La Tulipe
Live music venue · Parc-Laurier ·

La Tulipe

Live music venue · Parc-Laurier ·

1913 theatre hosts 80s/90s dance nights, rock, jazz

80s night
90s music
live music
great sound
good sound
friendly staff
dance floor
reasonable drink prices
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4530 Av. Papineau, Montréal, QC H2H 1V3, Canada Get directions

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4530 Av. Papineau, Montréal, QC H2H 1V3, Canada Get directions

+1 514 529 5000
latulipe.ca

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Dec 28, 2025

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Montreal Venue La Tulipe Fears Being Forced to Close | Eater Montreal

"A long-time Montreal music venue on Papineau Street, La Tulipe is under threat of closure after a neighbour converted an adjacent commercial warehouse into a residential space about two years ago with the borough’s permission — a zoning change the Plateau later said it mistakenly authorized and is now trying to rectify. I've learned that the conversion led to regular noise complaints, numerous police visits and fines the owners say have cost them “a fortune,” including two $1,000 fines issued during consecutive shows by local act Dumas, during which the musician tweeted that police tapped his sound engineer on the shoulder. Claude Larivée of La Tribu estimates he's been contacted by police more than two dozen times; owners fear an injunction hearing on December 21 could force closure and call the whole situation “Kafkaesque.” The building has operated as a cultural venue since 1913 and was named after Gilles Latulippe, who opened Le Théâtre des Variétés there in 1967; La Tulipe itself has been in operation for close to two decades, and the owners insist “We can’t transform this place into a pharmacy or condo.” Plateau mayor Luc Rabouin has since assured the venue isn't going anywhere, said the borough is in talks with both parties, and that the city will be in court next week." - Valerie Silva

https://montreal.eater.com/2021/12/15/22837549/montreal-la-tulipe-plateau-noise-complaints-closure-venue
La Tulipe

Lyne D.

Google
I went there with my friend d who loves it here. Friday nights is 90s music and Saturday nights is 80s music. I ended up going on Saturday night. I'd love to go on a Friday, next time. The music on Saturday was very varied. It included popular English and French music of the time. The crowd was fun and most people were dancing and not just standing around with their drinks. The wait for drinks at the bar wasn't long. The entry was $8. We danced for hours. The crowd includes people in their 20s all the way to their 50s-60s.

Alireza T.

Google
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. We hosted a great show in La Tulipe and the staff were always responsive and friendly. Greta fancy location, good sound and lighting equipment and clean facilities. Overall a very good experience. Thank you guys.

J S.

Google
Great venue for live music. (Apparently good 80s nights too) Coat check is mandatory and cash only, but only $3. Balcony upstairs has great views (and great sound due to the upstairs speakers), but the seats are not modern sized. Slightly narrower than I would have liked, and my knees touched the back of the seat in front of me - but a very comfortable bum cushion.

Jacob B.

Google
The '80s and '90s nights are no joke. Lots of space and lots of dancing. The crowd spans a range of ages. Of the three bars, one takes credit cards. Cash cover to enter.

jessica adriano L.

Google
venue has different elevations so you can see better in the back!

eric B.

Google
Very friendly staff for the Taverne tour. The venue is unbearably hot. The sound will leave you with slight temporary ear damage for the rest of your evening even if you are by the sound booth. The bar. They work as fast as they can but they need two more staff members and if you buy beer in a can, it is so shaken up that when you open it you will get a nice mini beer shower on your hands and feet. Drink prices are very reasonable. Beautiful decor

J S

Google
Happy they finally reopened this venue. I believe it's a heritage building. Regardless, the layout of the venue is great and accommodates good flow from balcony to bar to bathroom to standing room. The sound has always been on point for the various concerts I've attended here.

Jeanne P

Google
Intimate venue with great sound. Good for a show when you want to be close to the stage! Bathroom area is spacious and easy to get to even with a large crowd.
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Bobby A.

Yelp
I love these old theater houses-turned-venues which Montreal still has, La Tulipe being one of them. I can't speak to La Tulipe as a club since I've only been here for shows, I've seen Bluelight Burlesque productions here and recently came to see Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins of Bauhaus/Tones on Tail/Love & Rockets fame and it was just the perfect place to see them for what turned out to be an amazing show full of nostalgia and tunes I thought I would never hear live again. There's an area near the stage where those who want to take in the show in general admission form can go and stand (be careful because slam-dancing always inevitably breaks out) and tables further back where you can sit, sip your drinks and take in the show leisurely. Drinks are reasonably priced and the crowd is pretty chill. I'll have to come here some Saturday night so I can check out 80s night.
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Jéssica C.

Yelp
Awful staff, they have an atm inside but they wouldn't let us use it, even though it was -31 outside, will never recommend! You can get equally or superior 80 music in other places.
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Gillian T.

Yelp
I said on another review that I remember the 80s very well, and I get disappointed if I'm promised 80s music and it isn't the way I remember it. I wasn't disappointed with La Tulipe (if you don't count the remixed version of Miami Sound Machine's Conga). The music was eclectic, from U2 and New Order to B52s, Human League, The Cure, OMD, Joan Jett, and aforementioned MSM, plus a few cusp acts like Boney M, Michael Jackson (when he was still black), Deee Lite. It was like going back to my students days :). As I also spent a year in France at the time, I enjoyed hearing a smattering of hits by Les Rita Mitsouko, Niagara and Indochine. The crowd was also eclectic: with people who were there in the 80s, their kids, and those in between, as many English speakers as French speakers, I'd say. There was a pick-up vibe I have rarely seen in Montreal, but nothing overly intrusive. Still, if you are looking to hook up with someone, the chances are you could... Entrance fee is now $8, and drinks were regular bar prices. Service was quick and friendly. I'm definitely going back!
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Shaun A.

Yelp
Great sound and light. I saw Plants and Animals there and it's a cozy 2-story seated venue. A good place to go to if you want to sit down and see a rockin band.

Feroza S.

Yelp
Why was the DJ playing 90's and even 60's? 80's rock not pop. Then after New Years some weird accordion music like one may do a jig to. They played maybe 6 80's songs and even then weird remixes making them more 90's rave. We paid to dance to 80's music like we did 3 years ago. How did they mess up so badly. Bring back the good DJ's for 80's night La Tulipe! The drinks were good and the service was great as usual. It's a pity the music was not as advertised.
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Yvan P.

Yelp
Let's that I'm not a big dancer, but I do enjoy good music. Our friends dragged us there on a Friday night and we had a blast with music from 90's (most of it was). The place was packed, but nevertheless there was room to dance and we didn't feel like everybody was invading our private space :-) Cover charge was $5 + $2 for the coat check (not spring yet in case you didn't notice). Drinks prices are fair and there are plenty of bars to get them from. You'll be pleasantly surprised that the 90's music still sounds amazing versus some of the stuff we hear these days!