Zénith de Lille, Concert hall in Lille, France
The Zénith de Lille is a modern concert hall in Lille designed to accommodate large crowds for different types of events. The interior provides space for both standing room and seated areas, allowing it to adapt flexibly to various shows and performances.
The hall was built in the 1990s and opened its doors with an inaugural major concert. Since opening, it has developed into a central venue for large-scale events across the metropolitan region.
The hall's name comes from the Zénith circuit of large French venues. Its stage has hosted Johnny Hallyday, who recorded a live album here in 2002, David Bowie, Bob Dylan and Rammstein, alongside comedians such as Dany Boon and Jamel Debbouze. It also hosted the Miss France elections in December 2015 and December 2018.
The venue adjoins Lille Grand Palais, near the Euralille shopping centre and the Lille-Europe and Lille-Flandres stations. Metro line 2 stops at Mairie de Lille and Lille Grand Palais, and several bus lines and the A1 motorway also serve the site. The main entrance is reached by the wide staircase rising across the facade.
The hall opened on 26 November 1994 with a concert by ZZ Top, during the tour for their album Antenna. Jean-Jacques Goldman recorded the live album Un tour ensemble there during his 2002 tour. The venue also hosted the Miss France elections in December 2015 and December 2018.
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