The 10 Best Montreal RaceWeek Events for 2026

Our ranked guide to the top race weekend parties and dining experiences — from legendary Friday nights to intimate Thursday openers. All events have confirmed dates and live ticket links.

Montreal's race weekend is one of the most exciting nightlife and dining events in North America. With three venues hosting events across four nights, choosing where to go can be overwhelming. We've ranked all ten confirmed race weekend events for 2026 based on atmosphere, entertainment, dining quality, and overall experience.

Every event on this list features real ticket links through Tixr, confirmed dates, and venues we know inside and out. Whether you're planning one big night or a full weekend of celebrations, this guide will help you choose the events that match your style.

Bord'Elle Friday — Main Event

Best for: The Ultimate race weekend Night $$$

If you attend only one race weekend party in 2026, make it Friday at Bord'Elle. This is the event that defines Montreal race weekend nightlife — the most sought-after ticket of the weekend, year after year. The combination of world-class burlesque, cabaret, and aerial performances with upscale supper club dining and an atmosphere dripping with Gatsby-era glamour creates an evening that's impossible to replicate. Friday draws the biggest names, the boldest fashion, and the most electric crowd. The headline cabaret act between 11 PM and midnight is legendary. After-hours continue until 3 AM, and the energy never dips. If you want to understand what makes Montreal race weekend parties special, this is it.

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Yoko Luna Friday — The Fast Lane

Best for: Modern Nightlife + Dining $$$

Yoko Luna's Friday is the other side of the race weekend coin — where Bord'Elle delivers old-world glamour, Montreal's #1 nightclub (Cult MTL 2026) brings futuristic energy. The Neo-Tokyo interiors pulse with neon light as guest DJs deliver high-energy sets on one of Montreal's best sound systems. The Nikkei-inspired menu is among the most creative in the city — sushi, steak, and Japanese-Peruvian fusion dishes with bold flavours and stunning presentation. The VIP mezzanine offers bottle service with panoramic views of the main floor. If you want a night that seamlessly blends world-class dining with modern club culture, Friday at Yoko Luna delivers.

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Bord'Elle Saturday — Grand Finale

Best for: Post-Qualifying Celebration $$$

Saturday at Bord'Elle carries the electric energy of the sprint race and qualifying. Guests arrive buzzing from Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, and the venue channels that energy into its most theatrical evening of the weekend. The burlesque and aerial performances are the most daring, the champagne flows more freely, and the midnight toast to close out Bord'Elle's race weekend residency is a moment you won't forget. The kitchen serves its most indulgent menu of the weekend. It's the celebration that qualifying day deserves.

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Hang Friday — The Main Event

Best for: Cocktails & Nightlife in Griffintown $$-$$$

Friday at Hang is peak race weekend energy in Griffintown. This sophisticated bar and restaurant delivers the perfect mix of upscale cocktails, globally-inspired cuisine, and DJ-driven nightlife. Bottle service tables fill fast as the crowd arrives buzzing from Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying. The à la carte menu — featuring octopus, lobster, ribs, and more — keeps the kitchen busy while guest DJs build the energy. Many guests pair dinner at Hang with nightlife at Bord'Elle or Yoko Luna for the ultimate Friday combination.

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Yoko Luna Saturday — Sprint & Qualifying Night

Best for: Dinner + Track-Day Energy $$-$$$

Saturday at Yoko Luna strikes the perfect balance between an upscale dinner and a high-energy night out. The evening begins with sprint and qualifying highlights on screens during dinner service — the Nikkei-inspired menu shines with sushi, steak, and creative fusion dishes — before transitioning into a full nightclub experience. The DJ lineup on Saturday is the most diverse of the weekend, matching the post-qualifying celebratory mood with everything from electronic anthems to crowd-favourite party tracks. Ideal for couples or groups who want exceptional food and nightlife in one venue.

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Yoko Luna Sunday — Grand Finale

Best for: The Closing Party $$-$$$

The last party standing. Yoko Luna is the only featured venue open on Sunday, making it the official closing celebration of RaceWeek 2026. After the checkered flag drops, the city's most dedicated partygoers converge for one final night of Neo-Tokyo magic. It's the signature closing night of race weekend. The kitchen stays open late with sushi and small bites until 1 AM. If you've been out all weekend, Sunday at Yoko Luna is the perfect final chapter.

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Hang Saturday — Grand Finale

Best for: Post-Qualifying Nightlife $$-$$$

Saturday at Hang carries the electric energy of sprint and qualifying straight into Griffintown. The closing night atmosphere is charged with post-qualifying buzz as guests arrive from the circuit ready to celebrate. The full à la carte menu, signature cocktails, and bottle service keep the evening fuelled, while DJ sets build the energy as the night progresses. It's a great option for groups who want a more intimate alternative to the larger venues, with the flexibility to head to Yoko Luna's Sunday finale the next day.

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Bord'Elle Thursday — Opening Night

Best for: Intimate & Stylish Start $$

Thursday at Bord'Elle is where the weekend begins — and it's the most intimate night of the three. The champagne reception sets the tone, the first burlesque performances of the weekend premiere, and the crowd is a curated mix of regulars, insiders, and early arrivals. The atmosphere is sophisticated without the intensity of Friday or Saturday. It's perfect for those who want the Bord'Elle experience in a slightly more relaxed setting, or for race weekend veterans who know that Thursday is the secret best night.

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Yoko Luna Thursday — Opening Night

Best for: Neo-Tokyo Immersion $$

Thursday at Yoko Luna is the most atmospheric night of the week. With a smaller, more engaged crowd, you get the full sensory experience of the Neo-Tokyo space — the neon corridors, the dramatic lighting, the immersive design — without the peak-night intensity. The kitchen delivers the full Nikkei-inspired menu, the signature cocktails are crafted with care, and the DJ sets are more atmospheric and loungey. It's the ideal introduction to Yoko Luna and a fantastic start to your race weekend.

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Hang Thursday — Opening Night

Best for: Relaxed Griffintown Start $$

For those who want to ease into race weekend with great food and a chill vibe, Thursday at Hang is an excellent choice. The opening night crowd is stylish but relaxed, the à la carte menu features globally-inspired dishes like octopus, lobster, and ribs, and the DJ sets build gently from lounge vibes to higher energy. With only 120 spots and bottle service available, it's an intimate way to kick things off. Many guests use Thursday at Hang as a warm-up before the bigger Friday and Saturday nights at Bord'Elle or Yoko Luna.

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