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Welcome to Salle J.-Antonio Thompson, a historic performing-arts theatre in the heart of Trois-Rivières. With 1,037 seats spread across parterre and balcony, this Art Deco gem hosts major classical concerts, theatre productions, and serves as the home venue for the Orchestre symphonique de Trois-Rivières. The venue has earned Félix awards for Best Auditorium of the Year and has a long-standing reputation for intimate acoustics and grand performances. Note: the theatre was renamed from Capitol to Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson in 1979 and is undergoing renovations from early 2025 through 2026. Secure your seats with us for upcoming performances in this iconic space by contacting our team for reliable access to tickets.
Plan your visit with convenience in mind. The venue seats 1,037 across two levels (parterre and balcony). On-site paid parking is available, along with nearby parking options for flexible access. Public transit options include the STTR network, with bus line 4 connecting Centre-ville to des Forges and stops near the theatre. For a comfortable stay around performances, consider nearby hotels such as Delta Hotels by Marriott Trois-Rivières Conference Centre, Gouverneur Trois-Rivières, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Trois-Rivières Ouest. We feature trusted affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and dining to help you maximize your visit. If you’re looking for a classic venue with modern-accessibility and a storied performance history, Salle J.-Antonio Thompson is worth securing tickets for—especially as renovations progress to preserve its Art Deco charm for future generations.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 374, rue des Forges, Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 5H3.
- Capacity: 1,037 seats across two levels (parterre and balcony).
- Venue type: Historic performing-arts theatre / concert hall with Art Deco design.
- Seating chart: Publicly published floor plan is not readily available; seating is described as two levels (parterre and balcony).
- Parking: Paid parking on site (and nearby parking options).
- Transit: Accessible via Société de Transport de Trois-Rivières (STTR); typical routes include bus 4 Centre-ville ↔ des Légendes/des Forges with stops near the venue.
- Nearby hotels: Delta Hotels by Marriott Trois Rivières Conference Centre (nearby), Gouverneur Trois-Rivières, Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Trois-Rivières Ouest, among others.
- Notable events: Hosted major classical and theatre events; home venue for Orchestre symphonique de Trois-Rivières; has earned Félix awards for Best Auditorium of the Year (two-time).
- Renamed from Capitol to Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson in 1979; temporarily closed for renovations beginning early 2025 (project scheduled through 2026).