Zenith de Strasbourg Europe

What Zenith de Strasbourg Europe does

Zénith de Strasbourg Europe is a 3,500-seat live entertainment venue (concert hall) located in Eckbolsheim, at the western gateway of Strasbourg, France, with direct access to the A351 motorway and approximately 3,500 on-site parking spaces. The venue is legally constituted as SNC ZENITH DE STRASBOURG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of S.PASS Group (SAS S-PASS THÉÂTRES SPECTACLES ÉVÉNEMENTS), which itself is part of the GL events venue network. The venue serves two customer segments: individual consumers attending concerts, comedy shows, musicals, ballets, cinema concerts, sports events, and family spectacles, and professional event producers/promoters who hire the venue for touring productions and corporate events.

The venue's product offering spans event hosting across roughly 15 event categories (concert, rap/urbain, comedy, one-man show, comédie musicale, ballet, danse, ciné-concert, sport, MMA, salon, convention, théâtre, spectacle), supported by an on-site food and beverage operation (up to 11 bars and buffets), a Click & Collect mobile app for pre-ordering drinks and snacks, comprehensive accessibility infrastructure (40 PMR wheelchair positions with companion seats, hearing loop/BIM system, guide dog welcome), and a multi-channel ticketing distribution stack: the venue's own billetterie.zenith-strasbourg.fr platform, the Fnac/France Billet network, and the Ticketmaster network distributed across Fnac, Carrefour, Leclerc, Auchan, Cora, and MGEL retail points. The site is hosted on Google Cloud France and the newsletter is managed by Rivaj Group.

Revenue is generated through four streams: ticket commissions and fees on each ticket sold (pricing is set by show producers, not the venue, across categories from Carré Or premium to Cat 3, typically €37-€65 per ticket), on-site food and beverage concessions, parking fees (including a €2 reusable cup deposit on beverages), and venue rental for corporate events. Distribution is event-driven: the venue does not market tours directly but benefits from the marketing efforts of producers and partners (Festina, Crédit Mutuel, Top Music, DNA, Next One, Riffx.fr), reaching audiences through its own digital channels (website, Instagram, newsletter) and through the broader S.PASS/GL events network.

Name

Zenith de Strasbourg Europe

Legal name

SNC ZENITH DE STRASBOURG

Website

https://zenith-strasbourg.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zénith de Strasbourg Europe is a 3,500-seat live entertainment venue in Eckbolsheim near Strasbourg, France, operated as a subsidiary of S.PASS Group/GL events, hosting concerts, comedy, musicals, and corporate events for the Strasbourg metropolitan consumer market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG), Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Live entertainment venue
• Concert hall
• Event ticketing
• Spectacle programming
• Venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Eckbolsheim

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales commissions and fees: Revenue from ticket sales through the venue's official ticketing platform (billetterie.zenith-strasbourg.fr), with tickets also sold through Fnac/France Billet and Ticketmaster networks. The venue takes a commission on ticket sales.
2. Food and beverage concessions: Revenue from on-site bars and catering services. The venue operates up to eleven buffets and bars offering drinks, snacks, and light meals before, during, and after events. A 2€ deposit is charged on reusable cups.
3. Parking fees: Revenue from approximately 3,500 parking spaces including spots for cars, buses, motorcycles, and bicycles, with electric vehicle charging stations available.
4. Venue rental and corporate events: The venue is available for hire by event organizers and producers. A professional contact channel is provided for corporate event bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zenith de Strasbourg Europe is a 3,500-seat live entertainment venue located in Eckbolsheim, near Strasbourg, that hosts concerts, comedy/one-man shows, musicals, ballet, dance, cinema concerts, sports events, and conventions. The venue sells tickets through its own online ticketing platform and partner networks (Fnac/France Billet, Ticketmaster), and generates supplemental revenue from on-site bars/catering, parking, and venue rental for corporate events.

Product overview

Zenith de Strasbourg Europe is a major entertainment venue located in Eckbolsheim, Strasbourg, with a maximum capacity of 3,500 seats. The venue operates primarily as an event hosting platform, offering ticketing services for concerts, spectacles (shows), comedy/one-person shows, ballets, musical comedies, conventions, and sporting events. Supporting services include an on-site bar and restaurant with Click & Collect mobile ordering, extensive parking facilities with EV charging stations, and comprehensive accessibility services for persons with reduced mobility including hearing loop systems. The venue is part of the S.PASS Group (GL events) and distributes tickets through multiple official channels including its own billetterie platform and partner networks such as Fnac/France Billet and Ticketmaster.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Hosting and Ticketing Platform A 3,500-seat multi-purpose concert and event venue offering ticketing services for concerts, comedy shows, musicals, ballets, sports events, and conventions, with online ticket purchasing through its official billetterie platform and partner networks (Fnac/France Billet, Ticketmaster).
• Click & Collect Food & Beverage Service A mobile app-based ordering service allowing spectators to order drinks and food in advance for pickup at the venue bars, designed to reduce wait times during events.
• Bar and Catering Services On-site food and beverage services operated during events, including up to 11 buffets and bars offering drinks, snacks, and light meals before, during, and after events. A 2€ deposit is charged on reusable cups.
• Parking Services On-site parking with approximately 3,500 spaces across three parking lots, including 65 PMR (accessible) spaces, 20 bus spaces, 200 bicycle spaces, and 80 motorcycle spaces, with electric vehicle charging stations available nearby.
• Venue Rental and Corporate Event Hosting Venue rental service for event producers, promoters, and corporate event organizers, offering the 3,500-seat hall for concerts, conferences, team-building events, and other large-scale occasions, with a dedicated professional contact channel (Contact Pro).

