Jardin Royalmount now open – Montreal’s only open-air event, theatre and performance venue

The team that created Royalmount Drive-In Event Theatre has created a sophisticated people-friendly space for concerts, comedy shows, wedding receptions, family celebrations and corporate events

After successfully producing over 100 events at the Royalmount Drive-In Event theatre and with 35 years of combined event experience, Adam Bultz of C3 Events and Lorne Levitt of Total Events have again partnered to create a new indoor-outdoor space that is unique to Montreal. Designer Charles Kay rounds out the partnership.

“We have separate companies, but Adam and I collaborate on large events locally and around the world. We’ve produced events for Microsoft, Ferrari, TravelBrands, and many high-end luxury brand names. In normal times, we produce over 300 events per year,” says Lorne Levitt during a recent conversation with The Montrealer.

Adam Bultz adds; “After fifteen months of staying at home, Montrealers are looking for something to do and a place to go. We saw an opportunity to create a destination where people can go to have fun, be entertained and feel secure about the current health guidelines and their personal safety. Open air and social distancing are key ingredients to Jardin Royalmont.”

(left to right) Partners Lorne Levitt, Adam Bultz and Charles Kay have already begun to welcome guests to the unique Jardin Montreal event space

Staring this summer, “Events. Safely Redefined” will be the theme their brand-new event venue, Jardin Royalmount.  The 20,000 sq. ft. open- air garden and theatre has an adjacent 8,000 square foot covered pavilion that features walls that open to the elements. The site is large enough to host hundreds of people in a safe and socially distant way in both its indoor and outdoor configurations.

The space is adaptable to seasonal weather changes, and the developers tell me that they plan to stay open except for the harshest months of the winter.

Jardin Royalmount opened on July 2, and will continue to host public programming throughout the summer and well into the fall. The facility is available to rent for private events of all types. Weddings, celebrations, corporate meetings, product launches, charity fundraisers, and more now have a new and unique venue to use in Montreal. The team recently announced a partnership with evenko, the most important independent promoter and producer in Canada.

Lorne picks up where Adam leaves off; “Adam and I are used to working with top-notch suppliers. While were still developing the concept, we brought in the owner of Modern Event Furniture. Every piece of furniture they produced was designed to be unique and specific to our vision. We did the same thing with our food partner, Société Traiteur – another longtime supplier for our other events. They know what the expectations are for a sophisticated clientele. They have the infrastructure and the expertise to prepare and deliver delicious and ‘fun’ cuisine on a large scale.” Adam continues; “No detail has been overlooked, both unique cuisine and creative cocktails will serve to bring Montrealers together after more than a year apart,”

Jardin Royalmount can flex to accommodate the guidelines and rules of the provincial and municipal governments, as they change according to the vaccine roll out.

Leafy entry archway sets a romantic tone

The summer programming lineup has already begun to rollout with events for all ages and tastes: open- air Supper Clubs, dinner and movie nights, comedy shows, live music, charity galas, game nights, workout and wellness events, fashion shows and launch events, specialty brunches and private dining.

Here are some examples of upcoming entertainment: Family Dinner and Movie Night, July 14- Ladies Night Out! Dinner and a Movie, Dirty Dancing Family time is great, but after a year of being locked up, it’s time to break out and let loose with your girl gang.

Dinner and Live Interactive Game Show: An interactive night of fun that the whole family can enjoy. Featuring a surprise host, crowd- pleasing menus, and delicious drinks for the entire family. Participants can compete in real time against other families in fan favorite games like Jeopardy, Family Feud, Deal or No Deal and other game shows adapted for Jardin Royalmount.

Workout in the Garden Some of Montreal’s most sought after trainers will lead classes to help get rid of the Covid- 19 pounds that so many people gained in lockdown.

Dueling Pianos An interactive dining experience where the city’s best piano performers play head-to-head onstage.  There is something for everyone; from modern hits to classic rock, songs will be entirely chosen by the audience for the crowd to sing along while enjoying a delicious meal in an enchanted garden.

Au Contraire film festival: August 19: The Au Contraire Film Festival will kick off its 9th annual edition in an extraordinary open-air experience. This festival aims to heighten the conversation regarding Mental Health and to end the stigma associated with it.

Joey Elias Comedy All Stars Show: August 25: Joey’s hand-picked roster of comedians will perform in support of On Our Own, a not-for-profit community organization located in NDG whose mission is to support young parents in difficulty achieve their goals by providing them affordable housing and opportunities for personal, educational, and parental growth.

Located in Midtown, at the corner of Royden and Royalmount Jardin Royalmount is a block west from the site of last year’s drive-in theatre and is 10 minutes from Laval, the West Island, and downtown Montreal.

Program details will be posted on the Jardin Royalmount website: www.jardinmtl.com and follow social media platforms. If you’re planning a wedding, special party or corporate event, bookings can also be made on the website.  Facebook: @Jardinmtl; #outsideisthenewinside

Side walls can be opened in the 8000 square foot ‘interior’ space