THE QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES BLOG

The Théâtre de la LNI improvisational troupe is a true Quebec cultural treasure, and it will celebrate its 45^th 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 40^th 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 12^th 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.)

Thanks to takeout and delivery, you can take the restaurants of the Quartier des Spectacles home with you. Have your fill of your favourite dishes, or try some new ones. Bon appétit! (Reading time: 2 min.)

Place des Festivals is home to a massive luminous whale that weighs five tonnes. Interview with Mathias Gmachl. (Reading time : 4 min.)

As we wait for the first real snowfall, the Holiday season is already alive and well in the Quartier des Spectacles and downtown Montreal – the perfect place to find Christmas magic. (Reading time : 4 min.)

Until November 14, the CINEMANIA Festival presents ACTION MONTRÉAL!, an immersive show celebrating the city’s status as an internationally acclaimed filming location. Project manager and curator Alizé Honen-Delmar explains what’s special about this unique event. (Reading time : 4 min.)

Canada’s longest-running film festival has given us a half-century of wonderful cinematic discoveries. The Festival du Nouveau Cinéma is marking this major milestone with a special focus on Indigenous cinema. Here’s a look at some highlights.(Reading time: 4 min.)

Carmen is liberated, Carmen is sexy, Carmen is Bohemian. And now Carmen can be found in an urban hip-hop setting that happens to be perfect for her. (Reading time: 4 min.)

The Quartier des Spectacles summer publicity campaign, the choreographers Bouchard and Kritzinger have dressed their dancers in scarlet for their street performance. We spoke with them about their piece, Les arts debout, which has a starring role in the aventures du cœur de l’île this su