Le Mans Evenements

What Le Mans Evenements does

Le Mans Evenements (legal entity: SPL Le Mans Evénements) is a French Société Publique Locale (public local company) founded in 1997 and headquartered in Le Mans, France. The company operates as a full-service event organizer and venue operator, managing a portfolio of public-facing venues including the Centre des Expositions du Mans (18,000 m² exhibition space across six buildings, capacity for 3,000 persons), Le Forum (1,350-seat concert/theater venue), La Rotonde, and L'Oasis. Its historic flagship, the Palais des Congrès et de la Culture, closed in June 2025 for a €85.7 million renovation and extension scheduled to reopen in 2028.

The company serves a hybrid audience spanning B2B and B2C segments: corporate event organizers, trade fair exhibitors (~600 annually at the Foire du Mans), congress and convention associations, concert promoters, and individual consumers attending public events. It runs flagship recurring events including the Foire du Mans (89th edition, ~100,000+ visitors over five days), Salon de la Maison, Geek Life Festival, Bebop Festival, and an annual concert and show calendar featuring major French artists. Each event is assigned a dedicated project manager who coordinates across the company's in-house team of approximately 40 experts plus a network of ~50 regular specialized service providers covering audiovisual, catering, security, logistics, transport, and accommodation.

Le Mans Evenements generates revenue through four principal streams: venue rental and space booking (professional services model), full-service event organization (professional services), ticket sales and admission fees (transaction-based), and exhibitor services for trade shows. Distribution is conducted through the company's website, third-party ticketing platforms (Trium, Superforma, Ticketmaster), the Le Mans Tourist Office, and a direct commercial team for B2B corporate inquiries. The company holds €1,974,519.79 in share capital, is owned by public local entities (not VC/PE-backed), and operates without proprietary technology platforms or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Le Mans Evenements

Legal name

SPL Le Mans Evénements

Website

https://lemans-evenements.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Le Mans Evenements is a French public local company (SPL) that operates event venues including the Centre des Expositions and Le Forum, organizes trade fairs, concerts, and congresses, and serves corporate clients, exhibitors, and consumers across western France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Center Operations (Expo Halls, Trade Show Venues) (MPAGALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue-Owned/Operated Event Organizers (In-House Promoters) (MPAKADAI), Venue Guest Services & Front-of-House Operations (Ushers, Box Office, Accessibility) (MPAGALAK)

Keywords

• Event management services
• Venue rental services
• Trade fair organization
• Convention hosting
• Concert venue operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Mans

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental and Space Booking: The company generates revenue through renting out its event spaces including the Centre des Expositions (18,000 m²), Le Forum (1,350 seats), La Rotonde, and Oasis. Spaces are available for conferences, conventions, trade shows, concerts, and corporate events.
2. Event Organization Services: Full-service event management including project coordination, technical rigging, catering management, decoration, security, and logistics. The company acts as a master contractor coordinating all trades for event success.
3. Ticket Sales and Admission Fees: Revenue from ticket sales for concerts, shows, and performances. The Foire du Mans generates admission fees from visitors (€5.50 full price, €3.50 students).
4. Exhibitor Services for Trade Shows: Services for exhibitors at the Foire du Mans and other trade fairs, including booth setup and exhibition space rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Le Mans Evenements operates as a public event management company and venue operator based in Le Mans, France. It owns and operates event venues including the Centre des Expositions du Mans (18,000 m² exhibition area, 3,000-person assembly capacity, six buildings with module sizes from 800 to 6,000 m²), the 1,350-seat Le Forum, La Rotonde, and L'Oasis, and provides end-to-end event organization services covering project management, technical rigging, catering coordination, decoration, security, and logistics. The company organizes flagship recurring events such as Foire du Mans (89th edition, ~100,000 visitors and ~600 exhibitors annually), Salon de la Maison, Salon Aux Vignobles, Geek Life Festival, and Festival Bebop, alongside corporate congresses, conventions, concerts, and shows. The Palais des Congrès et de la Culture (inaugurated 1982) is closed from June 2025 for an €85.7M renovation and extension, with planned delivery in 2028.

Product overview

Le Mans Evenements operates as an event management company and venue operator in Le Mans, France. The company manages a portfolio of venues including Le Forum (theatre/concert venue with 1,350 capacity), Le Centre des Expositions (18,000 m² exhibition space accommodating 3,000+ persons), La Rotonde, and L'Oasis. The Palais des Congrès et de la Culture is currently under renovation until 2028. Le Mans Evenements also provides comprehensive event organization services including project management, logistics coordination, technical rigging, catering, decoration, security, and accommodation services for professional congresses, conventions, corporate evenings, trade shows, and public concerts. The company organizes flagship events such as the Foire du Mans (attracting 100,000+ visitors annually), the Salon de la Maison, and the Geek Life Festival.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Forum: Multi-purpose venue for concerts, theater, and spectacles located at the Centre des Expositions
• Centre des Expositions du Mans
• Palais des Congrès et de la Culture (Le Futur Palais des Congrès)

