Odyssud Spectacles

What Odyssud Spectacles does

Odyssud Spectacles is a municipal cultural venue (régie municipale directe) of the Ville de Blagnac, in the Toulouse metropolitan area of France, designated as a "Scène conventionnée d'intérêt National, Art, enfance, jeunesse." The organisation operates a multi-venue infrastructure in Blagnac (Auditorium d'Odyssud, Petit théâtre Saint-Exupère, Salle d'Exposition, Forum Odyssud) and programmes approximately 50+ live performances per season spanning theatre, dance, music, circus, humour, and visual arts exhibitions. Programming is delivered both in-venue and "hors les murs" across more than 10 partner venues in the Toulouse metropolitan area, including Théâtre de la Cité, Théâtre Garonne, Salle Nougaro, La Grainerie, L'Aria, and Halle aux grains. The core offering is supplemented by the annual Festival Luluberlu for young audiences, dedicated Jeune public and Jeune Public programming, and an extensive cultural-mediation programme (actions culturelles) including bord de scène artist encounters, workshops, and pedagogical materials.

The business model combines ticket-based revenue with multi-source public subsidies. Ticket revenue is generated through five pricing tiers (Tarifs A through D plus partner-venue special rates), subscription discounts via the Carte Odyssud loyalty scheme, last-minute rates for under-28s, students, over-65s, job seekers, and RSA recipients, a dedicated school tariff (€6.50-€9 flat), group rates for CSEs and associations, and gift cards (Carte Cadeau). Distribution is via the Themisweb online ticketing platform (operated by SAS Rodrigue), physical box office, telephone reservations, partner-venue box offices, and a dedicated school reservation service integrated with the French government's Pass Culture programme. Public funding flows from Ville de Blagnac, DRAC Midi-Pyrénées, Région Occitanie, and Département de la Haute-Garonne, with operating legitimacy provided by multiple entrepreneur de spectacles licences (1-L-R-25-1428 through 3-L-R-25-1369). Marketing is conducted through a seasonal brochure (Calameo), website, email (Brevo), and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), with a dedicated press officer. The technology stack is entirely commodity SaaS (Themisweb, Brevo, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Tarteaucitron, Caisse d'Épargne payment processing), with no proprietary platform or AI capabilities.

Name

Odyssud Spectacles

Legal name

Mairie de Blagnac / Odyssud Spectacles

Website

https://odyssud.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Odyssud Spectacles is a municipal performing-arts venue and cultural programmer operated by the Ville de Blagnac (France), delivering ~50+ multidisciplinary live shows per season across its own venues and 10+ Toulouse-area partner venues, serving general public, schools, youth, and CSE/group customers via ticketing, subscriptions, and public-subsidy-supported programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE), Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

Keywords

• Live performing arts
• Municipal cultural venue
• Performing arts programming
• Youth arts programming
• Cultural event ticketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Blagnac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales and subscriptions: Odyssud generates revenue through the sale of tickets for live performances and cultural events. Tickets are sold online, at the box office, by phone, and by mail. Subscriptions are offered through the Carte Odyssud loyalty scheme, which provides discounted rates and priority booking access. The venue also sells group tickets (CSE / associations / groupes) and gift cards (Carte Cadeau).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Odyssud Spectacles is a municipal performing arts venue that programs, presents, and tickets approximately 50+ live performances per season across theatre, dance, music, circus, humor, and visual arts exhibitions. The venue operates multiple performance spaces (Auditorium d'Odyssud, Petit théâtre Saint-Exupère, Salle d'Exposition, Forum Odyssud) and extends its reach across approximately 10 partner venues in the Toulouse metropolitan area (Hors les murs programming). It offers dedicated young audience programming including the annual Festival Luluberlu, school-specific sessions, and cultural mediation activities such as workshops, bord de scène (artist Q&A), and educational support materials.

