Latitudes Contemporaines

What Latitudes Contemporaines does

Latitudes Contemporaines is a French non-profit cultural association (association loi 1901) founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lille, France. It organizes an annual contemporary arts and performance festival now entering its 24th edition in 2026, supported by a small permanent team of approximately twelve employees. Beyond the festival, the association operates Latitudes Prod., a year-round production bureau that accompanies creation projects and supports artists (currently numbering around six accompanied artists), and runs an international cooperation programme of European projects funded by EU instruments including Creative Europe.

The organization's revenue model relies on a mix of public institutional grants — from the DRAC (Direction régionale des affaires culturelles), the Hauts-de-France Region, the Ville de Lille, and European Union programmes — supplemented by ticket and event-related income for festival editions and production/co-production fees through Latitudes Prod. Its product surface includes the multi-venue festival programming across the Lille metropolitan area, an accompanying digital/audio channel via the Ondes et Latitudes podcast, and the production and dissemination of accompanying artistic works. Distribution is achieved through a network of partner venues in Lille and across Europe.

The association is led by its founding director Maria-Carmela Mini, who since 2022 also serves as co-president of France Festivals, the national federation of festivals. Governance and decision-making rest with the director and operational team, with the association functioning as a connector between local venues, regional public funders, EU cooperation networks, and a curated roster of contemporary performance artists. Public-facing positioning emphasizes cross-border cooperation, social engagement (notably through projects supporting refugee artists), and continuous year-on-year programming consistency.

Name

Latitudes Contemporaines

Legal name

Latitudes Contemporaines

Website

https://latitudescontemporaines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Latitudes Contemporaines is a French non-profit association founded in 2003 in Lille, operating an annual contemporary performance festival, a year-round production bureau (Latitudes Prod.), and European cooperation projects, serving artists, partner venues, and festival audiences across France and the EU.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Festival tickets and venue admissions: Direct ticket sales through dedicated ticketing platform for festival performances, concerts, and events across multiple venues in the Lille metropolitan area.
2. Production bureau services: Latitudes Prod. provides production services to artists from conception through diffusion, generating revenue through production fees and delegating production arrangements.
3. Institutional subsidies and public funding: Association receives ongoing support from public institutions including DRAC Hauts-de-France, Région Hauts-de-France, Ville de Lille, and European Union programs (Erasmus+, Creative Europe).

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Core offering

Latitudes Contemporaines is a French cultural association that produces an annual three-week multidisciplinary festival of contemporary performing arts each June across 14+ venues in the Lille metropolitan area, and operates a year-round production bureau (Latitudes Prod.) that accompanies French and international artists from project conception through diffusion. The organization also runs an international cooperation pole coordinating European cultural projects (Erasmus+, Creative Europe) focused on inclusion, artists in exile, and accessibility.

Product overview

Latitudes Contemporaines is a cultural association founded in 2003 in Lille, France, operating three interconnected pillars: the annual Festival Latitudes Contemporaines (a three-week June festival of contemporary performing arts), Latitudes Prod. (a year-round production office accompanying artists from conception to distribution), and Coopération internationale (a European and international cultural cooperation pole managing projects and professional networks). The organization also produces Ondes et Latitudes, a programming podcast. The offering is structured as a unified cultural mission combining festival programming, artist support, and international cooperation, not as a modular software product.

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Brands

• Latitudes Prod. Production bureau that accompanies French and international artists of all disciplines throughout the year, providing custom-made support from conception to diffusion.

