About us

In 1994, an emblematic structure stood in the heart of Lille, marking the start of an extraordinary adventure. Lille Grand Palais and Zénith de Lille have become much more than just buildings. They are witnesses to countless stories, unforgettable moments and shared emotions.

Every year, these venues vibrate to the rhythm of the most unexpected events. Fiery concerts where melodies resonate in our hearts, congresses where innovative ideas come to life, captivating exhibitions revealing the treasures of human creativity. Every encounter, every applause, every discovery has woven the fabric of a rich and varied history.

Thirty years have passed, but the spirit of the unexpected remains. Today, Lille Grand Palais and Zénith de Lille continue to open their doors to the unexpected, to the magic of chance encounters and the beauty of shared experiences. They are more than just buildings; they are the reflection of a city, a metropolis, a region in constant effervescence, where every moment holds its share of surprises.

30 years of the unexpected, 30 years of life. And the adventure is just beginning.

Lille Grand Palais is an exceptional building, designed by architect and urban planner Rem Koolhaas (Pritzker Prize in 2000).

The building’s avant-garde architecture makes it highly modular, bringing together under the same roof a convention center, an exhibition center and a Zenith that can simultaneously host events for 80 to 20,000 people.

The interior organization of the building, designed by the architect, ensures extremely fluid circulation between the different spaces. Modularity is the order of the day, as the same spaces can be reserved or partitioned.

Lille Grand Palais is one of the few facilities to offer conference rooms and a large exhibition area on the same level.