This February and March, the Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde in Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, will be a hub of cultural vibrancy and musical diversity. With a lineup featuring legendary performers, intimate duo acts, and genre-blending shows, these events promise a rich experience for all attendees. From the soulful reinterpretations of Quebec classics by King Melrose to the raw intimacy of Mara Tremblay and Catherine Durand's duo Hauterive, each event offers a unique journey into the heart of music and storytelling. Join us as we delve into these remarkable performances.

A Cultural Tapestry: Unforgettable Performances at Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde

Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde is gearing up to host an incredible array of performances from February to April 2025. With ten distinct events scheduled, featuring renowned artists such as Christian Marc Gendron, Roxane Bruneau, and Manu Katché, this season promises a variety of artistic experiences. From the vibrant sounds of gypsy jazz to the evocative expressions of theatrical performances, each event offers a unique exploration of creativity. Join us as we dive into the rich tapestry of performances, celebrating the talents and contributions of each incredible artist.

A Journey Through the Artistic Marvels at Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde

The Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde is hosting a spectacular lineup of events featuring a variety of musical genres and theatrical performances that will captivate audiences throughout 2025. From the beloved trilogy finale of Christian Marc Gendron’s Piano Man to the breathtaking vocal harmony of 'They,' and the comedic flair of 'The Dinner of Fools,' each event promises to deliver unforgettable experiences. Join us as we delve into the highlights and unique contributions of the artists who make these performances truly special.

A Year of Artistic Splendor at Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde

Nestled in the heart of Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, the Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde is set to host an extraordinary lineup of events in 2025, bringing together a diverse array of talents and artistic expressions. From music to dance to theater, the venue will resonate with performances by acclaimed artists like Christian Marc Gendron, Alain Lefèvre, Ariane Roy, and many others. This season promises to be a captivating journey through the nuanced landscape of performing arts, featuring compelling narratives, vibrant music, and breathtaking dance.

Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde: A Symphony of Artistic Excellence

Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde is set to host an extraordinary lineup of events featuring a kaleidoscope of musical talents and performances. From the soulful melodies of Christian Marc Gendron to the dynamic trio of 'Elles,' audiences in Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, are in for an unforgettable experience. This season promises an eclectic mix of jazz, rock, folk, comedy, and more, showcasing the vibrant cultural tapestry of Quebec's artistic scene. Dive into a world of sound and emotion as top performers bring their unique stories to life on stage.

A Symphony of Talent: Celebrating the Artistic Diversity at Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde

From musical storytelling to comedic genius, the Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde in Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, is hosting a series of captivating events in 2025. With performances from renowned artists like Christian Marc Gendron, Luce Dufault, and Dan Bigras, to the comedic brilliance of Guylaine Tremblay and Denis Bouchard, this year's line-up is set to enchant audiences with diverse themes. From soul and jazz to folk-rock and theatrical humor, each event promises a memorable experience, radiating the vibrant cultural tapestry of Quebec.

A Year of Musical and Theatrical Wonders: Unmissable Events at Centre des Arts Juliette-Lassonde

From the harmonious melodies of Christian Marc Gendron's Piano Man 3 to the captivating voices of Luce Dufault, Lulu Hughes, and Kim Richardson in Elles, Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde in Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, is set to host an eclectic series of events. This lineup promises memorable performances, including Quebec's beloved 2Brothers, the iconic duo of Guylaine Tremblay and Denis Bouchard’s comedy, and more. Prepare for an artistic journey that celebrates diverse musical and theatrical talents.

A Vibrant Showcase of Talent at Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde

At the heart of Quebec's cultural scene, Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde in Saint-Hyacinthe is gearing up for an exciting array of performances in 2026 that promise to entertain and inspire. From the much-loved characters of 'The Boys' to the comedic brilliance of 'Menopause', and the musical delights of 'The Ensemble Live from the Universe', these events are set to offer something for everyone. Join us as we explore the vibrant energy and artistic brilliance that these productions will bring to the stage.

