M Telus (concert hall)
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The M Telus (formerly known as Métropolis) is a performing arts centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the central part of the downtown core, on Saint Catherine Street East between Saint-Dominique and De Bullion Streets, in the Quartier des Spectacles. The hall primarily features rock music groups, and is a venue for several festivals, including the Montreal International Jazz Festival and the FrancoFolies de Montréal.
Former names | Métropolis (1987-2017) |
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Address | 59, rue Sainte-Catherine Est Montreal, Quebec H2X 1K5 |
Coordinates | 45.5106°N 73.5634°W / 45.5106; -73.5634 |
Owner | L'Équipe Spectra |
Operator | Evenko |
Capacity | 2,300 |
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Venue Website |
It can accommodate up to 2,350 people.[1] The venue is within walking distance from Place-des-Arts Metro station, the Complexe Desjardins in the west and from the Saint-Laurent metro station. In 2011, the venue was ranked as the ninth most popular club venue worldwide in ticket sales.[2]
In 2016, naming rights were acquired by Telus. The telecommunications company plans to invest $5 million in improvements to the club over the next decade, as part of its corporate rebranding effort.[3]