The impressive amphitheater of the Universite Paris Sorbonne, Grand amphithéâtre de la Sorbonne holds more than student events. A grand concert-hall like space, the theater has a class-room as well as amphitheater-type seating. Special balcony seats are covered by the grand dome with an intricate mural painting. Prestigious festivals like the Saint German Jazz Festival take place here, alongside classical music concerts, student seminars, discussions and convocation ceremonies.
Located in Montreuil, the Théâtre de la Girandole is the hub of many cultural performances in the region. This 50 seat theater opened in 2007 with support from the city council. Since then, it has only grown in popularity for hosting premium events. From theater and dance to comedy, it's calendar for the season is practically always full. The amount of praise it has garnered from the media as well as theater personalities bears testimony to the fact that this is one of the favorite venues to catch a live performance in the region. Check website for more information about upcoming shows.
Galerie Joseph Turenne situated in the heart of Marais district is a completely whitewashed art gallery which has regularly changing exhibits and ample space for organizing a wide range of events. The space at this quaint gallery plays regular host to events like exhibitions, product launches, cocktail parties and press days. Galerie Joseph Turenne gallery was converted into the extraordinary art space that it is now by carrying out major renovation work on what used to be an industrial workshop. This spacious venue can be divided into two separate event venues and can host up to 700 guests at a time.