Before closing its doors for eighteen months of work and continuing to shine beyond the walls, the institution on Avenue Tarayre is organizing a festival titled “Gravats & Décibels” on May 7 and 8 with several artists on the lineup. In the weeks leading up to a major new chapter in its history, the Club is preparing to temporarily close its doors for 18 months to embark on an ambitious renovation project. Before the first shovel hits the ground in May, the key players at the venue are inviting the public to one last moment of celebration through the festival “Gravats & Décibels” on May 7 and 8. This gathering is envisioned as a transitional event between the past and future of the venue and its programs. Even before the construction begins, the Club’s reopening is already planned for January 2028. In the meantime, the Club’s artistic project is evolving and continuing outside the walls with a season of concerts on tour to reaffirm the venue’s local roots and commitment to staying close to the public.
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– The Club is closing temporarily for renovations and organizing a festival before the closure.
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– The Club’s reopening is scheduled for January 2028.
A Changing Venue
The upcoming renovations, costing more than 2.8 million euros, will result in a thorough modernization of the iconic Avenue Tarayre site. This includes significant improvements in terms of accessibility, functionality, thermal and energy performance, as well as acoustic quality. The project aims to make the Club a more inclusive, sustainable, and suitable space for current artistic practices. Designed as a moment of sharing and celebration before the Club’s transformation, the festival “Gravats & Décibels” will offer two days of diverse programming, true to the venue’s identity and its support for local scenes. Among the invited artists are Antes & Madzes, R.WAN, Tutti Chorale, Diane Rouergate, Eriba Sound, the DJ Elektro Jane collective, Bäm, Kalangata, FBM Sound System, DJ Sahmen, among others.
Beyond the concerts, the festival will utilize all spaces of the Club with screenings, guided tours, and numerous surprises, providing the public with a final immersion before the start of the renovations.
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– The renovation project aims to make the Club more inclusive and suitable for current artistic practices.
An Appeal for Support
Ahead of the closure, the Club has decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign starting from March 30 via the platform Helle Asso. This initiative will allow those interested to contribute to the transformation of the venue while supporting the continuation of the Club’s artistic and educational project during its closure.
For the full program and ticketing, visit leclubrodez.com.
