La Cigalière

What La Cigalière does

La Cigalière is a municipal performing arts venue (salle de spectacle) located in Sérignan-du-Comtat, Hérault, in the Occitanie region of southern France, owned and financed by the Ville de Sérignan. Opened in 2002 inside the Parc Rayonnant — a contemporary art park co-designed by sculptor Daniel Buren and architect Nicolas Guillot and featuring 170 perforated metal columns across nearly 3 hectares — the venue operates a modular performance hall with capacities up to 500 seated or 1,200 standing. Its programming is eclectic and pluridisciplinary, spanning contemporary music, theatre, dance, circus, puppetry, comedy, and youth-oriented shows, with a flagship annual Festival Chants d'Hiver et de Femmes now in its 15th edition (January 2026).

The venue monetizes through three streams: (1) tiered ticketing with three categories (A/B/C) and sub-tiers for full-price, privilege (60+, partner subscribers), reduced (students, unemployed, social benefits), and child pricing, ranging from €8 to €34 per ticket; (2) annual season subscriptions (Découverte €40 for 4 shows, Grand soir €70 for 4 shows, Plaisir €90 for 5 shows) with a Pass Sérignan resident discount; and (3) on-site bar and catering operated by the volunteer association Printival on every performance evening. Distribution is via on-site box office, the Legilog.fr online ticketing platform, and reciprocal subscriber agreements with Scène de Bayssan, TMS Sète, and Théâtre + Cinéma Narbonne.

La Cigalière's operating economics are dominated by public institutional funding rather than ticket revenue: Ville de Sérignan is the primary financier, supplemented by Région Occitanie (under the Lieux Structurants scheme), DRAC Occitanie, CNM (Centre National de la Musique), and SACEM. Programming is delivered by a small permanent staff of approximately 10-12 (director Marc Boudet, administrator Orianne Boizard, mediation lead Océane Delort, box office, technical, and communications roles), augmented by an associated-artist residency program, school-time education initiatives (Arts Education and Cultural Mediation/EAC with 20+ school sessions per season), free amateur practice workshops, and partnerships with the adjacent MRAC museum and culture-inclusion associations such as Culture et Sport Solidaires 34.

Name

La Cigalière

Legal name

La Cigalière

Website

https://lacigaliere.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Cigalière is a municipally owned performing arts venue in Sérignan-du-Comtat, France, presenting concerts, theatre, dance, circus, and youth programming across an 1,200-capacity modular hall, funded by the Ville de Sérignan and Région Occitanie and serving local and regional audiences through ticketed shows and season subscriptions.

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Product category

Live Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Live performing arts
• Concert venue
• Theatre programming
• Cultural venue
• Arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sérignan-du-comtat

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual ticket sales across three pricing categories (A, B, C) with full-price, privilege (60+ years, partner subscribers), and reduced (students, unemployed, social benefit recipients, groups 6+, employee committees) tiers. Ticket prices range from €8 (children under 11) to €34 (Category A seated).
2. Season Subscriptions: Three subscription packages: Découverte (4 shows for €40), Grand soir (4 shows for €70 or €60 with Pass Sérignan), Plaisir (5 shows for €90 or €80 with Pass Sérignan). Subscriptions provide reduced rates on additional Category B/C shows.
3. Bar and Catering Services: The volunteer association Printival provides beverage, sandwich, and snack services in the venue hall every evening of performance, opening from 19h.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

La Cigalière is a municipal live performing arts venue in Sérignan, France, presenting a multidisciplinary program of concerts, theatre, dance, circus, puppetry, comedy, and youth-oriented performances in a modular hall (up to 1,200 standing / 500 seated). Beyond ticketed shows, the venue operates a year-round season of cultural mediation programs for schools, artist residencies and accompaniments, and amateur practice workshops, complemented by annual festivals such as the Festival Chants d'Hiver et de Femmes.

Product overview

La Cigalière is a performing arts venue in Sérignan, France, offering a diverse program centered around concerts, theater, dance, circus, and youth-oriented performances. The venue features a modular hall (500-1200 seats) and the outdoor Parc Rayonnant space. Key offerings include the annual Festival Chants d'Hiver et de Femmes celebrating women's musical voices, season subscription packages (Découverte, Grand soir, Plaisir), artist residency and accompaniment programs, cultural mediation initiatives for youth and underserved audiences, and amateur practice workshops. The venue also provides accessibility features and partnerships with external platforms for ticketing and cultural access programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Festival Chants d'Hiver et de Femmes: Annual winter festival dedicated to women's voices in music, created in 2010, now in its 15th edition.

