Concert halls Le Mans

La Rochelle, Aix-en-Provence and Marseille all have their own Comédie, as does Comédie Le Mans. It's the same tour operator who programs headliners and undiscovered talent from one city to the next. The schedule is very varied, from one-man shows to children's shows, theater and especially comedies. It's all about entertainment rather than head-scratching. Shows scheduled for 2024 include: Kevin Levy in Cocu, the comedy Une cellule pour deux, Florian Lex, Quelqu'un de bien by Romuald Maufras, the family comedy Robin des Bois, prince des voleurs, and En avant les petits bolides, a show for children aged 3 and over.

This downtown cinema offers a rich program. The big advantage is that you can watch foreign films in their original language. Enthusiasts can receive the week's program by e-mail, simply by providing their address. Some popular films are nevertheless distributed here, especially those aimed at children. Personalities and associations are on hand when a feature film is being debated. The size of the auditoriums (40 to 184 seats) is adapted to the expected attendance. Access is via Place des Comtes-du-Maine (an elevator in a glass box for the disabled) or via Avenue du Général-de-Gaulle (stairs). An address to remember for fans of authentic arthouse cinema, far from the popcorn counter or 3D glasses!

Located in the Sablons district, Le Plongeoir is a must-see venue for contemporary circus fans. Labelled Pôle National Cirque, it offers a rich and varied program of over 20 shows per season, as well as the Le Mans fait son Cirque festival in June. But Le Plongeoir is more than just a performance venue: it's a genuine community project, promoting encounters between artists and local residents through courses, internships, cultural initiatives... In short, circus in everyday life!

Since 1991 (30 years soon), the Acthalia theatre has been creating contemporary plays (Schmitt, Assous, Reza...) at Caveau 105, at the Cité Plantagenêt. Seven to eight shows are offered each season and are presented every weekend. It was the director, Philippe Corbé, who took over the drama workshops following the death of Olivier Couasnon, founder of the company, in 2012. Lovers of the verb can here appropriate the classical or contemporary repertoire, take a leap into improvisation, and perhaps one day follow in the footsteps of the actor Franck Sémonin who followed this course before taking off for television.