Why Concordia?
Rooted in Montreal’s vibrant performance culture, our students thrive in a city alive with creative energy and an independent spirit.
A city alive with performance
Surrounded by internationally recognized festivals and a diverse, dynamic arts scene, students at Concordia perform, connect and grow alongside working professionals, fully immersed in the pulse of Montreal’s artistic life.
Study in a city that loves theatre
Montreal is known for its commitment to the performing arts. With year-round festivals like the Festival TransAmerique, Montreal Fringe and Art Matters Festival, you will find a diverse range of small anglophone theatre companies living alongside a large, robust francophone theatre scene – one which our faculty, artists-in-residence have strong ties to and our students quickly connect with.
Study in a city with a diverse music scene
Montreal is known for an incredibly diverse music scene, with internationally-recognized festivals like the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Mutek, Nuits d’Afrique, Pop Montreal, or the Elektra Digital Arts Festival to name a few. Montreal has an open and experimental music culture, one which our faculty and alumni have strong ties to and our students quickly connect with. The opportunities to perform are many, and our students mix with working professionals and build networks in the local community.
Study in a city with a rich contemporary dance culture
Montreal is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city with one of North America’s strongest contemporary dance scenes. Its roots in both French and English culture has created a unique, exciting cultural milieu. Our program is tied into Montreal’s dance culture and in tune with its love of performance. Contemporary Dance students are a part of tightly-knit community, lending a hand at one another’s shows.