Concert halls Alsace

For several years now, the theater of the Rue du Ballon has not abandoned its grip on the small world of amateur theater, although in this particular case we can speak of professionalism. The troupe of faithful believers around the master to think Jean-Marie Meshaka is piling up every season of new talents in part from the training provided by competent passionate people. It revisits the classic repertoire as well as contemporary pieces. Beyond the show, the Franco-Lebanese director always seeks to convey a message, an emotion so that the viewer is not just a "consumer". Smart theater in sum!

This 300-seat room dedicated to humour in all its forms was created by two passionate lovers of living art and scratch-hair, the couple Marguier. Because they lacked a place to express in an amusing way their local and national favourites, the Warehouse had to fill this void. The programming is of high quality, and many national artists come here to test their new shows. The most? The possibility of having dinner or a drink before or after the show.

The Palace shows films in their original version. The selection is rigorous and alternates between some blockbusters and art house films. The combination is relevant and effective. The current director has managed to take over the reins of this unique downtown cinema and to get back on track in terms of admissions. The year 2022 was rather good despite a very delicate national economic situation. He regularly organizes unique screenings of legendary films as well as exhibitions of local artists. Mulhousians seem to really appreciate it!

The main mission of the Cinéma Star is to allow film lovers of all kinds to enjoy auteur films screened in their original version with subtitles. Foreign films with limited distribution, produced by film productions from all over the world, are also available, which is very appreciable since it is the only one in the Alsatian capital to offer this type of entertainment. Its five rooms are small in size but you are comfortably seated and feel very comfortable. For those who also like films that are popular with the general public, it should be noted that the UGC card also gives you access to the Star Cinema to watch its films.

It is a French exception since it is the only national theatre in the regions and one of the two national higher schools for professional training in the dramatic arts. The theatre has two halls: the Salle Koltès and the Salle Hubert Gignoux where contemporary shows are performed. The Strasbourg National Theatre also offers a fine programme of conferences and various events, some of which are sometimes offered free of charge.

Espace Dollfus et Noack, also known as ED&N, is an indispensable venue. Known for its programming that makes room for all French-speaking artists, it's a chance to sing, with concerts, comedy shows and theater for the whole family and all generations from 7 to 77. Major French and international artists perform here regularly. Add to this a team of passionate performers and a top-notch program, and this is the venue that counts. To go there is to adopt it and be sure to have a good time.

The Kinepolis is a complex with 14 theaters in Mulhouse that offers a generalist and family program to which are added live and simultaneous broadcasts of concerts, ballets, operas, previews and documentaries. An award-winning Belgian concept, Eddy Duquenne, President of Kinepolis Group, received the award for best cinema operator at CinemaCon, the largest event for the film industry in the world in 2014. Since then, the concept has been working well and moviegoers have been flocking to it.

The Mulhouse Alsatian Theatre is committed to the preservation and development of dialectal theatre and popular culture in Mulhouse, through the regular production of plays in dialect, often written by regional authors. Every year, the TAM presents its famous "Herre'n Owe" and "Dame'n Owe". Its HQ is located next to the Théâtre de la Sinne. The Circle has a bar and two halls and is home to the rehearsals of the youth dialectal theatre school.

With its intimate setting, the cinema offers a rich and varied program for everyone. Le Bel-Air is not a cinema where you just go to "consume" a film. A place for sharing and exchange, the year at Bel-Air is packed with events, including meetings around program cycles, and the Augenblick Festival, a regional German-language film festival. Young audiences are also catered for, with image education programs such as École & Cinéma, and the "Kinderclasse": films in German for bilingual classes.

A meeting place between the arts and the dissemination of knowledge, the MAMCS Auditorium offers more than 150 events each year. With a capacity of 140 spectators, it tries to meet multiple vocations, including that of bringing together each event relating to current exhibitions, one-off cultural events (such as Heritage Days or Museum Night) or hosting numerous artists. Throughout the year, concerts, meetings, film screenings, lectures, study days, readings and other performances take place.

Founded in 1990 by Martin Gester, the Music Parliament brings together singers, instrumentalists and soloists. His musical repertoire is based on a classical and baroque register. As a result, the establishment has developed a partnership with the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles. Varying between creation and re-reading of the classical repertoire, the structure has made its mark on many occasions through the interpretation of the works of famous musicians such as Bach, Mozart, Shobert, Charpentier or Scarlatti. The most: a large number of concerts are organised throughout France and Europe. Several discs are also available on site.

The Taps is the showcase of contemporary theatre. Since 2002, this municipal structure, spread over several sites - two halls from Scala to Neudorf, and another at the Dairy - has been offering many French and foreign creations each season. Sometimes demanding, sometimes zany, the shows, performed by professionals unknown to the general public, are varied and address different themes, each time reserving their share of surprises and emotions. The detailed program is available on the institution's website. You can also book your tickets or subscriptions directly online.

La Cave aux Piafs is where the passionate madness of the Cage aux Piafs company is expressed. Several times a month, by reservation only, thirty or so people gather in a cellar, the exact address of which we're told only at the very last moment... Don't panic, these extravagant Piafs mean you no harm but, on the contrary, are there to entertain you by singing and waving their feathers during a high-flying aperitif. An unusual, festive and amusing experience that will delight everyone: you'll come away amazed!

