Théâtre des Champs-Elysées

What Théâtre des Champs-Elysées does

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées is a historic performing arts venue located at 15 avenue Montaigne in Paris's 8th arrondissement, founded in 1913 and legally operated through Société d'exploitation du Grand Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, a private Société Anonyme (RCS Paris n° 592 028 310). The institution serves as one of Paris's premier classical music halls, hosting opera (both staged and in-concert formats), orchestral concerts, sacred music, chamber music, vocal and piano recitals, dance, and family programming. It functions as the resident venue for the Orchestre de chambre de Paris and regularly hosts major international ensembles including the Wiener Philharmoniker, Münchner Philharmoniker, Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest, Orchestre National de France, and period-instrument ensemble Les Siècles, alongside the Accentus choir. The venue supports roughly 152 employees and operates on a seasonal cadence (e.g., Saison 2025-26 and 2026-27) with a planned summer maintenance closure between July 12 and August 31.

The business model combines ticketed programming, subscription (Abonnements) packages, an annual Carte Jeunes and school pricing structure for younger audiences, venue privatization, a theater boutique, and on-site hospitality (bars managed by Kaspia Réceptions). Ticket pricing spans €5 listening seats to €190 premium orchestra, with a €2 per-ticket booking fee (waived for many subscribers). Non-ticket revenue is anchored by major patronage from Groupe Caisse des Dépôts (displayed as principal supporter of the entire programming), additional corporate sponsorship and Cercle des Mécènes/patron circles, broadcast partnerships (France Musique / Radio France, France.tv, Mezzo Live, medici.tv, Radio Classique), and an extensive European co-production network (Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Opéra de Rennes, Angers-Nantes Opéra, Opéra National de Bordeaux, Palazzetto Bru Zane, Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, among others). The venue's operating stack relies on SecuTix France SA for ticketing and an official e-ticket resale exchange (Bourse e-billets). Recent strategic emphasis is on youth acquisition (under-30 and school segments), accessibility compliance (EN 301549 / RAWEB 1.0, audited at 71.43% conformity), and brand extension via the digital 'Médias Hors-Champs' platform and touring 'Hors les murs' co-productions. The general director is Baptiste Charroing.

Name

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées

Legal name

Société d'exploitation du Grand Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

Website

https://theatrechampselysees.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées is a 1913-founded Parisian concert hall on avenue Montaigne that presents opera, orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals, dance, and family programming for general audiences, young listeners, schools, and corporate/private event clients, supported by anchor patronage and an international co-production and broadcast network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Dance Companies (711120), Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Opera performances
• Orchestral concerts
• Performing arts venue
• Dance productions
• Chamber music recitals

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from individual tickets and subscription packages across opera, concerts, dance, and family programming. Pricing ranges from €5 (listening seats) to €190 (orchestra level premium).
2. Mécénat/Patronage: The theatre relies on Groupe Caisse des Dépôts as a major patron supporting the overall programming. Additional patronage comes through Cercle des Mécènes, young patrons program, major donor circles, signature patronage, and corporate club memberships.
3. Sponsoring & Partnerships: Corporate sponsors support specific productions and programming. Partnerships include media co-productions with france.tv, Le Figaro, and others.
4. Venue Privatization & Events: The theatre offers privatization for events (contact: [email protected]), providing venue rental revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées is a historic performing arts venue in Paris presenting live staged opera, concert opera, orchestral and chamber concerts, sacred music, vocal and piano recitals, dance, and family programming on its 1913 Art Deco stage. Its core commercial output is the sale of individual tickets and season subscriptions to performances, supplemented by venue privatization, hospitality, retail, and broadcast distribution through partner media. Programming is developed in-house and through co-productions with leading French and international opera houses and orchestras.

Product overview

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées is a prestigious performing arts venue in Paris offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on live music and operatic performances. The core offering comprises five main product categories: staged opera (Opéra mis en scène), concert opera (Opéra en concert), orchestral concerts (Orchestre), sacred music (Musique sacrée), and chamber music/vocal recitals. Supplementary programming includes dance performances and family-oriented shows (En famille). The venue also produces touring opera productions under the 'Hors les murs' program. Digital engagement is supported through the 'Médias Hors-Champs' platform providing interviews, audio podcasts, and video content. Ancillary services include venue tours, hospitality (bars/restaurants), private event rental (privatisations), and a theater boutique.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Opéra mis en scène Staged opera productions with full theatrical staging, sets, costumes, and live orchestral accompaniment presented as part of the theatre's season programming.
• Opéra en concert Concert-style opera performances with orchestral accompaniment, typically without full theatrical staging.
• Musique sacrée Sacred music performances including oratorios, requiems, masses, and religious choral works.
• Orchestre (Orchestral Concerts) Orchestral concerts featuring symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles from around the world.
• Récital piano Solo piano recitals by renowned and emerging pianists.
• Récital chant Vocal recitals featuring singers performing operatic arias and art songs.
• Musique de chambre Chamber music performances by small ensembles and instrumental groups.
• Danse Ballet and contemporary dance performances by international companies.
• En famille Family-friendly performances and programming designed for children and young audiences.
• Productions Hors les murs Co-produced touring opera productions that travel to partner venues internationally.
• Médias Hors-Champs Digital media platform offering video interviews, audio excerpts, podcasts, and articles about performances and artists.
• Visites du théâtre Guided tours of the historic theatre building for individuals and school groups.
• Bars et restaurants On-site bars operated by Kaspia Réceptions and partner restaurant services available before performances and during intermission.
• Privatisations Private event venue rental for corporate events, dinners on stage, and special occasions.
• Boutique Theatre boutique selling programs, recordings, and commemorative items.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