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• FestinamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestina is a major partner of the s.pass (GL events) venue network, including Zénith de Strasbourg Europe. Festina joined the s.pass adventure with a shared conviction of making every show, concert, and emotion a moment that transcends time.
• S.PASS (SAS S-Pass Théâtres Spectacles Événements)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS.PASS is the parent company/operator of Zénith de Strasbourg Europe. The venue operates as a subsidiary (SNC ZENITH DE STRASBOURG) under the S.PASS group. S.PASS manages ticketing, operations, and the overall venue network.
• GL eventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGL events is the parent group of S.PASS. The venue is part of the GL events venue network, benefiting from group resources, ticketing infrastructure, and operational synergies across the network.
• Strasbourg.eu (Eurométropole de Strasbourg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partner representing Strasbourg as a European capital. Strasbourg is noted as one of Europe's most beautiful cities with UNESCO World Heritage city centre status.
• CNM (Centre National de la Musique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partner and national music centre supporting live music in France.
• Riffx.frminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium media/music partner.
• Crédit MutuelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium banking partner providing financial services support.
• Astore ProcurementminorOthersOfficial supplier for procurement services.
• Coca-Cola FranceminorOthersOfficial beverage supplier for the venue's bars and refreshment services.
• KronenbourgminorOthersOfficial beverage (brewery) supplier for the venue's bars and catering.
• Top MusicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal/regional media partner for event promotion and coverage.
• DNA (Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional newspaper media partner for event coverage.
• Next OneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional media partner.
• Rivaj GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerManages the venue's newsletter subscription service and email marketing operations.
• Taxi 13 StrasbourgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial taxi partner for the Eurometropolis area, offering 24/7 premium transport services to and from events. Contact: 03.88.36.13.13.
• Business Club members (Media Run, Gezim, Produc-son, Chez Soi Traiteur, Carola, Lagoona, Espace Couvert, FL Structure, Add Associés, CHRA, SIG Strasbourg, Air France, Event System, Nesta, Xeos France)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerClub Entreprises partners providing various business services including catering, event equipment, transport, and professional services to the venue ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Accor Arena (Bercy): Major Paris arena (~20,300 seats) operated by Vivendi subsidiary; larger incumbent that absorbs top-tier tours that might otherwise route to provincial Zénith venues — directly relevant for understanding routing economics.
• La Seine Musicale: Paris Île-de-France multi-purpose venue (auditorium + arena) run by a public-interest group; broader cultural programming and not part of the Zénith network, but a comparable large-format live entertainment operator competing for the same touring acts.
• GL events (group): Parent group of S.PASS and operator of an international portfolio of venues and event services; the strategic and financial parent driving the Zénith venue economics and capex decisions.

Direct peers

• Zénith de Paris - La Villette: Sister venue within the same S.PASS/GL events Zénith network; operates the same asset-light commission+F&B+parking model on a much larger scale (~6,300 seats in Paris), making it the most directly comparable peer for benchmarking utilization, pricing, and ancillary revenue.
• Halle Tony Garnier: Lyon-based arena (~17,000 capacity) hosting concerts, family shows, and exhibitions; comparable venue profile serving a major French metro outside Paris with similar commission-based economics.
• Zénith de Lille: Provincial Zénith venue (~3,000 seats) operating the same S.PASS model in northern France; comparable on pricing tier, programming diversity, and dependency on touring producers for content.
• Zénith de Lyon: Another S.PASS Zénith venue with similar capacity (~3,000 seats) and programming mix. Comparable regional-arena economics, identical parent network, and overlapping touring-producer routing logic.
• Zénith de Nantes Métropole: Western France Zénith venue (~3,000 seats) with the same operator playbook — same commission revenue model, same F&B and parking strategy, same target touring acts.
• Zénith de Toulouse Métropole: Southern France S.PASS Zénith with comparable capacity and programming; serves as a near-perfect operational benchmark for Strasbourg across ticketing, F&B, and parking KPIs.

Regional players

• Palais de la Musique et des Congrès (PMC) Strasbourg: Strasbourg-located congress and events venue; direct local competitor for conventions and corporate events, sharing the same Eurométropole catchment and audience.

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/zenithstrasbourgeurope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zenith-de-strasbourg-europe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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