The Cité du Cinéma is housed in a former power plant, whose massive architecture and spectacular ceiling height attracted, some fifteen years ago, producers seeking a setting that matched their ambitions. Since then, film sets have replaced the turbines. And on October 2, another transformation will take place: the turbines will become turntables.
The venue is indeed preparing to open a brand-new chapter in its history. In 2026, the Cité du Cinéma will transform into a full-fledged cultural and events hub, designed to host everything from cinema to the performing arts, media, and, above all, music. And the grand opening promises to be a monumental event, blending industrial heritage with spectacular stage design. More information on ticketing here.
Opening Final Cut: A New Chapter for the Cité du Cinéma
Dubbed “Opening Final Cut,” this inaugural event is organized by Wild Buzz Agency, Dure Vie, and Pedro Booking. The concept is simple on paper: to relocate “Central”—the festival launched by Pedro Booking and Dure Vie, which has held several well-received editions at the Magasins Généraux—to the vast Nef hall at the Cité du Cinéma. This change of venue promises to be a leap in scale.
On the program: a night designed to navigate between techno, house, and experimental music, featuring international guests like Patrick Mason—a true showman who spices up his sets with voguing-style dance interludes—and giants of the French scene such as Parisian DJ and producer Olympe 4000, known for her “90’s booty-bouncing adrenaline quality” and her political activism.
La Nef, the nerve center of the Final Cut evening
What remains unchanged, however, is the setting. The Nef at the Cité du Cinéma remains the highlight of this evening: a raw, industrial space where the building’s very architecture becomes an integral part of the set design. A hall that has hosted entire film shoots will be transformed overnight into an indoor dance floor, complete with lighting effects and a sound system designed to showcase its extraordinary high ceilings.
Practical Information
📍La Cité du Cinéma, 20 rue Ampère, 93200 Saint-Denis
📅Friday, October 2, 2026, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
🚇Metro Line 13, Carrefour Pleyel station, or RER D, Stade de France Saint-Denis station