In the city of Montreal make your way down to Place Des Arts located in the entertainment district of downtown Montreal called Quartier des Spectacles Montreal’s Latin Quarter. Located in Quartier des Spectacles, known for its rich cultural events and festivals, you’re near the stunning Contemporary Art Museum of Montreal. Place des Arts is a major performing arts centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Place des Arts is also home to boutiques where you can find the perfect gift.
Place des Arts is Located in the eastern part of the city’s downtown, between Ste-Catherine and de Maisonneuve Streets, and St-Urbain and Jeanne-Mance streets, in an area now known as the Quartier des Spectacles, the complex is home to the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, and the Opéra de Montréal.
The Place De Arts was the brain child of then mayor Jean Drapeau, the first section of the complex was completed in 1963 and now boast 6 fine halls of various sizes. Place des Arts has made a range of services available to smooth and enhance your time to ensure you have an unforgettable visit. Parking, restaurants, boutiques and lodgings from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, we hope to meet all your needs to help make your visit most enjoyable.
Place De Arts is a cultural complex that offers visitors the opportunity to attend various artistic and musical productions ranging from ballet, opera, symphonies, dance and theatre shows.
There are in total 8000 seats in the complex. The complex houses a number of different theatres and they are all connected by an underground mall. The outdoor plaza is a popular gathering place which features a number of interesting art installations including dancing fountains and sculptures. Even if you are not attending a show or performance, as you walk around the complex you will be able to see various digital artwork and other artistic displays. Place des Arts is the working name of the future Arts Centre that a group of seven francophone organizations plan to build downtown in the next few years.
The mission of those who manage Place De Art is to promote arts and culture within the city of Montreal and the province of Quebec by providing a platform for a range of artistic expressions.
It’s a gathering place for Francophones and for the whole community. It has opened up its doors and welcomes performing artists from all over the world. It’s the story of our community longing for a home for modern art & culture, where we gather to share all our colours and possibilities.
It’s a dream that has been passed on, from one generation to the other, amongst Greater Sudbury’s many talented artists and cultural workers, and it’s now becoming a reality! There is a wide variety of shows available at the Place de Art. Lovers of everything from pop and jazz to classical music will find something to their taste.
Before or after watching a theatre production or musical why not stop by one of the 5 restaurants to have a meal or a cup of coffee that are conveniently situated within the complex.
There are also a variety of dance products as well as humorous theatre, family oriented theatre productions and a range of other entertainments.
Place des Arts experience a comfortable one reserved seats in each of our venues, wheelchair service and assistance to get where you need to go inside our venues, reserved parking spaces for people with identification stickers, booster seats for kids, and an audio system for people who are hard of hearing. Safety has always been a priority at Place des Arts.
The Place des Arts complex includes on-site bistros, restaurants, cafés and bars where you can enjoy a meal, a snack or a drink before or after your show. Group packages are available.
Check out the range of free activities & If you want to enjoy the nightlife after your show, or you just don’t feel like driving, consider booking a hotel close to Place des Arts.
Located at the heart of the Quartier des spectacles and of downtown Montréal, Place des Arts is easily accessible. You can park your car in our secure indoor lot. You can also use public transit; the Place des Arts metro station, taxis and BIXI bikes (in season) are available nearby.
