Venue overview
Tohu Cité des Arts du Cirque, located at 2345 Jarry East Street in Montreal, offers two distinct event spaces for your corporate events: a circular performance hall that can accommodate up to 1,000 seated and 1,500 standing, and a reception hall with Espace Cascades for up to 300 seated and 600 standing. Professional technical equipment, event services, Wi-Fi, alcohol permits, and custom packages are available upon request.
Rental of rooms and event spaces for seminars, conferences, galas, product launches, and any large-capacity corporate event in Montreal.
Venue features
- place Wheelchair accessible
- place Marquee tents
- slideshow Multimedia equipment
- place Fireplace
- deck Flower garden
- celebration Dance floor
- place Air-conditioned room
- place Stage or platform
- local_parking Parking
- deck Terrace / garden / outdoor space
- checkroom Cloakroom
- wb_sunny Natural light (windows)
- restaurant Vegetarian menus
Services
- check_circle Seating assignment
- check_circle Event coordinator
- check_circle High-end sound and lighting equipment
- check_circle Custom packages
- wifi Wireless internet (Wi-Fi)
- restaurant On-site catering
- local_bar Liquor licence
- slideshow Multimedia projector
- check_circle Ticketing service
- check_circle Professional support
- check_circle On-site activity
- slideshow Audiovisual equipment
- restaurant Group menu
- check_circle Music and entertainment
- local_bar Bar service (liquor licence)
- check_circle Sound and lighting
- check_circle Whiteboard or flip chart
- deck Outdoor terrace
Suitable event types
- Cocktails
- Colloquiums
- Conferences
- Congresses
- Business dinners
- Corporate events
- Trainings
- Galas
- Product launches
- Office parties
- Meetings
- Seminars
- Benefit evenings
- 5 to 7
- Exhibitions
Seminar room rental in Montreal, Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension: request a quote for a corporate format
Tohu Cité des Arts du Cirque, located at 2345 Jarry East Street in Montreal, provides two complementary event spaces for companies looking for a large-capacity venue. Whether you are planning a congress, gala, symposium, seminar, or product launch, Tohu has a professional technical infrastructure suitable for demanding productions. To explore all available rooms in Montreal, Seminar room montreal allows you to compare options based on your event format.
The establishment stands out for its circular performance hall with distinctive architecture and its reception hall with Espace Cascades, directly connected. The two spaces can be combined for multi-stage events: cocktail reception, plenary session, business dinner, or benefit evening. The total standing capacity reaches 1,500 people, making it a suitable venue for large-scale corporate events in Montreal.
Quick quote and meeting room reservation in Montreal: what Tohu offers at a glance
Before contacting the venue directly, here are the essential data to qualify your project:
- Address: 2345, Jarry East Street, Montreal (Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension)
- Number of spaces: 2 main rooms available for rent
- Maximum seated capacity: 1,000 people (circular hall)
- Maximum standing capacity: 1,500 people (circular hall)
- B2B event types: seminar, conference, congress, symposium, gala, product launch, business dinner, benefit evening, training, cocktail reception, 5 to 7, corporate meeting, exhibition, office party
- Services available upon request: technical equipment, professional technical staff, Wi-Fi, cloakroom for 400 people
- Parking: available on site
- Accessibility: yes
Compare conference and corporate event rooms in Montreal: what Tohu brings
Among corporate event venues in Montreal, Tohu Cité des Arts du Cirque positions itself in the large productions segment. Its circular hall offers a stage or platform, an electrical infrastructure reserved for production (6x400 amp at 120/208 V and 4x100 amp at 600 V), walkways, and a technical grid accessible at height, as well as a lift and a forklift. These features are directly useful for production teams preparing product launches, galas, or congresses requiring elaborate scenography.
The reception hall and Espace Cascades, connected to the circular hall, integrate an exhibition space and a lounge, facilitating flow management during multi-stage events. Natural light (windowed), the outdoor terrace, the dance floor, and available vegetarian menus expand the possible formats. Teams looking to enrich their programme with a team-building activity will find in this space a suitable reception area.
