Cinquième Salle

In 1992, in conjunction with the construction of the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal on its plaza, Place des Arts officially inaugurated its fifth hall, aptly named the Cinquième Salle. Located between the foyer of the museum and Place des Arts' main entrance hall, this versatile theatre plays host to a variety of vocal, musical, dance and dramatic performances (particularly by younger artists), as well as various special conferences.
The Cinquième Salle features a highly original design, offering a range of possible configurations and a seating capacity of 300-417, depending on the seat arrangement. Equipped with an innovative system of mobile platforms, the hall's configuration may be modified to best suit the type of performance or event and the number of seats required.
Elizabethan, Italian, face to face or thrust stage, the Cinquième Salle is the ideal space for several theatrical styles and moods, and as such, is a most important newest addition to the Place des Arts complex.