LE PALAIS DES GLACES

What LE PALAIS DES GLACES does

Le Palais des Glaces (legal entity THEATRE DU PALAIS DES GLACES, SIREN 440335305) is a Parisian performing-arts venue operating from a historic building at 37 rue du Faubourg du Temple in the 10th arrondissement, near Place de la République. The site has functioned as a song hall, cinema, punk concert hall, and stand-up comedy venue since 1876; it was acquired by co-directors Mickaël Chétrit and David Boukhobza in July 2022, underwent a major renovation, and reopened in September 2022 under a refreshed visual identity. The venue runs two distinct performance spaces: a Grande Salle with three modular seating configurations (270, 400, or 500 seats) on a stage opening 8.44m by 5.5m deep, and an intimate 100-seat Petit Palais. Technical infrastructure includes a Midas mixing console, d&b audiotechnik speakers, automated lighting, wireless microphones, an Epson EB-L1405U video projector, a motorised velvet cyclorama, and five dressing rooms plus a backstage room.

The business operates a dual revenue model. The primary stream is ticketed live performance programming (stand-up comedy, theatre plays, magic, family musicals) sold through a 24/7 online channel powered by the Tickandlive platform, an on-site box office, and a CSE/group sales team. The secondary stream is venue privatisation for corporate and institutional events—conferences, seminars, product launches, photo shoots, filming, and team-building—handled by a dedicated events director with optional add-ons including catering, hostessing, wardrobe, photography, video capture, and security. Ancillary monetisation includes La Loge (a VIP box for four with champagne and hostess service), bar and hall hire for receptions, and discounted rates for CSE and group bookings of 10 or more. Prices are not publicly disclosed; an early-bird 'Tarif Prem's' promotional rate is offered on selected shows.

The audience segments are general theatre-goers in Paris (predominantly French comedy fans but also families and theatre enthusiasts), performing artists and production companies seeking a reputable venue, and corporate/institutional clients booking event space. Marketing relies on the Palais des Glaces website (which also hosts a 360° virtual tour of the venue), a newsletter subscription, and the social-media followings of resident performers—for example, magician Donovan Haessy's 1.8M+ TikTok followers and comedian Ilyes Djadel, whose debut show 'VRAI' played to more than 100,000 spectators. The current programming slate includes original productions such as the award-winning family musical 'La Maison Hantée' (Trophée de la Comédie Musicale Jeune Public 2026) and the corporate-culture satire 'Team Buildingue,' alongside touring slots for French and international stand-ups (Umut Köker, Marie de Brauer, Tahnee, Dylan Moran, Roman Doduik, PV, and others). Operations are run by a lean core team covering direction, administration, ticketing, accounting, event services, and stage management.

Name

LE PALAIS DES GLACES

Legal name

THEATRE DU PALAIS DES GLACES

Website

https://palaisdesglaces.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Historic Paris theatre (founded 1876) operating a 500-seat main hall and a 100-seat small venue, programming stand-up comedy, theatre, musicals, and magic. It also rents its spaces for corporate events, serving general audiences, performing artists, and institutional clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK), VIP Hospitality & Client Entertainment (Boxes, Suites, Hosted Experiences) (MPAGAHAG)

Keywords

• Live theatre performances
• Venue rental services
• Stand-up comedy shows
• Corporate event hosting
• Musical comedy productions

Headquarters

HQ city

PETIT BOURG

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: The primary revenue stream is ticket sales for live performances across both the Grande Salle (up to 500 seats) and the Petit Palais (100 seats). Tickets are sold through the theatre's own website booking system (Tickandlive integration) and at the box office.
2. Venue Privatization & Corporate Events: The theatre generates revenue by privatising its spaces for conferences, seminars, colloquia, product launches, shootings, video captations, team-building events, and other corporate occasions. Packages include use of the stage, bars, and hall.
3. VIP Loge Rental: The theatre offers an exclusive private loge experience for up to 4 people, including a mini-bar, champagne, refreshments, canapés, phone charging facilities, and priority access with personalised hostess service.
4. Group / CSE Ticket Sales: Special discounted ticket rates for CSE (Comité Social et Économique) groups and other collective bookings of 10 or more people, with preferred seating and assistance from the billetterie team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Le Palais des Glaces operates a historic Parisian live performance venue offering a dual program: (1) public live performance programming across two stages — the Grande Salle (up to 500 seats, configurable to 270 or 400) and the Petit Palais (100 seats) — featuring stand-up comedy, theatre, musical comedies, and magic shows; and (2) corporate venue privatisation services for conferences, seminars, product launches, film shoots, and team-building events, supported by professional Midas/d&b audio, advanced lighting, and video projection infrastructure.