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

• France Musique / Radio FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroadcast partner for multiple productions. Opera 'La Damnation de Faust' broadcast on Radio France's Samedi à l'Opéra. Siegfried broadcast on France Musique. Robinson Crusoé aired on France Musique's Samedi à l'opéra.
• France.tvmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for opera productions including La Damnation de Faust, L'Enlèvement au sérail, and Robinson Crusoé. Broadcast coverage across France's public television network.
• Palazzetto Bru Zane – Centre de musique romantique françaisemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for La Damnation de Faust and Robinson Crusoé. Partnership for productions of French romantic music repertoire.
• Festival d'Aix-en-ProvencemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-producer of La Calisto. New production originated from Festival d'Aix-en-Provence.
• Opéra de RennesStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction of La Calisto with Opéra de Rennes.
• Opéra Grand AvignonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for La Calisto.
• Opéra de Saint-ÉtienneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for La Calisto.
• Opéra National de BordeauxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for La Calisto.
• Théâtre de CaenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for La Calisto.
• Théâtres de la Ville de LuxembourgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for La Calisto.
• Angers-Nantes OpéramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Robinson Crusoé and La Calisto.
• Radio ClassiquemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-producer of La Folle soirée de l'Opéra and Le Grand concert de Noël. Thomas Enhco's Mozart Paradox partnership for Qwest TV and Radio Classique YouTube channel.
• Voix d'Outre-mercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-producer of Porgy and Bess with Les Grandes Voix. Ensemble Voix d'Outre-mer participates in the production.
• Les Grandes VoixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-producer of Stabat Mater (Pergolesi) and Porgy and Bess productions.
• Mezzo / medici.tvmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBroadcast partners for opera productions. La Damnation de Faust on Mezzo Live and medici.tv. Porgy and Bess on Mezzo Live and medici.tv.
• Le FigarominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for L'Enlèvement au sérail and Robinson Crusoé productions.
• Kaspia RéceptionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManages theatre bars and cloakroom services. Located in Hall, Corbeille, and 1st Balcony areas.
• Le Bar des ThéâtresminorOthersPartner restaurant at 44 rue Jean Goujon, 75008 Paris, known for its tartare. Recommended for pre/post-show dining.
• Le Grand CoronaminorOthersPartner restaurant at 3 place de l'Alma, 75008 Paris. One of the theatre's recommended dining partners.
• Le Relais PlazaminorOthersPartner restaurant at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, 25 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris. Recommended for pre/post-show dining.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Royal Opera House (London): Major UK opera and ballet producing/presenting institution with co-production partnerships across Europe. Comparable in scope of opera productions, co-production network, and youth/education programming.
• Carnegie Hall: Iconic New York concert hall hosting world-class orchestras, recitals, and educational programming. Comparable in brand prestige, multi-format programming, education outreach, and global broadcast ambitions.
• Théâtre du Châtelet: Central Paris performance venue hosting opera, musicals, concerts, and dance. Overlaps with TCE in opera and large-scale orchestral programming and competes for both audiences and French cultural funding.
• Salle Gaveau: Historic Parisian concert hall offering orchestral, chamber, and recital programming. Directly competes for Paris-based classical music audiences and chamber music subscription revenues.
• Festival d'Aix-en-Provence: Major European opera festival co-producing productions with TCE (La Calisto and others). Comparable in opera programming ambition, co-production partnerships, and international artistic positioning.
• Concertgebouw Amsterdam: Premier Dutch concert hall hosting international orchestras and soloists. Comparable subscription/season programming, classical music positioning, and self-produced vs. presented content mix.
• Opéra National de Paris: France's flagship opera institution (Palais Garnier and Opéra Bastille) producing opera, ballet, and orchestral performances in Paris. Direct competitor for Paris-based opera audiences, resident companies, and French institutional patronage.
• Philharmonie de Paris: Major Paris concert venue operated by the Cité de la Musique, hosting orchestral concerts, recitals, and contemporary programming. Directly competes for classical music audiences, guest orchestras, and broadcast partnerships in the Paris market.
• Opéra Comique (Salle Favart): Historic Parisian opera house presenting French opera repertoire including co-productions with TCE (e.g., shared partners like Palazzetto Bru Zane). Competes for opera subscribers, donors, and French co-production partnerships.
• Wiener Musikverein: Home of the Vienna Philharmonic and one of the world's premier classical concert halls. Comparable historic venue prestige, subscription model, and broadcast reach (via medici.tv and similar platforms).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ThChampsElysees?ob=0
• Facebookfacebook.com/111841808833392
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/th-tre-des-champs-elys-es
• Instagraminstagram.com/theatre_champs_elysees
• TikToktiktok.com/@theatrechampselysees

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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