Zénith Limoges Métropole

Name

Zénith Limoges Métropole

Legal name

SNC ZENITH DE LIMOGES

Website

https://zenithlimoges.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Amphitheater & Open-Air Venue Operations (MPAGALAG)

Keywords

• Live event venue
• Concert ticketing
• Venue rental
• Premium hospitality
• Accessibility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Limoges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales (Billetterie): Primary revenue stream from sales of admission tickets to concerts, shows, ballets, comedy, and other live events. Ticket prices are set by the show producer, not the venue direction, and range across seating categories (Carré Or premium, 1st, 2nd, 3rd category) with some standing-room events at uniform pricing. E-tickets and print-at-home tickets are delivered electronically.
2. Food & Beverage Sales: On-site bar and catering sales including softs, beers, wines, champagne, cocktails, snacks, hot food (croque-monsieur, hot-dogs, pizzas), and meal formulas (Zen, Zen Plus, Zen Max from 5 euros). Revenue from Click & Collect pre-orders via mobile app. Le Zénith Café and bar spaces operate before, during, and after events.
3. VIP and Premium Experiences: Premium upsell offerings including VIP Access Experience (private events with cocktail reception, personalized welcome, and VIP parking) and Pass Terrasse (premium terrace lounge access with charcuterie/cheese board, dessert by Marie Blachère, and included beverage for 30 euros). These complement regular tickets.
4. Catering and Restaurant Partnerships: Revenue from on-site and partner restaurant services including Le Provençal (seminars, events up to 1,000 people), Gourmet Bar by Novotel, Au Bureau, and Restaurant L'Ambassade. These operators serve event audiences.
5. Group and CSE Bookings: Reserved group ticket sales for companies, committees, schools, and associations with preferential rates starting from 10 persons, advance access to best seats, and priority booking options through the dedicated groups team.
6. Parking Services: Revenue from the venue's 1,300-space public parking, including VIP parking for premium experience customers and bus parking (9 spaces).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zénith Limoges Métropole is a large-capacity concert and event venue in Limoges, France, hosting concerts, ballets, comedy shows, musicals, family spectacles, and professional trade salons. It operates its own online ticketing platform (billetterie.zenithlimoges.com), on-site bars and restaurants, premium hospitality add-ons (Pass Terrasse, VIP Access Experience), and dedicated accessibility infrastructure for visitors with reduced mobility.

Product overview

Zénith Limoges Métropole is a concert and event venue operated as part of the S.PASS (GL events) network of French venues. The offering consists of a physical venue with approximately 1,300 parking spaces for concerts, spectacles, balls, comedy shows, salons, and sports events, supported by a direct online ticketing platform (billetterie.zenithlimoges.com). Additional services include hospitality add-ons (Pass Terrasse, VIP Access Expérience), on-site dining (bars, restaurants, Click & Collect), and accessibility services (PMR/PSH). Event tickets are also distributed through third-party resellers (Box.fr, Cultura, Fnac, Leclerc). The venue targets both individual spectators and professional event organizers seeking to host events in the Limoges region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Billetterie en ligne (Online Ticketing) Online ticket booking platform for concerts and events at the Zénith Limoges Métropole venue, allowing users to browse events, select seats from the seating plan, and purchase e-tickets directly.
• Location de salle pour événements (Venue Rental) Rental of the Zénith venue for event organizers including concerts, spectacles, balls, comedy shows, salons, and sports events, with capacities and technical capabilities. Targeted at promoters and professional event organizers.
• Click & Collect Restauration Mobile app-based food and beverage pre-ordering service allowing spectators to order meals in advance and pick up on-site to avoid queues during events.
• Pass Terrasse Premium add-on experience offering VIP parking, priority entrance via cut-file, private terrace lounge access, charcuterie/cheese board (or veggie alternative), Marie Blachère dessert, and one included drink for €30 per person.
• VIP Access Expérience Premium hospitality package including private evening experiences for collaborators or PR events, with VIP parking, personalized welcome, cocktails, and hostesses. Pricing available by inquiry.
• Bar et Restauration sur place On-site bars and dining options including Le Zénith Café, catering formulas (Zen, Zen Plus, Zen Max from €5), and partnerships with local restaurants Le Provençal, Gourmet Bar by Novotel, Au Bureau, and Restaurant L'Ambassade.
• Accessibilité PMR/PSH Accessibility services for mobility-impaired visitors including 30 wheelchair spaces with companion seating, Handibus transport service across 18 communes, ramps, accessible restrooms, and authorized guide dogs.

