Fête du Quartier at Esplanade Tranquille, 2024
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Montreal, September 8, 2025 — The Quartier des Spectacles Partnership will host the fourth edition of the Fête du Quartier on September 27, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Esplanade Tranquille. As part of the Journées de la culture, this festive gathering brings residents together with the many cultural organizations that make the Quartier des Spectacles thrive. Highlights include a culinary showcase with chef Marylyn Tran, who will prepare and share Vietnamese specialties in collaboration with the Centre culturel vietnamien. All afternoon long, enjoy free activities and experiences offered by leading partners such as Théâtre du Nouveau Monde, Orchestre Métropolitain, MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises, Agora de la danse, Danse Danse, Le Balcon, Vision Diversité, AU/LAB, Le laboratoire sur l'agriculture urbaine, Maison Théâtre, Tangente and Société des arts technologiques [SAT].
Gastronomy has always played a central role in the Fête, bringing people together around culture and cuisine. In connection with the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the “boat people” refugees, and in partnership with the Centre culturel vietnamien, Marylyn Tran, chef of the restaurant Tran Cantine, will present a culinary demonstration featuring Vietnamese rolls, followed by a tasting of her creations and a dried fruit snack.
The Quartier’s cultural organizations have created a variety of welcoming spaces for citizens to wander through the pavilion and Esplanade Tranquille, fostering exchange, creativity, and memorable experiences. Children can enjoy music awakening workshops led by the Orchestre Métropolitain, while Théâtre du Nouveau Monde invites participants to a theatrical karaoke. MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises will bring back its citizen bikes. Agora de la danse and Le Balcon will present their programs, and Tangente joins the Fête for the first time this year. On stage, Danse Danse and Vision Diversité will delight audiences, while Société des arts technologiques [SAT] and Maison Théâtre offer interactive activities, from an audio production workshop to a molding activity for both kids and adults.
Throughout the day, the face painting booth will welcome children, and giant Scrabble and pocket games will entertain young and old alike. Vietnam will be highlighted both through its cuisine and artistic performances. The day will begin with the Huu Bac Quintet, co-presented by Vision Diversité. The public will also be invited to participate in a movement workshop inspired by participatory dance and everyday gestures, led by the Schmutt sisters and artist Chi Long. Street dance workshops presented by Danse Danse will enliven the afternoon.
Fête du Quartier
At Esplanade Tranquille in the Quartier des Spectacles
As part of the Journées de la culture
Date and time: September 27, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Culinary demonstration: from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Tasting: from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.*
*While supplies last
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The Quartier des Spectacles is the cultural heart of Montreal, boasting North America’s largest and most diverse concentration of cultural amenities. The Quartier’s 1 km2 of urban space delights audiences year round thanks to nearly 80 performance venues and creative spaces and 50 annual festivals. The district also showcases innovative urban installations and cutting edge digital art and lighting design. The Quartier des Spectacles positions Montreal as an international leader in urban animation, making it a prime destination for culture and tourism.
The Quartier des Spectacles Partnership, founded in 2003, is a non-profit organization with more than 85 members active in the district. It is responsible for animating the Quartier des Spectacles by programming cultural activities, managing and animating public spaces, providing distinctive illumination and promoting the Quartier as a must-visit cultural destination. The Partnership benefits from the support of the Ville de Montréal.
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Mélanie Mingotaud
Communications Mingotwo
melanie@mingo2.ca
514 582-5272
Laurie Coulombe
Quartier des Spectacles Partnership
laurie.coulombe@quartierdesspectacles.com
581 998-6066
