Place des Arts
Place De Arts – All The World's A Stage
For your dose of arts and culture whilst in the city on Montreal make your way down to Place De Arts located in the entertainment district of downtown Montreal called Quartier des Spectacles part of Montreal's Latin Quarter.
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. The complex houses a number of different theatres and they are all connected by an underground mall. 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. The outdoor plaza is a popular gathering place which features a number of interesting art installations including dancing fountains and sculptures.
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. There are in total 8000 seats in the complex. 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 has opened up its doors and welcomes performing artists from all over the world.
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. There are also a variety of dance products as well as humorous theatre, family oriented theatre productions and a range of other entertainments.
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.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Tickets must be purchased for various concerts and events, but there are interesting outdoor exhibits and entertainment that can be viewed for free.Address: 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 3X5, Canada
Phone: (514) 842-2112
Official Website: Place des Arts
Place des Arts Reviews
Rated out of 5
Received tickets for this show for Christmas '25. Had a great time watching the various performances. My favorite performance was the changing of the faces. Still trying to figure that out. That place had nice seating. Not too overly packed. I would definitely come and see another show again.
Santino Domingo - 3 weeks ago
I was here for the Nutcracker play. Wonderful performance & staff are helpful!
Re seating: Don’t book the upper balcony if you’re afraid of heights like I am lol - the view is great but it’s really high and you’d need to climb a few flights of stairs to reach the level. i’d try mezzanine next time!
Lauren Tran - a month ago
Great venue. Acoustics are amazing. Not a bad seat in the house. Also the seats are quite comfortable. Well managed and easy to get to your seat
Costas Politakis - 2 months ago
The Nutcracker in Montréal this year was a magical and festive experience. The dancing was elegant, the costumes and sets were beautiful, and the music created a warm holiday atmosphere. It’s a classic show that feels especially special for families and anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit.
Zainab S. Abdullah - a month ago
Directions
| Metro Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Line 1 - Green | Place-des-Arts | 1 Minute |
How to get to Place des Arts by Metro
The Place des Arts is served by a station of the same name on Metro Line 1 (Green).
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