Carnaval des couleurs

The BBCM Foundation’s Carnaval des couleurs celebrates and unites the multi-ethnic and LGBTQ+ communities of Montréal. The arts, dance and music festival presents free family-friendly entertainment over three days and evenings on an outdoor stage, at Quartier des spectacles.

Carnaval des couleurs presents renowned Québec-based artists – entertainers, singers, dancers and others – as well as hosts a conference whose goal is to build bridges between Montréal’s ethnic and LGBTQ+ communities in order to combat racism, homophobia and transphobia.

Other artists from various disciplines (DJs, musicians, dancers, street entertainers, circus performers, multiple costumed characters, etc.) animate the stage and surroundings.