Products and services

• Centre des Expositions du Mans Main exhibition centre facing the Circuit des 24 Heures, comprising six buildings with 800–6,000 m² module sizes, 18,000 m² total exhibition area, and 3,000-person assembly capacity. Hosts trade fairs, corporate events, conventions, concerts, and festivals.
• Le Forum Multi-purpose performance venue with 1,350-seat seated/standing capacity located at the Centre des Expositions du Mans. Hosts concerts, comedy shows, theatre productions, dance performances, festivals (including Festival Bebop), and family entertainment.
• Palais des Congrès et de la Culture du Mans Congress and culture venue in central Le Mans inaugurated in 1982, currently undergoing €85.7 million renovation and extension with planned reopening in 2028. Post-renovation it will feature a 500-seat conference/theatre hall, two exhibition areas, and commission rooms designed for congresses and conventions.
• La Rotonde Event space within the Centre des Expositions complex used for selected performances and gatherings.
• L'Oasis Performance venue at the Centre des Expositions used for concerts and musical events.
• Event Organization Services Full-service event planning covering project management, logistics coordination, technical setup (lighting, sound, rigging), catering management, decoration, security, and accommodation booking for congresses, conventions, corporate events, and public exhibitions. Each event is assigned a dedicated project manager (chef de projet) guiding clients through feasibility, execution, and post-event debriefing.
• Foire du Mans Annual flagship consumer trade fair at the Centre des Expositions, in its 89th edition. Attracts 100,000+ visitors and ~600 exhibitors over a 5-day run, generating admission fees (€5.50 full price, €3.50 students, free for children under 12 and persons with disabilities) and exhibitor booth rental revenue.
• Salon de la Maison Annual home and habitat exhibition at Le Mans venues featuring free admission for visitors, with free indoor parking and on-site dining available.
• Salon Aux Vignobles Annual wine and gastronomy tasting exhibition at Le Mans venues. On-site entry €5, free for under 18; mandatory tasting glass €2; free guide available at reception.
• Festival Bebop Multi-day music festival hosted at Le Forum within the Centre des Expositions, programmed across Friday and Saturday editions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 500,000 event participants annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Sarthe Tourisme (Office de Tourisme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSarthe Tourisme is a key territorial partner providing tourism promotion and visitor services. They offer personalized advice on places to visit, accommodations, restaurants, transport, activities, and shopping. The office serves as a hub for visitor information and ticket sales for Le Mans Evénements events.
• Le Mans MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Mans Métropole is the metropolitan authority that launched the 'Destination Le Mans' territorial attractiveness brand. They promote the city internationally as a business and leisure destination, highlighting proximity to Paris, natural spaces, cultural heritage, and quality of life.
• Ouest CongrèscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional convention bureau network partner that helps promote Le Mans as a convention and meeting destination.
• Network of 50+ Local Service ProvidersmajorOthersLe Mans Evénements works with approximately 50 regular specialized partners including: event setup and decoration providers, audiovisual installation companies, 2 French caterers, entertainment and performance artists, hospitality and security services, logistics providers (equipment rental, forklifts, cranes), utility services (water, electricity, internet), local transport services (shuttles, taxis), hotel booking services, and communication/signage providers.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Viparis: Viparis operates the major Paris expo and congress venues including Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris Nord Villepinte and the Palais des Congrès de Paris. It is the closest large-scale direct peer combining venue ownership with event programming and congress hosting, and competes for national congress RFPs that Le Mans Evenements also targets.
• GL Events: GL Events is a publicly-listed French company that operates a global portfolio of exhibition venues, organises trade shows, and provides integrated event services. Like Le Mans Evenements, it combines venue ownership with end-to-end event production, making it the most direct scaled comparator in the French market.

Regional players

• Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis (Toulouse): The Pierre Baudis congress centre in Toulouse is operated as a public venue hosting congresses, exhibitions and live events. Comparable as another regional French venue operator under a public-sector governance model, competing for national association congress RFPs across France.
• Palais des Congrès et de la Culture de Strasbourg / Strasbourg Événement: Strasbourg's convention bureau and Palais des Congrès manage congresses and trade shows in Eastern France. Comparable as a regional SPL-equivalent venue operator and congress bureau serving a mid-sized French metro and competing for association congress RFPs.
• Palais des Congrès d'Angers (Angers Loire Congrès): The Palais des Congrès d'Angers provides convention hosting in neighbouring Angers. It competes with Le Mans Evenements for Western France association congresses and corporate seminars, with similar one-stop event-services bundling around a city-centre venue.
• Eurexpo Lyon: Eurexpo is the major exhibition venue in the Lyon metropolitan area, hosting trade shows, conventions and corporate events. It is a regional French comparator with a similar venue-centric business model and a comparable mix of consumer fairs, B2B salons and corporate events.
• Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux / Bordeaux Events: The Bordeaux Palais des Congrès and adjoining venue operations host trade fairs, congresses and concerts in Southwestern France. Comparable regional venue operator serving a mid-sized French metro with bundled event services.
• Exponantes (Nantes Événement): Exponantes operates the Nantes exhibition and convention centre in Western France, the most direct head-to-head regional venue competitor for Le Mans Evenements. Both serve the Pays de la Loire / Grand Ouest corporate congress and trade-show market with comparable venue-based business models.

Broad incumbents

• RX Global (Reed Exhibitions): RX Global operates Foire de Paris and numerous French consumer and B2B salons. As a global incumbent with deep French trade-show presence, it is comparable on the salon/trade-fair organising capability although its exposure to regional French venue ownership is more limited.
• Comexposium: Comexposium is one of Europe's largest trade show organisers, running flagship French salons across multiple industries. Comparable to Le Mans Evenements as a broad event organiser that relies on partner venues, it overlaps on the trade-show side but does not own its own exhibition centres at the scale Le Mans operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lemansevenement

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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