Unveiling the Spectacle: A Dive into the Upcoming Performances at Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde

Building on the success of the Holiday Vigil , the Ensemble d'En direct de l'univers is crossing the screen once again to meet you and concoct a memorable show. They will draw from their old vinyls and their new playlists, all mixed with their most memorable memories. Go with them on a musical journey that is as moving as it is enjoyable! Magnificent voices, seasoned musicians, breathtaking medleys, all in a good mood and fun.

The Ensemble Live from the Universe

Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde

The famous musical parody Menopause is coming to Quebec for the very first time! On stage for over 15 years in Las Vegas, triumphant in Paris for the past 2 years and applauded by nearly 17 million people in 16 countries, this festive show takes a hilarious and sincere look at what women experience when they go through menopause. Featuring the talented Guylaine Tanguay, Claudine Mercier, Geneviève Charest and Catherine Sénart in a staging by Alexis Pitkevicht, Menopause , the musical parody will make you laugh out loud, but also sing and dance to parodies of great English-language musical hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s that you love and whose humorous French-language adaptation is signed by the prolific Danièle Lorain.

Menopause

Performed by an exceptional cast, the troupe of the show Les Boys is ready to bring back to life the emblematic characters of the franchise: Emmanuel Bilodeau will play Stan, the devoted coach and owner of the brewery; Louis Champagne will lend his features to Méo, the formidable creditor; Benoit Drouin-Germain will play Ti-Guy; David Savard will be Bob, another pillar of the Boys; Denis Houle will play Fern, and Didier Lucien will be Boisvert. Marilou Morin will join the cast in the role of Sonia, while Mikhail Ahooja will play Mario. Nicolas Pinson will play Julien, Gabriel Sabourin will play Jean-Charles, Thomas Derasp-Verge will take on the role of Léopold, and Marie-Pier Labrecque will complete the team by playing several female roles.

The Boys / The Show

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of his album Hélène , certified diamond thanks to more than a million copies sold, a record that propelled "Rochmania" to unequaled heights, Roch Voisine returns with an exceptional and emotional show.

Roch Voisine

Rest assured, this premise only sets the tone for the exciting, glamorous and fun show Ma Danse Story , where he is accompanied by eight accomplished dancers.

My Dance Story / Jean-Marc Généreux

Abbamania is the world's first Abba production! This all-Canadian cast hails from Ontario, Canada and has performed over 200 shows a year since 1999. They have performed more concerts than Elvis, The Beatles, Madonna and Michael Jackson combined. The cast is comprised of session musicians and singers with stunning vocals and authentic looks. Hear every hit from Waterloo to Dancing Queen . Every song is reproduced note for note, exactly as the original recordings to make this the most authentic Abba production you will ever hear.

Abbamania

For centuries, for many years, on the stages of cabarets and theaters, Plume Latraverse has dragged his carcass, his guitar and his songs... Drawn into a minstrel mission with no way out, a highway and underground missionary through all the madness of this world.

Plume Latraverse

Certified platinum in 1988, Paul Piché celebrates the 35th anniversary of his album Sur le chemin des incendies . Accompanied on stage by his inseparable musicians with whom he has shared his passion for several years, Paul calls upon his great talent as a storyteller and delivers on stage the secrets that gave life to the songs of this cult album.

Paul Piché

After three albums with eloquent lyrics and a musical richness hailed by the public and critics, Émile Proulx-Cloutier dazzles us once again with his powerful, confident and moving voice, confirming that he has defined the sound of a musical universe all his own.

Emile Proulx-Cloutier

Irresistible folk-rock atmospheres inhabited by the sounds of guitars, piano, Mellotron, percussion, and always the excellence of the lyrics carried by the touching poetic pen and the unique voice of Benoit Pinette.

Shoot the coyote

After presenting his show Dubois en liberté and his box set Dubois Solide , an impressive collection of 51 songs, the singer-songwriter and performer Claude Dubois, goes to meet his audience in a show entitled Dubois solide en liberté where he takes us on a tour of his world.

