A popular concert hall in Montreal, La Tulipe, is set to reopen after being closed due to noise complaints and an injunction. The Quebec Superior Court Judge Patrick Ferland issued a ruling overturning the injunction, as the municipal bylaw responsible for it has been revised and no longer applies to La Tulipe.
The City of Montreal introduced a new noise bylaw for the Ville-Marie borough, replacing the previous one for Plateau-Mont-Royal. The updated bylaw considers the concept of spectral emergence, adjusting sound levels based on the surrounding ambient noise when the venue is inactive. This new regulation allows venues in Ville-Marie to have increased sound levels at night and during the day.
La Tulipe faced legal challenges following noise complaints from a neighboring property owner, leading to police visits, fines, and a lawsuit. In 2023, the Superior Court of Quebec mandated La Tulipe to improve insulation between the buildings. However, pending appeals have delayed the necessary work, keeping the venue closed for now.
The reopening date for La Tulipe remains uncertain, as the management company, La Tribu, has not provided a clear timeline. Despite the legal battles, music enthusiasts eagerly await the return of live performances at this iconic Montreal venue.
