Monument-National

The Monument-National is a theatre complex in Montreal offering multiple performance spaces of different sizes for various events. The main hall seats around 800 and showcases original woodwork, red velvet seating, and ornate ceiling details, while smaller studios and a cafe accommodate intimate productions and gatherings.

The building opened in the 1890s as a cultural center established by the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society to serve the French-speaking community. Positioned at the boundary between French and English neighborhoods, it became a symbolic space for cultural exchange.

The venue functions as a gathering place where French and English-language performances take place regularly, hosting productions that reflect the city's bilingual character. Emerging artists from the National Theatre School share the stages with established companies, shaping the artistic life of the neighborhood.

The venue sits on Saint-Laurent Boulevard with easy access and clearly marked entrance points to its different spaces. Arrive with time to spare so you can explore the building and find your way comfortably to your performance.

The building employs an innovative steel frame construction method from the 1890s, making it an early example of this technique in North America. This method allowed for larger interior spaces without load-bearing walls, a novelty at the time.