Music at night: Montreal’s top five places for live bands

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Anyone who has been to a concert can attest that live concert experience is worlds away from what digital concerts can offer. Once health and safety restrictions are lifted, patrons are sure to flock their local bars and arenas for some live music. Montreal resident Peter Triassi shares on this post the city’s top five places for live bands.

Mtelus, previously known as the Metropolis, stands right outside the city center, in the middle of Quartier Latin and Quartier des Spectacles. A mid-sized venue, Mtelus is has served as home to numerous indie rock concerts and jazz festivals. The Rialto Theatre was established in 1923 by Montreal-born architect Joseph-Raoul Gariépy and designed by Emmanuel Briffa. Until the ‘90s, the theatre operated as baroque cinema. Now, it is home to intimate music performances and Just For Laughs gigs.

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L’Astral is a venue ideal for intimate live shows, making it a local favorite. The venue’s incredible intricate acoustics draw performers and concertgoers alike. It is an easy favorite for up-and-coming bands and returning bands. Standing on the Prince Arthur mall, Café Campus and its sister Petit Campus are two popular rooms for live concerts. With a 600 and 300 capacity, the complex is perfect for live shows and parties.

Les Foufounes Électriques or The Electric Buttcheeks, has hosted bands such as Green Day, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and The Damned, says Peter Triassi. As the city’s most famous and most talked about concert venue, it does not shy away from attention, especially with its industrial and modern architecture design.

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