Concerts, cinema, exhibitions, festivals, puppets: the Lézard association organizes contemporary art exhibitions that show the richness of local plastic creation. The association also develops a rich musical program inside and outside the walls, with the Grillen. It also programs film-debate evenings with the CGR on societal issues. Initiator of very popular festivals, in particular the Musiques métisses festival programmed each year in spring in various places, the Lézard is never short of playful and eclectic ideas.

A popular education association, the Thirteen Ditch has existed since 1978. This neighbourhood facility has multiple vocations: social, family and multi-generational. The Thirteen Ditch is a place of animation of social life whose key words are: socialization, autonomy, empowerment and tolerance. The socio-cultural centre of the Thirteen Ditch is for everyone, infants, adolescents and pensioners. The philosophy of this place is simple: to put the family, culture and solidarity back at the heart of everyone's life through multiple events (pottery workshops, singing, dancing) and activities. This also includes after-school care and homework help.

This venue hosts shows and concerts all year round. The diverse program is aimed at adults and children alike. School shows are also offered. Musical object theater, visual theater, musical storytelling, travel writing, hip-hop... The choice is vast, even eclectic. And if you're planning a special event, you'll be pleased to know that you can privatize Le Préo. The auditorium, with its modular seating, can be adapted to your needs. Le Préo also organizes artistic workshops.

Under the direction of Pierre Chaput, the Django Reihnardt cultural area offers a range of cultural activities throughout the year. Under the leadership of the artistic programmer Benoit Van Kote, the shows aim to support talents and generations, while associating the population and the actors of the neighborhood. Discover, raise awareness, question and change practices! Projects carried by the cultural center relate to music, but also to all living and visual arts.

The most: Guided and commented tours of the center are possible on RDV.

The Circle Hall is the dedicated performance hall in Bischheim, located near the Boecklin Court. This friendly place offers a very diversified program throughout the year: plays, dance shows, or world music concerts.... The programming is intended for adults of course, but also for children. And for toddlers, adapted shows are regularly offered (participatory shows, puppets...). Film concerts are also on the programme and you can participate in artistic workshops. The program is renewed annually. It is a pity that the programming is less known compared to the other structures of the Eurometropolis.

The Ostwald Waterhole is a multicultural place! The programme of shows and concerts for all audiences is vast and particularly diverse: concerts, dances, but also plays are presented throughout the year. The cultural area has two halls: the 250-seat hall with a small stage, while the 580-seat hall is suitable for the big show - tickets can be bought online. Le Point d'eau also offers theatre workshops (for young people and adults), and dance classes for all ages.

Are you a music lover or simply curious? Come to Espace Malraux. You'll be able to discover artists who may not yet be well known, but who are undeniably talented. On the program: world music, gypsy jazz, poetic post-pop, rock and blues or Alsatian rock, vocal trio... The line-up is iconoclastic, with many local groups taking to the stage. You can have a drink and a bite to eat (snack bar). A popular event with locals and regulars alike. Program available on the Town Hall website.

Throughout the year, the La Coupole theatre offers theatre, dance, music and circus shows... The programme is to be discovered on the website: classical dance, hip hop, puppet theatre, opera... To share these great artistic and cultural moments, La Coupole has a 504-seat auditorium, a small 100-seat theatre and a three-screen cinema located right next to the theatre. A bar is open before and after the performances as well as during intermissions.

Named "The Shell", Colmar's outdoor theater welcomes the Colmar Wine Fair every year in the summer. This is an inevitable event where a multitude of singers and groups are taking place for the great pleasure of the Colmarians. Programming is like its legendary habit. The Vintage 2018 will see on stage Indochina, Julien Clerc, Martin Solveig, Scorpions… An appointment you can imagine much awaited, that spectators will appreciate all the while visibility and proximity to the scene with the audience is perfect, not to mention the particularly well studied acoustics. If the sky is clouded, be reassured: huge paintings allow protection. So just take your tickets, hurry up! Although the visitor capacity is 10,000 places, the concerts are quickly complete.

Le Chanfrein is a tiny bar with probably one of the smallest stages in the region, adjacent to the Le Cheval Blanc restaurant in Brunstatt. It's a low-ceilinged café with a few high tables and chairs, a neat and functional counter, a micro-stage in one corner, where local and regional bands of all styles perform every first and third Saturday of the month, a dynamic village bar-pub. In the evening, especially in summer, the terrace adds to the charm of this café, which attracts a large clientele.

TJP CDN Strasbourg-Grand Est offers shows for all generations. Inventive, refined and poetic, the program is varied. From dance and storytelling to music and puppet shows, the TJP offers a contemporary vision and aims to make theater accessible to as many people as possible. Every 2 years, the TJP organizes the Giboulées, an unmissable festival of puppet shows.

Le Caveau is a municipal hall rehabilitated in 2011 that hosts a wide variety of artistic performances. The program is particularly iconoclastic and allows professional and amateur artists to take the stage. World music, French song, jazz, concerts, plays, storytelling, conferences, screenings, etc. The objective is also to allow local artists to perform. The vaulted stone room is ideal for a perfect acoustic. As the Caveau is small, it is better to reserve at the town hall.