Claude Dubois

Sylvain Cossette celebrates 25 years of RENDEZ-VOUS , a landmark project in his musical career.

Sylvain Cossette

Quebec's most beloved duo is back on stage with their four musicians to present a brand new show! Featuring songs from their new album Science humaine , we will also find their greatest hits. With catchy music and unifying lyrics, let yourself be charmed by their complicity and their magnificent vocal harmonies.

2Brothers

The iconic duo of Guylaine Tremblay and Denis Bouchard returns to the stage with Fallait pas dire ça!, a comedy where sharp lines and incisive dialogue combine to offer a colorful comedy.

You shouldn't have said that

Every week, Pierre Brochant (Normand D'Amour) and his friends organize a dinner where everyone has to bring an idiot. The one who finds the most spectacular one is declared the winner. Tonight, Brochant is jubilant, he has found the rare pearl, a world-class idiot, François Pignon (Laurent Paquin), a civil servant at the Ministry of Finance and a fan of matchstick models. What he doesn't know is that Pignon is a master in the art of triggering disasters.

The Dinner of Fools

This Voice: Dan and Gerry, our story is intended as a testimony of affection from Dan Bigras towards his friend Gerry Boulet. First overwhelmed at the first listening to the song La voix que j'ai , Dan's musical career was possible thanks to the help of the one who would become a great friend: Gerry. This unique journey will be told to you through anecdotes and songs revolving around the universe of this larger-than-life rocker, until this incredible legacy that was Jézebel , directed by Dan Bigras.

Dan Bigras

Claudette Dion, Natalie Choquette and Rita Tabbakh perform the essential hits of the great Édith Piaf, in a show that is enriched by the participation of Charles Dumont as narrator.

There was a voice...PIAF

With nearly 40,000 tickets sold and more than 50 shows in Quebec, Quebecers' favorite Dave Fenley is back with a brand new trio show! The American folk-country singer with the impressive voice who was discovered in 2022 via the popular show En direct de l'Univers au spécial de Lise Dion, is surrounded by two Quebec musicians for this new adventure. New songs, new interpretations of popular songs sprinkled with tasty anecdotes await you in this brand new show by Dave Fenley!

Dave Fenley

The cult show Moi… et l'autre , which in the 1960s told the adventures of Dominique and Denise, two free and independent girls, is back on stage in a new comedy written by the best-selling author Kim Lévesque-Lizotte.

Me... and the other one

Not even time to settle down, Salebarbes returns to the roads. The group formed by Georges Belliveau, Jean-François Breau, Kevin McIntyre, Eloi and Jonathan Painchaud presents you with music À boire deboutte !

Dirtybeards

Singer Patsy Gallant, who has been touring the world for over seventy years, is back on the road with her brand new show:  70 Years of Career.

Patsy Gallant

Misc, a Montreal-based mutant jazz instrumental trio, backs their cinematic melodies with solid grooves. While their aesthetic revolves around the piano-bass-drums formula, the use of various effects, synthesizers, atypical percussion and sampling, forms a sonic mosaic that transcends the traditional jazz idiom.

MISC + Melissa Fortin

The Zaricot

After selling over 50,000 tickets during his More tour , Matt Lang is back with a brand new show for his album All Night Longer. The male performer of the year at the last Country Gala offers us a show worthy of the greatest Honky Tonk in the United States with a production more grandiose than ever. The new country artist and his musicians continue to bring Nashville to Quebec with the hits from his first albums, as well as all the songs from his new opus to keep the party going! This show has some great surprises in store for country fans, but also for nostalgics and rock fans. With its pyrotechnics and light shows, All Night Longer transports you under the neon lights of Broadway for a unique event.

Matt Lang

If there are three voices that we dream of hearing in unison, they are those of Luce Dufault, Lulu Hughes and Kim Richardson. This dream will become reality since the three performers will be together on stage in a new show called Elles , which is in a way a return to the roots for the three artists. Their repertoire? Jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, folk and rock of course, with songs that will allow them to have fun. Thrills guaranteed.

