La Cinquième Salle is a performance hall in Montreal, Quebec, set within the Place des Arts complex on Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, in the heart of the city's downtown arts district. It is a venue of modest size, with room for around 300 spectators, which gives it an intimate feel compared with the larger halls around it.
What to expect
The hall is designed to be versatile, and its programme reflects that. Visitors can see a range of live work here, including:
- concerts
- dance performances
- theatrical productions
Because the room is smaller, most seats are close to the stage, so the performers feel near. This suits audiences who enjoy a more personal atmosphere, and smaller ensembles and experimental work often find a natural home in a space like this.
Around the venue
Being part of Place des Arts means the hall sits among several other stages, so an evening here can easily be paired with another performance in the same complex. The surrounding downtown streets offer restaurants, cafés and the wider cultural life of central Montreal, making it straightforward to arrive early or linger afterwards.
If you are deciding whether to go, check the programme for the event you have in mind, as the hall hosts different kinds of work throughout the year. Its address is 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montreal.