Olympia TV was a French subscription television channel, owned by Canal+. The channel broadcast theatrical plays and related performances, nightly from 8pm to 1am, exclusively on the Canal+ platform.
History Canal+ announced the channel in November 2019 as part of an agreement with the Olympia Hall. As part of the synergy plan between both companies, there would be a preface (the Olympia Awards) on C8 in December, with the channel launching in January 2020.Le Groupe Canal+ illustre le lancement de l’exploitation de la marque «Olympia» avec sa nouvelle chaîne dédiée aux spectacles vivants, Olympia TV et le lancement des Olympia Awards, The Media Leader France, 5 November 2019, retrieved 30 June 2026 The channel was supported by Francis Huster.Avant "Olympia TV" : toutes ces fois où la télé s'est frottée au spectacle vivant, France Inter/Radio France, 5 November 2019, retrieved 30 June 2026
The channel launched on 21 January 2020; on 25 February, Delphine Dewost was named its editorial director.Delphine Dewost est nommée directrice d’Olympia TV, Écran Total, 25 February 2020, retrieved 30 June 2026
Screen+ reported that the channel was scheduled to close on 30 June 2026.Olympia TV tire sa révérence : clap de fin confirmé pour le 30 juin, Screen+, 5 May 2026, retrieved 30 June 2026 The closure was confirmed by Canal+ to its subscribers on 29 May.Olympia TV s'arrête, Télé Satellite, 29 May 2026, retrieved 30 June 2026
Programming As of launching time: Monday: contemporary theatre Tuesday: pop/rock concerts Wednesday: modern circus Thursday: humour Friday: theatre classics Saturday: classical operas or ballet Sunday: concerts
A daily magazine programme aired at 8pm before the normal programmes began. Performances seen on the channel were from the Olympia Hall, but international concerts, as well as concerts and performances from other French halls, also aired.Olympia TV : une chaîne dédiée au spectacle vivant, France Inter/Radio France, 5 February 2020, retrieved 30 June 2026
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