Gilles Vigneault was the first artist to take the stage in 1967, when the venue was called Théâtre de la Sablière. Other famous Quebec singers have followed in his footsteps, notably Félix Leclerc, Ginette Reno, Beau Dommage, Diane Dufresne, and Robert Charlebois, a proud godfather of Le Patriote.
The legendary hall, adored by artists, also welcomed singers from Europe, such as Nana Mouskouri and Gilbert Bécaud.