Balattou is a world music club on Boulevard Saint-Laurent in Montréal, at 4372 Boulevard Saint-Laurent. It is a venue built around live performance, with a focus on African and Caribbean music, and it has been part of the city's cultural life since 1986.
What a visit is like
The club is a place to hear music played live rather than a museum or a quiet café. Evenings tend to be lively, with performances that invite dancing and a nightlife atmosphere that suits people who want to be in the room with the music. If you enjoy rhythm-driven styles from Africa and the Caribbean, this is the kind of place where that music is central rather than an addition to the programme.
Around the venue
Its location on Saint-Laurent places it in one of Montréal's best-known streets, a corridor long associated with the city's many communities, restaurants and nightlife. Arriving on foot or by public transit lets you combine a show with a wander along the boulevard before or after.
- Kind of visit: an evening of live world music and dancing
- Music focus: African and Caribbean styles
- Atmosphere: lively, social and centred on performance
- Address: 4372 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal
Before you go, check the current programme and opening arrangements directly with the club, as these are not set out here. Balattou suits visitors who want music with a social, dance-floor energy and who are happy to spend an evening in a club setting.