KW-45-2026: Walking Montreal`s Streets – Looking for Cohen Places – by Christof Graf – Vol. 5 – Théâtre Saint-Denis – Everybody Knows 2026

Walking Montreal`s Streets – Looking for Cohen Places – Vol. 6

Théâtre Saint-Denis is a theatre located on Saint Denis Street in Montreal, Quebec, in the city’s Quartier Latin. Théâtre Saint-Denis‘ mission changed in the 1980s and has since focused exclusively on performing arts. It hosts musicals, plays, music concerts and numerous stand-up comedy shows during the Just for Laughs festival. The theatre contains two halls, Théâtre St-Denis 1 and Théâtre St-Denis 2. Théâtre St-Denis 1 has 2,218 seats (1,328 on the floor, and 890 on the balcony) and Théâtre St-Denis 2 has 933 seats (665 on the floor, and 268 on the balcony). On May 10, 2016, the borough of Ville Marie announced that the theatre would be renovated with a new facade that will expose more of historic theatre design. (SOURCE: wikipedia) . Leonard Cohen played there in 1988. There were two gigs on the „I`M YOUR MAN“-World Tour:

  1. November 1988, Montreal, Canada, St. Denis
  2. November 1988, Montreal, Canada, St. Denis

Das Théâtre Saint-Denis ist ein Theater in der Rue Saint-Denis in Montreal (Quebec), gelegen im Quartier Latin der Stadt. Die Ausrichtung des Théâtre Saint-Denis änderte sich in den 1980er Jahren; seither konzentriert es sich ausschließlich auf die darstellenden Künste. Auf dem Programm stehen Musicals, Theaterstücke, Konzerte sowie zahlreiche Stand-up-Comedy-Auftritte, unter anderem im Rahmen des Festivals „Just for Laughs“. Das Theater umfasst zwei Säle: Théâtre St-Denis 1 und Théâtre St-Denis 2. Das Théâtre St-Denis 1 bietet 2.218 Plätze (1.328 im Parkett und 890 auf dem Balkon), das Théâtre St-Denis 2 verfügt über 933 Plätze (665 im Parkett und 268 auf dem Balkon). Am 10. Mai 2016 gab der Stadtbezirk Ville-Marie bekannt, dass das Theater renoviert werden soll; dabei erhält es eine neue Fassade, die stärker die historische Gestaltung des Theaters zur Geltung bringt. (QUELLE: Wikipedia). Leonard Cohen trat dort 1988 auf. Im Rahmen seiner Welttournee „I’m Your Man“ gab er dort zwei Konzerte:

  1. November 1988, Montreal, Kanada, St. Denis
  2. November 1988, Montreal, Kanada, St. Denis

KW-45-2026: Walking Montreal`s Streets – Looking for Cohen Places – by Christof Graf – Vol. 5 – The Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours chapel

photos: Christof Graf

Walking Montreal`s Streets – Looking for Cohen Places – Vol. 5

The Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours chapel is one of the oldest churches in the city. It is around five kilometers east of Mile End in the “old harbor” of Montreal. In the 19th century, the chapel became a site of pilgrimage for sailors that arrived at the old harbor – that’s where the nickname “Sailor’s Church” came from. The church was immortalized by Leonard Cohen in his song “Suzanne,” on the 1967 debut-album “Songs of Leonard Cohen.” The line “And the sun pours down like honey on our lady of the harbor,” references the statute on the tower of the church, which faces the Saint-Lawrence River.     More about that in my bilingual blog ( www.cohenpedia.de) and on my google map.

 

Die Kapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours ist eine der ältesten Kirchen der Stadt. Sie liegt etwa fünf Kilometer östlich von Mile End im „Alten Hafen“ (Vieux-Port) von Montreal. Im 19. Jahrhundert entwickelte sich die Kapelle zu einem Wallfahrtsort für Seeleute, die im Alten Hafen anlegten – daher rührt auch ihr Beiname „Seemannskirche“ (Sailor’s Church). Die Kirche wurde von Leonard Cohen in seinem Lied „Suzanne“ verewigt, das auf seinem Debütalbum „Songs of Leonard Cohen“ aus dem Jahr 1967 erschien. Die Textzeile „And the sun pours down like honey on our lady of the harbor“ bezieht sich auf die Statue auf dem Kirchturm, die dem Sankt-Lorenz-Strom zugewandt ist. Mehr dazu erfahren Sie in meinem zweisprachigen Blog (www.cohenpedia.de) sowie auf meiner Google-Karte.

