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Les Songes d'une nuit d'été - Les Grands Ballets (Dance Performance) — 31 October.

Today dance performance

Les Songes d'une nuit d'été, presented by Les Grands Ballets, is a dance performance in Montreal, Canada. It takes place at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 14:00.

About the production

The work is a contemporary ballet adaptation by Guillaume Côté of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Its source is one of the playwright's best-known comedies, so visitors who know the play will recognise its wandering lovers, mischievous spirits and tangled night in the woods, now seen through dance rather than dialogue.

What the visit offers

  • A matinee start at 14:00, which suits a daytime outing in the city.
  • A contemporary take on a classic story, for those who enjoy both theatre and ballet.
  • A performance by Les Grands Ballets, the company presenting the work.

Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier is the venue, and the performance is one of the afternoon events on offer in Montreal that weekend. Plan to arrive a little early to find your seat, and check the venue's current details before you set out.

Lineup

Guillaume Côté

Guillaume Côté is a former principal dancer turned choreographer whose contemporary ballet Midsummer Night Dreams offers a deeply human reimagining of Shakespeare's classic comedy, blending classical rigour with an incisive and embodied choreographic language.

Dina Gilbert

Dina Gilbert is a creative artist whose work invites visitors to slow down and look closer. Seek out her pieces in galleries, studios, and local art spaces, where each visit offers a chance to meet the person behind the craft. A rewarding stop for culture lovers and curious travelers alike.

Orchestre des Grands Ballets

Orchestre des Grands Ballets is the orchestral ensemble linked to Montreal's celebrated ballet scene. Visitors can experience live classical music accompanying dance, adding richness and drama to performances. A memorable stop for lovers of ballet, music, and Montreal's vibrant arts culture.