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About Theatre St. James - Montreal
Theatre St. James in Montreal sits in a historically significant former Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce building, repurposed in 2012 into a premier multi-purpose venue. With three distinct spaces—the Imperial Ballroom, White Star Vault Room, and Princess Grace Mezzanine—the venue accommodates a wide range of events, from concerts and corporate gatherings to intimate receptions. Located at 265 Rue Saint-Jacques, the venue blends grand architectural charm with modern practicality, making it a reliable choice for organizers and a convenient option for guests.
We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating configurations, parking, transit access, and recommended nearby hotels and dining options to enhance your event experience.
Seating and capacities
Imperial Ballroom: up to 650–700 (standing) / 550 seated, about 7,000 sq ft of flexible space. White Star Vault Room: up to 250 banquet / 500 cocktail. Princess Grace Mezzanine: up to 200 standing / 150 seated. Floor plans for the main hall and White Star Vault Room are available as PDFs for event planning. If you’re organizing a larger production or a more intimate affair, we’ll help tailor the layout to fit your needs.
Getting there and parking
The venue is easily accessible by public transit with multiple Metro stations within a 5–10 minute walk, including Place-d’Armes, Square-Victoria–OACI, and McGill/Saint-Jacques. Several bus lines serve the area, providing flexible options for attendees. For drivers, there are nearby parking garages and street parking options. We can connect you with parking guidance and partner options when you book.
Nearby hotels and dining
Stay within walking distance at Hôtel Place d’Armes, Hotel Nelligan, and Auberge du Vieux-Port for convenient access to the venue. We also highlight trusted dining partners in the area to complete your event experience. As your local connection, we’ll point you toward affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to ensure a smooth, value-driven stay and dining plan.
Why choose Theatre St. James
Housed in a landmark former bank building, Theatre St. James combines historic ambiance with modern versatility. This makes it a dependable choice for productions, conferences, galas, and community events in Montreal’s vibrant downtown core.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 265 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1M6, Canada.
- Venue type: multi-purpose event venue housed in a historic bank building with three halls: Imperial Ballroom, White Star Vault Room, and Princess Grace Mezzanine.
- Imperial Ballroom capacity: up to 650-700 (standing) / 550 seated, 7,000 sq ft.
- White Star Vault Room capacity: up to 250 banquet / 500 cocktail.
- Princess Grace Mezzanine capacity: up to 200 standing / 150 seated.
- Floor plans available as PDFs for main hall and White Star Vault Room.
- Notable history: originally the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce building; renamed and repurposed as St-James Theatre after purchase in 2012.
- Nearby transit: several bus lines and multiple Metro stations within a 5–10 minute walk (e.g., Place-d-Armes, Square-Victoria-OACI, McGill/Saint-Jacques).
- Nearby hotels include Hôtel Place d’Armes, Hotel Nelligan, and Auberge du Vieux-Port.