Since 2019, Val d’Or has hosted the Festival Fierté Val d’Or, a celebration of sexual and gender diversity in Abitibi. It’s the only LGBTQ+ festival in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
The 7th edition runs from June 5 to 7, 2026. Expect comedy, live music, glitter, and three days of parties to honor sexual and gender diversity.
On Saturday, June 6, Fierté Montréal presents Community Day starting at 1 p.m. at Place Agnico-Eagle. It’s a chance to spend an afternoon together, festive, inclusive, and full of good vibes. Meet local organizations, learn about different experiences, and celebrate diversity in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
For the eighth year running, the festival wraps up with the Diversity March, hosted by The KaraoKings. On Sunday at 11 a.m., LGBTQ+ folks and allies are invited to gather at Place Agnico-Eagle in their brightest rainbow gear. Together, they’ll march through Val d’Or’s streets to stand against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia.
After the march, the Aqua-lition Family Picnic starts at 1 p.m. at Plage Lemoine. The event is put on by the Coalition des familles LGBT+. Plage Lemoine is a small, sandy, free beach on Lac Lemoine, just a few minutes from downtown Val d’Or.
For the full schedule, check out the website of Fierté Val d’Or
or their Facebook page .