5 key criteria for renting a conference or seminar room in Montreal
Before validating a corporate event venue in Montreal, here are the criteria to systematically check:
- Actual capacity according to configuration: the maximum capacity indicated may be reduced depending on the arrangement of tables, screens, or the stage. Always ask for capacities by configuration (theatre, cabaret, banquet, cocktail).
- Technical infrastructure: check the available electrical power, access to the technical grid, and the presence of integrated or available audiovisual equipment upon request.
- Included vs. requested services: event services, sound, lighting, Wi-Fi, and catering are sometimes included in the package, sometimes charged extra.
- Loading logistics: for events with heavy equipment or decorations, the presence of a loading dock and a forklift is crucial.
- Accessibility and parking: confirm accessibility, parking capacity, and nearby transport options according to your group.
How to book a professional meeting or conference room: recommended method
Define your format before contacting the venue
The first step is to set three non-negotiable parameters: the expected number of participants (seated or standing), the type of event (plenary, gala, training, cocktail reception), and the desired date. This information allows the room manager to confirm availability and propose an appropriate configuration. For Tohu, specify whether you plan to use the circular hall alone or in combination with the reception hall.
Compare available configurations before the visit
Once the format is defined, compare capacities by configuration in the room table below. If your group exceeds 300 seated people, only the circular hall can meet your need. Below that, the reception hall and Espace Cascades offer a more modular alternative, with integrated exhibition space and lounge. This prior reading saves you an unnecessary visit and speeds up the quote request.
Capacities of seminar and conference rooms at Tohu – Montreal
Comparative table of available spaces for rent
| Room Name | Max Seated Capacity | Max Standing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Circular performance hall | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| Reception hall and Espace Cascades | 300 | 600 |
The indicated capacities correspond to the declared maximums. The actual capacity may be reduced depending on the chosen configuration (stage, decorations, exhibition islands, table arrangement). The reception hall is directly connected to the circular hall, allowing for smooth flow management between the two spaces during multi-stage events.
Services available for your conference room reservation or corporate event venue
Equipment and services included or available upon request
Tohu has relevant services for corporate events. Here's what is available in the circular performance hall:
- event services
- High-end sound and lighting equipment
- Custom packages
- Wireless internet (Wi-Fi)
- On-site food
- Alcohol permit
- Multimedia projector
- Box office service
- Professional support
- Seating assignment
For the reception hall and Espace Cascades, available services include:
- event services
- Audio-visual equipment
- Custom packages
- Wireless internet (Wi-Fi)
- Group menu and vegetarian menus
- Music and entertainment
- On-site food
- Bar service (alcohol permit)
- Sound and lighting
- Board or easel
- Outdoor terrace
- On-site activity
Among the common features of both spaces: accessibility for people with reduced mobility, tents, multimedia equipment, lobby, flower garden, dance floor, air-conditioned room, stage or platform, parking, outdoor terrace or garden, and cloakroom.
Steps to submit a quote request and book your room in Montreal
- Define project parameters: number of participants, type of corporate event, date and duration, specific technical needs.
- Consult the capacity table: check that the circular hall or reception hall matches your format (seated, standing, stage configuration).
- Identify required services: list necessary equipment (sound, lighting, Wi-Fi, catering) so the venue can prepare a complete quote.
- Submit your request: send your parameters via the INNOV'events contact form to receive a tailored proposal for your event.
- Validate availability and confirm: once the quote is received, confirm the reservation with the venue according to the agreed terms.
Quote request checklist for renting a seminar or meeting room
Before submitting your request, ensure you have gathered the following information:
- Desired date(s) and duration of the event
- Number of participants (seated and/or standing)
- Type of event: seminar, conference, gala, product launch, training, cocktail reception, etc.
