Salle Albert-Rousseau, Performance arts center in Cité-Universitaire, Canada.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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