They

Multi-instrumentalist and musical director Julien Fillion's captivating sonic universe is sculpted by relentless musical explorations and mastery of the most striking tension-resolution dynamics. The original compositions on his eponymous debut album (2021) and forthcoming new EP form a bold body of work that combines contemporary jazz, rock, and nuances of pop music.

Julien Fillion

A flagship work of Quebec literature and cinema, Le Matou now takes to the stage for the first time with a musical comedy that is as entertaining as it is moving, celebrating the 40th anniversary of this local gem. 13 actors and actresses bring to life the famous characters created by Yves Beauchemin, in addition to introducing the public to new original songs that are an integral part of the story. Sold in millions of copies, translated into 16 languages, adapted for the cinema and recipient of numerous awards around the world, Le Matou revolutionized its time and has been inscribed in the hearts of Quebecers for many generations. People will be happy to rediscover the Montreal of the 70s and its customs, the Plateau Mont-Royal of the time, its drinking hall, the young Monsieur Émile, his cat Déjeuner and all the characters gravitating around them, but they will also be delighted to rediscover the universal scope that Le Matou has retained even today.

The Tomcat

Sara Dufour presents her songs on stage, once again showcasing her rare and contagious energy. Definitely recognizable by her country/folk music with bluegrass accents, she draws us into her colorful lyrics, sometimes festive, sometimes intimate, but always unifying.

Sara Dufour

A brilliant virtuoso of contrasts, the great pianist Alain Lefèvre offers a recital dedicated to the French repertoire. Among the most beautiful works of Debussy, you will find the evanescent Rêverie , the famous Clair de lune and his essential Arabesques , without forgetting the masterful Valse by Ravel where the musician becomes an "orchestra". And to add to the delight of music lovers, he will perform the sublime Rhapsodie romantique by André Mathieu, in its version for solo piano.

Alain Lefevre

In 2014, Geneviève Toupin released an album under the alter-ego Willows. Her delicate blend of folk, acoustic instruments and vocal harmonies allowed her to perform over a hundred shows and win the Best Western Canadian Album award at the Gala Trille Or as well as nominations at the GAMIQ in the category of Best Folk Album (Willows/Willows), Best Folk EP (The Hills/Willows) and at the Canadian Folk Music Awards as songwriter of the year.  

Willows

Dazzling and profound, Minuit quelque part brings together virtuoso performers and eight exceptional Quebec choreographers around this mysterious need to move when night envelops us.

Midnight somewhere

Ariane Roy, named Revelation of the Year at the 2022 ADISQ Gala and nominated in the Francophone Album of the Year category at the 2023 JUNO Awards, is a pop project from Quebec City. Her first album medium plaisir, acclaimed by the public and critics, revealed her as a complete artist with indie-pop rock influences. Her passion and intensity on stage are supported by lyrics that convey a reflection on femininity, empowerment and the acceptance of dark sides. Surrounded by her four musicians, the singer-songwriter with strong melodies invites us to an electrifying show.

Ariane Roy

In twenty tableaux, the Chicos Mambo revisit all dances and play without taboo with choreographic codes. The tutu, yes, but not only. They take on contemporary dance, Pina Bausch, Dancing with the Stars, Nadia Comăneci and her followers, tango and even the haka… Each tableau is a colorful surprise. The company joyfully transports us into its whimsical and theatrical universe. The comic inventions are underlined by the costumes, delirious variations on the tutu, in turn a bra, a hat, a duck tail, or pants in the shape of a drumstick for a dancing bird. If the troupe founded by Philippe Lafeuille is known for its self-mockery and its irresistible accuracy in the art of pinning, it is also known for its technical precision and the sincerity of its commitment: the love of dance stronger than anything. A pure moment of entertainment that achieves the feat of bringing together dance enthusiasts and novices alike.

