Happy 30th Anniversary, Cirque du Soleil…read more In a frozen Northern night of Montréal, under darkest blue sky you ever seen, old church was colorwashed in lights, and people lined up on endless steps to get inside. It was magical. There were no acrobatics - but instead, it became a game of light and shadow on church's ceilings and domes - and memories came alive, snow has fallen and stars blinked in the dark sky. Beautiful songs from all previous shows, in all different languages, made us sway and sings inside of our hearts. The performances were amazing. The acoustics of the church was really perfect for this. The choir and sound of pipe organ was outstanding. A whisper of the song escaped my lips when I recognized languages - Italian, Spanish, French, English... ~Standing ovation on the end~ Encore, encore!

I came here for the first time for the comedy fest in Montreal and I loved this theater! Extremely…read morespacious, there's helpful + friendly staff at every corner and staircase, and comfy seats. We were a group of 26 (you heard me) and we had no troubles finding our seat or grabbing something in the lobby bar before the show. It was so cool to be sitting watching rising stars doing their thing! Not to mention knowing all the iconic comedians who have been part of this very comedy fest in the past. Also it was nice to be sitting inside since some of the comedy shows were on the main stage outdoors.

The Place des Arts is an entire complex dedicated to visual and performing arts. Three great…read morecultural organizations make their home here. Place-des-Arts is a beautiful art venue nested in the middle of Montreal and a great spot to hang out as there is always something to see, do, or hear in there. It is the largest cultural and artistic complex in Canada. Place-des-Arts is Montreal's central entertainment complex. This fun entertainment area hosts many concerts, plays, festivals, parties, and many other events (Opera, theatre, or Broadway musicals).

WARNING: If you're sensitive to LAUGHTER or ALLERGIC TO COMEDY, do not attend any shows at Montreal…read moreImprov. I can't emphasize that enough and won't be held responsible if you don't heed my warning and are overcome with laughter. That said, if you have a high tolerance for humour, you'll find yourself right at home at Montreal Improv. With weekly shows running Thursday through Sunday, there's no shortage of laughter available to you. Oh, and if you ever want to take classes, they've got some of the funniest people in Montreal teaching as well.

This place is a gem. Guaranteed laughter and lots of familiar faces. The decor is bohemian teenage…read morechic. Thankfully, it's air conditioned. The staff is always lovely and it pretty much feels like home.

We visited this theatre to attend an event of Authentic Flamenco that Presents Yolanda Osuna…read more It was such a mesmerizing experience to enjoy such captivating folk dances and songs. The venue was well looked after as well with beautiful ceiling decoration. The only downside was that they didn't have a coat check-in service to complete this remarkable evening. Well done guys, you made our night and looking forward to more entertaining events from you at Fever.

Attended a candlelight concert there. Tribute to ABBA. Fantastic venue. Talented musicians. Nice…read moreand cold on a hot summer day. Drinks and friendly servers. So happy Montreal decided to renovate this masterpiece of a theatre.

This venue is a tiny independent theatre putting on mostly anglophone or bilingual shows…read more It is really just one room seating maybe 50 people and a little entrance hall where you can purchase tickets and a bottle of beer - nice and cozy. You might not get to see big famous companies here, but rather newcomers and those who enjoy the freedom of the fringe. I enjoy going to the Sunday Night Improv (every Sunday night 8 pm) - a competition in improv with many regulars and a few new faces every time, guaranteed to make you laugh! The crowd in the audience gets quite involved, too. And for those who want to be on stage themselves, there is a workshop every Sunday prior to the show. Everybody can attend for free, and then perform in the evening! The theatre is also one of the regular venues for the Zoofest, the more independent branch of the Montreal comedy festival.

I love art. This…read moretheatre is a gem, pushing work ranging from experimental to polished, from English to French and everything in between, from comedy to tragedy to some other thing. I've had the pleasure of performing here at their annual Sketch Festival. Alain and Mark run the place, and they treat their performers like performers are supposed to be treated. Which is, incidentally, very good. By consequence of performing here, I've also been able to catch a few of the shows they put on, including original bilingual productions, and weekly improv nights. It's all about the art here. It's about people who love what they are doing, and love pushing it to new levels. The venue itself is an intimate space, with a bar up front and two-ish levels of seating. It's across from a strip club where you might be able to catch the silhouettes of lovely-ish ladies dancing in the windows during the early hours of the night! If you live in the area, check out what they have going on, and go to it. I'm so upset I missed the a Capella / barbershop group that was performing last time I was in town.

Love the vibe! Everytime I get invited to Derek Falls's show, I have a blast. I highly recommand…read moreanyone to give yourself that time out you need... In a good environment, with the good people.... And Derek Falls Music!

I visited very recently to see the play Once with my mother on a Thursday night. It's a beautiful…read morecommunity theatre. When you enter there is a little bar on the left, the ticket counter is at the back, and the bathrooms are to you right. Before our showing it was pretty crowded so we didn't get to see the actors perform some lively music in the lobby before entering the stage, but we did hear them which is still good. Our seats were on the left balcony which isn't bad but it's not the best. I think the floor seats looked much better (the view and the comfort). Seats are tightly packed and expect to get up a few times if people need to go to the bathroom and/or get in/out of their seats. The show was wonderful! Very well done and I have no complaints except that the main actor kept losing his Irish accent! I'd come back to see another show.

An amazing community theatre built near the campus of the University of Montreal. We enjoyed a…read morewonderful off Broadway performance of Once. I'd highly recommend coming out to support shows in this wonderful local asset to Montreal. Small / Quaint/ Modern/ Up & Close Performances!

I've been to the Theatre d'Aujourd'hui during the 2017 edition of the Fringe Festival. It is…read morelocated near the Sherbrooke Metro station on the very busy St-Denis street. I really liked the entrance filled with posters and the room with the comfortable seats. The play that I saw that day was awesome but the acoustics and lightening really helped. Overall a great experience!

I have worked with Theatre Fairmount as an event organizer, and they are great, but this review…read morerelates specifically to my recent experiences buying tickets and going to see shows. I just love the layout and feel of this room tucked above the PA Supermarché on Parc. There's actually a lot of great design going on, but it's simple and doesn't become a distraction or clash with the different artists and styles that play themselves out across a performance space, and I really admire that. This is a room that accomplishes venue magic: it has a high capacity, over 500 for sure, but feels cosy even when a show is sparsely attended. The stage is low, and thrusts out into the floor so the audience can get up close on 3 sides. The floor is raised in a couple of sections so you can see quite well from pretty much anywhere. There are two long bars, one in the back and one on the side, and the servers are super kind and fast. All the staff are rad - tech, bookers, security, door, I only get friendly professional vibes from these folks. Give them all the love and tips. That being said, there's no surprises here when it comes to drinks - really standard mass market beers and rail booze. C'est la vie. The sound and light system are all new and state of the art, shows sound and look great despite some of the technical challenges of a layout like this that's almost in the round. This venue books bands that are great for a date night, affordable, cool, lovely simple chill room, big enough that it's exciting to see them in an intimate space. And it's close to tons of amazing spots for a pre or post show drinks or bite.

The building is old and the access is ridiculous. The stage is really shallow making acts looking…read moreweird and spread out. The venue staff is lazy and leave early.