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HABITAT
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Listening room

Tune out outside noise and immerse yourself in one of Montreal's only spatial audio listening rooms.

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What is Habitat Sonore?

Here's what you can expect


Habitat Sonore is an intimate listening space designed to accommodate up to 10 people. This small capacity enhances total immersion into the sound world of artists from here and elsewhere. The experience unfolds in near darkness, which helps to emphasize the sound coming through an array of 16 speakers.

We invite you to settle in comfortably, let your mind wander, and be carried away by a unique and captivating auditory journey.

"High-quality sound experiences without visual 'bling' are very rare. This one was amazing."

"The concept is really good with a small intimate room and high-quality sound. A true moment of pleasure."

"The joy of surrendering to music without any other distractions."

What's on

The listening room is in constant evolution.
Please check back regularly.

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Habitat Sonore: Winter Program

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Featuring Wake Island & Radwan Ghazi Moumneh, Totalement Sublime, Moe Clark and Pursuit Grooves

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The art of listening

An elevated experience

Habitat Sonore offers a new way of appreciating the local and international musical landscape by proposing a different kind of auditory experience beyond stereo listening.

The albums and soundscapes proposed in Habitat Sonore are the result of a thorough reflection from the artists on how their work should be presented and experienced.

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Habitat Sonore: Live

Going beyond the room


Our live concert series pushes the boundaries of traditional performances by embracing spatialized sound and bridging the gap between artist and audience. Carefully curated, each performance is a unique encounter with sound, where every note resonates deeply through the listener creating an experience unlike any other where sound transcends.

No upcoming events scheduled

Calling all sound enthusiasts

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Explore the past programming

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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Wild God

November 2024

A Dolby Atmos listening experience of Wild God, preceded by exclusive content on Nick Cave, including Q&As and behind-the-scenes moments with the Bad Seeds.

"Your offer provides a unique, intimate, and immersive listening experience. I truly appreciated it and felt completely present." – Testimonial

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A Kind of Harmony - Immersive Conversations

September 2024

This program, consisting of six interviews and associated sound pieces, explored sound in its social, political, and environmental contexts.

"What an incredible soundscape and staging you’ve created! It’s an invitation to a journey."Testimonial

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Jon Hopkins - RITUAL

September 2024

As part of the Pitchblack Playback listening sessions, Habitat Sonore presented the album by the electronic musician for a limited time.

"The setting compels you to slow down and focus on the music, which is so valuable in our times!"Testimonial

Photo: Imogene Barron

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MUTEK - Exclusive Sound Experience

August 2024

A program celebrating the 25th anniversary of the MUTEK festival, featuring works by Ela Minus, Zoë Mc Pherson, Flabbergast, and more.

"I was completely captivated throughout the experience, focused on the emotions conveyed by the music and how my body responded to the rhythms and vibrations."Testimonial

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Daft Punk - Random Access Memories

May 2024

The legendary album by the electronic duo took over the listening room’s speakers in summer 2024. The program was accompanied by a playlist of Montreal-based artists.

"It was a discovery for me, and I had never experienced music in this way. Almost addictive."Testimonial

Photo: David Black

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Dominique Fils-Aimé - Our Roots Run Deep

February 2024

In addition to showcasing the album by the JUNOS 2024 Vocal Jazz Album of the Year recipient, the program also featured works by Tanya Tagaq and Michael Gary Dean.

"A beautiful way to discover artists and really take the time to listen to an album from start to finish, without distractions."Testimonial

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Karkwa - Dans la seconde

November 2023

A winter program celebrating Habitat Sonore's first anniversary, featuring works by Jonathan Kawchuk and All is Well (Fred Everything).

"I could perceive all the subtleties and multi-layers of the works. When do we take 30 minutes today, eyes closed, to just listen to music? Amazing experience! I’ll come back and recommend it!"Testimonial

Photo: Marc-Étienne Mongrain

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Sofie Birch - Lolupupi Kutiku

May 2023

The third program, presented in summer 2023, included works by Christophe Papadimitriou, Cœur de Pirate, PHI North residency artists, and more.

"I came as a teacher with a cohort of students for an educational field trip – it was a perfect learning experience!"Testimonial

Photo: Natasha Post Penaguiao

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Jean-Michel Blais - Aubades

February 2023

The second program featuring a mix of works by emerging and established artists, including creations by Tanya Tagaq, Louis-Olivier Desmarais, and more.

"A magical environment to appreciate a familiar musical score with nuances I had never noticed on my iPod or CD player."Testimonial

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Alexandra Stréliski - Inscape & Pianoscope

November 2022

Introduction to the listening room. The program also featured works by Daniel Bélanger, Patrick Watson, Klô Pelgag, and more.

"Fantastic experience. The comfort, calm, and music transported my mind and emotions to unexpectedly serene and pleasant places."Testimonial

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