Tutu

From Your Strength to Live is an auto-fiction with a documentary portion that questions the relationships we have with death. Even if it is an integral part of our existence, it still remains to this day one of the greatest taboos in our societies.

From your strength to live

Montreal's talented guitarist, Jordan Officer, is back on stage with his new show Like Never Before. The trio show will take you from jazz to blues with a touch of country and soul thanks to his new songs. You will discover the musician and singer in a new light in a universe where more introspective moments will be carried by his usual dynamism.

Jordan Officer

From the great Hemenetset ship, Jorane's flagship creative project, stands out a small exploratory shuttle named: Hemenetset duo . Accompanied by Martin Lizotte on the piano, Jorane goes to meet the public with all her strength and fragility which come together in an invitation to awaken our inner freedom.

Jorane

Surrounded by Mike Clay, Simon Kearney, San James and Soraï, Miro offers you an evening where musical excellence mixes with a large-scale production for a festive and unforgettable moment. After setting legendary stages ablaze like the roof of the Olympic Stadium, the MTELUS, and Club Soda, Miro continues his tour in Quebec with his show Géant .

Miro

The Taming of the Shrew , one of Shakespeare's first romantic comedies, has crossed the ages with its universal themes. In this adaptation, two people learn to know and love each other. On one side, Catharina, an independent young woman in control of her destiny. On the other, Petruchio, a dominant young man, tries to seduce her, and very clumsily. Between the two, an attraction, a romance, love at first sight, a game of seduction like we see in all eras. A breathtaking duel in which respect and equality are established!

The Taming of the Shrew

With Insoumise , Joe Bocan makes a big solo comeback on stage. In developing this show, which also highlights her 40-year career, she surrounds herself with creators from the new generation who allow her to explore all the facets of her excess. Joe Bocan has never been afraid to be authentic and it is not at 66 years old that she will stop herself from being bold, sexy and provocative.

Joe Bocan

Following an effervescent demand since the exclusive presentation of this show, Steve Hill finally agrees to bring back to life for us, for the duration of a short tour, and accompanied by his talented musicians, the music of one of his greatest inspirations: Jimi Hendrix.

Steve Hill

After two years of touring with his previous project Astronaute , Fredz returns with a new album and a new show Demain il fera beau. Drawing his theme from the clouds and the good weather, Fredz accompanied by his musicians, transports the audience with his songs that are both pop and rap.

Fredz

Manu Katché, the legendary drummer of Sting and Peter Gabriel, visits us for his very first tour in Quebec.

Manu Katche

Dive into the world and madness of Diane Dufresne; singer, actress, painter and multiple Quebec icon whose wacky, infinite and crazy universe was the turning point for a whole generation of different women and artists. A celebration of madness and feminine multiplicity!

Belmont

Christine Tassan and the Imposteures have been touring the world for 20 years now . Twenty years of spreading gypsy jazz and swing songs on prestigious stages as well as in remote villages in Labrador, Newfoundland, Vancouver Island and France.

Christine Tassan and the Impostors

After launching her album Submerged   in front of a pre-conquered audience who already knew all her new songs, the Roxane Bruneau phenomenon is tearing everything apart in her path!

Roxane Bruneau

Combining traditional flamenco, flamenco arrangements of great popular classics such as Édith Piaf, Björk and Leonard Cohen, as well as pieces taken from Latin American folklore and the classical guitar repertoire, the Duo Templier / Larenas is a project with unique sounds that manages to combine finesse and power, familiarity and novelty.

Duo Templar / Larenas

Two envelopes, two explosive revelations. When Nawal dies, her twins, Jeanne and Simon, find themselves in the office of the notary Lebel for the reading of the will. The brother and sister then learn that their father is still alive and that their siblings include an unknown brother. Shaken and incredulous, Jeanne and Simon set out to trace their past. What if this enigmatic legacy contained the key to their mother's secret, locked away for years in an unexplained silence? Supported by the notary, the twins set off for a foreign land, the country of their ancestors. Jeanne and Simon trace the story of the woman who gave them life, to discover an unsuspected and tragic destiny, marked by war, hatred, anger, the irreparable... and the courage of a woman.