- Desired configuration: theatre, cabaret, banquet, cocktail, hybrid
- Technical needs: sound, lighting, video projection, Wi-Fi, stage
- Catering needs: group menu, bar service, vegetarian options
- Accessibility requirements (PMR, cloakroom, parking)
- Indicative budget or target range
- Name of the company and the person responsible for the project
Points of caution before finalizing the rental of your meeting or conference room in Montreal
Several elements should be clarified directly with Tohu before signing a rental contract:
- Actual capacity by configuration: maximum figures can be significantly reduced depending on the chosen layout. Ask for precise capacities for each configuration considered.
- Technical equipment on request: professional technical staff and production equipment are available upon request, which means to explicitly include them in your quote request to avoid surprises.
- Combination of spaces: if you wish to use the circular hall and the reception hall simultaneously, specify this from the start so that logistics can be planned correctly.
- Configuration restrictions: some fixed equipment (stage, technical grid) may limit available configurations depending on the nature of your event.
FAQ – Meeting and seminar room rental at Tohu, Montreal
What is the maximum capacity of the circular performance hall at Tohu?
The circular performance hall can accommodate up to 1,000 people in seated configuration and up to 1,500 standing. The actual capacity may be reduced depending on the chosen configuration (presence of a stage, decorations, or specific layout).
Can the circular hall and the reception hall be combined for the same corporate event?
Yes. The reception hall and Espace Cascades is directly connected to the circular hall. This configuration allows for managing multiple stages of the event: cocktail reception in the hall, then plenary or gala in the circular hall, for example. Specify this intention as soon as you request a quote.
What technical services are available at Tohu for a production event?
Tohu has a complete technical infrastructure: walkways and technical grid accessible at height, production electrical capacity (6x400 amp at 120/208 V and 4x100 amp at 600 V), lift, forklift, 2,500 sq. ft. storage space, equipped kitchen, and 5 dressing rooms with showers for 45 people. Additional technical equipment and professional technical staff are available upon request.
Is Tohu accessible to people with reduced mobility?
Yes, the establishment has access for people with reduced mobility, according to the information provided in the venue sheet.
How to submit a quote request to rent a room at Tohu via INNOV'events?
You can submit your project directly via the INNOV'events contact form by specifying the type of event, date, number of participants, and your equipment needs. A response will be sent to confirm availability and provide tailored pricing.
Book a room at Tohu Montreal: submit your quote request now
Book a room at Tohu Montreal: submit your quote request now. Your corporate event project deserves a venue that matches your ambitions. Send your parameters today via our quote request form and receive a proposal tailored to your format, group, and budget.
Rental of seminar and corporate event room in Montreal – Tohu Cité des Arts du Cirque
Tohu Cité des Arts du Cirque offers two complementary event spaces in Montreal: a circular hall that can accommodate up to 1,500 standing people and a reception hall with Espace Cascades for 600 standing people. Complete professional technical infrastructure, event services, Wi-Fi, catering, and alcohol permits available.
Located at 2345 Jarry East Street in Montreal, Tohu Cité des Arts du Cirque is a large-capacity event venue suitable for ambitious corporate events: congresses, galas, seminars, product launches, benefit evenings, symposiums, and corporate exhibitions.
The circular performance hall has a rare technical infrastructure: technical grid accessible at height, production electrical capacity up to 6x400 amp, lift, forklift, 5 dressing rooms with showers, and loading dock at ground level. The connected reception hall complements the offer with its exhibition space, lounge, and outdoor terrace.
The two spaces can be used together for multi-stage events, from the welcome cocktail to the main plenary session. Event services, high-end sound, on-site catering, and custom packages are available according to your needs.
Why organize your corporate event at Tohu Cité des Arts du Cirque?
Large capacity and complete technical infrastructure
The circular hall accommodates up to 1,500 standing people with a technical grid, production electrical capacity, lift, forklift, and 5 dressing rooms with showers. Suitable for demanding stage productions.
Two complementary spaces for multi-stage events
The reception hall and Espace Cascades (300 seated / 600 standing) is connected to the circular hall. Exhibition space, lounge, and outdoor terrace allow structuring an event in several sequences.
Comprehensive services available tailored to your needs
Event services, high-end sound and lighting, on-site catering, alcohol permits, Wi-Fi, custom packages, and professional technical staff available according to your event needs.
