10 things to know about the Zénith in Amiens

The Amiens Zenith is the largest concert hall in the Somme. It was designed by the architect Massimilano Fuksas. Its architecture and modularity have made it the 16th Zénith in France after Strasbourg. To get there, all you have to do is stroll through the Renancourt district of the Amiens metropolis in Picardy, in the Unicorn Stadium. It is located in the exhibition and congress centre Megacity and the football stadium on Avenue de l'Hippodrome.

The inauguration of the Zénith in Amiens

Construction of the hall began in May 2006 and was completed in July 2008. It was inaugurated on 27 September of the same year by the mayor of Amiens, Gilles Demaillis. The Zenith is run by the SEM Zénith Amiens Métropole.

The size of the Zenith theatre in Amiens

Measuring 6 800 m2The building has an average height of 22 m, and the top of the dome is 24 m. It has an entrance hall of 2,000 m2. Its hall of show The stage is 4,000 m2 , with a floor area of 500 m2 to accommodate the audience. The stage is 450 m2, or 30 m x 15 m, with a height of between 1.80 and 2.50 m. The ellipse formed by the fabric on the metal frame has a dimension of 95 m by 110 m, while the web The hall itself is 5,500 m2 in size (180 vertical sheets of red cloth with an average height of 16 m). The hall has a circular concrete shell 18 m high and 80 m in diameter.

How many people can the Zénith accommodate?

With its grandiose structure, the hall is removable and the number of seats is variable. It can accommodate up to 6,000 people using the bleachers and parterre for seating and standing, and 4,664 people in an all-seat configuration.

Concerts and shows at the Zénith in Amiens

Since its inception, it has welcomed the great artists from all over the world. In just 10 years, 450 shows happened on the stage and 1 200 000 spectators took advantage of the events that took place at the Zenith.

The 10th anniversary of the Zénith in Amiens

His birthday was celebrated in lead with a big show offered to the general public in an exceptional setting for the occasion. The brand has teamed up with the M6 music group and hosted several artists, such as Amir, Maître Gim's, Slimane, Marc Lavoine, Pascal Obispo, Louane, Kendji Girac, and many others.

Which artists performed at the Zénith in Amiens?

Apart from the special show for her birthday, many other events were held in theanimations have taken place on stage with singers such as Lara Fabian, Calogero, Angèle, Garou and Stromae, M.Pokora, Sexion d'assaut, Yannick Noahetc. And also with several comedians like Kev Adam's or Jamel Debbouze.

Accessibility for people with reduced mobility

The auditorium can accommodate people in situation of disability or the people with reduced mobility with its state-of-the-art systems, such as headphones and vibrating waistcoats. On request, the spectator can be taken care of by theRed Cross team.

How to get to the Zénith in Amiens?

If you are driving, you can use theA16 motorway on exit 19 west of Amiens, or on avenue de l'hippodrome if you are coming from the city centre. There are parking spaces in the open air on the site parking to park. If you take the N4 bus, you must stop at the Pôle Licorne terminus. For the bus line B7 in the direction of CHU Amiens Picardie, you must stop at the Mégacité stop.

The purchase of entrance tickets

To avoid buying counterfeit notes, it is advisable to visit the official ticketing site. The website of the Zénith d'Amiens Métropole guarantees a secure purchase and allows you to freely choose the seat that suits you.

Upcoming programmes for this year

For the year 2022, a variety of concerts are already waiting for you at the Zénith in Amiens, as well as comedy showsof theatre and dance. You can see the programme on the official website and make your reservations with the online ticketing. The floor plan and the access map are available for easy access to the concert hall.

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