Editing Nantes (section)

===Venues===
[[File:Scène, Théâtre Graslin, Nantes Jul 15, 2012.jpg|thumb|alt=An empty Graslin Theatre, facing the stage|The Graslin Theatre, opened in 1788]]
''[[Le Zénith]] Nantes Métropole'', an indoor arena in [[Saint-Herblain]], has a capacity of 9,000 and is France's largest concert venue outside Paris.{{sfn|Le Zénith Nantes}} Since its opening in 2006, [[Placebo (band)|Placebo]], [[Supertramp]], [[Snoop Dogg]] and [[Bob Dylan]] have performed on its stage. Nantes's largest venue is ''La Cité, Nantes Events Center'', a 2,000-seat auditorium.{{sfn|La Cité Nantes}} It hosts concerts, congresses and exhibitions, and is the primary venue of the [[Orchestre national des Pays de la Loire|Pays de la Loire National Orchestra]]. The [[Théâtre Graslin|Graslin Theatre]], built in 1788, is home to the [[Angers-Nantes Opéra]]. The former [[LU (biscuits)|LU]] biscuit factory, facing the castle, has been converted into [[Le Lieu unique]]. It includes a [[Turkish bath]], restaurant and bookshop and hosts art exhibits, drama, music and dance performances.{{sfn|Le lieu unique}} The 879-seat Grand T is the [[Loire-Atlantique]] ''département'' theatre,{{sfn|Le Grand T}} and the Salle Vasse is managed by the city. Other theatres include the ''Théâtre universitaire'' and several private venues. La Fabrique, a cultural entity managed by the city, has three sites which include music studios and concert venues. The largest is Stereolux, specialising in rock concerts, experimental [[happening]]s and other contemporary performances. The 140-seat Pannonica specialises in [[jazz]], and the nearby 503-seat Salle Paul-Fort is dedicated to contemporary French singers.{{sfn|Pannonica}}{{sfn|La Bouche d'Air}} Nantes has five cinemas, with others throughout the metropolitan area.{{sfn|Dictionnaire de Nantes|2013|pp=238-239}}