Pop rock and variety concert halls Canada

Located in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles, this mythical venue, still known to many as Métropolis (the name was changed in May 2017), welcomes a crowd of 2,300 who can sway to their hearts' content in the pit and balcony. Big names such as David Bowie, The Wailers, Ben Harper, Manu Chao, Les Rita Mitsouko, INXS, Lady Gaga, Jon Batiste and Björk have performed here. The venue also hosts a number of major concerts at festivals such as Les Francos de Montréal.

The Bell Centre is the largest complex in the greater Montreal area with a total capacity of 21,000 seats for field hockey and 15,000 for shows. It is the place to be for mass gatherings during Montreal Canadiens field hockey games, but also for large-scale shows, rock and pop star tours, various circuses or ballets on ice, boxing galas, etc. For the adventurous, it is always possible to get last minute tickets at the door from scalpers.

The little brother of Roy Thomson Hall, Massey Hall presents high-quality musical performances. But after more than a century of existence and thousands of performances, the hall undertook a huge restoration project in the summer of 2018. And the task was daunting, affecting everything from the seating to the 100-plus stained glass windows to the restoration of the Art Deco-style lobby. The reopening took place with great fanfare in November 2021. Also to be discovered on site: the TD Music Hall, a new, more intimate performance hall located on the^4th floor.

Ideally located in the heart of the Village, on lively rue Sainte-Catherine, the Olympia is a superb concert venue housed in a former 1920s theater. Daniel Bélanger, Isabelle Boulay, Ariane Moffatt, Alain Souchon, Feist, Eminem and Chilly Gonzales (to name but a few!) have performed in this multi-purpose venue with its warm acoustics, hosting performances in all styles, from comedy to music to theater. Contemporary shows in a historic venue that has retained all its character.

In the heart of the Quartier des spectacles, this stage is a must in Montreal's cultural life, a must for young Quebec, Canadian and international groups. Lisa Leblanc, Coeur de Pirate, Oasis, Ben Harper, Amy Winehouse and Rufus Wainwright have played at Club Soda. Musical shows, comedy evenings, improv games and special events share the stage of this multi-purpose hall, whose sophisticated sound and lighting systems allow it to adapt to different moods.

Emblematic address of the Queen City, flanked by its colorful and graffiti-filled frontage, Lee's Palace is a show bar that is really worth a visit. The place is divided into two levels, depending on whether you want to be quiet with your beer or to sway in front of the stage. Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins and Oasis have already played at Lee's. The Dance Cave, a nightclub open on Friday and Saturday and offering alternative and indie music, is also on site.