Products and services

• Festival Latitudes Contemporaines An annual three-week multidisciplinary festival of contemporary performing arts held each June in Lille and the surrounding Eurometropolis, featuring performances, concerts, and debates across 14+ venues. Aimed at general audiences and performing arts enthusiasts in the Hauts-de-France region and beyond.
• Latitudes Prod. (Bureau de production) A year-round production office that provides custom-made artistic support for French and international artists across all disciplines, from project conception through distribution. Currently accompanies six artists: Ali Moini, Kubra Khademi, Lazaro Benitez, Nadia Ghadanfar, Rada Akbar, and Stéphanie Aflalo. Service is targeted at contemporary performing artists seeking production infrastructure and professional development.
• Coopération internationale (European Cooperation Projects) A European and international cultural cooperation pole that initiates and participates in large-scale European projects. Coordinates the European project Clarity Creativity Action (CCA, 2023-2025) under Erasmus+, manages the Inclusive Soundscapes project, and participates in networks including INFRA, NOW, Open Latitudes, and Think Prod. Targeted at European cultural institutions, artists in exile, and refugee integration programs.
• Ondes et Latitudes Podcast A programming podcast created by Latitudes Contemporaines, hosted by the team, providing behind-the-scenes insights into festival programming, artist interviews, anecdotes, and commentary on each edition's themes. Aimed at audiences and arts professionals interested in contemporary performing arts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ performances across 14 venues with 7,900+ attendees in a single festival edition
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• France FestivalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2022National federation representing music and live performance festivals. Maria-Carmela Mini, Director of Latitudes Contemporaines, elected co-president alongside Paul Rondin (Avignon Festival Director). Federation advocates for festivals with public authorities and institutional partners.
• Think Prod.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 11 production offices sharing common vision for live performance production. Latitudes Prod. participates in professional reflection and practice-sharing sessions. Network engages with social science researchers and institutions.
• LAPAS (L'Association des Professionnels de l'Administration du Spectacle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association bringing together administration, production, distribution, and communication professionals in independent live performance companies. Latitudes Prod. is a member.
• L'AéronefcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert venue and cultural space in Lille. Partnership for SUSTAIN programming, a new initiative towards more citizen-focused events. Joint programming includes performances and cultural events.
• Louvre-Lens MuseumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor museum partnership for 'REGARDS D'ARTISTES' event series featuring Afghan and refugee artists. Joint programming included workshops, concerts, encounters, screenings, and performances aligned with the museum's Exils exhibition.
• CAT Centro Arti Terapie (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian art therapy center and partner in CCA European project. Co-develops Clarity, Creativity, Action methodology for art therapy with refugees. Led by Glenda Pagnoncelli (drama therapist and trainer).
• Nadiya (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish association supporting refugee integration and trauma recovery. Partner in CCA project, organizing International Academy in Nuuksio National Park, Finland. Led by Alona Budina (certified art therapist).
• Future In Our Hands (Armenia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArmenian youth NGO empowering young people in community development. Partner in CCA project, organizing International Academy in Abovyan, Armenia. Led by Tigranuhi Aleksanyan (Director).
• Al'Adoun (Jordan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordanian partner supporting refugees, with Salah Aldin Falioun (COO) and Reem Ghalawnji (Communications Officer). Co-develops art therapy workshops for displaced populations.
• Project School (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian educational partner in Inclusive Soundscapes and CCA projects. Collaborates with Fernando López (philosopher and choreographer) on inclusion and accessibility workshops.
• Music and Drama Theatre (Tbilisi, Georgia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in INFRA project (2019-2021) for establishing network supporting refugee artist integration. One of four main project partners alongside Latitudes Contemporaines, Teatro di Roma, and Vooruit.
• Teatro di Roma (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoman theater and partner in INFRA project (2019-2021). Contributed to network for refugee artist professional integration across European cultural sector.
• Vooruit (Ghent, Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian cultural center and partner in INFRA project (2019-2021). Supported refugee artist integration network alongside Latitudes Contemporaines.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Festival d'Automne à Paris: Major Paris-based multidisciplinary contemporary performing arts festival spanning several months each autumn. Comparable in curatorial emphasis on contemporary dance, theater, and international artists, with similar reliance on public subsidies and multi-venue programming.
• Festival d'Avignon: France's flagship performing arts festival held annually in Avignon, presenting theater, dance, and contemporary performance. Directly comparable as a French contemporary performing arts festival with multi-venue programming, institutional funding, and Paul Rondin (Avignon's director) currently serving as France Festivals co-president alongside Latitudes Contemporaines' director.
• Tanz im August: Berlin's international festival of contemporary dance held annually in August. Comparable as a European contemporary dance and performing arts festival with international artist programming, public funding, and multi-venue partnerships.
• Romaeuropa Festival: Italian contemporary performing arts festival based in Rome, featuring international artists across dance, theater, music, and digital arts. Comparable in curatorial focus on contemporary and international performing arts, with EU project engagement and public funding.
• Montpellier Danse: Long-running French contemporary dance and performing arts festival based in Montpellier. Directly comparable as a regional French festival with international programming, year-round activities beyond the festival window, and strong European artist accompaniment.
• Holland Festival: The Netherlands' oldest and largest performing arts festival presenting dance, theater, opera, and contemporary performance in Amsterdam. Comparable in scale and curatorial ambition as a publicly funded European multidisciplinary performing arts festival.
• Kunstenfestivaldesarts: Brussels-based annual festival of contemporary performing arts featuring theater, dance, and performance. Comparable as a European contemporary performing arts festival with international artist focus, multi-venue programming, and institutional public funding model.
• Springdance / Spring Utrecht: Dutch contemporary dance and performance festival held in Utrecht featuring international artists. Comparable in curatorial focus on contemporary performing arts, festival-window GTM, and reliance on public cultural funding.
• Festival de Marseille: Major multidisciplinary performing arts festival in Marseille presenting dance, theater, circus, and music across multiple venues. Comparable as a French regional contemporary performing arts festival with international programming and public institutional support.

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre de la Ville / Festival d'Automne partner venues: Historic Paris venue hosting its own season of international contemporary performing arts alongside festival programming. Comparable as a Paris-based presenter of international contemporary artists with year-round programming and partnership relationships similar to Latitudes' venue network.

Market position

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Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/latitudescontemporaines
• Instagraminstagram.com/latitudescontemporaines

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Profiles12 records

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