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Under the Big Top - Old Port of Montreal Tickets

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Old Port of Montreal Venue | Grand Chapiteau Seating, Pa

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About Under the Big Top - Old Port of Montreal

Welcome to Under the Big Top at the Old Port of Montreal. The Grand Chapiteau hosts iconic productions like Cirque du Soleil with in-the-round seating that seats about 2,500–2,600 guests inside the tent, while larger events at Grand Quay can accommodate up to about 3,000. This page provides venue specifics, practical buyer tips, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you secure your tickets with confidence.

Whether you’re grabbing a show after a stroll along Rue de la Commune or pairing your evening with a meal at nearby Old Montréal favorites, we’ve got you covered. Secure your seats with ease, explore parking options along Rue de la Commune E, plan your transit from Place-d’Armes or Champ-de-Mars, and check our trusted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners for a seamless night out at the Old Port’s Grand Chapiteau.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type: temporary big-top tent (Grand Chapiteau) installed at the Old Port of Montreal, typically branded as Grand Chapiteau/Under the Big Top.
  • Capacity: the Grand Chapiteau itself seats about 2,500–2,600 people; Grand Quay event spaces can accommodate up to about 3,000 people.
  • Address: Quai Jacques-Cartier, Old Port of Montreal, Rue de la Commune Est, Montreal, QC H2L 5C1, Canada.
  • Seating chart: in-the-round seating layout inside the tent, designed for Cirque du Soleil productions.
  • Parking: paid parking available along Rue de la Commune E and in nearby lots; some events offer parking in adjacent facilities.
  • Transit: Place-d’Armes and Champ-de-Mars STM stations are typically a 10–15 minute walk from the venue; BIXI and other transit options are nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel William Gray (421 Saint-Vincent), Le Saint-Sulpice (414 Saint-Sulpice), Hôtel Saint-James (nearby), plus other Old Montréal properties like Hôtel Nelligan and Hôtel Le Maguire; see hotel listings for proximity.
  • Notable events hosted: Cirque du Soleil shows such as KOOZA (premiered 2022 under the Big Top), Luzia (Montreal summer runs), and Echo (2026 run announced); Igloofest and other Grand Quay events have occurred nearby.