What Théâtre de la Concorde does

The Théâtre de la Concorde is a municipal public theater (régie municipale) operating under the Ville de Paris, inaugurated in October 2024 at 1-3 avenue Gabriel in the 8th arrondissement adjacent to Place de la Concorde. Directed since founding by Elsa Boublil under appointment by Mayor Anne Hidalgo, the institution is explicitly dedicated to intersecting performing arts with democratic debate, positioning itself as a "living magazine" that renews programming monthly around civic themes (courage, trust, debate). The venue comprises multiple physical spaces — Salle Joséphine Baker (main Italian-style hall, three levels), Studio Pierre Cardin, Ciné-club, Salle Nina Simone, and two outdoor scenes — and operates distinct programming formats including theatrical spectacles, the Rencontres de la Concorde interdisciplinary debates, and the Ateliers de la Concorde participatory workshops.

Programming is structured around recurring cycles such as La Démocratie pour tous (moderated by political scientist Loïc Blondiaux), IA, démocraties et milieu informationnel (with Sciences Po), Cycle Ciné-philo, Cycle Musical Paul Serri, and the Chorale Pop Participative. An Orientation Committee chaired by Collège de France historian Patrick Boucheron, comprising over 30 intellectuals, journalists, and civil-society figures, ensures intellectual pluralism. The theater runs no proprietary technology platform; ticketing is handled through a dedicated self-serve platform (billetterie.theatredelaconcorde.paris).

Revenue mechanics rest on three streams: ticket sales at €8–€25 (with free admission for under-18s, job seekers, social welfare recipients, and disabled persons), venue privatization for external event organizers, and municipal public funding from the City of Paris's cultural budget. A solidarity ticketing program launched in May 2025 reaches approximately 1,000 underserved attendees per season, and a volunteer community (Volontaires de la Concorde) was created in January 2026 to support cultural outreach.

Name

Théâtre de la Concorde

Legal name

Théâtre de la Concorde

Website

https://theatredelaconcorde.paris

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Municipal public theater in Paris (opened October 2024) directed by Elsa Boublil, combining performing arts with democratic debate across multiple venues. Serves general public, students, and underserved populations through accessible ticketing (€8–€25, free for minors and beneficiaries) under Ville de Paris funding.

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Product category

Performing Arts Theater

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Government & Municipal Event Venues (THAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Performing arts programming
• Cultural venue operations
• Public cultural engagement
• Live theater production
• Civic cultural programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

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B2C

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Services

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Revenue is generated through ticket sales for spectacles, concerts, encounters, and other events. Ticket prices range from 8€ to 25€ for full price, with reduced rates at 8€ for under-26, students, and groups. Free admission is provided for under-18s, job seekers, social welfare recipients, and disabled persons and their companions.
2. Venue privatization: The theater offers spaces for privatization, allowing external organizations to host events in its various venues (Salle Joséphine Baker, Studio Pierre Cardin, outdoor scenes).
3. Municipal public funding: As a régie municipal of the Ville de Paris, the theater operates under municipal public funding from the City of Paris, which supports its mission of accessible culture and democratic engagement.

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Core offering

The Théâtre de la Concorde is a municipal theater in Paris (opened October 2024) that operates multiple performance spaces — Salle Joséphine Baker, Studio Pierre Cardin, Ciné-club, and Salle Nina Simone — to produce and present a program combining theatrical performances, concerts, interdisciplinary debates (Rencontres), and participatory workshops (Ateliers) structured around monthly democratic themes. Tickets (€8–€25 full price, €8 reduced, and free for under-18s, job seekers, social welfare beneficiaries, and disabled persons) are sold through an online ticketing platform and on-site; the venue is also offered for privatization.

Product overview

Théâtre de la Concorde is a municipal theater in Paris (opened October 2024) dedicated to art and democracy, directed by Elsa Boublil. The theater operates several distinct venues: the Salle Joséphine Baker (main Italian-style hall with three levels), Studio Pierre Cardin (studio space), Ciné-club (cinema room), and Salle Nina Simone (exhibition hall). The programming is structured around three main formats: theatrical performances (spectacles), the Rencontres de la Concorde (interdisciplinary debates), and the Ateliers de la Concorde (participatory workshops). Notable recurring programs include the Chorale Pop Participative, Cycle Ciné-philo with Ollivier Pourriol, the Cycle La Démocratie pour tous with Loïc Blondiaux, and the Cycle Musical de Paul Serri featuring classical concerts.

