Plan your travel: from September 19 to 27, Montréal welcomes the UCI World Championships for bicycle road racing. Road closures and changes to traffic are expected.
Residents
Your daily life is in motion at the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles. This section of the site is specifically designed to address the multiple realities of residents. Follow the ongoing transformations that are shaping the landscape of your hood, get practical tips about events, and don’t forget to check out the overview of the rich cultural programming that brings your neighbourhood to life.
Sainte-Catherine Street West
Your neighbourhood, your space!
Enhancing your quality of life is our priority. Dive into our urban greening and beautification efforts, and see the Quartier come alive around you. Discover, take part, and enjoy every experience!
Fête du Quartier
To celebrate its 5th anniversary, the Fête du Quartier returns this year as part of the Journées de la culture, which are marking their 30th anniversary. Under the theme “Sharing Cultures,” you're invited to experience a grand, unifying celebration where culture is expressed through music, dance, street arts, and gastronomy.
Programming for all
Just steps from your home, an extraordinary cultural vitality unfolds, with numerous events designed to connect residents and keep you informed about initiatives that bring the neighbourhood to life.
Presented as part of the Journées de la culture at the end of September, the Fête du Quartier invites you to chat with your neighbours and meet the Quartier’s cultural actors. You can also talk about the projects that are keeping the Quartier abuzz over a coffee and a treat during coffee gatherings organized by the Partnership and members of its Residents’ Committee.
Want to explore your neighbourhood in a fresh new way? Join our free walking tours and delve into the history, secrets and transformations of the Quartier des Spectacles.
Daily news to stay in the loop
Stay closely updated on the latest news from the Quartier: events, construction, and activities that could affect your daily life. Our practical notices give you all the essential details.
From September 19 to 27, 2026, Montréal will host the UCI Road World Championships. Several streets and areas will be affected by road closures and traffic disruptions, which will vary depending on the events.
To find out about race routes, street closures, local access and other impacts on traffic, consult the Ville de Montréal’s interactive map, which will be updated as the event progresses.
Discover more
A rooftop garden in the middle of the city
The Esplanade Tranquille Pavilion houses a rooftop vegetable garden—an innovative project that cultivates the link between nature and community.
The magic of the skating rink
In winter, the Esplanade Tranquille turns into a festive skating rink, a must for enjoying the joys of the season.
A living, breathing neighbourhood
Here’s everything you need to know about our greening initiatives: potted trees, landscaping and greened public spaces, transforming the heart of the city into a place where nature and urbanity go hand in hand.
Urban spaces at your service
The Quartier des Spectacles reinvents itself with public spaces designed with your comfort and well-being in mind.
Jardins Gamelin, 2022
Fête du Quartier, esplanade Tranquille, 2023