Quantifiable outcome

• The venue has hosted internationally renowned touring productions including sold-out tribute shows that have collectively drawn millions of spectators nationally (e.g., The World of Queen: 1.3M+; The Australian Pink Floyd Show: 4M+ worldwide; Celtic Legends: 3M+ worldwide).
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers52 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• S.PASS (SAS S-Pass Théâtres Spectacles Événements)coreOthersS.PASS is the parent company and publisher of the Zénith Limoges website. The venue operates as a subsidiary (SNC Zénith de Limoges) under the S.PASS group, which is part of the GL events entertainment group. S.PASS manages ticketing, operations, and marketing for the venue. The CGU identifies the publisher as SAS S-PASS THÉÂTRES SPECTACLES ÉVÉNEMENTS, a SAS with capital of €8,998,990, RCS Paris 500 745 187.
• FestinamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestina joined the s.pass (GL events) venue network as a major partner. The partnership is built on a shared conviction: transforming each show, concert, and emotion into a moment that transcends time. Festina's tagline 'Maîtriser le temps. Ressentir l'instant.' (Master time. Feel the moment.) aligns with the emotional, timeless nature of live entertainment experiences.
• Rivaj GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRivaj Group handles the newsletter subscription management for the Zénith Limoges website and provides group/CSE ticket sales services ([email protected]). Also handles group reservations and CSE sales for the venue's ticketing operations.
• Limoges MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLimoges Métropole is the metropolitan authority that owns and supports the Zénith as a major equipment of the territory. The venue is described as 'un des grands équipements de Limoges Métropole.' The metro area manages the surrounding infrastructure and promotes the region alongside the venue as a combined cultural destination offering.
• France Bleu LimousinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a media partner for the Zénith Limoges. France Bleu Limousin is a regional radio station that promotes venue events and collaborates on listener engagement campaigns such as ticket giveaways.
• Coca-ColaminorOthersOfficial supplier of Coca-Cola beverages for on-site bars and food service at events.
• KronenbourgminorOthersOfficial beer supplier for the venue's bar service, providing draft and bottled beer options for event attendees.
• Astore ProcurementminorOthersOfficial supplier listed for the Zénith Limoges, providing procurement services for venue operations.
• Le Provençal (Restaurant)minorOthersRestaurant partner at 6, avenue du Ponteix, 87220 Feytiat. Offers seminar facilities (2 rooms, 10-50 persons), restaurant and terrace (120 seats), catering, cocktails, and events for 100-1,000 persons. Serves event organizers and audiences at the Zénith.
• Gourmet Bar by NovotelminorOthersRestaurant partner at Hôtel Novotel Limoges Le Lac (2, avenue d'Uzurat, 87000 Limoges). Offers catering and dining services for Zénith event-goers.
• Au Bureau (Restaurant)minorOthersRestaurant partner in Limoges offering dining options for Zénith event attendees.
• Restaurant L'Ambassade (Limoges)minorOthersRestaurant partner in Limoges serving Zénith event audiences.
• Marie BlachèreminorOthersFeatured dessert provider for the Pass Terrasse premium experience. Marie Blachère desserts are included as part of the premium terrace lounge package at 30 euros per person.
• STCLM (Société des Transports en Commun de Limoges Métropole)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTCLM operates the Handibus specialized transport service for persons with reduced mobility, serving 18 communes in the Limoges metropolitan area. The service is mandatory pre-registration and provides door-to-door transport for PMR users attending events at the Zénith. Service operates Monday-Friday 7h00-19h00, Saturday 7h00-midnight, Sunday 12h00-19h00.
• Protection CivileminorOthersOn-demand assistance provided to PMR visitors at the venue upon request. Part of the accessibility infrastructure for persons with reduced mobility.
• Google Cloud FranceminorOthersWebsite hosting provider. The official Zénith Limoges website (www.zenithlimoges.com) is hosted on Google Cloud France servers located at 8 rue de Londres, 75009 Paris.
• WeezeventcoreTechnology or IntegrationWeezevent provides the ticketing and booking widget for Pass Terrasse premium experience sales and certain ticket categories on the Zénith website. Its platform handles payment processing, ticket issuance, and attendee management.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sud de France Arena (Montpellier): A large arena in Montpellier that hosts concerts, comedy, family shows, and sports events. Comparable format and capacity range to a provincial Zénith, and a likely competitor for southern touring circuits.
• Zénith de Lille: Another provincial Zénith in the S.PASS network serving northern France. Comparable size and programming, sharing touring production routing and the standard Zénith operational model.
• Zénith de Toulouse Métropole: A sister Zénith venue in the same S.PASS/GL events network serving the Toulouse metropolitan area. Same brand, same operating group, comparable arena format and programming mix (concerts, family, comedy), making it the closest geographic and operational peer.
• Accor Arena (Paris): A major indoor arena in Paris hosting concerts, family shows, and sporting events at a similar scale to Zénith venues. Operates under a different ownership (Vivendi subsidiary) but competes for the same touring French and international acts and serves a similar ticketed live-entertainment use case.
• Zénith de Paris: The flagship Zénith venue in France, also operated under S.PASS/GL events. It is the most direct peer: same brand, same parent operating company, comparable arena-style programming (concerts, spectacles, comedy), and shares the same national touring production circuit. Pricing is typically higher than provincial Zénith venues per the company's own disclosure.
• La Défense Arena: One of Europe's largest indoor arenas located in the Paris region, hosting major touring concerts, sporting events, and family entertainment. Direct competitor for large-scale touring productions that may otherwise be routed through provincial Zénith venues like Limoges.
• Zénith de Strasbourg: Another S.PASS/GL events Zénith venue in eastern France. Direct peer in size, programming, and operating model, with shared access to the national touring circuit and the standard Zénith brand identity.
• Le Dôme de Marseille: A major multi-purpose arena in Marseille hosting concerts, family shows, and spectacles at a comparable scale to provincial Zénith venues. Operates under different ownership but competes directly for touring productions serving the south of France.

Broad incumbents

• GL events: The parent group that owns S.PASS and operates the Zénith network. As a broad incumbent, GL events runs a portfolio of venues, event services, and exhibition operations across France and internationally, providing context for the parent company's strategic direction and capital allocation.
• Live Nation France: Major global live entertainment promoter and venue operator with a significant French presence. While Zénith Limoges runs its own programming, Live Nation controls many of the touring productions that route through the venue, making it both a supplier and an adjacent competitor for consumer entertainment spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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