Le Dôme Théâtre

What Le Dôme Théâtre does

Le Dôme Théâtre is a performing arts venue located at 135 Place de l'Europe in Albertville, Savoie, France, operated since 1992 by the non-profit association ADAC (Association pour le Développement d'Albertville et de son territoire par la Culture). Since 2019 it has held the "Scène Conventionnée d'Intérêt National 'Art en territoire'" designation, a French Ministry of Culture label that mandates public cultural service in rural territories. The venue programs over 200 live performances annually across dance, theater, circus, and music on a 640-seat parterre with 80 gallery seats, and extends programming into surrounding villages through the Chemins d'Artistes touring initiative across the Arlysère agglomeration and five Tarentaise community communes. Technology infrastructure is non-proprietary, consisting of standard ticketing (Notre Billetterie) and venue management systems.

Beyond performances, Le Dôme Théâtre runs a portfolio of complementary programs: a school education program (Scolaires / Arts à l'école with year-end student performances), a solidarity initiative (L'Échappée culturelle enabling subsidized €1.50 tickets for disadvantaged individuals), three-year associated-artist residencies (Cie 2 Minimum, Cie Intensités, Compagnie Parc), volunteer engagement through ADAC, and corporate mécénat and sponsorship packages ranging from €550 to €20,000. Governance rests on a 21-member Board of Directors with three collegial bodies (institutional, associated, and individual members), and the association draws on a workforce of 11-50 employees supplemented by ~16 active volunteers.

Revenue comes from five streams: ticket sales (€6-€32 per ticket across A/B/C/D tariff categories), membership/subscription cards (solo, family, and €50 group cards), volunteer-run bar and catering sales, corporate mécénat and sponsorship (with 60% tax deductibility), and recurrent public subsidies from DRAC Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Région AURA, Département de la Savoie, Communauté d'agglomération Arlysère, and Ville d'Albertville. The theater also distributes programming through group sales channels (schools, CSEs, associations, enterprises) and pursues cross-promotion with cultural partners including Les Amis du Cinéma, Médiathèques Arlysère, Le Grand Bivouac, FACIM, and Univ'Pop.

Name

Le Dôme Théâtre

Legal name

Association pour le Développement d'Albertville et de son territoire par la Culture

Website

https://dometheatre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Le Dôme Théâtre is a non-profit performing arts venue in Albertville, France, operating under the "Scène Conventionnée d'Intérêt National 'Art en territoire'" designation since 2019 and presenting 200+ live performances annually across dance, theater, circus, and music for general public audiences, schools, local associations, and corporate mécènes across the Savoie region.

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NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGALAB

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Event Venues & Venue Operations (Arenas, Theaters, Halls)

SECONDARYMPAGALAC

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Event Venues & Venue Operations (Arenas, Theaters, Halls)

SECONDARYMPAGALAE

Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Event Venues & Venue Operations (Arenas, Theaters, Halls)

SECONDARYTHAHAAAG

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

SECONDARYMPAIAFAL

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Live Music & Touring (Promoters, Venues, Ticketing)

Keywords

• Live performing arts
• Theater programming
• Cultural venue operations
• Performing arts education
• Artistic event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Albertville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from individual and group ticket sales for live performances at the main venue and touring shows in surrounding villages.
2. Membership and Adhesion Cards: Revenue from solo and family membership cards that grant access to ticket discounts and voting rights at the association's general assembly.
3. Bar Sales: Revenue from beverage and snack sales at the bar during performances, operated by volunteers.
4. Mécénat (Patronage/Sponsorship): Corporate donations and sponsorship packages offering tax deductions, advertising space, and performance tickets. Tiers range from 3,000€ to 20,000€ for donors, and 550€ to 2,200€ for advertising sponsors.
5. Public Funding and Subsidies: The theater receives institutional support from DRAC Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Région AURA, Département de Savoie, and Communauté d'agglomération Arlysère as part of its Scène Conventionnée status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Le Dôme Théâtre is a performing arts venue that programs and presents live dance, theater, music, and circus performances at its 640-seat main theater in Albertville and at village venues across the Arlysère agglomeration and Tarentaise communities via the Chemins d'Artistes program. It also offers educational programs for schools, solidarity-based cultural access (L'Échappée Culturelle), group memberships, corporate sponsorship packages, and a volunteer-run bar. The venue operates as a Scène Conventionnée d'Intérêt National 'Art en territoire' since 2019.

