Arts et monde Series

Captivating shows, spanning past to present.

Delve into the unique worlds and voices of Africa, Ukraine, and Mexico.

Acclaimed worldwide performances, both intimate and large-scale; visionary artists reinventing their traditions.

Salif Keita, Africa’s legendary golden voice, returns to Montréal in a powerful and luminous performance. The 14 virtuoso musicians of Mariachi Herencia de Mexico are presenting a dazzling show for the Day of the Dead. Step Afrika! is celebrating 30 years of percussive performance with its brand-new show, The Evolution Tour. Shining Ukrainian star Maryna Krut captivates audiences with her ethereal voice and iconic bandura. Blending Malian and Afrofuturist sounds, Djely Tapa invites you to her intimate and cosmic performance. And lastly, dance to a modernized maloya mixture of African pop, electro, and the poetic, socially conscious lyrics of Grèn Sémé.

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African Dance

Step Afrika! | The Evolution Tour

February 20, 2027

1 performance

Théâtre Maisonneuve

Step Afrika! is returning to Place des Arts with its all-new show, The Evolution Tour. Celebrating over 30 years of critically acclaimed performances, it promises a true explosion of South African rhythms and movements in a world of breathtaking choreography.

Arts et monde Series
World Music

Djely Tapa | Dankoroba

February 26, 2027

1 performance

Cinquième Salle

Between desert blues, Mandinka traditions, and electronic sounds, a voice rises—powerful, free, and committed. With Dankoroba, Djely Tapa furthers her artistic vision at the crossroads of Malian and Western cultures: past, present, and future.

Arts et monde Series
World Music • Réunion Island

Grèn Sémé

March 6, 2027

1 performance

Cinquième Salle

Join a sunny, vibrant, unifying, and introspective musical celebration in the intimate setting of the Cinquième Salle. Grèn Sémé reinvents maloya—the traditional music of Réunion Island—by melding it with African pop, dub, and electro.

Arts et monde Series