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A musical journey on every occasion
Artists from all over the planet are frequent visitors to the stages of Place des Arts, showering us with distinctive sounds from different cultures. Unique opportunities abound to experience authentic, colourful performances year-round, via regular programming as well as returning events like the Arab World Festival of Montréal, the Festival TransAmériques and Printemps Nordique. World and Folk music take audiences on a voyage of discovery with every listen, as seen in the gamut of styles featured at PdA, ranging from Gospel music to African rhythms, Scandinavian sounds, Japanese percussion, the passion of Flamenco and much more. Place des Arts is a meeting place for every genre under the sun!
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World Music • Khmer
Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia
May 24, 20251 performanceThéâtre MaisonneuveAfter performances in Melbourne, New York, Boston, Paris, and Phnom Penh, Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia makes its Canadian premiere as part of the Festival Champa. Created by world-renowned filmmaker Rithy Panh and composer Him Sophy, this work is a tribute to Cambodia’s cultural rebirth.
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World Music • Lebanese
Adonis
May 27, 20251 performanceThéâtre MaisonneuveRenowned for their electrifying live shows, the Lebanese quartet re-shaping for over a decade the sound of Levantine music, through their signature fusion of rock influences with local musical heritage.
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World Music
Transposition | Duo for oud and cello
June 6, 20251 performanceCinquième SalleTransposition is a project by Palestinian oud player Abdul-Wahab Kayyali. It explores the interplay between the oud and the cello in a novel expression of Arabic music.
Festival Champa: Spotlight on Cambodia in Montreal
To highlight this resilience and celebrate Cambodia, the first edition of the Saison du Cambodge Festival will take place at Place des Arts from May 23 to 25.
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Kodo: The art of taïko at its finest
The Japanese collective Kodo uses their drums and accompanying instruments to create vast soundscapes, bringing their audience to the space between ritual and waking dream. This acclaimed group of taiko drummers is honouring our city.
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4 Songs by KRUTb: Ukrainian music that bridges the gap between tradition and renewal
Singer KRUTb, accompanying herself on bandura, will be in Canada for the very first time this February for a show at Place des Arts’ Cinquième Salle.
Article Portraits SeriesA whole world of music in your hand
Place des Arts’ programmers make sure to feature international stars, giving audiences the chance to delve into our world’s diverse cultures. It’s a mission that’s integral to the organization’s DNA, promising discoveries through openness to other communities and their art forms. Myriad peoples and cultures come together in this highly focused space within our programming, across one-off events, themed series and major festivals, all designed with one goal in mind: to delight audiences. Over the years, internationally renowned artists and groups from all backgrounds have performed under the lights at Place des Arts, nurturing Montréal’s reputation as a global culture destination.
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