Product overview

Odyssud Spectacles is a municipal cultural center operated by the Ville de Blagnac, functioning as a performing arts venue and cultural programmer. The organization operates a multi-venue infrastructure (Auditorium d'Odyssud, Petit théâtre Saint-Exupère, Salle d'Exposition, Forum Odyssud) and programs approximately 50+ live performances per season across theatre, dance, music, and circus disciplines. The core offering consists of touring show presentations, co-productions with artists, visual arts exhibitions, and dedicated youth programming including the Festival Luluberlu. Cultural engagement activities (Actions Culturelles) complement the performance schedule with workshops, artist encounters, and school services. Ticketing services are delivered through an online platform with various pricing categories and subscription options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Festival Luluberlu: Festival programming for young audiences operated under the Odyssud brand.

Products and services

• Live Performance Shows (Théâtre, Danse, Musique, Cirque) Multi-disciplinary live performance programming featuring theatre, dance, music, and circus shows, including both touring productions and co-productions with artists, presented in Odyssud's own venues and across partner venues in the Toulouse metropolitan area.
• Expositions (Visual Arts Exhibitions) Visual arts exhibitions held at the Salle d'Exposition, featuring contemporary artists across painting, sculpture, installation, street art, video, and textile arts.
• Festival Luluberlu Annual cultural festival specifically curated for young audiences, featuring performances and artistic activities for children, operated as a sub-brand under the Odyssud ecosystem.
• Actions Culturelles (Cultural Engagement Activities) Cultural engagement activities including artist encounters, artistic workshops, participatory projects, open rehearsals, and Bord de scène (post-show discussions) that complement the performance programming.
• School Booking Services (Séances Scolaires) Dedicated reservation service for educational institutions (crèches to lycées) offering age-appropriate performances, pedagogical support materials, and Pass Culture integration at differentiated school rates (€6.50–€9).
• Accompagnement Artistique (Artist Residencies) Artist residency program and associated collective (collectif associé) providing production support, rehearsal spaces, and creation residencies for performing arts companies and creators.
• Carte Cadeau (Gift Cards) Gift card offering that can be purchased by individuals and used for ticket purchases at Odyssud performances.
• Carte Odyssud (Loyalty Subscription) Subscription-based loyalty card offering reduced ticket rates and priority booking access to the Odyssud season programming. Free for Blagnac residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Season 26/27 features approximately 50 performances and events.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• L'Aria (Cornebarrieu)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOdyssud partners with L'Aria in Cornebarrieu for selected performances, notably 'Juste Irena' by Compagnie Paname Pilotis, which is presented as 'En partenariat avec L'Aria'. L'Aria provides its venue for co-presented performances, extending Odyssud's reach into the wider metropolitan area.
• Salle Nougaro (Toulouse)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOdyssud co-presents performances at Salle Nougaro in Toulouse. Thomas Fersen's show and the Frida - Voyage musical illustré production are presented 'En partenariat avec La Salle Nougaro'. The partner venue provides its stage and infrastructure for the shared programming.
• Théâtre Garonne (Toulouse)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFRAMES by Alexander Vantournhout / Not Standing is presented 'En partenariat avec le Théâtre Garonne'. Théâtre Garonne serves as the venue for this performance within Odyssud's hors les murs programming.
• La Grainerie (Balma)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLa Grainerie in Balma is a key partner hosting TRAXXx by CirkVOST under a partnership agreement. The show is listed as 'En partenariat avec La Grainerie' and La Grainerie's 500-seat tent is the venue. La Grainerie is a dedicated circus venue in the metropolitan area. TRAXXx is a coproduction with Odyssud.
• Théâtre des Mazades (Toulouse)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAbd Al Malik's 'Gibraltar, Identités Réconciliées' is presented at Théâtre des Mazades as part of the Festival Détours de Chant, co-presented with Odyssud. Théâtre des Mazades serves as the venue partner for this performance.
• MédialudocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMédialudo is described as 'Une proposition de la Médialudo dans la Salle d'exposition' for exhibitions such as 'Le petit peuple des murs'. Médialudo appears to be an internal or closely affiliated cultural mediation entity of the Ville de Blagnac that co-creates exhibition content and educational programming.
