Théâtre des Halles - Scène d'Avignon

What Théâtre des Halles - Scène d'Avignon does

Théâtre des Halles – Scène d'Avignon is a publicly funded French performing arts venue (scène conventionnée) located in Avignon, operating year-round from its main site at 4 rue Noël Biret and an additional festival venue at 22 rue du Roi René. The institution is directed by Alexandra Timár and runs on a small team of 9 employees. Its programming spans theater, music, dance, circus, readings, debates and conferences, with the annual Festival Off Avignon (July 4–25) functioning as the commercial and reputational centerpiece; year-round season programming, including school performances and young-audience initiatives, provides a continuous operating base. The venue offers multiple on-site performance spaces (CHAPITRE, JARDIN, CHAPELLE) and supports artists through residencies, co-productions, and participation in professional networks.

The business model is a hybrid of three revenue streams: ticket sales (standard 10€ unit pricing, 12€ PREMIÈRES festival tariff, reduced rates from 3–5€, and some free events, distributed via vostickets.fr online, phone reservations, and on-site box office); ongoing public subsidies from multiple government tiers (Ministry of Culture/DRAC PACA, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Conseil départemental de Vaucluse, Ville d'Avignon, and Grand Avignon agglomeration); and co-production revenue shared with partner venues and cultural institutions. The go-to-market is event-driven around the July festival window, supplemented by community-led cultural actions, educational outreach, and year-round season programming targeted at general audiences, young audiences, artists, and cultural professionals. Technology infrastructure is minimal: a WordPress website with third-party ticketing integration and basic social media distribution — no proprietary platform, app, or AI/ML capabilities are evidenced.

Name

Théâtre des Halles - Scène d'Avignon

Legal name

Théâtre des Halles - Avignon

Website

https://theatredeshalles.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Théâtre des Halles is a publicly funded French performing arts venue (scène conventionnée) in Avignon hosting year-round theater, music, dance, and circus programming, with the annual Festival Off Avignon in July as its centerpiece, serving general audiences, students, and artists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Live theater programming
• Festival performances
• Cultural arts events
• Stage productions Avignon

Headquarters

HQ city

Avignon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from theater performances during Festival Off and season programming. Online ticketing via vostickets.fr, phone reservations, and on-site box office sales.
2. Public Subsidies: Government funding from Ministry of Culture/D.R.A.C., Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Conseil departmental de Vaucluse, and Ville d'Avignon.
3. Co-production Revenue: Co-production arrangements with other theaters and cultural institutions for shared production costs and revenue sharing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Théâtre des Halles presents live performing arts productions at its Avignon venue, including theater, dance, music, circus, readings, and debates. Its flagship offering is the annual Festival Off Avignon programming each July, complemented by a year-round season. The venue also delivers cultural outreach (school performances, workshops), artist support (residencies, co-productions via the Réseau Traverses mutualized fund), and rental of its named performance spaces (CHAPITRE, JARDIN, CHAPELLE).

Product overview

Théâtre des Halles - Scène d'Avignon operates as a performing arts venue in Avignon, France, offering a program of theatrical productions, concerts, dance performances, circus arts, and cultural events. The venue hosts the annual Festival Off Avignon each July and provides educational outreach programs, artist residencies, and venue rental services. The theater is part of regional cultural networks including Traverses and Traffic, and is supported by public funding from the French Ministry of Culture, regional, and local government bodies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Festival Off Avignon Programming Annual theater festival programming held each July (e.g., Festival 2026, July 4-25) featuring multiple stage productions across genres including theater, music, dance, circus, readings, debates, and conferences at the Théâtre des Halles venue.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ cultural structures in Réseau Traverses network across 6 departments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

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

• Réseau TraversescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Association of 25 cultural structures across Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Created a mutualized coproduction fund supporting 3 regional multidisciplinary creations annually for both established and emerging artists.
• Ministère de la Culture / D.R.A.C. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government funding body providing annual operational subsidies. Major institutional supporter for theater activities and artistic programming.
• Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / Région SudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing funding and support for cultural activities in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
• Conseil département de VauclusecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council supporting cultural development in Vaucluse territory.
• Ville d'AvignoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government providing local support and partnership for theater operations.
• Orchestre national Avignon-ProvencemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for concerts and musical programming. Joint educational initiatives including 'Rentrée en musique' programs in schools.
• Ministère de l'Éducation nationalemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational education ministry partnership for school-based cultural programs including 'Rentrée en musique' and other educational initiatives.
• Scènes d'Avignon (Théâtre du Balcon, Théâtre des Carmes André Benedetto, Théâtre du Chêne Noir, Théâtre du Chien Qui Fume, Théâtre Transversal)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of Avignon theaters jointly organizing 'Le Souffle d'Avignon' reading cycle in the Palais des Papes gardens.
• Le Totem - Scène conventionnée art, enfance, jeunessemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner venue for coréalisation (co-production) of performances, including Festo Pitcho festival and circus programming.
• La Garance - Scène nationale de CavaillonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoréalisation partner for performances and 'C'est pas du luxe!' festival addressing social inclusion through arts.
• Réseau TrafficminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational professional network focused on storytelling and oral arts. Organizes annual professional morning sessions at the theater.
• Volubilis - réseau euro-méditerranéen pour la ville et les paysagesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuro-Mediterranean network organizing conferences and debates on urban and landscape topics at the theater.
• Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand AvignoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan government body providing intercommununal support for cultural infrastructure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Le Totem - Scène conventionnée art, enfance, jeunesse: Regional scène conventionnée (same designation as Théâtre des Halles) co-producing Festo Pitcho festival. Comparable in status, scale, and young audience focus.
• CDN de Valence - Le Lux (Scène nationale de Valence): Comparable French scène nationale of similar size with year-round programming, public funding, and co-production partnership arrangements.
• Le Théâtre - Scène nationale de Mâcon: Another French scène nationale operating with public funding and presenting performing arts across regions. Comparable public funding structure and programming model.
• La Garance - Scène nationale de Cavaillon: Regional scène nationale (similar status to scène conventionnée) partnering with Théâtre des Halles on co-productions and the 'C'est pas du luxe!' festival. Comparable in scale and regional public funding model.
• La Manufacture - CDN de Lorraine: French centre dramatique national with similar public funding structure and mission-driven programming. Comparable in scale and institutional dependency model.

Direct peers

• Théâtre Transversal: Avignon Off theater also co-organizing 'Le Souffle d'Avignon'. Direct competitor for festival audiences and contemporary work.
• Théâtre du Balcon: Festival Off Avignon co-organizer of 'Le Souffle d'Avignon' and adjacent venue. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and festival positioning.
• Théâtre du Chien Qui Fume: Another Festival Off Avignon venue co-organizing 'Le Souffle d'Avignon' with Théâtre des Halles. Direct competitor for festival programming slots and audience share.
• Théâtre des Carmes - André Benedetto: Festival Off Avignon partner theater in 'Le Souffle d'Avignon' cycle. Comparable in venue profile and festival-driven programming model.
• Théâtre du Chêne Noir: Avignon-based Festival Off theater also participating in the 'Le Souffle d'Avignon' reading cycle with Théâtre des Halles. Operates as a direct competitor for festival audiences and programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theatre-des-halles

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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