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The third edition of the Nuit de la poésie invites curious minds to come together for an evening of encounters and sharing, a chance to be surprised by the words, music, bodies, and images taking over Place des Arts’ public spaces. This artistic event, conceived by poet and UQAM professor Marc André Brouillette, will give free rein to the power of images, rhythms, and gestures.
In the Salon urbain, artists from the poetry, music, and dance scenes will assemble to offer intimate, compassionate, and engaging experiences. Inaugurated by Innu poet Joséphine Bacon, Elder in Residence at UQAM, the evening will host over 25 poets from all backgrounds who will share their love of words through performances interwoven with music, interpretations in Quebec Sign Language, and dance improvisations.
In the Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme, the public can witness musical performances on Baschet sound structures, percussive instruments that are as visually captivating as they are vibrant. In addition, the media work Métallophytes (2025) by UQAM students Marie Di Caro and Audrey Grandchamp will be shown on the screen mosaic. The work evolves over various landscapes formed by poetic text addressing key environmental issues.
The public is invited to come spend a night full of dreams and surprises, where loose tongues and bodies promise to make for a dynamic, impactful, and touching event.
Produced by UQAM and Place des Arts.
Curator: Marc André Brouillette, poet, writer, and professor at UQAM.
Free admission starting at 8:00 pm. Poetry readings from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am.
Beverages and snacks will be available in Place des Arts’ Salon urbain from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am.
Thank you to the Fondation de la Place des Arts.
