Montreal Expands Concert Venue Soundproofing Program with New Nightlife Policy

Noise regulations for certain districts will be adjusted in winter 2025

BY Calum SlingerlandPublished Oct 31, 2024

Montreal is expanding a program to support soundproofing of live music venues amid noise complaints threatening performance spaces in the city.

Today, officials announced that $2.5 million in funding will be provided into the soundproofing program, allowing venues to access up to $350,000 for related renovations.

The benefit, previously limited to venues with less than 400 patrons, now includes venues with capacities up to 3000.

The change to Montreal's nightlife policy arrives after historic concert venue La Tulipe was forced to temporarily close, following a Quebec Court of Appeal ruling which ordered the venue to stop amplified sound audible to tenants of a neighbouring building.

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