Product overview

Le Dôme Théâtre is a performing arts venue in Albertville, France, operated by the ADAC association. It functions as a Scène Conventionnée d'Intérêt National 'Art en territoire' since 2019. The venue programs live performances across multiple disciplines including dance, theater, circus, and music, presented at the main 640-seat theater and in surrounding villages through the Chemins d'Artistes initiative. Beyond performances, the theater offers educational programs (Scolaires and Arts à l'École), cultural outreach (L'Échappée Culturelle solidarity initiative), associated artist residencies, volunteer engagement, corporate sponsorship programs, bar services, and online ticketing through Notre Billetterie platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 150 people from disadvantaged backgrounds accessed performances through solidarity programs in 24/25 season
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SatorizminorOthersOrganic supermarket providing local food products for the theater bar, featuring bio and local products in support of sustainable practices.
• Fromage BeaufortminorOthersLocal cheese producer supplying Beaufort cheese for the theater bar, supporting the local economy and short supply chains.
• ASTA - Association Solidarité Territoire d'AlbertvillecoreOthersSocial solidarity association partnering with 'L'Échappée culturelle' program to provide subsidized theater access for disadvantaged individuals.
• Ma Chance moi aussicoreOthersSocial organization working with children that participated in songwriting workshops with artist Auren through the solidarity cultural program.
• Maison d'Enfants du Chaudan (Le Gai Logis)coreOthersChildren's home participating in the 'L'Échappée culturelle' solidarity program.
• GEM RenaissancecoreOthersPeer support group for mental health participating in cultural access initiatives.
• La Sasson - Foyer mère enfant le RosalbertcoreOthersMother-child shelter participating in solidarity cultural access program.
• Le Chardon Bleu - ESPOIR 73coreOthersSocial organization for people with disabilities participating in cultural access programs.
• Le Secours CatholiquecoreOthersCatholic charity providing social support and participating in solidarity theater access program.
• SAVS - Deltha SavoiecoreOthersSocial support service for independent living participating in cultural access initiatives.
• Tiers-lieu Vita'Mine - F.O.L. SavoieminorOthersThird-place community space participating in cultural solidarity programs.
• Le Café Causette - L'Éclat de VieminorOthersSocial café participating in cultural access programs.
• Fondation OVEminorOthersFoundation supporting vulnerable populations participating in cultural access initiatives.
• La Sasson - Centre social itinérant Gens du VoyageminorOthersItinerant social center for travelers participating in solidarity cultural access.
• La Sasson - CHRS L'AlbertinminorOthersEmergency housing center participating in cultural solidarity programs.
• Maison Sociale du Département Albertville - UgineminorOthersMunicipal social services participating in cultural access initiatives.
• Le Panier de ThérèseminorOthersSocial enterprise providing food assistance participating in cultural solidarity.
• Les Amis du CinémacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cinema association collaborating on cultural projects and audience development.
• Médiathèques ArlysèrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library network of the Arlysère community, collaborating on cultural programming and mediation activities.
• Le Grand BivouaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor local festival collaborating on cultural events and cross-promotion.
• FACIMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation for mountain cultural initiatives, partnering on projects related to the territory.
• Univ'PopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPopular university organization providing educational and cultural programming.
• Fabrique de Danse (F2D)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance creation organization collaborating on dance programming and projects.
• Association 'Comme tes pieds'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance association participating in collaborative cultural projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Théâtre de Bourg-en-Bresse: Scène conventionnée in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Operates a mid-sized regional theater with similar programming scope (dance, theater, music, circus) and comparable Scène conventionnée funding structure to Le Dôme Théâtre.
• La Rampe-La Ponatière: Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national 'Art en territoire' in Échirolles (Grenoble area). Shares the same ministerial designation and 'Art en territoire' territorial mission as Le Dôme, operates a comparable mid-sized venue with multi-disciplinary programming and strong school/outreach programs.
• Théâtre de Vienne: Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national 'Art en territoire' located in Vienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Shares the exact same national designation as Le Dôme Théâtre, operates a similar mid-sized regional venue model, and serves a comparable rural/semi-rural territory in the same broader region.
• Comédie de Valence: Centre Dramatique National (CDN) in Valence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Operates a comparable regional theater with similar multi-disciplinary programming, public funding mix, and educational outreach in the same broader region as Le Dôme.
• Le Quai - CDN Angers: Centre Dramatique National and Scène conventionnée in Angers (Pays de la Loire). Comparable mid-sized regional venue with multi-disciplinary programming (theater, dance, music, circus), public funding dependency, and associated artistic projects — directly comparable operating model to Le Dôme.
• Théâtre des Salins: Scène nationale in Martigues (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur). Mid-sized regional venue with similar multi-disciplinary programming, public funding structure, and educational/school programming mission to Le Dôme Théâtre.

Broad incumbents

• Opéra National de Lyon: Major national opera house in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes offering performing arts programming with similar public funding mix. Operates as a broader cultural incumbent in the same region but with significantly larger scale, different artform focus, and broader portfolio than Le Dôme.
• MC2: Maison de la Culture de Grenoble: Larger Scène nationale in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region offering overlapping performing arts programming but at substantially greater scale (multiple halls, larger headcount, broader geographic catchment). Represents a broader incumbent in Le Dôme's region rather than a direct head-to-head competitor.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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