Place des Arts is the centre of the Montreal cultural universe. All the resident professional performance companies use its stages: the symphony orchestra, the ballet, the opera, theatre, as well as visiting artists. If you have just moved in Montreal and in need for high quality cultural experience this is the place to check first. I have seen so many amazing shows and renowned world artist in the halls of Place des Arts.
Talking about the halls, there are six of them, built during different periods of time and subsequently bringing different experience during the shows. My preferences are with the Symphony House for its acoustics and Theatre Maisonneuve as the best space for ballet performances.
The space inside and around Place des Arts was redesigned few years ago. The exterior now looks so modern and attractive that I would bring visitors just to check the ever changing digital art wall.
This is also the place to go if you are in town during the famous international jazz fest, all the shows and street performances happen around, or when the festivals are over, just come to enjoy the jumping jet fountains in a hot summer night.
Love it!