Centre St Jax is a historic church and event venue on Sainte-Catherine Street in downtown Montréal. Its church setting now hosts Sunday worship, community activities and performances, including caberlesque circus shows with clear views of the stage. You can also visit for an English or French Sunday service, where the congregation is known for its warm welcome and practical sermons. For a show, arrive early to choose your seat; the venue has a cash bar, and bathroom lines can be slow.
A church used for more than worship
Centre St Jax occupies a historic church at 1439 Sainte-Catherine Street West. The building is also used by other organizations and hosts events, giving it a role in both worship and community life. Elements from the former church have been reused in the event space.
Sunday services include English worship and a French gathering. The English service takes place in the basement area known as the Annex, with its entrance on Sainte-Catherine Street. Services include singing and sermons focused on practical, everyday concerns.
Shows and event visits
The venue has hosted caberlesque circus performances. The church interior gives these shows a distinctive setting, and the seating provides clear sightlines. A cash bar is available during performances. Bathroom queues can take time, so plan for a wait if you attend a busy show.
Centre St Jax also hosts special events, with summer programming among the events to check for. Its entrance and restrooms are wheelchair accessible, and wheelchair-accessible parking is listed.
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is Centre St Jax?
It is at 1439 Sainte-Catherine Street West in downtown Montréal.
Does Centre St Jax host events besides church services?
Yes. The historic church is also used by community organizations and hosts events, including caberlesque circus performances.
Where does the English Sunday service take place?
It takes place in the basement area called the Annex, entered from Sainte-Catherine Street.
Is Centre St Jax wheelchair accessible?
A wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and parking lot are listed.
