Press review

Browse our press review section containing newspaper articles written about the Videotron Center since the project was announced, and learn all about its architecture, construction and financing.

  • Oct. 29, 2015
    Toruk showcases a different side of the Cirque du Soleil
    The illustrious Montreal circus gave journalists a sneak preview of its latest show on Wednesday at the Century Link Center, a 3,600-capacity arena in Bossier City in northern Louisiana. Toruk has its official world premiere at the Bell Centre in Montreal Dec. 21 and will then head out on an arena tour across North America.

    The Gazette

  • Jun. 25, 2015
    Metallica will close the Colisee Pepsi and then rock at Centre Videotron
    The 1949 Colisée Pepsi, where the original Nordiques played, closes Sept. 14 with a concert by the heavy- metal group Metallica, ever-popular in Quebec City. Their hits include, The Day That Never Comes. Two days later, Metallica—perhaps featuring their song Nothing Else Matters — will put on the first major show in the Centre Vidéotron. And there

    The Gazette

  • Jun. 12, 2015
    Quebec City’s stunning new arena designed with NHL team in mind
    Quebec City has an answer to the question of where an embattled—or expansion—NHL franchise should locate: Centre Vidéotron.

    Sports Illustrated

  • Apr. 7, 2015
    Quebec City's new arena named Centre Vidéotron
    Quebec City’s new arena will be called CentreVidéotron for the next 25 years, Québecor announced on Tuesday. Québecor, the building’s management company, will pay Quebec City $33 million upon the opening of the arena, planned for Sept. 15.

    The Gazette

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