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The blog of the Quartier des Spectacles is a window on the people and places that make Montreal’s cultural heart beat. From festivals to performance venues, from restaurants to avant-garde art. Every week, you’re invited to discover the city’s liveliest square kilometre!
Juste pour rire/Just for laughts is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a jam-packed edition featuring some of the biggest local and international names in comedy. We spoke with Patrick Rozon, vice-president of francophone content at Groupe Juste pour rire. (Reading time: 3 min.)
When it’s summer in Montreal, fans of the living arts have the privilege of enjoying a unique contemporary circus event, the MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE festival. We spoke with the festival’s director and co-founder, Nadine Marchand. Reading time : 4 min.
Summer is just around the corner, and that means festival season will soon be in full swing! All of your favourite events are back, and they’ll happen in quick succession over the coming weeks. Here’s a quick look at what’s in store! Reading time : 4 min.
It’s warm and sunny – time to enjoy the season. Terrasse season, that is! Enjoy a cold one or a snack with friends next time you visit the Quartier des Spectacles.
While climate change regularly makes the headlines, it is much more rarely the subject of performance art. But the topic is at the core of Holoscenes, which will be presented from May 25 to 29 in the Quartier des Spectacles as part of Festival TransAmériques. (Reading time: 4 min.)
The Society for Arts and Technology (SAT - Société des arts technologiques) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! For the occasion, the public is invited to five days of festivities, from May 31 to June 4. Reading time : 3 min.
Whether you’re looking to eat at one of the picnic tables on pedestrianized Sainte-Catherine Street or sit comfortably in a dining room, the many restaurants in the heart of downtown are ready to welcome you during your lunch break.(Reading time: 4 min.)
The Théâtre de la LNI improvisational troupe is a true Quebec cultural treasure, and it will celebrate its 45th anniversary this fall. To mark the occasion in grand style, the company will present an extensive program for the general public and super-fans alike. (Reading time: 4 min.)
The world’s largest festival of films on art is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. With more than 200 films from 46 countries, the festival has many surprises in store this March 15 to 27!
This year’s MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE festival, from February 17 to March 5, will give you the chance to reconnect with your favourite artists, creators and restaurateurs and join them in a lively celebration – within public health guidelines. (Reading time : 4 min.)
Cœur dansant is a work being presented as part of the 12th annual Luminothérapie event. We spoke with its creators, composer David Drury, lighting designer Bruno Rafie, and video projection and motion design artistic director Benoît Piccolini, to learn more about the origins of the piece.
As we start a new year, any reason is a good reason to dive into our local cultural scene. While you wait to reunite with your favourite venues, you can still enjoy some concerts and shows online. (Reading time: 4 min.)