Booder, “Ah… l'école!”: family comedy in Metz
In 26 days
After “Booder is back”, the comedian returns with a funny, touching show about school, from his own childhood to his son's schooldays today. One date at Metz Congrès-Robert Schuman, for the whole family.
The show
Friends, break time, teachers and also school bullying: Booder covers it all, with the idea that school remains essential to children's well-being. He is also known for the hilarious private lessons he gives his son.
A Wilmotte-designed convention centre named after Robert Schuman
Metz Congrès-Robert Schuman opened in September 2018, directly opposite Centre Pompidou-Metz. Jean-Michel Wilmotte's agency clad the building in Jaumont stone, the ochre limestone used for the cathedral, and in a perforated mesh that admits daylight and throws shifting shadows. The name recalls a man with deep ties to the city. Born in Luxembourg in 1886, Robert Schuman set up a law practice in Metz in 1912 and went on to represent Moselle in parliament. As foreign minister, on 9 May 1950, he proposed that France and Germany pool their coal and steel production.
A family Saturday in December, from the Christmas market to the show
5 December 2026 is a Saturday, right in the middle of the Christmas market, which runs in Metz from 20 November to 30 December across five squares: République, Saint-Jacques, Saint-Louis, Comédie and place d'Armes. With curtain-up at 8 pm, the afternoon is free for wandering among the stalls with the children, followed by an unhurried dinner. The Saint Nicholas festivities are also announced for that weekend, subject to change, so check the city's programme before planning your route. Allow some extra time to reach the Amphithéâtre district, as the centre is likely to be busy that evening.
Booder, from the Neuilly film to the school bench
Born in Bouarfa, Morocco, in 1978, Mohammed Benyamna took his stage name from the Moroccan footballer Aziz Bouderbala. Wider audiences discovered him in the films “Neuilly sa mère !” in 2009 and “Beur sur la ville” in 2011. Since then he has divided his time between studios and stages: the panel show “Les Grosses Têtes” since 2022, the TF1 series “Le Nounou” since 2024, and an autobiography, “Un bout d'air”, published in 2020. “Ah… l'école !” follows on from “Booder is back”, this time with the classroom as its playground.
Practical information
Address: 100 Rue aux Arènes, Metz Congrès-Robert Schuman, 57000 Metz
Frequently asked questions
Where and when?
On 5 December 2026: Metz Congrès-Robert Schuman, 100 rue aux Arènes, Metz.
Where can you park to see Booder at Metz Congrès?
In the Amphithéâtre district, where the convention centre advertises more than 2,000 parking spaces close by. On a Christmas market Saturday, set off early, or take the Mettis to the Centre Pompidou-Metz stop.
Which district suits a family stay?
The Quartier Impérial works well: it is near the station, and therefore the venue, with the centre still within walking distance. Staylaro's guide « Se loger à Metz » helps you compare districts and look for somewhere to stay.
How do you book, and what does it cost?
Tickets start at €45 and are sold through Fnac Spectacles, according to the official page. The single performance begins at 8 pm on Saturday 5 December 2026 and is aimed at the whole family.
