2am, Sun 1pm-12am
  • Website

Address: 1982 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2K 2H7, Canada

  • Alternative LGBTQ+ club with goth, techno, and fetish nights.
  • Moody, underground-style space in the Gay Village.
  • Themed parties with strong visual and fashion culture.
  • Draws alternative, fetish, and club-focused crowds.
  • Different energy from mainstream Village dance clubs.
  • Open: Fri-Sat 9pm-3am (event-based schedule, check listings)
  • Facebook

Address: 1276 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2H2, Canada

  • Small Gay Village bar with electronic music focus.
  • Intimate, dark space with underground club feel.
  • House and techno DJs most nights.
  • Younger, fashion-forward crowd mixed with locals.
  • Popular late-night stop between larger venues.
  • Open: Fri-Sat 10pm-3am (plus occasional private events)
  • Instagram

Address: 1295 Rue Atateken Montreal, QC H2L 3K9, Canada

  • Long-running gay bar in the heart of Montreal’s Village scene.
  • Nightly karaoke creates a loud, social, singalong atmosphere.
  • Strong mix of locals, tourists, and regulars across age groups.
  • Large terrace draws crowds during warmer months.
  • Casual tavern vibe that stays busy late into the night.
  • Open: Mon-Sun 2pm-3am
  • Website

Address: 1478 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2J1, Canada

  • Huge multi-level gay club complex in the Village.
  • Multiple dance floors with varied music styles.
  • Regular drag shows and cabaret-style performances.
  • Rooftop terrace with pool and hot tub in summer.
  • One-stop venue for long, late-night sessions.
  • Open: Mon-Tue 3pm-10pm, Wed 11:30am-10pm, Thu 11:30am-2am,
  • Fri-Sat 11:30am-3am, Sun 11:30am-1am
  • Website

Address: 1669 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2J5, Canada

  • Classic gay drag bar in the heart of the Village.
  • Nightly drag shows and popular karaoke sessions.
  • Lounge-style space built around a central stage.
  • Mixed crowd with strong local and tourist mix.
  • Go-to spot for drag, singalongs, and show nights.
  • Open: Mon-Sun 3pm-3am
  • Website

Address: 1115 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2G2, Canada

  • Legendary gay drag cabaret in the heart of Montreal’s Village.
  • Cabaret-style room built around a large central performance stage.
  • Queen Mado and guest performers anchor high-profile drag shows.
  • Strong mix of locals, tourists, and dedicated drag fans nightly.
  • Show-driven nights that often roll into late dance bar sessions.
  • Open: Tue-Sun 4pm-1:30am
  • Website

Address: 1950 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Est, Montreal, QC H2K 2C9

  • Men-only gay strip bar just off the Village main drag.
  • Intimate, dive-style space with close-up stage shows.
  • Rotating lineup of male dancers throughout the night.
  • Popular for private dances and late-night visits.
  • Cruisier, adult vibe with a loyal local following.
  • Open: Mon-Sun 7pm-3am
  • Instagram

Address: 1171 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2G8, Canada

  • Large multi-level gay nightclub in Montreal’s Village.
  • Two main dance rooms with varied club music styles.
  • VIP lounge and popular rooftop terrace in summer.
  • Draws locals, tourists, and younger party crowds.
  • Reliable late-night option for big dance floor energy.
  • Open: Thu-Sat 10pm-3am
  • Website

Address: 1315 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2H4, Canada

  • Classic Eagle-style gay bar with leather and bear focus.
  • Multi-level layout with different rooms and vibes.
  • Strong local crowd mixed with visiting leather fans.
  • Cruisier energy with late-night masculine atmosphere.
  • One of the Village’s most established men’s bars.
  • Open: Mon-Sun 8am-3am
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Address: 1673 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2J5, Canada

  • Old-school gay Village bar with a loyal local crowd.
  • Dive-style space with a relaxed, cruisy undertone.
  • Popular with mature guys and longtime regulars.
  • Cheap drinks and friendly, familiar bartenders.
  • Low-key stop for daytime beers and late nights.
  • Open: Mon-Sun 8am-3am
  • Facebook

Address: 1218 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montreal, QC H2L 2G9, Canada

  • Long-running gay karaoke bar in Montreal’s Village.
  • Large song catalogue with constant performer rotation.
  • Casual, camp atmosphere with strong crowd participation.
  • Mixed crowd of locals, tourists, and loyal regulars.
  • Sidewalk terrace adds social energy in warmer months.
  • Open: Mon-Sun 2pm-3am
  • Website

Address: 2093 Rue de la Visitation, Montreal, QC H2L 3C9, Canada

  • LGBTQ+ country and line-dancing club in the Village.
  • Focus on structured dance nights and practice sessions.
  • Friendly, mixed-age crowd with strong community feel.
  • Different pace from typical late-night Village clubs.
  • Popular with regulars and country dance fans.
  • Open: Fri 6:45pm-10:15pm
  • (check schedule for classes and special events)
  • Website

Recommended Hotels in Montreal By Booking

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Hotel Birks
5 Star, Location

Hotel Birks Montreal
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  • 5 Star, Location; Terrace, Restaurant Henri Brasserie
  • Close to the gay district
  • Desk, flat-screen TV
  • Downtown Montreal with city view rooms, some featuring claw-foot bath & fireplace

Sofitel Montreal
5 Star, Luxury

Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile
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  • 5 Star, Luxury; In historic Golden Square Mile
  • A short walk to the gay bars
  • Contemporary sophistication
  • Prime location near art galleries, museums, and vibrant nightlife with exceptional service

Hôtel Le Cantlie Suites
4 Star, Readers Choice

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  • 4 Star, Readers Choice; Rooftop swimming pool
  • A short taxi ride to the gay bars
  • Spacious, microwave, refrigerator
  • Spacious rooms with kitchenettes near McGill University and a rooftop pool

Le St-Martin Hotel
4 Star, Great Value

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  • 4 Star, Great Value; Outdoor pool, Underground City access
  • A short walk to the gay bars
  • 55-inch flat-screen TV, minibar
  • Offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and modern rooms with a 55-inch flat-screen TV

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Photo: Montreal’s Gay Village, one of the most famous gaybourhoods in North America
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  • Saint Catherine Street hosts street parties throughout the Summer, especially during the Montreal Pride celebrations.
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