Products and services

• La Cigalière Venue — Live Performance Programming Modular live performance hall (up to 1,200 standing / 500 seated) hosting concerts, theatre, dance, circus, puppetry, comedy, and youth-focused shows across a seasonal program (September-June), aimed at local residents and regional audiences of all ages.
• Festival Chants d'Hiver et de Femmes Annual three-evening winter festival celebrating female artists across multiple musical genres, with free pre-concert performances in the venue lobby, for general public audiences.
• Season Subscriptions (Découverte, Grand soir, Plaisir) Three subscription packages offering discounted access to multiple season shows: Découverte (4 shows for €40), Grand soir (4 shows for €70, or €60 with Pass Sérignan), and Plaisir (5 shows for €90, or €80 with Pass Sérignan), with reduced rates on additional Category B/C shows. Sold to individual subscribers via phone or on-site box office.
• Cultural Mediation and Education Programs (Actions culturelles) Arts education and cultural mediation programs including school-time performances with pedagogical materials, workshops in schools and at the venue, family activities, and initiatives to improve cultural access for underserved audiences, including complimentary tickets through Culture et Sport Solidaires 34.
• Artist Residencies and Accompaniment Support programs for artists through associated artist residencies (Trio Zéphyr, OTTiLiE [B]), first-opening acts for the Printival event, choreographic creation support, and plastic arts/photography calls for projects across music, dance, circus, theatre, and youth programming, funded in part by DRAC Occitanie.
• Amateur Practice Workshops (Pratiques amateurs) Free workshops for amateur practitioners, including weekend immersion sessions with professional performers (e.g., Métamorphose et Cabaret combining singing and dance, held alongside the Festival Chants d'Hiver et de Femmes).

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ school-time performances per season serving children from nursery to high school
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