Fires

After selling over 75,000 tickets with his first 2 shows, Christian Marc Gendron is back with a brand new show: Piano Man 3, which follows the immense success of Piano Man 2 throughout Quebec. The public has adopted him, our Quebec piano man with an extraordinary talent is in better shape than ever. Don't miss your chance to see the long-awaited finale of this trilogy.

Christian Marc Gendron

Mara Tremblay and Catherine Durand have often shared the stage. For this show by their duo Hauterive, the two multi-instrumentalists will be alone on stage, accompanying each other on various instruments (acoustic and electric guitars, ukulele, violin), and will perform, in addition to Hauterive's repertoire, some of their respective flagship songs. An intimate, sensitive and stripped-down show, which will leave plenty of room for the complicity of two great friends: Catherine and Mara.

Hauterive

Soulman is a musical show composed of great standards of French-speaking Quebec music and the greatest hits of King Melrose revisited in a soul atmosphere. From Celine Dion to Les Colocs; the artist, surrounded by his musicians, offers us a reinterpretation of the greatest Quebec hits and some American nuggets from the 60s to the present day in an aesthetic of which he has the secret, while incorporating what made him popular and some pieces exclusively created for the show. In the manner of a musical revue, the singer-songwriter tells us about his life and makes us rediscover the songs that influenced and inspired him in the construction of his life as an artist. He takes the audience on a journey through many hits without failing to make them dance to create his own musical party.

King Melrose

Le 2 Pierrots is back to bring unforgettable moments to the public with its show La grande veillée du 2 Pierrots , which highlights the release of its most recent album of the same name. True to form, the legendary song box aims to get people dancing and singing to the tunes of the most well-known and beloved Quebec and French songs.

The great vigil of the 2 Pierrots

Jonathan Roy continues his journey on the music scene with his new tour entitled Symphony of Doubts . His last tour, Life Distortions , was an international triumph and earned him the prestigious Félix for the category English-speaking Show of the Year in 2023 .

Jonathan Roy

After a breathtaking return in the show Pour une histoire d'un soir , Marie Carmen is back on the road to the stage solo with her show Perles cachées , in a staging by her friend and faithful accomplice Joe Bocan. Hits, new songs and favorites will make up her repertoire, a crossing of Marie's musical oceans that will sail on an extraordinary life journey. From these sometimes stormy, sometimes calm seas, Marie Carmen will make us discover these famous hidden pearls, songs interpreted in a new breath, between passion and intimacy.

Marie Carmen

He has been asked for a long time and the time has finally come for Ludovick Bourgeois to salute in songs and images the artistic journey, but also more personal, of his famous father Patrick and his cult group Les BB. In the company of his musicians, Ludovick will offer a journey through time by revisiting the countless successes of the group. Parfums du passé, Seul au combat, Donne-moi ma chance, Tu ne sauras jamais, T'es dans la lune and so many others, as well as some of his favorite titles.

The BBs by Ludovick Bourgeois

After two successful years in residence in Las Vegas where she presented more than 200 shows and won several distinctions including the “Best of Vegas” award for “Best Tribute Show” from Las Vegas Weekly magazine, Elyzabeth Diaga is visiting Quebec to present her final musical revue paying tribute to the greatest ladies of rock of all time.

Queens of Rock / Elyzabeth Diaga

In the premises of SOS Détresse Amitié, nothing is going well on Christmas Eve when Pierre and Thérèse, the two volunteers on duty, receive a visit from characters each more bizarre than the last. Between the Bulgarian neighbor determined to have people taste his disgusting recipes, the transvestite in the midst of an existential crisis, the dysfunctional seedy couple and the repeated calls of an obsessed man, the magic of Christmas shatters into a thousand pieces where disenchantment and comedy intersect.

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