Product overview

Le Palais des Glaces is a Parisian theater offering a dual product architecture: (1) a live performance programming business spanning two venues — the Grande Salle (500-seat, configurable to 270 or 400) and the Petit Palais (100-seat intimate amphitheatre) — hosting stand-up comedy, theatrical plays, musical comedies, magic shows, and other live acts; and (2) an event privatisation and corporate events service leveraging the same venues for conferences, seminars, film shoots, team-building, and receptions, with full technical production support. Ancillary offerings include La Loge (a premium VIP box), a 360° virtual tour, and group booking discounts for CSE/collectivities. The theater's programming is distributed via an external ticketing platform (Tick & Live). The main stage productions include La Maison Hantée (a 360° immersive family musical, Trophée du Spectacle Jeune Public 2026) and Team Buildingue (a corporate satire musical).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Privatisation et Événementiel (Venue Rental & Corporate Events) Full-service venue rental for professional and institutional events across the Grande Salle (up to 500 seats), the Petit Palais (100 seats), the bars, and the entrance hall. Includes technical equipment (Midas console, d&b audiotechnik PA, LED PAR lighting, Epson EB-L1405U projector), five dressing rooms plus a backstage dressing room, on-site support, and optional add-ons such as catering, hostessing, wardrobe, photography, video capture, and security.
• La Loge (VIP Box) Premium private VIP box for up to 4 people at stage height, including a mini-bar, champagne, cold drinks, canapés, phone-charging outlets, and priority access with personalised hostess escort. Reserved online or by phone.
• La Maison Hantée (Immersive Family Musical) An immersive 360-degree family musical comedy featuring puppetry and choreography, with tickets sold to general public and families as a discrete show. Winner of the Trophée de la Comédie Musicale Jeune Public 2026.
• Team Buildingue – La Comédie Musicale A jukebox musical satire of corporate culture by the High Cool Musical troupe, with twelve performer-singers performing songs from Mamma Mia, Cabaret, Sister Act, and Starmania.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ilyes Djadel's first show 'VRAI' played to over 100,000 spectators across France, demonstrating the theatre's ability to nurture and project talent to massive audiences.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Very Good ShowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner on the theatre's Partenaires page. Very Good Show is a live entertainment or production entity with a co-branded presence on the Palais des Glaces website.
• Le Métropole (Théâtre Le Métropole)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner. Le Métropole is a Parisian theatre that has hosted performers such as Umut Köker's show 'Paradoxe' before its Palais des Glaces run, suggesting a talent-sharing or cross-programming relationship.
• ImpresariominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the theatre's Partenaires page. Impresario appears to be a press/media relations partner.
• LSRminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on the theatre's Partenaires page. LSR is an agency (lsragence.com) that appears to provide marketing or representation services.
• TickandlivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe theatre uses the Tickandlive ticketing platform (billetterie-palaisdesglaces.tickandlive.com) as the primary online ticket sales engine. Tickandlive handles all online booking for performances and manages the ticket distribution infrastructure for the theatre.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jamel Comedy Club: Paris-based stand-up comedy club and venue founded by Jamel Debbouze, focused specifically on French stand-up and one-man shows. Most directly comparable given Palais des Glaces' positioning as the 'temple of stand-up' and its comedy-heavy programming slate.
• Maison de la Mutualité: Parisian event venue and conference space in the 5th arrondissement hosting concerts, conferences, and corporate events. Comparable as a central Paris venue monetised through both ticketed performances and corporate/association event privatisation.
• L'Olympia Bruno Coquatrix: Legendary Parisian music hall and live performance venue hosting concerts, comedy, and variety shows. Comparable to Palais des Glaces as a historic, single-site Parisian venue that books both established and emerging French talent for ticketed performances.
• Le Bataclan: Iconic Parisian concert and event venue in the 11th arrondissement, hosting live music, comedy, and corporate events. Directly comparable as a heritage Paris venue with a mixed consumer ticketing and corporate event business model.
• Le Trianon: Parisian concert and performance venue in the 18th arrondissement hosting live music, comedy, and corporate events. Comparable as a mid-sized heritage Paris venue with a similar dual consumer/B2B programming model.
• Théâtre des Variétés: Historic Parisian boulevard theatre hosting comedies, musicals, and one-man shows. Directly comparable as a long-standing Paris theatre venue focused on French-language live performance and comedy programming.
• Théâtre Mogador: Parisian theatre in the 9th arrondissement specialising in large-scale musical comedies and live performances. Comparable as a Parisian theatre venue producing and presenting musicals (relevant given Palais des Glaces' own original musical productions like La Maison Hantée).
• Bobino: Parisian music hall and live performance venue in the 14th arrondissement. Comparable as a single-site Paris venue hosting a mix of established French artists, comedy, and variety performances.

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre du Châtelet: Larger, municipally operated Parisian theatre hosting major musicals, operas, and large-scale productions. Comparable as a heritage Paris theatre venue but operates at significantly greater scale and as part of the city's cultural infrastructure rather than as a private single-site operator.

Emerging players

• Le 104 / Centquatre: Large public cultural centre in Paris's 19th arrondissement hosting theatre, dance, concerts, and corporate/private events. Comparable as a multi-format Parisian venue offering both cultural programming and corporate event rental, though operating at significantly larger scale and as a public institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@pvofficiel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-palais-des-glaces

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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