# 30 leading Performing Arts companies in the Rhône department

Tamtam tracks 31 Performing Arts companies headquartered in the Rhône department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by GESERICK BV, ENSATT - Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Arts et Techniques du Théâtre and la page dont on ne doit plus dire le nom. Their median headcount is 21. Half of them were founded in 2000 or later. The most common headquarters are Lyon (21) and Villeurbanne (2).

The performing arts companies in the Rhône department include a mix of established institutions and younger organizations. GESERICK BV, founded in 2010, focuses on artistic mediation and cultural education. ENSATT, established in 1941, is a national theater school. Maison de la danse de Lyon, founded in 1980, is a venue for diverse dance styles, and Les Célestins, Théâtre de Lyon has a history spanning over 200 years.

Most of the companies are based in Lyon, including several theaters and dance companies. However, other towns in the Rhône department also host significant institutions, such as the Théâtre National Populaire in Villeurbanne and Le Toboggan in Décines-Charpieu. The founding dates range from the late 18th century to the 2010s, indicating a blend of historical legacy and more recent developments in the performing arts sector.

🇫🇷 Rhône · 30 companies · Updated Nov 13, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [GESERICK BV](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/geserick-bv) (la-boate.com)<br>It offers artistic mediation, theater training, cultural education, writing support, and correction services to enhance creative expression and learning. | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,553 | 2010 |
| 2 | [ENSATT - Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Arts et Techniques du Théâtre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ensatt-ecole-nationale-superieure-d-arts-et-techniques-du-theatre) (ensatt.fr)<br>A French theater school offering training in various theater professions, theoretical education in arts & humanities, and practical facilities for experimentation and performances | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 111 | 1941 |
| 3 | [la page dont on ne doit plus dire le nom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-page-dont-on-ne-doit-plus-dire-le-nom) (lacuisineduweb.com)<br>Promoting web entrepreneurship in Lyon by creating an active and comprehensive ecosystem led by entrepreneurs in an open-source, collaborative approach | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 79 | 2012 |
| 4 | [Maison de la danse de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maison-de-la-danse-de-lyon) (maisondeladanse.com)<br>Venue showcasing diverse dance styles including classical, world dance, musical theatre, new circus, supporting choreographers and young creators. | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 77 | 1980 |
| 5 | [Théâtre de la Croix-Rousse](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theatre-de-la-croix-rousse) (croix-rousse.com)<br>Production house and performance venue in Lyon, supported by various local and regional institutions, with Courtney Geraghty as director since 2021 | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 61 |  |
| 6 | [Théâtre National Populaire / Villeurbanne](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theatre-national-populaire-villeurbanne) (tnp-villeurbanne.com)<br>National dramatic center near Lyon with three performance halls and four rehearsal rooms, led by director Jean Bellorini. | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 61 | 1972 |
| 7 | [Le Toboggan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/le-toboggan) (letoboggan.com)<br>A cultural center offering theater, concerts, cinema, and exhibitions to the community | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Décines-Charpieu | 50 | 1996 |
| 8 | [Les Célestins, Théâtre de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/les-celestins-theatre-de-lyon) (theatredescelestins.com)<br>A theatre open to the world with 200 years of dramatic art in the heart of Lyon | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 49 | 1792 |
| 9 | [Les SUBS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/les-subs) (linktr.ee)<br>Vibrant space for artistic experiences in Lyon, offering music, theater, dance, performance, and digital arts | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 44 | 2004 |
| 10 | [Compagnie Käfig](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/compagnie-kafig) (kafig.com)<br>A dance company blending hip-hop with circus, martial arts, and visual arts to create innovative performances worldwide, reaching over 2 million spectators | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Bron | 35 | 1996 |
| 11 | [Théâtre Nouvelle Génération - Centre Dramatique National de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theatre-nouvelle-generation-centre-dramatique-national-de-lyon) (tng-lyon.fr)<br>A dedicated theater for theatrical creation, focused on innovative performances across generations, with multiple productions and immersive experiences for all | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 31 |  |
| 12 | [Théâtre de Villefranche](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theatre-de-villefranche) (theatredevillefranche.com)<br>A multidisciplinary theater hosting around 50 shows per season, including theater, music, dance, circus, and puppetry It also organizes two annual events promoting young creators | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Villefranche-sur-Saône | 25 | 1958 |
| 13 | [CIRQUE IMAGINE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cirque-imagine) (cirqueimagine.com)<br>A circus company in Lyon offering cabaret-circus shows, event space rental, team building activities, Christmas parties, family shows, and circus classes | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Vaulx-en-Velin | 24 | 1999 |
| 14 | [Théâtre Théo Argence](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theatre-theo-argence) (theatretheoargence-saint-priest.fr)<br>Théâtre Théo Argence is an entertainment company in Saint-Priest, France, providing a venue for various performances and cultural events | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Saint-Priest | 22 |  |
