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Celebrate Black History Month in Montreal With These Must-See Events!

Celebrate Black History Month in Montreal With These Must-See Events!
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With February just about to kick off, hundreds of thousands of Montrealers are getting ready to take part in the 34th anniversary of Black History Month activities throughout the city. This year's theme, "All That We Carry," is sure to inspire and empower attendees.

If you are looking for ways to get involved or celebrate, here is a list of daily events that are happening in Montreal! Check out the event details below to make sure that you don't miss out! 

February 1

  • Soul Motown Disco Night
    What? You’ll get immersed in a world of Soul Motown and Disco influenced by the music of soul icons such as Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and more!
    Where? Le Balcon, 463 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Downtown Montreal, H3B 1B1
    When? 8:30 PM
    Click here for more information

February 2

  • La liberté d’aimer : une célébration gospel - Michelle Sweeny & The Gospel Tribe 
    What? A celebration of all things gospel, inspired by the spirit of Harlem!
    Where? Salle Désilets du Cégep Marie-Victorin, 7000 Marie-Victorin, Montreal, 
    H1G-2J6
    Where? 3 PM
    Click here for more information
  • Dalie Dandala
    What? Discover Dalie Dandala, a versatile artist from Brazzaville-Congo who discovered music and theatre at the age of ten!
    Where? Club Balattou, 4372 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Z5
    When? 9PM
    Click here for more information
  • 13th Annual Underground Comedy Railroad Tour
    What? The Underground Comedy Railroad (UCR) is a groundbreaking all-black comedy tour, pioneering the way for Black Canadian comedians to share their unique humor and stories with a wider audience!
    Where? The Comedy Nest. 2313 Sainte-Catherine Ouest #3rd Floor Montréal, QC H3H 1N2
    When? 8PM
    Click here for more information

February 3 (TBD)

February 4

  • TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
    What? The infamous Broadway show TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is coming to Montreal to tell the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll!
    Where? Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information

February 5

  • TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
    What? The infamous Broadway show TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is coming to Montreal to tell the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll!
    Where? Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information

February 6

  • Lerie Sankofa
    What? Lerie Sankofa is an Ivorian musician passionate about singing and percussion! Make sure to check her out as she shares her knowledge about the Ivorian artistic community.
    Where? Club Balattou, 4372 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Z5
    When? 9PM
    Click here for more information
  • #LeCypher Hip-Hop Thursdays
    What? Every Thursday, LeCypher hosts a unique Hip-Hop & soul party featuring some of the city’s most sought-out after musicians and vocalists!
    Where? O Patro Vys, 356 avenue du Mont-Royal Est, Montreal
    When? 8 PM 
    Click here for more information
  • Distant Echoes of Africa
    What? The Orchestre Classique de Montréal is celeberating composers and artists of African descent.
    Where? Pierre-Mercure Hall, 300 Boul. de Maisonneuve E, Montréal, QC H2X 3X6
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information
  • TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
    What? The infamous Broadway show TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is coming to Montreal to tell the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll!
    Where? Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information

February 7

  • TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
    What? The infamous Broadway show TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is coming to Montreal to tell the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll!
    Where? Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information

February 8

  • Jab Djab & Mello G
    What? Jab Djab & Mello G, pioneers of Montréal’s world music scene are bringing the party with their music hits from the Caribbean Islands!
    Where? Club Balattou, 4372 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Z5
    When? 9PM
    Click here for more information
  • Discussion avec Dorothy Williams: "Jazz et Identité Noire : Un Voyage à Travers l'Histoire"
    What? A discussion about the Black community’s history in the Jazz era hosted by Michael Farkas, Chairman of the Black History Month Round Table.
    Where? Afromusée, 533 Ontario Est, Montréal, H2L 1NB
    When? 12 PM
    Click here for more information
  • TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
    What? The infamous Broadway show TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is coming to Montreal to tell the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll!
    Where? Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
    When? 1 PM & 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information

February 9

  • TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
    What? The infamous Broadway show TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is coming to Montreal to tell the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll!
    Where? Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
    When? 1 PM & 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information

February 10 (TBD)

February 11 (TBD)

February 12

  • Vierge
    What? This play shares the story of 16 years old Divine and her navigating life with Christianity, virginity and teenage hormones after learning that the world around her is not as it seems.
    Where? Segal Centre, 5170 chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H3W 1M7
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information

February 13

  • #LeCypher Hip-Hop Thursdays
    What? Every Thursday, LeCypher hosts a unique Hip-Hop & soul party featuring some of the city’s most sought-out after musicians and vocalists!
    Where? O Patro Vys, 356 avenue du Mont-Royal Est, Montreal
    When? 8 PM 
    Click here for more information


February 14

  • Madou Sidiki Diabaté’s Tribute to Toumani Diabaté
    What? If you’re a lover of the kora, this promises to be a memorable evening as Madou Sidiki Diabaté coming directly from Mali, pays tribute to his late brother Toumani Diabaté.
    Where? Le Gesù, 1200 Rue de Bleury, Montréal, QC H3B 3J3
    When? 9PM
    Click here for more information

February 15:

  • The Greatest Soul, Motown, Pop & Disco Hits with Freddie James Project
    What? Fan of Marvin Gaye, Etta James, Kool & the Gang… or just enjoy vibing to great music? Make sure to check out this event where Soul, Motown, Disco and Pop music will merge for a memorable night!
    Where? Le Balcon, 463 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Downtown Montreal, H3B 1B1
    When? 8:30 PM
    Click here for more information  
  • Vierge
    What? This play shares the story of 16 years old Divine and her navigating life with Christianity, virginity and teenage hormones after learning that the world around her is not as it seems.
    Where? Segal Centre, 5170 chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H3W 1M7
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information


