The year 2025 will remain a pivotal year for Espace St-Denis. Driven by ambitious programming, exceptional attendance and increased diversification of its cultural, event and gastronomic activities, the complex confirms more than ever its role as an essential entertainment hub in Montreal.
In 2025, Espace St-Denis welcomed nearly 300,000 people to the St-Denis Theater and the Studio-Cabaret, and 45,000 customers in its food courts, a remarkable result which testifies to the public’s attachment and the relevance of its artistic and gastronomic offering.
“We are working hard to put together new, solid, balanced and diverse cultural programming, while focusing on a sustained volume in order to reach different audiences. Our attachment to popular culture and local cultural offerings is strong and will mark our future programming,” underlines Alexandre Seers Provencher, Vice-President – Programming and Marketing.
2025, in figures:● Total number of performances: nearly 400● 55 different French-speaking shows, affirming the commitment of Espace St-Denis to Quebec creation and dissemination.● 14,000 people took advantage of the dinner-show offering, combining gastronomy and culture● Nearly 45,000 people served at the Trattoria del Teatro and at the Molière Brasserie Française.● 181 corporate events held in 2025 with more than 15,000 people welcomed as part of these events● 6 major festivals hosted by Espace St-Denis including CINEMANIA, Montréal Complètement cirque, Juste pour laugh and Just for Laughs
The year 2025 will also have marked a structuring stage in the evolution of Espace St-Denis, with the redevelopment of the foyer and dressing rooms of the Théâtre St-Denis in order to offer a renewed experience for both the artists and the public. The Studio-Cabaret, for its part, took a new step by hosting its very first shows with general admission, affirming its versatility and its ability to adapt to artistic proposals. Finally, Espace St-Denis has reconnected with its multidisciplinary vocation by presenting its first boxing gala – and more broadly its first sporting event – in nearly 40 years, confirming its positioning as an emblematic, daring place and resolutely anchored in its time.
The year was also marked by 8 major media premieres including Chicago, Peter Pan, Révolution, We Will Rock You, ABBA Célébration, Lama D’aventures en Aventures, Pierre-Yves Roy-Desmarais and Arnaud Soly.
The 5 shows that attracted the greatest number of spectators in 2025 are:● Chicago● Peter Pan● ABBA Celebration● Revolution● We Will Rock You
Notable industry recognition and concrete community engagement
Several artists and shows presented at Espace St-Denis were honored by ADISQ, highlighting the impact and scope of these performances:
● Silver Tickets: Alain Choquette, Billy Tellier, Mario Tessier, Silvi Tourigny, ABBA Celebration● Gold Tickets: Mona de Grenoble, Arnaud Soly, Révolution, Roxane Bruneau, Chicago, Sylvain Cossette, Peter Pan● Platinum Ticket: Philippe Laprise
In addition, 2,856 tickets were offered to organizations, partners and community initiatives, confirming the desire of Espace St-Denis to actively contribute to cultural accessibility.
“We have taken a crucial step by reaffirming our leadership in the heart of the metropolis. Our ability to attract major partners and diversify our activities demonstrates the solidity of our business model. Espace St-Denis stands out today as an essential crossroads where innovation meets tradition. », adds Jacques Aubé, President and CEO of Espace St-Denis
Ultimately, it was a year of growth and innovation for Ticketpro, the Espace St-Denis ticketing solution. Marked by a 16% growth in ticketing revenues paid directly to its customers and by the integration of 30% of new customers within its network, confirming the added value and credibility of Ticketpro in the Quebec cultural ecosystem.