Xcellence - Fierté Montréal 2025

This summer, Fierté Montréal is turning the volume all the way up and bringing back XCELLENCE — XXL-style — to the TD Stage at Olympic Esplanade for a dazzling, high-energy celebration of queer brilliance, boldness, and joy! It’s not just a show — it’s a full-on serve dedicated to celebrating BIPOC 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and their allies through music, magic, and unapologetic self-expression.

Come for the icons, stay for the feels, and leave shining brighter than ever.
Headlining the event are three extraordinary artists who embody the spirit of XCELLENCE:

6:00 PM - Iniko (they/them)
Ethereal, powerful, and straight-up otherworldly, Iniko is serving cosmic soul realness. With their breakout anthems “The King’s Affirmation” and “Jericho”, they’ve become a voice for the dreamers, the seekers, and the beautifully in-between. Galactic main character energy.

8:00 PM - Bilal Hassani (he/she/they)
Pop royalty incoming! Bilal is the glittering icon we didn’t know we needed but absolutely deserve. From Eurovision legend to fashion muse to silver screen star, they’re a walking celebration of queer joy and freedom. Expect glam, vocals, and pure slayage on stage.

9:30 PM - Ivy Queen (she/her)
A true trailblazer, Ivy Queen has been breaking barriers and dropping empowerment bangers for decades. She’s fierce, she’s fearless, and she’s bringing all the diva energy we need this summer.