Théâtre Corona

Located in the heart of Little Burgundy, Corona theater is a few blocks away from Lionel-​Groulx station. The rather small size of the venue creates some sort of intimacy between you and the performing artists. If you wave your hand around there’s a chance that the artist might catch that and wave back at you with a smile.
Beer and other beverages are sold inside but if you have some time before the show then Burgundy Lion, a pub next beside the theater, can offer you more choices. Don’t drink too much though! If your blood alcohol level is too high and you start making a ruckus then the bouncer will surely spot you.

This is by far my favorite show venue in the city. It’s small, and I love the antique theater look. The coolest bands play here.

cheap beer, clean toilets and a charging station? this is a dream come true! wait, there’s a waiter service? oh boy, can i sleep here forever?
the venue is definitely nice. sound is great (i don’t know how rock music or pop or hip hop or r&b sound like but electronic music does sound really good) balconies were closed so can’t comment on that. there’s some place to seat on the main floor which comes in handy after standing too long but if you sit too long, butt’s going to hurt. in a way, this is smart.
took me a while to find the coat check though. the signs should be easier to see/​find.
and a pet peeve. there was a lot of in and out (with people going out to smoke) and you could feel the cold air if you’re standing near the bar.
outside of that, its, imo, one of the best smaller venue in town for concerts
ps. crowd is quite eclectic but there seems to be a lot more of mom jeans/​shorts and super skinny jeans people than anything else. nothing wrong with that. just a funny sight

I have been to this venue a few times now and I always enjoy it. It’s well located: it’s nice to break out of the downtown/​Plateau areas, it’s nearby to Lionel-​Groulx metro so convenient for both green line and orange people, and there’s lots of onstreet parking to be found for drivers. The venue itself is quite beautiful, with lots of architectural details. It’s a little bit too bad that there are virgin mobile signs sprinkled throughout the venue, but they are not overly intrusive so if that’s what it takes to keep such a beautiful space open, it’s an ok compromise. I also love the layout, with the huge bar sweeping across the back of the space, the gradually sloping front section, and the very comfortable balcony. The venue can fit lots and lots of people, but still maintain good sight lines and decent sound, without feeling overly crowded.

Jolie petite salle de spectacle, très intimiste. L’acoustique n’est pas exceptionnelle mais ça né gâche pas le plaisir. Il y a un pub juste à côté pour patienter (un peu pris d’assaut mais très sympa). Si vous avez encore soif pendant le show, il y a aussi un grand bar dans le théâtre (J’y ai découvert le cocktail vodka canneberge, c’est excellent). Pour 5 dollars, nous avons vu 3 bons artistes de hip hop se succéder. C’est à se demander comment ils se payent???

I quite like this venue. It has a vintage, cozy feel although it is a decently large venue. It’s been around for ages, and hosted many a performance… you can almost feel its history when you walk in with remnants of its original theatrical structure giving homage to its origins.
Ok so maybe that last sentence was a tad romanticized and sentimental… but it’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
I’ve already seen quite a few shows here, well-​known bands as well as the more obscure, and it’s never disappointed. It’s usually standing-​only… which I prefer so I can dance to my favourite songs, the sound is good, the bar has decently-​priced beers and friendly servers, there is an optional coat check and a balcony to boot.
Conveniently located in Griffintown near Autoroute Ville-​Marie (720) and Lionel-​Groulx station, it’s easily accessible by metro or car. Corona Theatre has quickly become one of my favourite concert venues of Montréal. I’m a fan.

Great concert venue! I even brought my parents with me once and, even though the mezzanine was closed, they allowed us to sit up there seeing as my mother’s mobility is reduced. So A+ for the staff too!

Originally built as a silent cinema with orchestra in 1912 and abandoned for decades before becoming a setting for folks shooting period films and then finally renovated and opened as a venue in the early 2000’s, the Corona is tres special. The renovations didn’t touch the original exterior arch, or the balconies and moldings inside, so it feels completely ghostly and the sound is warm, resonant and lovely as only old spaces seem to be. The gentle rake on the floor, and a second level with lots of room for bar, coat check, merch, means that even if they don’t open the balconies visibility is great and there’s a feeling of comfort and movement. The lighting inside is beautiful and not garish (can’t say the same for the flashy Virgin logo on the new sign outside, but if they are paying for it’s survival I guess I can forgive them the vanity plate.)
Also — 4 $ Rolling Rock. That has to be the best beer option and price point at any venue of this size in the city. Speaking of size, total capacity is about 800. ~500 if you just use the floor. The small side balconies are very Phantom of the Opera and in my opinion should always be in use by people in fancy dress and/​or masques, for atmosphere.

Love this place. It’s a gorgeous venue… still has the old balconies and the worked metal railings. Nice open space, nice atmosphere, prices for tickets are reasonable. I liked it. Very enjoyable!

Beautiful venue located near the border between Little Burgundy and St-​Henri. On the trendier side of Atwater close to Burgundy Lion. Affordable drinks, no pushy security and great atmosphere. Tickets at this venue can be a little on the pricey side but it’s definitely worth it for the experience.

Belle surprise! Habitant tout près, je suis passée devant assez régulièrement mais je né m’y étais jamais rendue pour un spectacle. Vendredi soir passé, j’ai été voir le show de Plaster et j’ai été agréablement surprise par la beauté de l’endroit. Le théâtre Corona a un bon équilibre entre un esthétique simple pour des concerts et du théâtre de tous genres, tout en ayant maintenu des éléments qui semblent originaux comme les peintures au plafond et les jolis balcons sur les côtés. Les choix de boissons sont pas pire (je me souviens de la Rolling Rock qui était parfait en cette journée chaude) et les prix sont vraiment correct. Avec pleins de petits restos pas trop loin, c’est vraiment un bon endroit pour une salle de spectacle.

I went to this venue for the first time last Friday, and I was very surprised. It was a music show, and the sound was very good. The drinks are also cheap for a theater, and the décor has some cachet.
Great venue for shows, definitely recommend it.

Pour une belle salle, c’est une belle salle. Pas trop gros, pas trop petit, et avec ce charme surrané des vieux théâtres qui ont connu des moments plus glorieux… Et c’est vrai que la bière n’est pas trop chère, quelque chose comme 4 $ le verre, ce qui est une aubaine dans une salle de spectacle de Montréal.
Pourquoi seulement 2 étoiles alors ?
D’abord, au niveau du choix de bière, c’est vraiment nul. Je n’arrive pas à comprendre pourquoi, au Québec, où les microbrasseries pullulent, nos salles n’arrivent pas à offrir autre chose de la stella artois ou des Molson ou Labatt insipides! On devrait prendre exemple sur nos voisins du Vermont ou de NY, où on peut toujours trouver des produits locaux intéressants, dans les établissements les plus modestes comme les plus huppés.
Ensuite, et ça c’est plus grave, le son est terrible! Peut-​être ai-​je seulement été malchanceux, mais la soirée où j’y suis allé, pour le concert de Cults le 26 avril 2012, les voix des trois chanteurs étaient inaudibles, les basses étaient beaucoup trop fortes, les aigües mal balancées, et ce, peu importe où on se déplaçait dans la salle. Une expérience pénible et douleureuse en somme.

I want to spend at least one night a month drinking and watching great bands in this theatre. Great venue. Cheap drinks. Cool crowd.