Grand Théâtre de Québec

Quebec City, Canada

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Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1-418-643-8131; +1-877-643-8131

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The Grand Théâtre de Québec is a brutalist performing arts complex in Quebec City, designed by Polish-Canadian architect Victor Prus and conceived to commemorate Canada's Centennial in 1967 and the Quebec Conference of 1864. Construction began in 1966 under Premier Jean Lesage, was interrupted by a change of government, and resumed in late 1967, with the theatre opening officially on January 16, 1971. The complex houses two performance venues—the 1,885-seat Salle Louis Fréchette and the 510-seat Salle Octave Crémazie—and has been home to the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Québec since 1972, alongside teaching studios and a music library. A sculptural mural by Spanish-Canadian artist Jordi Bonet, commissioned in 1969, decorates the lobby and façade. In 2020, the theatre underwent a significant restoration in which it was enclosed by a glass and steel envelope designed by Lemay and Atelier 21, a conservation approach considered a first in North America. The venue has hosted major cultural events and political occasions, including the 1985 Shamrock Summit between Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and U.S. President Ronald Reagan.