The performing arts companies in Bouches-du-Rhône are primarily cultural institutions and event organizers, ranging from established opera houses to multidisciplinary cultural hubs. Festival d'Aix-en-Provence creates and produces opera, while BI:POLE specializes in artist management and tour production. Friche la Belle de Mai is a cultural center with diverse spaces, and Le Fil d'Ariane uses circus arts for team development. Grand Théâtre de Provence is a venue for performances, and La Criée, Théâtre National de Marseille promotes diverse stage writings.
The data shows a concentration of these companies in Marseille and Aix-en-Provence. Many were founded in the 2000s, reflecting a period of growth in cultural infrastructure. The companies vary in size, from larger institutions like Festival d'Aix-en-Provence with 197 employees to smaller organizations like IN SITU, which supports artists creating in public spaces.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Festival d'Aix-en-Provencefestival-aix.com
Creation and production of high-quality opera performances and concerts, fostering innovation, education, and sustainable cultural initiatives in Provence. |
197 | |||
| 2 |
BI:POLEbi-pole.org
An independent cultural agency specializing in artist management, tour production, and event creation, promoting diverse and innovative musical movements globally |
183 | |||
| 3 |
Friche la Belle de Mailafriche.org
A vibrant cultural hub in Marseille with artist studios, performance spaces, restaurants, skate park, playground, and more, welcoming over 300,000 visitors annually |
99 | |||
| 4 |
Le Fil d'Arianefilariane.com
The company utilizes circus arts for creative development, offering team learning experiences to deconstruct hierarchy, promote collaboration, and enhance skills within organizations |
59 | |||
| 5 |
Grand Théâtre de Provencelestheatres.net
venue offering a large, acoustically optimized theater with orchestra pit, rehearsal studios, public terraces, and dining facilities for performances |
58 | |||
| 6 |
La Criée, Théâtre National de Marseilletheatre-lacriee.com
National drama center creating, presenting diverse theatrical works, engaging broad audiences, especially youth, for individual and collective uplift through theater. |
54 | |||
| 7 |
Ballet national de Marseilleballet-de-marseille.com
Established in 1972 by Roland Petit, this dance company based in Marseille is currently led by the collective (LA)HORDE, with 20 dancers |
52 | |||
| 8 |
Les Théâtreslestheatres.net
A project involving four theaters in the Aix-Marseille-Provence area, offering diverse programming including theater, classical music, dance, comedy, jazz, circus, and children's shows |
50 | |||
| 9 |
Lieux Publics, centre national des arts de la rue et de l'espace publiclieuxpublics.com
An arts organization in France that coordinates a space for public performances, events, and productions, promoting artistic creation in public spaces |
34 | |||
| 10 |
La Chaudronnerie - La Ciotatlachaudronnerie-laciotat.com
A former shipyard transformed into a vibrant cultural center with two performance halls and an exhibition space Open to all for entertainment and artistic experiences |
32 | |||
| 11 |
Festival de Marseillefestivaldemarseille.com
Organizes a diverse and international festival in Marseille, showcasing a variety of genres and cultures to celebrate the city's energy |
31 | |||
| 12 |
Scènes et Cinésscenesetcines.fr
A public industrial and commercial establishment managing theaters, cultural spaces, cinemas, and music venues in several municipalities, with various directors overseeing different artistic aspects |
31 | |||
| 13 |
Ballet National de Marseilleballet-de-marseille.com
A renowned national ballet company in Marseille, founded in 1972, focusing on contemporary dance and artist societal engagement with international collaborations |
31 | |||
| 14 |
Théâtre des Salinsles-salins.net
Cultural venue hosting national theater performances, promoting arts and culture in Martigues with diverse theatrical productions and events. |
29 | |||
| 15 |
IN SITUin-situ.info
European platform supporting emerging artists creating in public space, outside traditional venues, promoting innovative artistic experiences |
24 | |||
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| 17 |
Archaos, Pôle national Cirquearchaos.fr
A leading company in contemporary circus arts, offering performances worldwide and promoting accessibility to circus arts through various projects and collaborations |
22 | |||
| 18 |
Cabaret-Théâtre L'étoile bleuecabaretletoilebleue.fr
Cabaret-theatre in Marseille offering grand spectacle revues, classical music concerts, jazz nights, and drag shows, providing unforgettable entertainment experiences for all ✨🎶🎭 |
21 | |||
| 19 |
Théâtre Joliettetheatrejoliette.fr
A performing arts company located in Marseille, France, Theatre Joliette showcases a variety of theatrical performances and events |
18 | |||
| 20 |
Théâtre des Calanquestheatredescalanques.com
The company is a theater company located in the nature, hosting various performances, international tours, artistic collaborations, and emphasizing utopian ideas |
18 | |||
| 21 |
Théâtre La Citétheatrelacite.com
Organizer of the Biennale of real-life writings in Marseille, showcasing performances and events focused on authentic storytelling and writing styles |
17 | |||
| 22 |
Shonenshonen.info
Shonen is a Marseille-based company creating transdisciplinary art pieces that combine dance, images, and new technologies, with a focus on inclusivity and collaboration |
17 | |||
| 23 |
JUST EVENTjustevent.fr
Event planning company specializing in artistic performances, sound, and lighting for weddings and private events Committed to excellence, quality, and customization |
16 | |||
| 24 |
FAI-AR - Formation supérieure d'art en espace publicfaiar.org
A leading training center for artistic creation in public space, offering innovative programs for emerging artists and professionals in urban settings |
16 | |||
| 25 |
Arcadearcade-regionsud.com
The company is a key player in the cultural sector, providing support, resources, and innovation to live entertainment professionals in the South of France region |
16 | |||
| 26 |
Théâtre Tourskytoursky.fr
Establishes a theater in a working-class neighborhood, fostering artistic creation, cultural exchange, and social engagement to combat exclusion and intolerance, promoting dialogue among people. |
15 | |||
| 27 |
L'éolienneleolienne-marseille.fr
A dedicated music and storytelling venue hosting performances and residencies, with a focus on traditional, ancient, and jazz music, storytelling, and cultural events |
14 | |||
| 28 |
ELISIAelisia.org
Specializing in live entertainment administration services for the performing arts industry |
13 | |||
| 29 |
Théâtre Antoine Viteztheatre-vitez.com
A theater located on the Aix campus offering contemporary programming in collaboration with emerging artists, bridging academia, professionals, and amateurs |
12 | |||
| 30 |
Festival de Pâques d'Aix-en-Provencefestivalpaques.com
A leading international classical music festival in Aix-en-Provence, hosting top artists and attracting 150,000 music lovers worldwide Led by Renaud Capuçon and Dominique Bluzet |
10 | |||
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