 

KW-45-2026: Walking Montreal`s Streets – Looking for Cohen Places – by Christof Graf – Vol. 4 – Leonard Cohen’s childhood home

photo: christof graf

Walking Montreal`s Streets – Looking for Cohen Places – Vol. 4

Leonard Cohen’s childhood home, where he spent his youth, is located at 599 Avenue Belmont, Westmount, QC H3Y 2W1, Canada. The large, Tudor-style house sits directly adjacent to King George VI Park (also known as Murray Hill Park). Since approximately 1997/1998—after Leonard Cohen sold the property—it has served as a private residence. The interior of the house is not open to the public. More about that in my bilingual blog ( www.cohenpedia.de) and on my google map.

Das Elternhaus von Leonard Cohen, in dem er seine Kindheit und Jugend verbrachte, befindet sich unter der Adresse 599 Avenue Belmont, Westmount, QC H3Y 2W1, Kanada. Das große Haus im Tudor-Stil grenzt direkt an den King George VI Park (auch bekannt als Murray Hill Park). Seit ca. 1997/ 1998, nachdem Leonard Cohebn das haus verkauft hatte, handelt es sich um eine Privatresidenz. Das Haus ist von innen nicht besichtigbar.

KW-45-2026: Walking Montreal`s Streets – Looking for Cohen Places – by Christof Graf – Vol. 3. – Background for the Cover-Photo of FIELD COMMANDER COHEN – Tour of 1979 at the corner of Rue Sherbrooke Ouest and Rue Crescent.

Walking Montreal`s Streets – Looking for Cohen Places – Vol. 3

If you stand at “1420 Crescent Street” facing the Leonard Cohen [mural] and turn 180 degrees, you are looking directly at the Erskine and American United Church, located at the corner of Rue Sherbrooke Ouest and Rue Crescent. The street and the church served as the backdrop for the cover photo of Leonard Cohen’s 2001 album, „Field Commander Cohen: Tour Of 1979”, photographed by Hazel Field, neighbourhood friend and Montreal photographer.More about that in my bilingual blog ( www.cohenpedia.de) and on my google map. Weniger anzeigen

KW-45-2026: Walking Montreal`s Streets, getting this message on my cellphone: „The Wait Is Over – Everybody Knows“ comes to Europe in 2027

EUROPE, THE WAIT IS OVER!

Everybody Knows Leonard Cohen: The Official 10th Anniversary Concert, performed by Adam Cohen, is coming to Europe in January and February 2027.

Join us for a special celebration of Leonard Cohen’s songs and legacy, with dates in Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Poland.

JAN 29 • Dublin, IE | 3Arena
FEB 1 • London, UK | The London Palladium
FEB 2 • Manchester, UK | The Bridgewater Hall
FEB 5 • Amsterdam, NL | Royal Theatre Carré
FEB 6 • Paris, FR | Salle Pleyel
FEB 7 • Antwerp, BE | Queen Elisabeth Hall
FEB 9 • Berlin, DE | Tempodrom
FEB 11 • Copenhagen, DK | Falkonersalen
FEB 13 • Stockholm, SE | Filadelfia Convention Center
FEB 15 • Warsaw, PL | COS Torwar

PRESALE: Thursday, November 5 at 10am local time
GENERAL ON-SALE: Friday, November 6 at 10am local time

KW-45-2026: Walking Montreal`s Streets – Looking for Cohen Places – by Christof Graf – Vol. 2. – The Montreal Leonard Cohen – Mural in „1420 Crescent Street“

Walking Montreal`s Streets – Looking for Cohen Places – Vol. 2

From the „View“ to the “ 1420 Crescent Street“ downtown, where you can find the „Leonard Cohen-Mural“, based on a photograph by Leonard Cohen`s daughter Lorca Cohen. It was inaugurated in time for the first anniversary of Cohen’s death 2017. It was created by a group of artists with the MU collective, specifically El Mac and Gene Pendon. More about that in my blog ( www.cohenpedia.de) and on my google map.

KW-44-2026: Walking Montreal`s Streets – Looking for Cohen Places – by Christof Graf – Vol. 1. „The View“ – Looking at Montreal`s skyline and the Leonard Cohen Mural in Crescent Street

Walking Montreal`s Streets – Looking for Cohen Places – Vol. 1
The best and most iconic view of Montreal from Mount Royal is the Kondiaronk Belvedere (Belvédère Kondiaronk) located directly in front of the Mount Royal Chalet. Looking at the #LEONARDCOHEN_Mural in Crescent Street