Halle Verrière de Meisenthal

What Halle Verrière de Meisenthal does

Halle Verrière de Meisenthal is a French non-profit performing arts venue (association loi 1901 operated by Association CADHAME) located at the historic Site Verrier in Meisenthal, Moselle, northeastern France. The venue was founded in 1996, reopened in 2005 after renovation of a former glassworks, and holds the national 'Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national' designation granted by the French Ministry of Culture. Its physical infrastructure comprises a main concert hall ('Boîte Noire'), contemporary art exhibition spaces (notably the 'Slack Tide' exhibition by Leunora Salihu), a professionally equipped rehearsal studio with anti-vibration flooring, and an on-site bar/restaurant (Le Bistrot de la Halle). Programming spans live concerts (rock, blues, hip-hop, world, pop), visual arts, circus, street theater, and cultural education, with flagship events including the 'Il été une fois...' touring festival in the Pays de Bitche territory and the annual 'Demandez-nous la Lune!' festival (18th edition in 2026).

The business model rests on three pillars: ticket sales priced between €5 and €50 per event (with reduced rates for students, under-20s, unemployed, RSA beneficiaries, and disabled patrons), on-site food and beverage revenue from Le Bistrot de la Halle, and — most importantly — recurring institutional subsidies from DRAC Grand Est, Région Grand Est, Département Moselle, EU/FEADER LEADER, the Centre National de la Musique, Sacem, and Copie Privée. Ticketing is processed through Digitick and Reservix, with a physical box office on-site. Customers are predominantly individual event attendees from the Pays de Bitche and wider Grand Est region, supplemented by school groups, emerging musicians using the rehearsal studio, and cultural tourists visiting the adjacent Centre international d'art verrier.

The venue's recent strategic posture emphasizes capability upgrades (a €126,661 LED screen and hoist project co-funded by EU LEADER and Région Grand Est in June 2026) and service expansion (joining the Réseau Grabuge Orbite artist accompaniment program in March 2024, adding custom hearing-protection earplug services via Earcare Développement). With approximately 10 employees, more than 400 concerts organized since reopening, and a network of corporate sponsors (Crédit Mutuel, SwissLife, Eiffage, Verrissima) plus regional cultural networks (Réseau Grabuge, FAREST, MAEL), the venue operates a hybrid event-driven GTM through its website (halle-verriere.fr), newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channels, anchored by deep local community roots and diversified institutional funding rather than commercial scale.

Name

Halle Verrière de Meisenthal

Legal name

Association CADHAME, Halle Verrière de Meisenthal

Website

https://halle-verriere.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Halle Verrière de Meisenthal is a French non-profit performing arts venue (Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national) hosting concerts, contemporary art exhibitions, cultural festivals, and artist development programs for residents of the Pays de Bitche and wider Grand Est region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Performing arts center
• Contemporary art exhibitions
• Cultural festival programming
• Concert event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Meisenthal

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. Ticket Sales: Revenue from concert and event ticket sales through online platforms (Digitick, Reservix) and box office. Ticket prices range from 5€ to 50€ depending on event type, artist, and discount categories (students, unemployed, etc.).
2. Bar and Restaurant (Bistrot de la Halle): On-site bar and café service offering artisanal beers, wines, hot beverages, juices, and light food. Open Tuesday-Sunday with extended hours on Saturdays.
3. Public Funding and Subsidies: Ongoing support from institutional partners including DRAC Grand Est, Région Grand Est, Département Moselle, and other cultural funding bodies that provide financial support for operations and programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Halle Verrière de Meisenthal operates a nationally designated performing arts venue offering live concert programming across multiple music genres (rock, blues, hip-hop, folk, world, electro), contemporary art exhibitions, the annual "Il été une fois..." touring festival in the Pays de Bitche region, and supporting services including a professional rehearsal studio, an on-site bar/restaurant (Bistrot de la Halle), and cultural education programs for schools and youth.

