Salle Albert-Rousseau, Performance arts center in Cité-Universitaire, Canada.
Description
Salle Albert-Rousseau is a performance venue in the Cité-Universitaire area with an Italian-style auditorium seating 1,348 people and engineered for excellent acoustics and clear views from every seat. The space is designed to accommodate theater, music, and dance productions of varying scales.
History
The venue was established in 1980 by the Corporation of Salle Albert-Rousseau to advance performing arts in Quebec City. This founding laid the groundwork for a permanent cultural institution serving the local arts community.
Culture
The center hosts a diverse range of French-language performances including theater, music, comedy, and dance shows that draw audiences from across the region. These events shape the cultural life of the community and bring people together through the arts.
Practical
The venue is located in the Cité-Universitaire area and visitors can contact the box office ahead of time to learn about upcoming shows and practical details. Arriving early on performance days helps with parking and finding your way to your seat.
Did you know?
The venue is named after painter Albert Rousseau, who believed in making art accessible to everyone throughout his career. This choice of name reflects the center's purpose of bringing diverse art forms to audiences of all backgrounds.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge).
Telus Stadium
595 m
Pavillon Palasis-Prince
1 km
Pavillon Alexandre-Vachon
1 km
Pavillon J.-A.-DeSève
1.1 km
Pavillon Abitibi-Price
833 m
Roger-Van den Hende botanical garden
833 m
Pavillon Gene-H.-Kruger
858 m
Pavillon de l'Est
990 m
Mosaïque murale du pavillon des sciences pures
959 m
Abstraction
982 m
Pavillon de Médecine dentaire
728 m
Michael-John-Brophy house
847 m
Espace René-Richard
1.1 km
La santé
1 km
L'odyssée
1 km
Buste commémoratif de Gene H. Kruger
841 m
Équilibre
650 m
La puissance
972 m
La science
967 m
Intersection
848 m
Saint Matthieu, l'offre et la demande
953 m
Hermès
1 km
Feuille flamme
873 m
Élans, vertiges et victoires
658 m
La prudence
977 m
Égalité équivalence
1 km
Convergence
1 km
Foresterie et géodésie
825 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes