Looking for an amazing place to hold a gala, seminar or conference? The city of Montreal has a huge choice of theaters to choose from – some have a rich history but have been updated for the current generation. Here are 11 best Montreal theater venues:

Corona Theater​

The Corona Theater was built in 1912 and is ideally in the burgeoning Innovation Quarter. This historically rich theater is great for cocktail parties, space for meetings, special events, and galas. The venue has a theatrical atmosphere that you can’t find anywhere else. It’s rich in paneling, ornaments, and curtains and can hold 786 people.

Metropolis

Metropolis is Montreal’s largest performance venue and one of the oldest. With a maximum capacity of 1200 people, it is perfect for conventions, galas, launchings and plenty more.

Theater St. James

The Canadian Imperial Bank used to call this place home and is notable by its immense portico and colonnade. It is made up of 3 main halls that are available for corporate events: the Room of Vaults, the Imperial Room, and the Prince Grace Mezzanine. The Imperial Room is beautiful and boasts a skylight, a stage with a curtain backdrop, stained glasses, marble and stone interior and technical equipment. 500 people can fit at the Theater St. James.

Lion d'Or

The Cabaret du Lion d’Or was built in the 1930s and is reminiscent of the heydays of the cabarets in Paris and Berlin. Today, it has been restored to its original Art Deco Splendor. The venue has a reception hall and auditorium and is right for a relaxed happy hour, chic reception or a modern electro-jazz soiree. The hall holds a maximum of 250 people and is fitted with all modern amenities for a great time.

Rialto

The Rialto was inspired by the Opera de Paris and includes painted ceilings, Tiffany stained-glass dome, marble staircases and gilded moldings that look incredible especially after a massive restoration exercise. The venue can accommodate 1165 people for anniversaries, private parties, weddings, shows, product launches etc.

L’Astral

With an acoustic design, configurations that emphasize optimal sight lines, intimacy and ideally in the entertainment district, L’Astral is ideal for any type of setting. The maximum capacity is 425 people.

Monument National

Built in 1893 with the elements of Mannerist and New Baroque style, the Monument-National Theater is home to stage performances and a range of concepts. It has 5 meeting rooms that are easily convertible from one setting to another. With a maximum capacity of 804 people, this place is ideal for corporate functions and reunions.

Le Cabaret Du Casino

This multipurpose theater brings world-class theater and delicious food to the Montreal entertainment scene. It has a maximum capacity of 800 and a tiered structure that makes sure that everyone has a great view of the stage.

The Segal Center for Performing Arts

With 3 cocktail reception halls and a spacious theater, the Segal Center is ideal for people looking for kosher or other specialty catering. This place holds a maximum capacity of 306 guests.

Theater Du Nouveau Monde

With a warm and intimate setting that makes for an ideal meeting space, a reception hall for cocktails and 3 smaller reception spaces with a bar and a repetition area on the upper floor, TNM is ideal for any occasion and holds a maximum capacity of 846 people.

Caf Conc

This is probably the best entertainment spot in Northern America. The Caf Conc room at the Montreal Marriot Chateau Champlain is the right combination of supper and theater club and is ideal for keynote speeches and product launches. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped onto the Moulin Rouge set once you set foot in the Caf Conc. The maximum capacity is 200 guests.