Le Théâtre ● Scène nationale de Mâcon

What Le Théâtre ● Scène nationale de Mâcon does

Le Théâtre ● Scène nationale de Mâcon is a French state-recognized 'Scène nationale' (national theater) located at 1511 avenue Charles de Gaulle, Mâcon, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Founded in 1961 and operating with approximately 19 employees, the institution presents a multi-disciplinary performing arts program spanning theater, dance, circus, music, and visual art exhibitions, organized into annual seasonal programming (current: Saison 2026-2027). Beyond scheduled performances, the venue runs an associated-artists program, artist residencies, co-productions, youth and family programming (including 'Les mercredis au Théâtre'), creative childcare, and the 'Fabrique de la relation' — a participatory community outreach initiative that deploys staff via cargo bike to non-traditional venues such as markets, riversides, and administrative buildings.

The institution's digital infrastructure consists of a content website (theatre-macon.com) redesigned by agency Trafik, hosted on OVH, and an integrated online ticketing platform (billetterie.theatre-macon.com) used for direct-to-consumer ticket sales and newsletter sign-ups. Distribution is through the on-site box office (seasonal hours, closed in summer) and partner relay structures — schools, associations, and corporate committees — with no third-party reseller channels. Accessibility provisions include wheelchair access (PMR), hearing support (APP), French Sign Language (LSF) interpretation, and surtitling for select performances.

The business model is dominated by recurring public cultural subsidies from municipal, regional, and national government bodies — the standard funding architecture for French Scènes nationales — supplemented by transactional ticket sales and a 'Carte' subscription loyalty scheme offering spectator discounts. Three entertainment venue licenses (PLATESV-R-2022-003076/003596/003597) authorize its operation, and the institution is directed by Virginie LonChamp. The leadership team and exact ownership/governance structure beyond the Scène nationale designation are not publicly detailed in the available sources.

Name

Le Théâtre ● Scène nationale de Mâcon

Legal name

Le Théâtre, scène nationale

Website

https://theatre-macon.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Le Théâtre ● Scène nationale de Mâcon is a French state-recognized national theater in Mâcon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, presenting multi-disciplinary performing arts — theater, dance, circus, music, exhibitions — plus residencies and community outreach, primarily funded by public cultural subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Live theater programming
• Contemporary dance programming
• Circus arts performances
• Public cultural institution

Headquarters

HQ city

Mâcon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Public ticket purchasing for performances and events across theater, dance, circus, exhibitions, and music programming.
2. Public subsidies and government funding: As a 'Scène nationale' (national theater), the institution operates primarily on public cultural funding from municipal, regional, and national government bodies. No explicit commercial revenue model — sustained by subsidies typical of French state-funded cultural venues.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Théâtre, Scène nationale de Mâcon programs and presents a seasonal lineup of live performing arts across theater, dance, circus, music, and visual art exhibitions, with dedicated youth and family programming, off-site ("hors les murs") performances, and creative childcare services. The venue supports artistic creation through artist residencies and co-productions and distributes tickets through its own online ticketing platform and on-site box office.