February 16 

  • Vierge
    What? This play shares the story of 16 years old Divine and her navigating life with Christianity, virginity and teenage hormones after learning that the world around her is not as it seems.
    Where? Segal Centre, 5170 chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H3W 1M7
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information


February 17 (TBD)

February 18

  • Vierge
    What? This play shares the story of 16 years old Divine and her navigating life with Christianity, virginity and teenage hormones after learning that the world around her is not as it seems.
    Where? Segal Centre, 5170 chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montréal, Québec, H3W 1M7
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information
  • Jully Black: Songs and Stories tour
    What? Get ready, Montreal! Jully Black, Canada’s Queen of R&B, is returning for an unforgettable evening of incredible music!
    Where? Théàtre Outremont, 1248 Rue Bernard O, Outremont, QC H2V 1V6
    When? 7 PM
    Click here for more information

February 19 

  • Vierge
    What? This play shares the story of 16 years old Divine and her navigating life with Christianity, virginity and teenage hormones after learning that the world around her is not as it seems.
    Where? Segal Centre, 5170 chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H3W 1M7
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information

February 20

  • Tiakola
    What? The international hit maker Tiakola is coming to Montreal for his M3LO World Tour to perform hits from his latest album, Mélo!
    Where? Place Bell, 1950 Claude-Gagné Road, Laval, Quebec, Canada, H7N 5H9
    When? 7 PM
    Click here for more information
  • #LeCypher Hip-Hop Thursdays
    What? Every Thursday, LeCypher hosts a unique Hip-Hop & soul party featuring some of the city’s most sought-out after musicians and vocalists!
    Where? O Patro Vys, 356 avenue du Mont-Royal Est, Montreal
    When? 8 PM 
    Click here for more information
  • Vierge
    What? This play shares the story of 16 years old Divine and her navigating life with Christianity, virginity and teenage hormones after learning that the world around her is not as it seems.
    Where? Segal Centre, 5170 chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H3W 1M7
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information

February 21

  • Ric'key Pageot - Classic Black
    What? The Montreal artist who has worked with superstars as Madonna, Christina Aguilera and more is returning to his classical roots to perform piano words written by renowned and lesser known Black composers from the last three centuries.
    Where? Salle Claude-Léveillée, 175 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3X5
    When? 8 PM
    Click here for more information

February 22

  • Vierge
    What? This play shares the story of 16 years old Divine and her navigating life with Christianity, virginity and teenage hormones after learning that the world around her is not as it seems.
    Where? Segal Centre, 5170 chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H3W 1M7
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information

February 23

  • Vierge
    What? This play shares the story of 16 years old Divine and her navigating life with Christianity, virginity and teenage hormones after learning that the world around her is not as it seems.
    Where? Segal Centre, 5170 chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H3W 1M7
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information
  • Step Afrika!
    What? Don’t miss out on an evening of dance performances with rhythms of South Africa with the legendary group Step Afrika!
    Where? Théàtre Maisonneuve, 260 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest 2nd floor, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9
    When? 4 PM
    Click here for more information

February 24 (TBD)

February 25

  • Vierge
    What? This play shares the story of 16 years old Divine and her navigating life with Christianity, virginity and teenage hormones after learning that the world around her is not as it seems.
    Where? Segal Centre, 5170 chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H3W 1M7
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information


February 26

  • Vierge
    What? This play shares the story of 16 years old Divine and her navigating life with Christianity, virginity and teenage hormones after learning that the world around her is not as it seems.
    Where? Segal Centre, 5170 chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H3W 1M7
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information
  • Afro'Queer artistic exposition
    What? The LGBTQ+ Community Center of Montreal, in collaboration with the Massimadi Foundation, will be presenting an art exhibition highlighting the stories and works of Afro'Queer artists celebrating the richness of multiple identities by bringing together artists who have recently arrived in Montreal and those who are established in the city. 
    Where? Centre Communautaire LGBTQ+ de Montréal, 2075 rue Plessis, Montréal, H2L-2Y4
    When? From 2 PM to 6 PM
    Click here for more information

February 27

  • #LeCypher Hip-Hop Thursdays
    What? Every Thursday, LeCypher hosts a unique Hip-Hop & soul party featuring some of the city’s most sought-out after musicians and vocalists!
    Where? O Patro Vys, 356 avenue du Mont-Royal Est, Montreal
    When? 8 PM 
    Click here for more information
  • Vierge
    What? This play shares the story of 16 years old Divine and her navigating life with Christianity, virginity and teenage hormones after learning that the world around her is not as it seems.
    Where? Segal Centre, 5170 chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H3W 1M7
    When? 7:30 PM
    Click here for more information
  • Afro'Queer artistic exposition
    What? The LGBTQ+ Community Center of Montreal, in collaboration with the Massimadi Foundation, will be presenting an art exhibition highlighting the stories and works of Afro'Queer artists celebrating the richness of multiple identities by bringing together artists who have recently arrived in Montreal and those who are established in the city. 
    Where? Centre Communautaire LGBTQ+ de Montréal, 2075 rue Plessis, Montréal, H2L-2Y4
    When? From 6 PM to 9 PM
    Click here for more information

February 28

  • Samba Touré
    What? Legendary Malian guitarist, Samba Touré, will be serving up some desert blues and premiere his new album, Baarakelaw!
    Where? Club Balattou, 4372 Boul St-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Z5
    When? 9 PM
    Click here for more information
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