frequently asked questions

Shows at Place d’Youville, along with most festival activities, are free of charge. However, access to the YQB – Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport Lounge and select activities requires a ticket. Please consult the full program for details.

This year, Quebec City Pride takes place from September 4 to 6, 2026.

The event is organized by the Alliance Arc-en-ciel de Québec, a community organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and visibility of sexually and gender-diverse people.

In 2025, the Alliance has teamed up with Carnaval de Québec as a co-organizing partner. Carnaval is assisting with ticketing, logistics, partnerships, and programming, while the Alliance remains in charge of the community aspect, communications, and volunteer coordination.

Pride isn’t limited to just one month — we can be proud at any time of year. In Québec City, the Labor Day weekend (first weekend of September) has become an anticipated annual gathering for 2SLGBTQ+ communities and their allies.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Place d’Youville.

Yes. An accessible area is set up near Palais Montcalm. It can be reached from outside the main site, just like if you were driving to the Palais Montcalm. On site, you’ll find an accessible restroom and a shared bar service with the VIP area.

Please write to us at info@arcencielquebec.ca to confirm availability depending on which events you plan to attend.

Absolutely! All outdoor shows presented at Place d’Youville and Passage Olympia as part of Quebec City Pride are open to everyone, regardless of age. No ID is required to enter — only if you want to access bar services.

• Alcohol and drugs, including related paraphernalia
• Chairs
• Bladed weapons or blunt objects
• Sticks, balls, or any type of ball-shaped equipment
• Professional video or audio recording equipment, cameras, or drones
• Fireworks or firecrackers
• Large backpack-style bags (hiking or camping backpacks)
• Items intended for sale or promotion
• Camera stands, selfie sticks, tripods, or similar equipment
• Laser pointers

• Umbrellas
  • For the comfort of those around you, please keep them closed during performances.
• Leashed animals
• Disposable or non-professional cameras (professional = interchangeable lenses)
• Plastic baby bottles or juice cups
• Prescription medication
• Strollers
• Small backpacks or purses
• Reusable water bottles

The Solidarity March will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, at Place d’Youville. We encourage participants to arrive a little early to enjoy the atmosphere and join the movement from the very first steps.

No registration is required — just show up as a supporter, ally, or community member standing for 2SLGBTQ+ rights. We encourage you to march with friends and loved ones, and to honor the spirit of the event: visibility, advocacy, and collective pride.

For security reasons, the march route is not publicly released. However, you can expect it to pass through Old Québec. Both the start and end point is Place d’Youville.

Because it brings us back to the core of what Pride really is.

At its heart, Pride is a riot — a movement defending the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ people.

It’s a reminder that the fight for the rights of sexually and gender-diverse people is ongoing and that these rights are not guaranteed. It’s a powerful and unifying moment that brings visibility and solidarity to 2SLGBTQ+ communities, supported by allies.

The Quebec City Pride’s Solidarity March is not a parade or commercial event. To maintain its spirit, promotional displays and distribution of branded material are not permitted.

That said, we warmly invite companies, political parties, and organizations to join as individual citizens showing support for 2SLGBTQ+ communities. No registration is necessary to participate in the march.

If your team wants to represent your organization during Quebec City Pride, we encourage you to take part in the Community Day instead.

Not at all. While it’s a celebration of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, it’s also open to allies, families, neighbors, the curious, those questioning, and anyone who wants to celebrate diversity, learn, connect, and support the ongoing fight for inclusion, recognition, and equality.

Quebec City Pride is a space of togetherness — open to anyone willing to celebrate with respect for 2SLGBTQ+ people and their realities.

Yes — and you’ll be warmly welcomed! Fierté de Québec is a safe and inclusive space, whether you come solo or with others.

Many of our volunteers join alone or for the first time, and they often find a welcoming and supportive environment.

As with any major event in the city, we collaborate with municipal services, including the Quebec City Police Department (SPVQ). On site, security is primarily provided by a private security team.

Yes! At Place d’Youville, opposite the TD Stage, Carnaval de Québec invites you to visit the Chill Zone — a fun, family-friendly space with misting stations, tables, chairs, and games. Come relax, socialize, and enjoy a playful atmosphere with a nod to our winter traditions… in the heart of summer and in full Pride spirit!

A nod to our winter traditions… in the heart of summer and in full Pride spirit!

It’s easy! Just fill out the volunteer interest form to let us know you’re interested. A second form will be sent to you during the summer to confirm your availability.

Yes! Each person must fill out their own form, but you can note who you’d like to be paired with in the comments section at the end.

Nope — there’s no required minimum. Just let us know your availability in the form and we’ll work with that!

Every year, Quebec City Pride welcomes volunteers from all walks of life — many of whom arrive alone or feeling a bit nervous. We prioritize warm welcomes, inclusive teams, and a friendly environment that makes it easy to connect with others. You don’t need to be outgoing to feel at home.
If you’d like to be paired with someone, just let us know in the form.

We also hold a volunteer meet-up a few weeks before the event — a great opportunity to break the ice and ask questions!