Product overview

Le Théâtre, Scène nationale de Mâcon is a performing arts venue presenting a diverse program of live performances across multiple disciplines. The core offering consists of theatrical productions, dance performances, circus arts, musical concerts, and visual art exhibitions, organized into seasonal programming (Saison 26∕27). Supplementary services include online ticketing, subscription cards (La Carte) offering discounts, creative childcare (Garderies créatives), and community engagement programs (La Fabrique) featuring artist residencies. Accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair access (PMR), sign language interpretation (LSF), and hearing loops are available for select performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theater performances (Théâtre) Live theatrical productions and plays presented throughout the season, featuring both established and emerging artists, for general public spectators and cultural audiences.
• Dance performances (Danse) Contemporary and classical dance performances showcasing choreographers and dance companies such as Jann Gallois, presented as part of the multi-disciplinary season.
• Circus arts (Cirque) Circus and acrobatic performances presented under a big top or in the main theater, featuring companies such as Cie Moost and Cie Cirque Exalté.
• Music performances (Musique) Musical performances and concerts across various genres presented at the venue as part of the season programming.
• Exhibitions and visits (Exposition - Visite) Visual arts exhibitions and guided visits of the theater facilities, offered as part of the multi-disciplinary season programming.
• Youth and family programming (Enfance et jeunesse) Performances and activities designed specifically for children, youth, and families, including the "Les mercredis au Théâtre" (Wednesdays at the Theater) series and school-oriented programming.
• Off-site performances (Hors les murs) Shows and performances presented outside the main theater venue at various locations across the territory, designed to reach audiences in non-traditional settings.
• Online ticketing service (Billetterie en ligne) Online ticket sales system allowing spectators to purchase tickets for all performances across the season via billetterie.theatre-macon.com.
• La Carte subscription card Subscription card offering discounts on performances for regular attendees, serving as a loyalty scheme for spectator savings.
• Creative childcare (Garderies créatives) Creative childcare services available during performances for families, enabling parents to attend shows while children are supervised.
• Artist residencies (Résidences) In-house artist residency program supporting creative development for performing arts creators, offering workspace and production support in the venue.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Mâcon Vélo en villeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal bicycle-sharing/mobility partner that loaned a cargo bike to Le Théâtre for its outreach and audience development activities ('Le Théâtre vient vous voir autrement'), enabling the theater team to reach new audiences at markets, public spaces, and neighborhoods.
• Brasserie CarnacusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Mâcon brasserie that was one of the community locations visited during the theater's outreach campaign to engage new audiences in non-traditional settings.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Comédie de Genève: Multi-disciplinary performing arts venue in Geneva (Switzerland) with state-supported cultural programming. Comparable in artistic mission and multi-disciplinary approach, but operates across a different national funding and regulatory framework.

Direct peers

• Centre Dramatique National de Valence: Centre Dramatique National in Valence with a comparable regional theater mission, state designation, and multi-genre programming including youth outreach. Direct peer within the French public theater ecosystem.
• Comédie de Reims: Scène nationale in Reims with multi-disciplinary programming and state recognition. Comparable peer along the Scène nationale designation, audience size, and regional catchment dimensions.
• Espace des Arts - Scène nationale de Chalon-sur-Saône: Scène nationale located in Chalon-sur-Saône, the same Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region as Le Théâtre. Closest geographic peer, sharing regional funder base and audience overlap.
• Le Quartz - Scène nationale de Brest: Scène nationale in Brest with a similar multi-disciplinary season programming approach, state recognition, and educational/youth outreach. Shares the same regulatory designation and public funding architecture.
• Théâtre de l'Archipel - Scène nationale de Perpignan: Scène nationale presenting theater, dance, music, and circus in a similarly-sized regional city. Directly comparable peer along the state-designation axis with overlapping audience development mission.
• Maison de la Culture de Grenoble (MC2): Scène nationale in Grenoble offering a multi-disciplinary programming slate across theater, dance, music, and circus with comparable state designation and public funding model. Closest functional peer in terms of scope and mission.

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre de la Ville - Paris: Major Parisian performing arts venue presenting dance, theater, and music with a broadly comparable multi-disciplinary programming philosophy. Operates at a substantially larger scale and metropolitan audience.
• Théâtre National de la Colline: Larger national theater in Paris with state designation and contemporary performing arts programming. Comparable in artistic mission but operates at significantly greater scale and metropolitan audience base.
• Théâtre National Populaire (TNP) - Villeurbanne: National theater in Villeurbanne/Lyon metropolitan area with multi-disciplinary programming and similar public funding model. Larger scale and bigger catchment but directly comparable in mission and structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theatre.macon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-theatre-scene-nationale-de-macon
• Instagraminstagram.com/theatredemaconscenenationale

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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