Espace Libre

Espace Libre is a theatre venue in Montreal housed in a converted fire station with a black box theatre of 130 seats and a separate studio space. The renovated building provides flexible performance areas suitable for different types of theatrical productions and rehearsals.

Three theatre companies founded Espace Libre in 1979, transforming a former fire station into a performance space. The inaugural production was 'Vie et mort du Roi Boiteux', which marked the venue's opening as a cultural space.

The venue presents experimental productions and interdisciplinary works that engage with current social and political issues. Audiences here encounter theatre that challenges conventional thinking and explores new forms of artistic expression.

The venue is located near Frontenac subway station and offers paid parking options for visitors. Check the regular programming schedule in advance to plan your visits and confirm what is happening during your preferred dates.

The venue runs a residency program inviting approximately 30 emerging artists each summer to develop their projects. This program makes it a place where new artistic voices are nurtured and fresh creative ideas take shape.

Location: Montreal

Inception: March 1979

Address: 1945, rue Fullum, Montréal (Québec) H2K 3N3

Email: theatre@espacelibre.qc.ca

Website: http://espacelibre.qc.ca

GPS coordinates: 45.53020,-73.55440

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:44