A Canadian Explains Eurovision is an energetic mix of pop trivia, karaoke, and personal revelations that invites Canadians into Eurovision’s fabulous and tumultuous “non-political” world. One part TED Talk, stand up comedy and cabaret this show features a full instructional on what is the contest, it's major turning points and why this Eurovision superfan is obsessed - for better or worse! Featuring high energy pieces from Eurovision history, hidden gems and exactly one sparkly costume, this "Near perfect explainer show" (fringereviews.co.uk) invites you to dive into the contest before Canada makes its grand debut and asks the question "What exactly are we stepping into here?" 

Matti McLean is a Canadian artist, storyteller, and Eurovision superfan from North Bay, Ontario, now based in Toronto. His work blends comedy, song, and personal narrative—exploring queer identity and fandom as forms of community and self‑expression. Recent highlights include touring across the country as a part of "Solovela," As well as touring his own shows "The $#!T", "A Canadian Explains Eurovision To ____" and "Bodies." Let me know if there's anything else you might need and I'll try to send it along asap!

$20 in advance

$25 at the door

Refunds

Up to 7 days before the event starts

Exchanges

Up to 1 day before the event starts

Access for persons with mobility impairment

Yes

We are one corner from the Metro Papineau subway station.

If you are driving:

After exiting the Jacques Cartier Bridge, stay in the right lane to exit onto De Lorimier heading south. Turn right onto De Maisonneuve, then left onto Rue de Champlain. Turn left onto St-Catherine.

Please note that Rue Sainte-Catherine is pedestrian-only during the summer season, so it is closed to cars from May through October.

Street parking is permitted near the bar at all times and on Sainte-Catherine Street outside the pedestrianization period, which runs from May to October.