Journées de la culture

A Day Showcasing Creativity at Place des Arts
Journées de la culture at Place des Arts
Journées de la culture at Place des Arts

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Make your way through Place des Arts, following a path designed in collaboration with the city’s major arts organizations. Go from being a spectator to a participant, interact with artists and get a closer look at the many facets of creating for the performing arts.

Discover brass instruments with the Orchestre Métropolitain; sing the Toreador Song from Carmen with the Opéra de Montréal; listen to Guylaine Tremblay, Martin Drainville, and Émilie Bibeau discuss Duceppe’s 24 poses (portraits); explore movement with Danse Danse and Sylvain Émard Danse; and experience the world of ballet with Les Grands Ballets. Then, with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, take part in bringing a story to life, try your hand at sound improvisation with Audiotopie, or attend a symphonic concert. Compose a song with Alexandre Désilets or learn the basics of comedy writing with the École nationale de l’humour.

All activities are free of charge. Some require advance registration: see the detailed program and reserve your spot! 

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Detailed Program

Activities at Place des Arts — Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A day to discover creation in a different way, up close with those who bring it to life.

SALON URBAIN
TALKS • WORKSHOPS		SALLE D
DANCE • BALLET		ESPACE OSM
SOUND CREATION • STORYTELLING		MAISON SYMPHONIQUE
CONCERTS
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Interactive Concert: The Orchestre Métropolitain’s Brass Trio

 

 

10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

“Create Your Story” Workshop with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal 

 

12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Participatory Workshop: Sing like an Opera Singer with the Opéra de Montréal!

12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Dance Workshop: In the Footsteps of Les Champs Magnétiques, with Sylvain Émard Danse – Danse Danse 

11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

“Create Your Story” Workshop with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal 

 

1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

In Conversation with Guylaine Tremblay, Martin Drainville, and Émilie Bibeau – Duceppe

1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Introduction to Classical Ballet with Les Grands Ballets		1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sound Improvisation Workshop with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal		 

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Participatory Workshop: The Art of Songwriting with Alexandre Désilets

2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Dance Workshop: In the Footsteps of Les Champs Magnétiques, with Sylvain Émard Danse – Danse Danse		 2:30 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Concert: The OSM Celebrates 30 Years of the Journées de la culture

3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Participatory Workshop: Sing like an Opera Singer with the Opéra de Montréal!

   

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Comedy Writing Workshop: Laughter, a Tool for Well-being

4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Dance Workshop: In the Footsteps of Les Champs Magnétiques, with Sylvain Émard Danse – Danse Danse		 4:15 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.
Concert: The OSM Celebrates 30 Years of the Journées de la culture
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