• Ville de BlagnaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOdyssud is a régie municipale directe of the Ville de Blagnac. The city is the owner, funder, and governing authority of Odyssud Spectacles. Joseph Carles, Mayor of Blagnac, serves as Director of Publication. The municipality provides the premises, staffing, and operational funding.
• DRAC Midi-Pyrénées / Ministère de la CulturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles of the French Ministry of Culture is a key public funding partner and regulator. Odyssud's entrepreneur de spectacles licences are granted under its authority. The DRAC co-funds Odyssud's operations and programming.
• Région OccitaniecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRégion Occitanie is a public funding partner of Odyssud, contributing to the venue's operational budget and co-producing selected performances.
• Département de la Haute-GaronnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Département de la Haute-Garonne is a public funding partner of Odyssud, contributing to operational and programming costs.
• TOC (Le Totem, Odyssud, La Cigalière)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRIDA - Voyage musical et illustré is a coproduction within the framework of TOC, a cooperative structure bringing together Le Totem (Avignon), Odyssud (Blagnac), and La Cigalière (Sérignan). This trilateral partnership enables shared production costs and touring across the three venues.
• Théâtre Antoine Watteau (Nogent-sur-Marne)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a supporting partner for 'Juste Irena' (Compagnie Paname Pilotis) coproduction. Part of the extended national coproduction network for this show.
• La Nef - Lieu de création dédié aux arts de la marionnette (Pantin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a supporting partner for 'Juste Irena'. A specialist puppet theatre venue that supports the production.
• Fondation pour la Mémoire de la ShoahminorStrategic or Co-development Partner'Juste Irena' (Compagnie Paname Pilotis) is produced with the support of the Fondation pour la Mémoire de la Shoah, which funds the production related to Holocaust memory education.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Grainerie: Balma-based dedicated circus arts creation and performance venue (500-seat tent). A core partner for Odyssud circus programming (e.g., TRAXXx) and a directly comparable presenting venue for circus and family audiences.
• Le Metronum: Toulouse venue operated by Toulouse Métropole dedicated to contemporary music and emerging scenes. Comparable to Odyssud as a metropolitan presenting venue supported by local public funding.
• Théâtre Garonne: European and contemporary performing arts venue in Toulouse presenting theater, dance, circus and music. Directly comparable as a co-producing/presenting venue in the same metropolitan catchment and a named partner in Odyssud's hors les murs network.
• Salle Nougaro: Toulouse venue dedicated to jazz, world music, and song. Listed as a named co-presentation partner for Odyssud productions (e.g., FRIDA, Thomas Fersen), making it a directly comparable presenting venue.
• L'Aria: Performing arts venue in Cornebarrieu (Toulouse metro) presenting theater, music and circus. Listed as a co-presentation partner with Odyssud, making it a directly comparable suburban municipal presenting venue.
• Théâtre des Mazades: Toulouse neighborhood theater hosting music, theater and hip-hop programming. Co-presents events with Odyssud (Festival Détours de Chant) and serves the same metropolitan audience.
• Théâtre de la Cité (CDN Toulouse Occitanie): Centre Dramatique National in Toulouse producing and hosting theater and contemporary performance. Functions as both a peer and a partner venue for Odyssud's hors les murs programming.
• Halle aux Grains - Théâtre national de Toulouse: Toulouse's national theater venue hosting opera, dance and theater. A larger, more established presenting venue in the same catchment, competing for the same metropolitan audience and touring productions.

Regional players

• Le Totem (Scène nationale d'Avignon): Scène nationale in Avignon and a named co-production partner within the TOC framework alongside Odyssud. Comparable as a publicly funded national-label presenting venue, but operating in a different regional catchment (Provence vs. Occitanie).
• La Cigalière: Cultural venue in Sérignan (Hérault) co-producing within the TOC framework with Odyssud. Comparable as a publicly funded cultural venue presenting multidisciplinary programming, but serving a different Occitanie catchment.

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

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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