Place des arts, Arts complex in Quartier des spectacles, Montreal, Canada.
Place des Arts is a cultural complex with six different performance halls located in the Quartier des Spectacles in Montreal. The Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier seats approximately 3,000 visitors, while the Montreal Symphony House accommodates around 2,100 people.
The complex was established in 1963 under Mayor Jean Drapeau's vision to expand Montreal's downtown area eastward. Its development was part of a major urban renewal effort of that era.
The venue hosts ballet, symphony concerts, and opera productions performed by resident companies like Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. Visitors experience a wide range of performing arts throughout the year.
The complex offers direct access to the Place-des-Arts Metro station for easy arrival. Parking is available with electric vehicle charging stations for those driving to events.
A large outdoor esplanade within the complex serves as a venue for major Montreal events, including the International Jazz Festival. This public space comes alive during these celebrations.
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