A modular venue with remarkable character, seamless technical support, a dedicated team, turnkey services, and a social mission: here, renting a space is the art of doing things differently.
Our Mission
Théâtre Paradoxe is a professional, modular, and eco-responsible event venue that hosts shows, corporate events, filming, and community initiatives.
Its mission is to offer a vibrant, creative, and inclusive space, while serving as a hands-on training ground for youth in socio-professional integration.
Discover a Place With a Unique History
In 2010, Groupe Paradoxe— a community and social-economy organization dedicated to social and professional integration in the performing arts and events sector—acquired the former Notre-Dame-du-Perpétuel-Secours church. This acquisition marked the start of a major transformation project: giving this heritage building a second life while creating a cultural venue rooted in its community.
After several years of work, imagination, and mobilization, on February 12, 2014, Théâtre Paradoxe officially opened its doors to the public. Behind its stone façade and large wooden doors, the public now discovers a multidisciplinary performance venue with incomparable charm.
A Learning Platform for Groupe Paradoxe’s Training Program
Théâtre Paradoxe is closely linked to Groupe Paradoxe’s training program. The program is run by a charitable organization that supports the social and professional integration of young adults facing challenges through paid training in stagecraft and video technical trades. Each year, around thirty young people benefit from it. Its mission: to support these young people’s independence, accountability, and long-term integration through personalized guidance, hands-on learning, and real immersion in the working world.
Since 1997, more than 1,000 young Montrealers experiencing homelessness, exclusion, school dropout, or distress have been able to get back on their feet thanks to Paradoxe. Every event held at the theatre helps sustain our social integration mission. Supporting Groupe Paradoxe means supporting youth, the community, and values of solidarity, inclusion, and social responsibility.
A Strong Commitment to Sustainability
From the outset, Théâtre Paradoxe has placed eco-responsibility at the heart of its actions. The building’s restoration prioritized heritage preservation and the reuse of materials, notably by transforming old church pews into furniture. Day to day, exemplary practices are in place: source reduction, limiting single-use plastics, reusable dishware, rigorous recycling management, and low-energy lighting. These commitments enabled Théâtre Paradoxe to become, as of 2015, Greater Montreal’s first eco-responsible venue certified Gold—status maintained through continuous improvement.
A Driver of
Cultural and
Economic
Revitalization
Théâtre Paradoxe plays an active role in the cultural, social, and economic revitalization of Montreal’s Sud-Ouest. Through community-building initiatives, it energizes the neighbourhood and strengthens residents’ sense of belonging. Monktoberfest, a festive family-friendly event, has become a major fall gathering, generating exceptional benefits for merchants and showcasing local businesses. The Terrasse St-Georges Musical Meetups support emerging artists and encourage community participation. Through its community roots, Théâtre Paradoxe actively contributes to the urban vitality of Ville-Émard.
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Want to join a team where hospitality, technical rigour, and social impact go hand in hand? We’re looking for curious, committed people to grow with us.
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THÉÂTRE PARADOXE
5959 Boulevard Monk,
Montréal, QC H4E 3H5
(514) 931-5204
An initiative of
Groupe Paradoxe
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