DK Travel : Montréal and Québec City : Performing arts

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Place des Arts, Montréal

This is the cultural centerpiece of Montréal. Five modern venues and an outdoor plaza house countless performances and are permanent homes to the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Opéra Montréal and the Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal. It is also the seasonal home of the International Jazz Festival of Montréal, Festival Francofolies and Festival Montréal en lumière (see Festivals and Events).
Théâtre de la Bordée

Founded in 1976, this attractive theater stages a range of classical and contemporary performances from poetry to Shakespeare, with sets designed by luminaries such as Robert Lepage.
Théâtre de la Bordée, Québec City

After staging over 100 productions in temporary digs, the French-speaking Théâtre de la Bordée troupe has finally found its own home, in the refurbished Pigalle movie house in the Quartier St-Roch. Under the influence of artistic director Luc Robitaille the company is inviting luminaries such as Robert Lepage (see Robert Lepage) to mount original works.
Théâtre de Quat’Sous, Montréal

Set in a former synagogue, this brilliant French troupe has given many young performers, writers and producers their first platform and so has established a loyal audience keen to appreciate new works.
Théâtre du Nouveau Monde, Montréal

Begun in 1951, this is the heart of Québécois theater. The company moved to this heritage building in 1972 and has put on legendary shows ever since.
Théâtre du Petit Champlain Maison de la Chanson, Québec City

Perhaps the most compelling new theater in the country is hidden on a crowded stretch of the rue du Petit Champlain. The building is a beautiful example of fusing history with contemporary design; inside, the performance space is comfortable and the audience seating generous. The schedule has up-and-coming acts as well as established artists.
Théâtre du Rideau Vert, Montréal

For over 50 years (established in 1949) this French-speaking theater has had an outstanding reputation for the quality of its productions. Everything from classics to contemporary works to international tours.
Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui, Montréal

A French theater company founded in 1968 that is committed to writing, staging and producing Québécois plays. It is guided by the passion of artistic director René-Richard Cyr.
Théâtre Petit-Champlain

One of the best small theatres in North America for design, ambiance, repertoire and location. Evocative performances of music, song, dance and modern art.
Voodoo Grill

This second-floor African-themed eatery within the Maurice club complex also offers live, energetic music, making for an entertaining meal.