Théâtre La Chapelle

What Théâtre La Chapelle does

La Chapelle (La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines) is a Montreal-based non-profit performing arts venue founded in 1990 that programs contemporary theater, multidisciplinary work, and increasingly contemporary circus, serving more than 100 artists per season across residents, co-productions, and touring showcases. The venue operates at the intersection of an artistic development platform and a public-facing performance space, curating risk-taking contemporary works — including its 2025 award-winning production "Scuse" by Frédérique Cournoyer Lessard — while also functioning as a working home for emerging and established Quebec creators. Audience-facing programming is delivered through ticketed performances with a flexible pricing band of $12-$75, supported by bar service and venue rentals as secondary revenue lines.

Name

Théâtre La Chapelle

Legal name

La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines

Website

https://lachapelle.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Montreal-based non-profit performing arts venue founded in 1990 that programs contemporary theater and circus for over 100 artists per season, supported by public arts council grants, ticket sales, donations, bar, and venue rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

Keywords

• Contemporary performing arts
• Performance venue rental
• Artist residency programs
• Live arts programming
• Cultural non-profit venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales for performances and shows at the venue. Flexible pricing model with tiered rates.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Individual donations, major donations ($5,000-$25,000), monthly giving, and planned/testamentary donations. Includes benefit events.
3. Bar Services: On-site bar service generating revenue during performances and events. Also features local Quebec music on CDs to support local music scene.
4. Venue Rental: Rental of performance space for external productions, residencies (with or without technical support), and filming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines is a Montreal performing arts venue and creative space that presents a curated annual season of contemporary theatre, dance, circus, music, and interdisciplinary performances in French, English, and other languages. Beyond its core performance programming, the organization offers venue rental services, artist creation and production residencies, educational programs for elementary school students (Récréations), bilingual accessibility initiatives (More Bilingual Than Ever), and community engagement events such as Les Salons Acoustiques and Vivez maintenant!.

Product overview

La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines is a Montreal-based performing arts venue founded in 1990, operating as both a creative space and performance presenter. Its core offering is a curated programming of contemporary performing arts across multiple disciplines (theatre, dance, circus, music, interdisciplinary) presented in French, English, and other languages. The organization supplements its programming with educational initiatives (Recreations program with workshops for elementary students), accessibility programs (More Bilingual Than Ever), artist residency opportunities, and venue rental services. Audience engagement is supported through seasonal subscription packages (Pre-unveiling Package, 3+ Package), the annual Cabaret des possibles fundraising event, Les Salons Acoustiques intimate music series, and newsletter communications. The venue partners with organizations like La TOHU for circus programming and maintains an eco-responsibility approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contemporary Performance Programming Curated annual season of contemporary theatre, dance, circus, music, and interdisciplinary performances in French, English, and other languages, serving Montreal arts audiences.
• Venue Rental Rental of the performance space for external productions, residencies (with or without technical support), and filming, available to artists and organizations.
• Récréations Program Educational initiative for elementary school students (grades 1-6) featuring dedicated performances, creative workshops, and technical workshops led by La Chapelle programming artists.
• L'Autre Cirque Circus programming initiative showcasing new circus practices, co-presented with La TOHU and featuring long programs and shorts programs performed by emerging circus artists.
• Les Salons Acoustiques Annual intimate music listening experience presented without microphones or speakers, featuring artists performing in close proximity to the audience.
• Creation and Production Residencies Artist residency program for non-disciplinary artistic practices, offering creation grants up to $15,000 and studio access, in collaboration with REPAIRE.
• Vivez maintenant! Performance evenings in the bar and lobby where artists from all disciplines take over the space, blurring boundaries between stage and audience, priced at $12 community rate.
• More Bilingual Than Ever Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 artists and collaborators supported per season
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CALQ (Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec)coreOthersGovernment arts funding body providing institutional support to the venue
• Canada (Government of Canada)coreOthersFederal government arts funding providing institutional support
• Conseil des arts du Canada (Canada Council for the Arts)coreOthersNational arts funding body providing institutional support
• Culture et Communications QuébeccoreOthersProvincial ministry for culture providing funding support
• Conseil des arts de MontréalcoreOthersMunicipal arts council providing studio access and funding for residency programs
• Ville de MontréalcoreOthersCity of Montreal providing municipal support and funding
• TOHUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of L'Autre Cirque programming and collaborator on Scuse production; co-broadcast of circus works as part of Montréal Complètement Cirque
• Centaur TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of WinterWorks festival featuring experimental and cutting-edge performance programming
• Coup de Coeur FrancophonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for Les Salons Acoustiques music series - presented in partnership for the 5th edition and beyond
• Danse-CitémajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of Making Time and other dance programming
• Festival TransAmériques (FTA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of Mystic-Métallic and hosts creation residencies for artists
• InfinithéâtremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of Whalefall documentary theatre production
• La Mèche CourtemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of festival dedicated to creative works for young audiences
• Festival international de CasteliersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of Whalefall production
• Festival PhénomenaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for Vivek Shraya's New Models album launch
• Le ViviercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenter of Semaine du Neuf music programming at La Chapelle venue
• Cinémathèque québécoisemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of Ti-films screening and Tsishow complementary programming featuring Fernand Bélanger films
• Fondation ColemajorOthersPhilanthropic partner supporting the More Bilingual Than Ever accessibility program
• Fondation Famille LupienminorOthersPhilanthropic foundation providing donor support
• Fondation du Grand MontréalminorOthersCommunity foundation providing donor support
• Fondation Sibylla HesseminorOthersPhilanthropic foundation providing donor support
• TFI InternationalminorOthersLogistics company providing philanthropic support
• Usine CminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural venue and partner for artistic programming
• Quatuor BozziniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContemporary music quartet presenting programming through Le Vivier series
• Orchestre MétropolitainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrchestral partner within cultural network
• REPAIREmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegroupement de Pairs des Arts Indépendants de Recherche et d'Expérimentation - collaborated on creation and production residency program for non-disciplinary artistic practices
• Kiblind AgenceminorOthersDesign agency collaborating on new visual identity and brand development
• OUI QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization participating in group discussions around Tsishow programming on independence and culture
• Kira ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducer/organizer behind Djata: Conversations du Manden production
• DuceppeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre company within cultural partner network
• Théâtre aux ÉcuriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre company within cultural partner network
• Théâtre de Quat'SousminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre company within cultural partner network
• Fonderie DarlingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts center within cultural partner network
• Innovations en concertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic presenter collaborating on Le Vivier at La Chapelle programming
• Arts in the MarginsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts organization collaborating on exploratory music programming
• Québec Musiques ParallèlesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenters' collective for exploratory and parallel music programming
• Festival FluxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival partner for exploratory music programming
• MOMENTA Biennale d'art contemporainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContemporary art biennial co-presenting Raven Chacon programming
• Galerie Leonard & Bina EllenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt gallery co-presenting cultural programming
• Tour de BrasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic ensemble from Rimouski participating in Le Vivier programming
• Ensemble SuperMusiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontreal music ensemble participating in Le Vivier programming
• Wallonie-Bruxelles InternationalminorOthersInternational cultural organization supporting cross-border programming