| 15 | [Improvidence](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/improvidence) (improvidence.fr)<br>France's leading improvisation theater in Lyon, offering shows, workshops for businesses, team building activities, tailor-made performances, and improv classes for individuals of all levels | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 21 | 2014 |
| 16 | [ThéâtriCité](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theatricite) (theatricite.fr)<br>ThéâtriCité utilizes theater techniques to enhance skills, foster creativity, build teamwork, and explore emotions in the corporate world A social enterprise promoting inclusivity and accessibility | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 18 |  |
| 17 | [Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Spectacle Vivant](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/auvergne-rhone-alpes-spectacle-vivant) (auvergnerhonealpes-spectaclevivant.fr)<br>Regional live performance association providing professional networking, technical advice, collective working groups, sector monitoring, and resource sharing to support cultural vitality and cooperation. | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 17 |  |
| 18 | [Théâtre du Point du Jour](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theatre-du-point-du-jour) (pointdujourtheatre.fr)<br>A theatre company in Lyon, France, led by Angélique Clairand and Éric Massé, focusing on diverse linguistic performances, community engagement, and innovative programming | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 17 | 2019 |
| 19 | [Théâtre Comédie Odéon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theatre-comedie-odeon) (comedieodeon.com)<br>historic theater in Lyon offering diverse contemporary performances, including comedies and youth programs, fostering local and national artistic talents. | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 15 | 2012 |
| 20 | [La Machinerie - Vénissieux](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-machinerie-venissieux) (lamachinerie-venissieux.fr)<br>A cultural company with two venues promoting urban and contemporary arts, supporting diverse artists, and engaging with the community through creative programs | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Vénissieux | 14 | 2016 |
| 21 | [Le Lien Théâtre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/le-lien-theatre) (linktr.ee)<br>A theatre company creating thought-provoking productions that reflect urgent societal issues through collaboration and engagement with a diverse audience | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 14 | 2008 |
| 22 | [Théâtre des Clochards Célestes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theatre-des-clochards-celestes) (clochardscelestes.com)<br>A Lyon-based theatre supporting emerging companies in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region by offering a platform for performances, workshops, and visibility opportunities | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 11 | 1979 |
| 23 | [Ô TOTEM \[MJC & LIVE\]](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/o-totem-mjc-and-live) (mjcrillieux.com)<br>A cultural center in France offering music, dance, theater, and circus workshops, along with hosting concerts, artist residencies, and offering artist support services | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Rillieux-la-Pape | 9 | 1967 |
| 24 | [ARTS EN SCЀNE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arts-en-sc-ne) (artsenscene.com)<br>Arts en Scène is a certified training organization providing professional acting education and amateur courses in performing arts like theater, dance, and voice | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 9 | 2000 |
| 25 | [UTOPISTES - Cité Internationale des Arts du Cirque](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/utopistes-cite-internationale-des-arts-du-cirque) (utopistes-ciac.fr)<br>This company organizes the "utoPistes" festival in Lyon, inviting the public to explore the diversity of circus arts in cultural spaces | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 9 | 2011 |
| 26 | [Le Complexe Café-Théâtre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/le-complexe-cafe-theatre) (lecomplexelyon.com)<br>The Comedy Theater Café offers year-round entertainment and personalized solutions like tapas, event rentals, workshops, and team building activities | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 7 | 1997 |
| 27 | [École de Théâtre de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecole-de-theatre-de-lyon) (ecoledetheatredelyon.com)<br>Professional training in acting located in Lyon, focusing on various performance techniques such as acting, voice work, dance, and more Post-baccalaureate program for 3 years | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 7 | 2011 |
| 28 | [THÉÂTRE L'ÎLE Ô](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theatre-l-ile-o) (scenes-otrement.com)<br>A unique cultural space in Lyon, offering two theaters and event spaces for artistic, educational, and corporate theatrical experiences | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 7 | 2020 |
| 29 | [Théâtre et Compagnie de l'Iris](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theatre-et-compagnie-de-l-iris) (theatredeliris.fr)<br>A dynamic theater company in Villeurbanne offering a wide range of theatrical productions, acting classes, and innovative projects to engage the community | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 6 |  |
| 30 | [Théâtre du Gai Savoir](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/theatre-du-gai-savoir) (theatre.gaisavoir.org)<br>Located in Lyon's 6th arrondissement, this theatre offers diverse programming, a theatre school, and venue rental, with a focus on supporting emerging companies | Performing Arts | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 5 | 1992 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 13, 2026.

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