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

• Ville de SérignancoreOthersPrimary funder and owner of La Cigalière. The municipality of Sérignan fully finances the venue's operations as a public cultural infrastructure. Contact: [email protected]. Phone: +33 (0)4 67 326 326. Fax: +33 (0)4 67 370 383.
• Région OccitaniecoreOthersProvides ongoing financial support for La Cigalière's cultural programming through the 'Lieux Structurants' device. Régional backing is key to sustaining the venue's diverse artistic offerings and artist residency programs.
• DRAC Occitanie (Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles)coreOthersProvides support for artistic creation at La Cigalière, particularly for the associated artist residency program. DRAC funding helps enable multi-season artistic accompaniment and production support for resident companies.
• CNM (Centre National de la Musique)majorOthersNational music center providing financial support for La Cigalière's programming, especially in the contemporary music domain. Contributes to the venue's capacity to host high-profile musical performances.
• SACEMmajorOthersSACEM supports La Cigalière both for its general programming and specifically for the annual Festival Chants d'Hiver et de Femmes. The society also supports plastic arts and photography exhibition programs at the venue.
• MRAC Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée (Musée Régional d'Art Contemporain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated adjacent to La Cigalière in Sérignan, the MRAC collaborates on the 'Passerelles' project, hosting La Cigalière's resident artists for short-form performances within the museum's collections. Also jointly offers cultural days for school groups combining theatre visits with museum tours. The MRAC covers bus transport costs for high school visits.
• Culture et Sport Solidaires 34minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation working to fight exclusion by facilitating cultural access for people otherwise excluded. La Cigalière provides complimentary tickets for all scheduled performances to support this initiative.
• Pass Culture (Ministry of Culture)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Cigalière is an official partner of the French Ministry of Culture's Pass Culture program, dedicated to 18-year-olds. Performances are promoted through the Pass Culture application, providing a direct channel to young cultural consumers.
• Scène de Bayssan (Béziers)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal partnership allowing subscribers of Scène de Bayssan to access privilege pricing at La Cigalière, and vice versa. Part of a network of theatres in the Béziers-Méditerranée Agglomération.
• TMS SèteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal partnership with Théâtre Molière Sète (TMS) allowing mutual subscribers access to privilege pricing at both venues, facilitating cross-region cultural attendance.
• Théâtre + Cinéma NarbonneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal pricing partnership with Théâtre + Cinéma Narbonne, enabling subscribers of either venue to benefit from privilege rates at La Cigalière and partner theatres.
• PrintivalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer association operating the bar and catering service at La Cigalière every evening of performance. Also collaborates with La Cigalière to program first-opening acts for regional emerging artists during the season, in conjunction with the Printival's own programming activities.
• Occitanie en ScèneminorOthersRegional performing arts network of which La Cigalière is a member. Coordinates collective initiatives including the Plan Led Spectacle Vivant and other regional development programs for live performance venues.
• Collectif En JeuxminorOthersLa Cigalière is a member of the Collectif En Jeux, a collective of live performance venues and organizations in Occitanie.
• Plateforme Jeune Public OccitanieminorOthersLa Cigalière participates in the Plateforme Jeune Public Occitanie, a regional network focused on youth performing arts programming and development.
• SODAM (Schéma d'Orientation pour le Développement des Arts de la Marionnette)minorOthersLa Cigalière participates in the SODAM schema, a regional development framework for puppet and marionette arts, coordinated across the Occitanie territory.
• Béziers Méditerranée Transports (Line E Bus)minorOthersPublic transport partner providing bus Line E service connecting central Béziers (Place du Général De Gaulle, Gare SNCF) to Pont stop in Sérignan (20-minute journey), facilitating audience access to the venue.
• Local Media Partners (RPH, Grand Sud FM, RCF, RTL2, Nostalgie, Radio Ciel Bleu, Olé Magazine)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional radio stations and print media providing coverage for La Cigalière's programming and events. Includes RPH (Radio des Ponts et Chaussées), Grand Sud FM, RCF Maguelone Hérault, RTL2 Littoral Béziers, Nostalgie, Radio Ciel Bleu, and Olé Magazine.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• La Coursive: Scène nationale de Bordeaux — a publicly funded multidisciplinary performing arts venue with comparable programming (music, theater, dance, circus) and a youth/education focus, though operating at a larger metropolitan scale and a different region (Nouvelle-Aquitaine).
• Théâtre Sorano: Scène conventionnée in Toulouse focused on contemporary theater, dance, and circus with associated artist residencies and youth programming — directly analogous to La Cigalière's residency and creation-support model, though based in the larger Occitanie capital.
• L'Archipel — Scène Nationale de Perpignan: Scène nationale in Perpignan (Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie) hosting music, theater, dance, and circus with comparable tiered pricing and subscription structures. Same regional cultural-policy environment (Occitanie/Région) though serving a different sub-region.
• Le Cratère — Scène Nationale d'Alès: Scène nationale in Alès (Occitanie) presenting multidisciplinary performing arts with comparable tiered pricing, subscription packages, and youth education programs. Same regional institutional framework (Région Occitanie/DRAC) and similar Mediterranean hinterland catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre de la Manufacture — CDN de Nancy: Centre dramatique national offering multidisciplinary programming with artist residencies, education programs, and youth outreach — analogous operating model to La Cigalière though at national-CDN scale and in eastern France.
• Théâtre National Populaire (TNP): National theater in Villeurbanne/Lyon offering multidisciplinary performing arts with strong institutional backing and youth outreach. Comparable in mission (public cultural infrastructure with education programming) but at significantly larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Théâtre + Cinéma Narbonne: Cultural venue in Narbonne combining theater and cinema, with a reciprocal partnership granting subscribers privilege pricing at La Cigalière. Same Occitanie regional network and similar municipal-institution funding model.
• Théâtre Molière Sète (TMS): Municipal theater in Sète (Hérault, Occitanie) presenting multidisciplinary performing arts — music, theater, dance, youth programming — with reciprocal privilege-pricing partnership with La Cigalière. Same regional cultural ecosystem and similar tiered pricing/subscription structure.
• Scène de Bayssan: Performing arts venue in Béziers operated by Béziers Méditerranée Agglomération, hosting theater, music, dance, and circus programming with comparable capacity and a reciprocal subscriber partnership with La Cigalière. The two venues operate as parallel cultural infrastructure in the same agglomeration.

Others

• MRAC Occitanie / Musée Régional d'Art Contemporain: Adjacent contemporary art museum in Sérignan that co-hosts the 'Passerelles' programme with La Cigalière — sharing the Parc Rayonnant site and jointly delivering cultural-day programming to schools. Comparable as a partner venue and ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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