Montréal Canada Capacity 21,273

Bell Centre

1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montréal, QC H3B 2S2, Canada Open in Google Maps

Bell Centre, Montréal, hosts 57 upcoming events between 19 Sep 2026 and 2 Apr 2027, with tickets from £35.46. Floor from £194. Capacity is 21,273.

Tickets from £35.46
On sale now 57 upcoming events

Some events here are sold only by the venue or the club. Bell Centre official site

Upcoming shows and schedule

Across September 2026 – April 2027, Bell Centre hosts 57 upcoming events. Featured headliners include Montreal Canadiens, Preseason - Ottawa Senators, Gorillaz, Carolina Hurricanes, and Teddy Swims. Tickets currently start from £35.46.

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Upcoming events at Bell Centre

How much are tickets at Bell Centre?

The lowest price each part of the house has been listed at across 1 upcoming date. Seats are sold by individual block, so a specific date may differ.

Where you sitTickets fromDates listed
Floor£1941

What time do doors open at Bell Centre?

Doors typically open 60-90 minutes before the scheduled start time of an event, but this can vary, so checking your specific event details is recommended.

Most upcoming dates start at 19:00 (36 of 57 listed dates); each event page carries its own start time.

Door times vary by event — check your ticket or the venue's own website on the day.

About Bell Centre: Layout, History & Architecture

Opened in 1996, Bell Centre stands as a prominent modern arena in downtown Montréal, primarily serving as the home of the Canadiens hockey club. The architecture is characteristic of late 20th-century multi-purpose venues, prioritizing large capacity and clear sightlines for sporting events and spectacle. Constructed largely of concrete and steel, the building features a multi-tiered seating bowl configuration: a lower bowl, a club level, and an upper bowl, encircling a central floor area that transforms from an ice rink to a concert stage or a full seated/standing performance space.

With a capacity exceeding 21,000 for hockey and varying up to 20,000 for concerts, the sheer scale of the hall dictates its acoustic profile. The natural acoustics of such a vast, hard-surfaced space are inherently reverberant and unfocused. Consequently, sound quality for live music performances relies almost entirely on sophisticated, precisely engineered public address (PA) systems, including line arrays and delay speakers, to deliver clear sound and mitigate the venue's natural echoes. While sightlines from the tiered seating are generally good due to the steep rake, upper-level seats offer a distant perspective on the stage.

The Live Experience & Current Schedule

Entering Bell Centre typically involves navigating a series of dedicated entrances along Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal and Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest, leading into expansive concourses equipped with numerous concession stands and bars. For standing-pit concerts, the floor can become quite dense, offering direct proximity to the stage but often at the expense of personal space. Seated patrons in the tiered sections benefit from clear, elevated views, though the experience becomes increasingly remote the higher one ascends. The atmosphere within the venue is largely shaped by the event itself, from the fervent energy of a hockey game to the varied intensity of a rock concert or classical performance. With 57 live performances scheduled, upcoming entry prices start from £35.46. The next confirmed event on the calendar is Preseason - Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens on 19th September 2026.

How do I get to Bell Centre, Montréal?

Bell Centre is at 1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montréal, QC H3B 2S2, Canada. Open in Google Maps

By train and tube

Bell Centre benefits from direct underground access to Lucien L'Allier metro station (Orange Line). Bonaventure metro station (Orange Line) is also a convenient option, located a 3-minute walk northeast via the underground city (RÉSO). For intercity train services, Gare Centrale (Montréal Central Station) is an 7-minute walk northeast, accessible either via the underground city or along Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest.

By bus

Numerous STM bus routes serve the vicinity. Key stops are located along René-Lévesque Boulevard Ouest, Saint-Antoine Street Ouest, and Peel Street, all within a 5-minute walk of the venue. Notable routes include 35, 36, 150, 427, and the 747 express bus from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.

By car and parking

Several commercial parking garages are available within a 10-minute radius. The Centre Bell parking garage is situated directly beneath the venue, and 1000 de La Gauchetière offers an adjacent option. Other nearby facilities include Parking Place Bonaventure. Expect high fees, especially on event nights, and potential congestion upon exit. Advance booking through services like SpotHero or directly with the garages is highly recommended.

Entry and security

Main entrances are located on Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal and Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest. Queue arrangements are clearly demarcated, but lines can be substantial for popular events. Security protocols include bag searches; patrons should note strict bag policies, often requiring clear bags of a certain size. Arriving 60 to 90 minutes before the scheduled event start is advisable to allow ample time for security checks, concession purchases, and finding one's seat.