Product overview

Halle Verrière de Meisenthal operates as a nationally designated performing arts venue (Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national) offering live concert programming, contemporary art exhibitions, and cultural engagement activities. The venue provides a professional rehearsal studio for musicians, operates an on-site bar and restaurant (Le Bistrot de la Halle), and organizes cultural action programs including artistic education and community outreach. Key products include concert events spanning multiple genres (rock, blues, hip-hop, folk, circus), the annual Il « été » une fois... touring festival in the Pays de Bitche region, contemporary art exhibitions like Slack Tide, and artist support services including the Orbite accompaniment program through the Grabuge network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concert and Event Programming Live music concerts and performing arts events presented across multiple genres including rock, blues, hip-hop, folk, electro/world/psytrance, and contemporary circus, hosted in the Boîte Noire main hall for general audiences.
• Le Bistrot de la Halle On-site bar and restaurant offering artisanal beers, selected wines, local fruit juices, hot beverages, and sweet and savory snacks for venue visitors and the local community.
• Studio de répétition (Rehearsal Studio) Professional rehearsal studio with anti-vibration spring floor, optimal acoustic treatment, and fully equipped professional sound equipment for musicians.
• Actions culturelles (Cultural Actions) Cultural programs including artistic education for schools, guided visits, amateur practice workshops, and AGI-SON hearing protection molding sessions serving schools, youth, and community groups.
• Festival Il "été" une fois... Annual touring festival across the Pays de Bitche territory bringing free live performance arts including circus, theater, music, and street arts to local communities.
• Accompagnement / Ressources musiques actuelles Artist support program providing orientation, information resources, artistic assistance with musicians and technicians, and help with distribution through first parts and local programming for emerging regional artists.
• Demandez-nous la Lune! Festival Annual May event featuring artistic programming and cultural activities at the venue, marking its 18th edition in 2026.
• Slack Tide Exhibition (by Leunora Salihu) Contemporary art exhibition in L'Usine by Kosovar artist Leunora Salihu exploring sculptural forms, materials, and spatial perception through large-scale installations; admission €9 full / €4.50 reduced, with family and annual passes available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 18th edition of 'Demandez-nous la Lune!' festival in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• GAL du Pays de l'Arrondissement de SarregueminesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Local Action Group managing LEADER European funding for rural development. Co-funder of €126,661 project for LED screens and electric hoists with €50,000 subsidy.
• DRAC Grand Est (Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cultural affairs office of the French Ministry of Culture. Primary institutional partner providing operational subsidies and official recognition as 'Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national'.
• Région Grand EstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing financial support for cultural programming and equipment purchases. Co-funder of LED screen and hoist equipment project (€50,000 subsidy).
• Département MosellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council supporting cultural initiatives in the Moselle territory through funding and promotional support.
• Centre National de la Musique (CNM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational music center supporting French music development through funding and promotional resources for music venues and artists.
• SacemmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench music copyright society providing support for live music programming and cultural events.
• Copie PrivéeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate copying compensation organization supporting cultural activities and artist compensation.
• Pays de Bitche (Communauté de Communes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community council co-organizing the 'Il été une fois...' festival and supporting territorial cultural development. Initiator of the festival concept.
• Crédit Mutuel (CMB)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate banking partner providing financial sponsorship for cultural events and programming.
• SwissLifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance and financial services company providing sponsorship support.
• EiffageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction and infrastructure company providing sponsorship support.
• VerrissimaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlass-related company (consistent with the Site Verrier industrial heritage) providing sponsorship.
• Radio StudiomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional radio station as media/press partner providing promotional coverage. Co-producer of Elmer Food Beat concert for 43rd anniversary.
• Réseau GrabugemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional music network providing artist accompaniment program (Orbite) and industry resources for emerging musicians.
• FARESTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of street arts organizations providing professional network support and resources.
• Centre International d'Art Verrier (CIAV)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational glass art center co-located at the Site Verrier, sharing the heritage site and providing cross-promotional opportunities.
• MAEL (Musiques Actuelles en Lorraine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional music industry association supporting local music sector development.
• Earcare Développement / ACS-custom FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHearing protection specialist providing custom earplug molding sessions at the venue. Partnership with AGI-SON initiative for hearing conservation in music venues.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Laiterie: Strasbourg-based live music venue (Scène de Musiques Actuelles / SMAC) and regional concert promoter operating a comparable Boîte-style hall model in the same Grand Est region with multi-genre programming and institutional public funding.
• Le Noumatrouff: Mulhouse-based Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national with a comparable official designation, multi-disciplinary programming (music, contemporary arts, education) and dependence on DRAC Grand Est / Région funding.
• La Cartonnerie: Reims-based concert venue (SMAC) operating in the same Grand Est region with comparable concert programming, festival operations, and public-funded cultural action programs.
• Les BAM (Boîte À Musiques): Metz-based SMAC and concert venue operator in the same region (Moselle/Grand Est) running multi-genre concerts, festivals, and cultural-education activities with similar institutional partnership structures.
• Le Grillen: Colmar-based live music venue and SMAC in Alsace (Grand Est) with a similar small-to-mid-capacity concert hall model serving a regional catchment with public-institutional backing.

Broad incumbents

• Le Transbordeur: Larger-capacity Lyon concert venue and SMAC with similar multi-genre programming, festival activity, bar/restaurant operations, and publicly supported operating model.
• Le Bataclan: Iconic Paris concert venue operating national-tour-level programming across music genres with a similar bar/F&B integration model, providing a benchmark for how a smaller national-interest venue can scale.
• La Cigale: Historic Paris concert hall operating as a nationally recognized live music venue with comparable concert programming across genres and on-site bar/restaurant services, but at a substantially larger scale.
• La Coopérative de Mai: Larger SMAC label venue in Clermont-Ferrand operating as a 'Coopérative' (SCOP) with multi-genre programming, festivals, artist-development services, and strong public funding — a scaled version of the Halle Verrière operating model.

Others

• Centre International d'Art Verrier (CIAV): Glass-art museum and contemporary art center co-located at the Site Verrier in Meisenthal, sharing the same heritage site and providing cross-promotional programming; a non-competing but co-dependent adjacent operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=PjIVyB0zmkA
• Instagraminstagram.com/bistrotdelahalle_meisenthal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/halle-verri%C3%A8re-de-meisenthal

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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