Nîmes Amphitheatre hosts Complot aux Arènes until 24 October
Published on 10/21/2026 at 20:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSEvening game and Roman setting
- At the Roman venue, Complot aux Arènes runs from 19 to 24 October 2026.
- The operator cancelled the 20 October performance after adverse weather, while the event page retains the other dates.
- The Nîmes Amphitheatre was built at the end of the first century and measures 133 metres by 101 metres.
At Nîmes Amphitheatre (Arènes de Nîmes) in Nîmes, France, Complot aux Arènes is running from 19 to 24 October 2026. The evening audio game turns the Roman monument into the setting for a team investigation, with one performance on 20 October cancelled because of adverse weather.
The event remains a current visitor option during the date period listed by the operator. It combines a historical story with clues, voices and a collective conclusion, giving the site a temporary cultural programme beyond its regular monument visit.
Complot aux Arènes brings an audio game to Nîmes
The operator describes Complot aux Arènes as a life-size audio game centred on a historical investigation. Participants use headphones and a tablet while following voices and comparing discoveries with other members of their team.
The published programme runs from 19 to 24 October 2026. The operator lists evening slots from 6.30pm to 8.50pm, including starts at 6.30pm, 6.50pm, 7.10pm, 7.30pm, 7.50pm, 8.10pm, 8.30pm and 8.50pm. Each session is listed as lasting 50 minutes, and teams consist of two to five players. The operator’s programme for Complot aux Arènes records both the dates and the venue.
The same page states that the 20 October 2026 performance was cancelled because of weather conditions. It also says that visitors could request a refund or move their visit to another date, while the event listing continues to show the programme through 24 October 2026.
A Roman amphitheatre built for 24,000 spectators
The venue was built at the end of the first century AD. Its elliptical structure has 60 superimposed arches, measures 133 metres long by 101 metres wide and could accommodate up to 24,000 spectators, according to the monument operator.
That architecture shapes the event rather than serving only as a backdrop. Complot aux Arènes places its investigation inside galleries and around the stands, so the story’s movement through the building connects the temporary audio format with the circulation system of the ancient amphitheatre. The monument information also identifies the route from the interior galleries to the upper stands.
The site is owned by the city of Nîmes and managed by aura Culture. It is part of a group of Roman monuments that includes the Maison Carrée and the Magne Tower, although the October audio game is specifically staged at the amphitheatre.
Visiting Nîmes Amphitheatre: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Complot aux Arènes is scheduled at Nîmes Amphitheatre from 19 to 24 October 2026, with evening sessions listed by the operator.
- The 20 October 2026 performance was cancelled because of weather; the operator’s page lists the possibility of moving that visit to another date.
- The monument stands on Boulevard des Arènes in Nîmes. The operator says Nîmes Centre TGV station is five minutes from the site, while drivers can approach via the A9 or A54 and follow signs for Centre-ville and Arènes.
- The visitor route includes interior galleries and reaches the top of the stands, giving the audio investigation a setting across the building’s historic circulation spaces.
- The venue is certified for visitors with hearing, intellectual and mobility impairments under the Tourisme & Handicap scheme.
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Frequently asked questions about Nîmes Amphitheatre
When does Complot aux Arènes take place at Nîmes Amphitheatre?
The operator lists the audio game from 19 to 24 October 2026, with evening sessions.
What happened to the 20 October performance?
The operator cancelled the 20 October 2026 performance because of weather conditions and offered the option of another date.
Where is Nîmes Amphitheatre and how do you get there?
It is on Boulevard des Arènes in Nîmes. The operator places Nîmes Centre TGV station five minutes from the monument and gives road access via the A9 or A54.