1500
Salle de spectacle circulaire
Large-capacity circular hall in Montreal, accommodating up to 1,000 seated and 1,500 standing, with complete professional technical infrastructure: technical grid, production electrical capacity, aerial work platform, forklift, 5 dressing rooms with showers, and 2,500 sq. ft. of storage space.
View full details
Rental of the Salle de spectacle circulaire at Tohu – Montreal: capacities and equipment
The Salle de spectacle circulaire at Tohu Cité des Arts du Cirque is a large-capacity event space located at 2345 Jarry East Street in Montreal. It can accommodate up to 1,000 seated people and 1,500 standing people, making it a relevant choice for congresses, galas, product launches, benefit evenings, and large-scale seminars.
Technical specifications available for event production
The technical infrastructure of this hall is designed for demanding productions:
- Catwalks and technical grid easily accessible for work at height
- Electrical capacity reserved for production: 6x400 amp at 120/208 V and 4x100 amp at 600 V
- 2,500 sq. ft. of storage space
- Kitchen with 20 circuits of 15 amp / 120 V
- Connection panels for single- and three-phase ovens
- Aerial work platform and forklift
- 5 dressing rooms with showers for a maximum of 45 people, including an equipped green room (fridge, sink, microwave oven, dishwasher), laundry room, and costume room
- Ground-level loading dock
- Concrete floor
Services and equipment available on request for your corporate event
In addition to the fixed infrastructure, the following services are available on request: additional technical equipment, professional technical staff, wireless internet (Wi-Fi), and coat check for 400 people. Services included in packages also cover: event coordination, premium sound and lighting equipment, multimedia projector, on-site catering, alcohol permit, ticketing service, seat assignment, and professional support. The hall also features a stage or riser, parking, a lobby, an outdoor terrace or garden, a dance floor, tents, and a coat check. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility is also provided.
- Seated: 1 - 1000
- Standing: 1 - 1500
- Services: Seating assignment, Event coordinator, High-end sound and lighting equipment, Custom packages, Wireless internet (Wi-Fi), On-site catering
- Event types: Cocktails, Colloquiums, Conferences, Congresses, Business dinners, Corporate events
600
Hall d'accueil et Espace Cascades
Flexible reception space at Tohu Montreal, adjoining the circular hall, with an integrated lounge and exhibition area, accommodating up to 300 seated and 600 standing — ideal for a dinner cocktail, after-work reception, business dinner, or corporate exhibition.
View full details
Booking the Hall d'accueil et Espace Cascades at Tohu – Montreal: meeting room and cocktail space
The Hall d'accueil et Espace Cascades is an event space directly adjoining the circular performance hall at Tohu. It can accommodate up to 300 seated people and 600 standing people. Its configuration includes an exhibition area and a lounge, making it a versatile space for dinner cocktails, corporate after-work receptions, business dinners, exhibitions, training sessions, and corporate meetings.
Distinctive features of the Hall d'accueil for your corporate events
This space is distinguished from the circular hall by several specific elements: natural light (windowed), outdoor terrace, vegetarian menus available, dance floor, stage or riser, air-conditioned room, and flower garden. The lobby adjoining the circular hall facilitates crowd flow management during multi-stage events. Maximum capacity may be reduced depending on the chosen configuration, particularly if the exhibition area is in use or if furniture clusters are incorporated.
Services available for the rental of this professional meeting space
Services available for this space include: event coordination, audiovisual equipment, custom packages, wireless internet (Wi-Fi), group menu, music and entertainment, on-site catering, multimedia projector, bar service with alcohol permit, sound and lighting, whiteboard or easel, outdoor terrace, and on-site hosted activities. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility, parking, and coat check are also available. On request: additional technical equipment, professional technical staff, and coat check for 400 people.
- Seated: 1 - 300
- Standing: 1 - 600
- Services: On-site activity, Event coordinator, Audiovisual equipment, Custom packages, Wireless internet (Wi-Fi), Group menu
- Event types: Cocktails, Conferences, Congresses, Business dinners, Corporate events, Exhibitions