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Théâtre aux Écuries: Montreal alternative performance venue within La Chapelle's cultural partner network. Comparable as a small Montreal venue for emerging and experimental artists.
• Festival TransAmériques (FTA): Major Montreal international contemporary performance festival hosting La Chapelle artist residencies and co-presenting programming. Comparable as a peer presenting contemporary dance and theatre to overlapping Montreal audiences.
• La TOHU: Montreal cultural venue co-presenting La Chapelle's L'Autre Cirque programming as part of Montréal Complètement Cirque. Directly comparable as a Montreal presenting venue with shared circus and contemporary performance programming overlap.
• Duceppe: Montreal francophone theatre company within La Chapelle's cultural partner network. Comparable as a peer Montreal presenting organization sharing audience development channels.
• Danse-Cité: Montreal dance presenter co-presenting Making Time and other programming with La Chapelle. Comparable as a peer dance/performance presenter targeting similar contemporary audiences.
• Usine C: Montreal contemporary performing arts venue presenting dance, theatre, and interdisciplinary work. Directly comparable as a peer experimental venue and listed La Chapelle cultural partner.
• Centaur Theatre: Montreal theatre co-presenting La Chapelle's WinterWorks festival of experimental work. Comparable as a peer presenting venue with overlapping English-language and experimental programming.
• Théâtre de Quat'Sous: Long-running Montreal theatre presenting contemporary and alternative performing arts. Directly comparable as a small Montreal venue programming experimental and emerging-artist work, and a listed cultural partner of La Chapelle.
• Performance Space 122 (P.S. 122): New York venue historically dedicated to presenting experimental and emerging performing artists, including first creations. Comparable as a peer arts incubator model focused on hybrid, interdisciplinary work outside the commercial mainstream.

Broad incumbents

• The Cultch (Vancouver): Vancouver performing arts venue presenting contemporary theatre, dance, and music with a focus on diverse and emerging voices. Comparable as a similarly-mandated Canadian contemporary presenting venue, though operating at larger scale and in a different market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LaChapelleScènesContemporaines
• Facebookfacebook.com/la.chapelle.scenes.contemporaines
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lachapellemtl
• Instagraminstagram.com/la_chapelle_sc
• Xx.com/la_chapelle_sc

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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