LE LIBERTE

What LE LIBERTE does

Le Liberté is a municipal cultural-venue complex in Rennes, France, comprising three co-located spaces at 1 esplanade Charles de Gaulle: Le Liberté (1,000–5,300 capacity across seated and standing configurations), L'Étage (up to 950 standing, dedicated to contemporary and touring music), and Le MusikHALL. The venues are owned by Ville de Rennes and operated by Citédia Métropole, a French public urban-services operator (RCS 823 513 098) under a delegated public-services framework; Le Liberté is therefore not a venture-backed or publicly traded entity.

The complex programs touring concerts, dance, theater, comedy, family/youth shows, and festivals, and distributes tickets through a deliberately multi-rail stack: Ticketmaster as the primary online channel, HelloAsso for association-driven events, Shotgun.live for club-style and urban programming, Billetweb.fr for family/youth shows, plus a physical Liberté box office open Tuesdays and Fridays 12h–18h with placement advisory, loyalty-card issuance, and the “Les Suspendus” solidarity-ticket pool. Ancillary commercial products include Club des Entreprises private-hire/corporate events, accessibility services for disabled patrons, an email newsletter (bundled with Qobuz streaming trials), and social channels on Facebook and Instagram for each venue.

Revenue mechanics are ticket-driven across the cited price band (€3.50 Sortir! youth rate to €85 Christophe Maé Cat. 1, with tribute acts clustered around €40–€55). Operating economics also reflect a public-sector cost structure — Citédia Métropole bears the venue management mandate — with municipal ownership creating a regulated, single-tenant position in the mid-to-large-capacity Rennes live-entertainment market, against which private-sector competitors face structural entry barriers.

Name

LE LIBERTE

Legal name

Citédia Métropole

Website

https://leliberte.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Le Liberté is the municipal cultural-venue complex in Rennes, France, operating Le Liberté, L'Étage and Le MusikHALL on behalf of Ville de Rennes via Citédia Métropole to host touring concerts, theater, comedy, family shows and festivals for regional and tourist audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK), Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB), DJ & Electronic Music Venues (MPAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Live event venue
• Concert hall
• Performing arts center
• Cultural venue
• Live entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Rennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: The venue generates revenue through ticket sales for concerts, shows, and events. Tickets are sold through online partner platforms (Ticketmaster, HelloAsso, Shotgun.live, Billetweb.fr) and physical box office. Additional revenue streams include loyalty card programs and suspended ticket donations (Les Suspendus - community initiative for solidarity tickets).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Liberté operates a multi-venue cultural complex (Le Liberté, L'Étage, Le MusikHALL) in Rennes, France, hosting live entertainment events including concerts, dance, theater, comedy, family shows, and festivals. The venue sells tickets through its own physical box office and third-party online platforms, and offers complementary services including a loyalty card, accessibility services, and corporate/private event hosting.

Product overview

Le Liberté, L'Étage, and Le MusikHALL are three cultural venues in Rennes, France, operated by Citédia Métropole. Le Liberté serves as the primary venue for touring shows and events, accommodating 1,000 to 5,300 patrons. L'Étage focuses on contemporary music with capacity up to 950, supporting local and regional artists. Le MusikHALL represents the third venue in the portfolio. Services include physical and online ticketing through multiple partners (Ticketmaster, Helloasso, Shotgun, Billetweb), a loyalty card program, community access initiatives, corporate/private event hosting, and accessibility services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Liberté venue Main concert and event venue in Rennes, hosting touring shows and cultural events with capacity of 1,000 to 3,300 seated or up to 5,300 standing. Open to general public audiences seeking live concerts, dance, theater, comedy, and family shows.
• L'Étage venue Contemporary music venue dedicated to local and regional productions as well as touring shows, designed to promote Rennes' musical scene with capacity up to 950 standing. Targets local music enthusiasts and emerging/regional artists.
• Le MusikHALL venue Third venue operated under the Le Liberté brand, listed in venue programming alongside Le Liberté and L'Étage.
• Billetterie du Liberté (Box office) Physical box office located at 1 esplanade Charles de Gaulle, open Tuesdays and Fridays 12h-18h. Offers personalized seating advice and accepts multiple payment methods including credit card, cash, checks, Chèques Vacances ANCV, and Chèques Culture.
• Carte de Fidélité (Loyalty card) Loyalty card program offering discounted rates, priority access, telephone ordering, best seating placement, and promotional offers. Available exclusively at the Liberté box office for individual patrons.
• Les Suspendus (Suspended tickets) Community initiative inspired by 'suspended coffee' concept, allowing patrons to purchase gift vouchers that are donated to individuals who cannot afford tickets for performances.
• Club des Entreprises / Private Events Corporate membership program and private event booking services for businesses seeking exclusive venue access for meetings, conferences, and VIP evenings at Le Liberté.
• Accessibilité services Accessibility services for disabled patrons, including dedicated reservation forms and personalized assistance for organizing venue visits to Le Liberté, L'Étage, and Le MusikHALL.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary online ticketing partner for ticket sales. Provides the main reservation system for shows at Le Liberté and L'Étage.
• HelloAssominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketing platform used for association events, festivals, and special programming.
• Shotgun.liveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketing platform for club-style events and urban music shows at L'Étage.
• Reelax TicketsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial resale platform authorized by organizers for verified ticket resale.
• OuestGominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic carpooling platform in Brittany. Partnership for spectator transportation to reduce carbon footprint. Free carpooling service for event attendees.
• Citédia MétropolecoreOthersOwner and operator of Le Liberté and L'Étage venues on behalf of Ville de Rennes. Citédia manages the cultural venues under municipal ownership.
• Ville de RennescoreOthersOwner of Le Liberté and L'Étage cultural venues. Delegates venue management to Citédia.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LeLiberteRennes35
• Instagraminstagram.com/leliberte.rennes

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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