The grand Palais Montcalm Theatre, erected at Place d'Youville, has entertained Quebec for almost 70 years. With a diverse lineup of classical, contemporary and specialty musical acts, the stone structure allows magnificent sightlines and superior acoustics in stately surroundings. A smaller performance space, the Café-Spectacles du Palais Montcalm, showcases blues and jazz acts in a cozy atmosphere. Though superseded by the Grand Théâtre in stature, the Palais Montcalm remains one of the city's true artistic and architectural landmarks. Ticket prices vary.
Quebec City's modern Grand Théâtre de Quebec stands in stark contrast to the venerable beauty of the Palais Montcalm, which it effectively replaced. Built in the mid-1960s, the home of the Quebec Symphony Orchestra and L'Opéra de Québec does have its own charm, however. The Salle Louis-Fréchette seats spectators in a classic four-tier arrangement, while the Salle Octave-Crémazie is a more intimate option with fewer seats. With a huge annual program befitting a first-class, multi-use facility, any visitor with an interest in the arts is likely to find himself or herself, enjoying at the Grand.
The Théâtre Capitole inside the Capitole du Quebec has been in existence since 1992. It was formerly an arts and cultural events center but today it is used as a concert hall. Majestically decorated, the theater has comfortable seating accompanied by an excellent acoustic audio systems. The theater is divided into the Balcony and Orchestra Levels, check the seating map on their website. Some of the biggest names in the business have all performed here. Today the Theatre Capitole attracts thousands of screaming fans who come to see their favorite acts do what they do best.
The Centre d'art La Chapelle is a facility for hosting events. With more than 150 different events taking place here every year, it is clearly one of the preferred venues of the city. Artists like Marie-Lise Majeur, Juliel and Pascal Dufour have performed in live concerts here. The center can be booked for cultural programs, conferences and private ceremonies. Air conditioning, parking, catering as well as audio-visual equipments are all available. Special facilities can be requested.
Videotron Centre is Quebec City's premier destination for indoor events with an impressive seating capacity of 18,259. The state-of-the-art arena boasts a design spawned by the Canadians' passion for ice hockey. Inside, the ice rink is surrounded by seating on all sides arranged around a notoriously steep bowl for a more intimate view of the action on the ice. Home of the Quebec Remparts, the arena also hosts concerts by world-renown artists and other major events, however, its primary focus remains the national winter sport of Canada. Designed by François Moreau, the extravagant opening ceremony of the Videotron Center was attended by notable personalities like the then Premier of Quebec, Jean Charest, former Quebec Nordiques players Michel Goulet, Peter Stastny, and Alain Côté.
La Scène Lebourgneuf is a state-of-the-art theater and auditorium located at Boulevard Lebourgneuf. It hosts a series of events like plays, concerts and comedy performances. The auditorium provides a splendid view of the panoramic bridge. It also houses a bar, a restaurant, provides rooms on hire and offers over 1000 parking spaces for guests. Check their website to get acquainted with the schedules of various upcoming performances and events.
Espace Hypérion was once a church which has now been converted into an auditorium and cultural center. It has an auditorium available for rent for both social and corporate functions. It also houses an internet cafe and an art gallery. Check website for details regarding shows and upcoming events.
One of the oldest standing theaters in the city, Impérial Bell is a local favorite among the theater-going crowd. With numerous plays, concerts, musicals and theatrical works, its calendar seems to be full forever. The theater houses a lounge, a restaurant La Casbah, and a large dining and performance space, La Grande Salle. The interiors of all these spaces are tastefully done and ooze sophistication. The works performed here are brilliant too, and come from various genres, highlighting various topics.
Quebec City's modern Grand Théâtre de Quebec stands in stark contrast to the venerable beauty of the Palais Montcalm, which it effectively replaced. Built in the mid-1960s, the home of the Quebec Symphony Orchestra and L'Opéra de Québec does have its own charm, however. The Salle Louis-Fréchette seats spectators in a classic four-tier arrangement, while the Salle Octave-Crémazie is a more intimate option with fewer seats. With a huge annual program befitting a first-class, multi-use facility, any visitor with an interest in the arts is likely to find himself or herself, enjoying at the Grand.
Théâtre De La Bordée was started by a group of young actors and now provides a conducive environment for students to develop their talent. Post their shows, the theater also allows for interactive sessions between the artist and the visitors. Capable of accommodating up to 350 visitors at once, the theater hosts cultural events and plays throughout the year.
L'Institut canadien de Québec hosts a variety of exhibitions and cultural programs. Through these events, the center aims at encouraging professional artists and young talent. They do this by inviting visual arts and craft artisans around the city of Quebec and put up exhibitions of their work in the Gabrielle Roy museum. They also have a platform known as the Animated Libraries; here they invite work in the form of cultural animations, depicting the life and culture of Quebec.
Centre d'exposition de la bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy, is an exhibition center inside the Gabrielle-Roy library. The center arranges exhibitions which are literature based. The center also arranges group exhibitions by setting up open-workshops based on visual arts. Cultural programs are also held in the multimedia center which is a part of the exhibition center.