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• Les Spectacles (Theatrical Performances) Ticketed theatrical productions, concerts, staged readings, and fictional trials presented across the theater's venues (Salle Joséphine Baker, Studio Pierre Cardin, outdoor scenes), forming the core artistic programming of the theater and structured around monthly democratic themes.
• Les Rencontres de la Concorde (Interdisciplinary Debates) Ticketed interdisciplinary debates and exchanges bringing together academics, artists, journalists, and associations around democratic and societal themes, including recurring cycles on democracy (with Loïc Blondiaux) and AI/democracy (with Sciences Po and Hugo Micheron).
• Les Ateliers de la Concorde (Workshops) Participatory artistic expression workshops covering writing, dance, eloquence, improvisation, and theater, proposed by associations and offered as part of the 'Ma citoyenneté, mes rêves et mes droits' program for citizens to engage with creative practice.
• Chorale Pop Participative Participatory pop choir led by Marco Avallone with the Envie de Chanter choir, transforming the theater into a space of collective singing and celebration open to attendees.
• Cycle Ciné-philo Recurring film and philosophy dialogue series animated by Ollivier Pourriol, exploring philosophical questions through cinema screenings and collective reflection, held in the theater's Ciné-club.
• Cycle La Démocratie pour tous Monthly political science cycle led by Loïc Blondiaux (professor at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne), exploring major democratic issues through dialogues with intellectuals and researchers.
• Cycle IA, démocraties et milieu informationnel Public seminar organized in partnership with Sciences Po, led by Hugo Micheron, examining how artificial intelligence transforms European societies and democratic life.
• Cycle Musical de Paul Serri Pedagogical music cycle featuring classical repertoire discoveries through listening, exchange, and emotion, with Paul Serri and the Katok Ensemble.
• Venue Privatization Rental of the theater's spaces (Salle Joséphine Baker, Studio Pierre Cardin, outdoor scenes) to external organizations for hosting their own events, including festivals, ceremonies, and corporate functions.
• Billetterie solidaire (Solidarity Ticketing) Free-ticket distribution program delivered in partnership with social associations and neighborhood organizations to provide access to spectacles and events for youth, residents of popular neighborhoods, job seekers, social welfare beneficiaries, and persons with disabilities and their companions, enabling approximately 1,000 people per season.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1000 people per season access the theater through the solidarity ticketing program
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sciences PocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Sciences Po collaborates with the theater on the 'IA, démocraties et milieu informationnel' seminar series. This partnership brings academic expertise on artificial intelligence and democracy to the theater's programming, with Hugo Micheron from Sciences Po designing and animating the series.
• Loïc BlondiauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor of political science at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Loïc Blondiaux serves as the ongoing moderator for the 'La démocratie pour tous' monthly cycle, bringing academic rigor to democratic engagement programming.
• Le Nouvel ObsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLe Nouvel Obs collaborates on events such as the Dan Wang encounter, providing media coverage and audience reach for intellectual programming.
• Fondation Jean-JaurèsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe think tank co-organizes the 'Bienvenue dans le pays réel' event with the theater, bringing intellectual and political expertise to programming on understanding contemporary France.
• La Vie des idéesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe intellectual review co-organizes the 'Bienvenue dans le pays réel' event, contributing editorial perspective and scholarly networks to the theater's democratic programming.
• Usbek & RicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe media outlet organizes its festival at the theater, bringing futuristic and interdisciplinary content on technological and societal futures.
• Cartooning for PeaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe international network of editorial cartoonists celebrates its 20th anniversary at the theater with a major evening dedicated to press freedom and democratic expression, founded by Plantu and Kofi Annan.
• Fake OffminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe association provides media literacy workshops ('Atelier Stop à l'infox!') and parental digital education workshops, aligning with the theater's civic mission.
• Coalition PLUSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe international AIDS advocacy organization co-organizes discussions on international solidarity and civic engagement, contributing to the theater's civic programming.
• Dina BelenkayaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational chess master and content creator organizes a festival celebrating women in chess, bringing expertise and networks to programming on gender equality and competition.
• Festival d'AvignonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong connections with the Festival d'Avignon and its Off, with the theater supporting productions that appear at the festival and hosting artists who perform in both venues, creating artistic exchange between Paris and Avignon.
• Patrick BoucheroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorian and professor at Collège de France chairs the theater's Orientation Committee (Comité d'orientation), providing intellectual leadership and ensuring pluralism in programming.
• MeTooMediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation organizes its annual awards ceremony at the theater, recognizing journalism and art addressing gender-based violence, with Femmes Journalistes de Sport as co-organizer.
• Elsa BoublilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusician, journalist, radio producer, and author. Director of the Théâtre de la Concorde since October 2024, appointed by Mayor Anne Hidalgo. Previously worked for France Inter and France Musique, developing an approach that makes art a space for transmission, emancipation, and encounter.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Théâtre national de la Colline: National theater in Paris focused on contemporary dramatic writing and contemporary themes. Comparable as a publicly subsidized French theater venue pursuing intellectually engaged programming for general audiences.
• Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe: National theater in Paris presenting theatrical works, international productions, and public engagement events. Comparable as a publicly funded French theater venue emphasizing artistic excellence and civic dialogue, though operating at larger national scale.
• Théâtre de la Ville: Paris municipal theater historically occupying the same Espace Cardin building during 2016-2023 renovations. A direct municipal-theater peer offering multi-format programming (theater, dance, music) with similar civic mission and audience segments in Paris.
• Le Centquatre (104): Paris public cultural center combining performances, exhibitions, and participatory workshops in a multi-space venue. Comparable multi-format municipal cultural venue with civic-engagement programming and accessible pricing models.

Broad incumbents

• Comédie-Française: France's oldest and most prominent national theater, presenting classical and contemporary repertoire with subsidized ticketing. Comparable as a publicly funded French theatrical institution serving broad audiences in Paris.
• Théâtre du Châtelet: Major historic Parisian theater presenting large-scale musicals, concerts, and performances. Comparable as a high-profile Parisian theater venue with mixed programming, though more commercially oriented and larger in scale.
• Théâtre de l'Atelier: Historic Parisian theater presenting contemporary dramatic works. Comparable as an established Parisian theater venue with mixed artistic and intellectual programming, though privately operated rather than municipally funded.

Others

• Festival d'Avignon: Major annual French performing-arts festival in Avignon with which Théâtre de la Concorde maintains a documented artistic exchange partnership. Comparable ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor; relevant as a programming partner and French performing-arts peer.

Emerging players

• Maison de la Poésie: Paris venue dedicated to poetry readings, performance-text events, and literary debates. Comparable as a niche Parisian cultural venue combining artistic programming with intellectual discussion formats.

Regional players

• Théâtre Gérard Philipe: National dramatic center in Saint-Denis serving the Paris metropolitan area with theatrical programming and civic-engagement events. Comparable as a publicly funded French theater venue emphasizing accessibility and contemporary repertoire, though based outside central Paris.

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

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