ZENITH DU GRAND NANCY

What ZENITH DU GRAND NANCY does

Zénith du Grand Nancy is a multipurpose live entertainment venue operating in Maxéville, France, at the junction of major highways connecting Strasbourg and Metz, approximately 15 minutes from Place Stanislas in Nancy. Established in 1993 and operated as SNC ZENITH DE NANCY, a subsidiary of the S.PASS group (now part of GL events), the venue has a total capacity of approximately 19,657 seats distributed across three tiers — Gradin 1 (7,060 seats), Gradin 2 (9,573 seats), and Parterre (3,024 seats). The venue serves as a touring stop for national and international productions across concerts, comedy shows, ballets, musicals, cine-concerts, MMA events, and cultural spectacles, with forward programming extending through 2028.

The venue operates an event-driven business model generating revenue through five distinct streams: ticket sales commission (third-party producers set prices, the venue earns commission on box office and website sales), venue rental to external event organizers, on-site food and beverage services (three bars), VIP and corporate hospitality packages via the Zénith Business Club, and parking fees from 2,500 on-site vehicle spaces plus 60 bus spaces. Ticket distribution is multi-channel, integrating the official website with third-party distributors FNAC, FRANCEBILLET, Ticketmaster, Carrefour Spectacles, and Digitick, plus an on-site box office and STAN public transport shuttle services. The core technology stack is a website-based ticketing platform hosted on Google Cloud France, with newsletter management handled by Rivaj Group. The venue holds French live performance Licence 1 (PLATESV-R-2022-004751) and is supported by institutional partners including Métropole du Grand Nancy and Destination Nancy.

Zénith du Grand Nancy serves two primary customer segments: B2B event organizers and producers who rent the venue for touring productions, and B2C individual attendees purchasing tickets for entertainment experiences. Corporate clients are addressed through dedicated VIP packages (with named partners including Festina, EDF, McDonald's, and Banque Populaire), while persons with reduced mobility (PMR/PSH) are served through comprehensive accessibility services including reserved parking, ramps, adapted restrooms, and Handistan transport. The venue complements indoor programming with the Nancy Open Air outdoor amphitheater for summer events, creating a year-round entertainment ecosystem.

Name

ZENITH DU GRAND NANCY

Legal name

SNC ZENITH DE NANCY

Website

https://zenith-de-nancy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zénith du Grand Nancy is a 19,657-seat multipurpose concert and events venue in Maxéville, France, operated by SNC ZENITH DE NANCY under the S.PASS (GL events) group, serving touring event producers and individual attendees with concerts, comedy, ballets, and cultural events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Venue & Concert Hall Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Hospitality & VIP Hosting (Tables, Bottle Service, Concierge Hosts) (HSACAMAH), Premiere, Awards & Festival Access (HSACAMAD)

Keywords

• Live event venue
• Concert hall rental
• Ticket sales services
• VIP hospitality packages
• Event facility management

Headquarters

HQ city

Maxéville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales commission: The venue facilitates ticket sales for events organized by external producers. Ticket prices are set by organizers, and the venue earns commission on tickets sold through its box office and website.
2. Food and beverage services: Three bars in the venue hall (main bar, cocktail bar, snack bar) offering wines, beers, soft drinks, champagne, cocktails, sandwiches, pretzels, chips, chocolate bars, and popcorn. Revenue from on-site consumption.
3. VIP and hospitality packages: Premium VIP experiences including priority access, personalized welcome, private spaces, cocktail dinatoire, beverages, premium seating, and reserved parking for corporate events and private gatherings.
4. Parking services: Public parking with 2,500 car spaces and 60 bus spaces. Revenue from parking fees for event attendees.
5. Venue rental: The venue is rented out to event organizers for concerts, spectacles, and other events. The venue provides the facility while organizers handle programming and ticket pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zénith du Grand Nancy is a multipurpose live entertainment venue that rents its ~20,000-seat hall to event organizers and sells tickets to the public for concerts, comedy, musicals, ballets, cine-concerts and other spectacles. The venue also operates on-site food and beverage concessions, public parking, accessibility services for persons with reduced mobility, and premium VIP hospitality packages for corporate clients and private groups.

Product overview

Zénith du Grand Nancy is a multi-purpose concert and event venue operating as a single-location physical venue (not a platform). The core offering is event venue rental and ticket sales, with supplementary services including VIP hospitality packages, on-site bar and restaurant facilities, extensive parking, and accessibility services for persons with reduced mobility. The venue also provides professional event organization assistance through its Destination Nancy program. The venue has an approximate total capacity of 20,000 seats distributed across three seating tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 20,000 seats available across three seating areas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• S.PASS (Théâtres Spectacles Événements)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS.PASS is the parent company and publisher of the website. SAS S-PASS THÉÂTRES SPECTACLES ÉVÉNEMENTS, with capital of 8,998,990€, is the legal entity operating the venue. The venue (SNC ZENITH DE NANCY) is a subsidiary of S.PASS. Olivier Martin serves as General Director.
• Google Cloud FrancecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Cloud France (8 rue de Londres, 75009 Paris) provides hosting services for the website, ensuring reliable online ticket sales and information availability.
• Rivaj GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationRivaj Group processes newsletter subscriptions and manages spectator services including ticket enquiries and customer support ([email protected]).
• FNAC / FRANCEBILLETmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticket distribution partner. Tickets sold through FNAC network and FRANCEBILLET platform at identical prices to venue box office.
• TICKETMASTERmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticket distribution partner for select events, providing international ticketing platform access.
• CARREFOUR SpectaclesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicket distribution partner through Carrefour retail network.
• DIGITICKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital ticketing distribution partner for online ticket sales.
• STAN (Réseau Stan)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal public transport network providing special shuttle services (Zenith 1) from Essey Mouzimpré to the venue on event evenings. Also provides regular lines (Tempo 2, Ligne 13) serving nearby stops. Handistan service available for disabled passengers.
• Métropole du Grand NancycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitutional partner and local government authority. Labels Nancy as French Tech city with 3 competitiveness clusters and 4 excellence sectors. Part of the 'Destination Nancy' initiative promoting the region as an event destination.
• Nancy Open AirmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor amphitheater venue for summer open-air events. Related venue operated within the same ecosystem, extending programming to summer months.
• Métropole du Grand Nancy (Institutional Partner)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial institutional partner of the venue.
• Destination NancycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism promotion organization for Nancy and the Greater Nancy region.
• AstoreminorOthersOfficial supplier for procurement services.
• Coca-ColaminorOthersOfficial beverage supplier for the venue's bars and catering services.
• KronenbourgminorOthersOfficial beer supplier for the venue's bars.
• Est RépublicainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal newspaper serving as a media partner for event coverage and promotion.
• France BleuminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station serving as media partner for event promotion.
• Zénith Business Club membersmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate members including Festina (major partner), Hotel Jardins Sophie, Aubade, EDF, McDonald's, ISS, ADD, Teranis, Florian, Banque Populaire, JCD, Optical Center, Centurial Sécurité, Hollinger Démolition, Groupe Rega, Concept PVC, Ora Audiolight, and others. Members support the venue while gaining visibility and hospitality benefits.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zénith de Paris - La Villette:

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/zenithdenancy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zenith-de-nancy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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