# State-Of-The-Art Entertainment Venues Scéno Plus Designs the Hard Rock LIVE Ottawa Theatre By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-rock-live-ottawa References: [newswire](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/located-within-the-new-hard-rock-hotel-amp-casino-ottawa-quebec-based-sceno-plus-designs-the-new-hard-rock-live-ottawa-theatre-816007256.html)  Scéno Plus, a Québec-based design firm with an international reputation for creating high-profile performance spaces, has completed work on the [Hard Rock LIVE Ottawa theatre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-gaming-lounge), a [state-of-the-art entertainment venue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Hybrid-entertainment-venues) within the newly opened [Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-rock-hotel). The Hard Rock LIVE Ottawa theatre, which opened to the public on July 3, 2025, hosted a grand opening concert featuring David Foster and Katharine McPhee. With a flexible capacity of 1,900 seated or 2,200 standing guests, the venue is engineered to support a diverse range of functions, from concerts and corporate gatherings to sporting events and trade exhibitions. Its design incorporates retractable seating, allowing for a fully customizable 17,000-square-foot floor space, while its acoustics and staging capabilities ensure optimal experiences for both performers and audiences. Image Credit: Scéno Plus ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 44% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Event Spaces:** The ability to transform seating arrangements and floor space offers venues the flexibility to host varied events, driving a shift towards modular design. - **Enhanced Acoustics:** Optimal acoustics technologies in entertainment venues provide superior auditory experiences, creating opportunities for advancements in sound engineering. - **Multi-purpose Entertainment Venues:** Venues that support a wide range of events, from concerts to trade shows, exemplify the growing demand for multi-functional spaces in the entertainment industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Technology:** Innovation opportunities abound in developing advanced technological solutions to support the diverse needs of multi-purpose entertainment venues. - **Hospitality and Leisure:** The integration of entertainment spaces in hospitality sectors like hotels and casinos reflects a significant trend towards creating comprehensive leisure experiences. - **Architectural Design:** Cutting-edge design firms are continuously exploring new frontiers in crafting transformable spaces that blend architectural innovation with practical functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Rock-Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-rock-hotel.md) - [Bank-Supported Entertainment Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/td-coliseum.md) - [Toronto Rapper-Backed Music Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-venue-history.md) - [Stadium-Based Theatre Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofi-stadium.md) - [Restored British Music Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheppard-robson.md) - [Elora Entertainment Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icons-series-2025.md) - [Intimate Jazz Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstairs-at-ronnies.md) - [Sculptural Photocoltaic Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-and-ballet-theatre-of-kosovo.md) - [Multi-Property Seasonal Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-summer-fun.md)