Event Dates
From: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
To: Monday, October 9, 2023
Montreal Black and Blue Festival 2023
Montreal Black & Blue Festival started in 1991 as a group of friends holding a big party has turned one of the biggest gay circuit parties in the world.
Montreal Black and Blue Festival 2023 a circuit party with a heart
The Black and Blue Festival in Montreal takes place each year during the Canadian Thanksgiving and Columbus Day Weekend festivities.
- Are you visiting for Montreal Black and Blue? Stay in the Gay Village, home to Montreal’s bustling gay scene and host of some of the biggest events during the Pride week. Le Square Phillips Hôtel & Suites is a 4 star hotel rated “Superb” by guests and offering great rates, spacious rooms and a pool.
The Festival
- Montreal’s Black and Blue Festival is one of the largest gay-benefit dance parties in North America. The event supports the BBCM Foundation on their mission to fight AIDS around the world. VIP Tickets are available for all events.
- Events include the main Black and Blue Ball, a Leather Party and a host of cocktail receptions, after party events and cultural activities.
- The 2023 event promises to be spectacular. Organisers have planned aerial acrobatic shows and a circus style event complete with dance troupes, stunning choreography, digital arts including a 360 video tiled display around the entire circular room, singers, street arts and more.
The Schedule
- Awaiting theme and lineup for 2023
- Events typically kick off on the Thursday (Oct 4th, 2023) before Thanksgiving Weekend in Canada and end on the Monday.
- The Black and Blue Main Event takes place on the Sunday Night from 10pm until 8am.
- Other parties include the district Party and the Black and Blue Leather Ball.
- For a unique Montreal experience, stay at “Le Mount Stephen” with a 9+ rating featuring luxurious decor and 5-star service, it won’t disappoint.
The Venues
- Club Soda – Club Soda is a tall, narrow concert hall with a high-tech design, one of Montreal’s most popular concert and event venues, and is transformed into a party zone for District events. The club is located at 1225 boul. St-Laurent. The club is an 8-minute drive from Montreal’s Gay Village on Saint Catherine street. Stay in the Hyatt Place Montreal Downtown close to the city’s gay bars and clubs and take a short ride to the club. The hotel has spacious rooms, a beautiful indoor pool and a well-equipped gym.
- Lion D’Or – Chic restaurant & bar serving classic French cuisine & a cabaret-style lounge hosting live concerts. The venue is a 15 minute drive from Saint Catherine Street.
- The Tohu Circular Room – Large, contemporary circular theatre hosting circus shows & other unique performances. The venue is a 30 minute drive from Saint Catherine Street.
Trending Hotels in Montreal
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers in Montreal. All are close to the city’s bustling gay village:
Sofitel Montreal, Hôtel Le Cantlie, Le St-Martin Hotel, Hotel Zero 1
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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,
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Sofitel Montreal
5 Star, Luxury
Ideally situated in the historic Golden Square Mile of downtown Montreal, the hotel’s unrivaled location offers exceptional service and contemporary sophistication. Explore the area surrounding the Sofitel Montreal and you will find some of the area’s top attractions. Art galleries, museums, luxury shopping centers and a vibrant nightlife are only steps away from the hotel’s front doors.
Hôtel Le Cantlie Suites
4 Star, Readers Choice
Adjacent to McGill University and located in the city centre, Hotel Le Cantlie Suites offers WiFi access and a rooftop swimming pool. Guestrooms at the Hotel Le Cantlie Suites are spacious and feature European-style kitchens with a microwave and refrigerator. Guests at the Hotel Le Cantlie can work out in the gym. The hotel also offers concierge services with information on area attractions
Le St-Martin Hotel
4 Star, Great Value
Le St-Martin Hotel Centre-ville – Hotel Particulier is located above Montreal’s Underground City. An outdoor pool, located above the restaurant, is available along with free WiFi in the guest rooms. While staying at Le St-Martin Hotel Centre-ville – Hotel Particulier, each room also provides a 55-inch flat-screen cable TV. A minibar is in the rooms.
Hotel Zero 1
3 Star, Location
This modern hotel features an outdoor terrace offering panoramic views of downtown Montréal’s Quartier des Spectacles. A kitchenette is featured in all guest rooms. All the soundproofed rooms at Hotel Zero 1 have a flat-screen cable TV. Guests will find an iPod docking station and free WiFi. Rooms with separate seating areas are available, and all rooms have a view
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Hôtel St-Thomas
4 Star, Luxury
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free continental breakfast. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. All 23 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and iPads. Guests can enjoy heated floor (bathroom), and other standard amenities include pillowtop beds, iPod docks, and 24-hour room service.
Hotel William Gray
4 Star, Stylish
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. All 127 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Comforts include Frette Italian sheets and down comforters, espresso makers and bathrobes. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Montréal
3 Star, Readers Choice
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and self parking. All 235 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and plasma TVs with cable channels. Room service, pillow menus, and hair dryers are among the other amenities
Maison des Jardins B&B
3 Star, Gay Village
A restaurant, a snack bar/deli, and a spa tub are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite. All 5 rooms offer free WiFi, refrigerators, and TVs with DVD players.
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