What Odeon does

ODEON is a multi-purpose cultural venue located at Odeons Kvarter 1 in central Odense, Denmark, which opened on 1 March 2017 following construction that began on 3 June 2014 by KPC. The venue is operated by Comwell H.C. Andersen Odense A/S, a private Danish aktieselskab that is part of the Comwell Group hospitality conglomerate, and Comwell serves as the data controller for ODEON's personal data processing. ODEON operates as a multi-tenant cultural building that houses Odense Teater, Syddansk Musikkonservatorium, Den Danske Scenekunstskole, Café ODEON Social, Restaurant Schiøtz, a Netto grocery store, and youth housing under one roof.

The venue's product surface is organized around several distinct spaces: Store Sal (the main stage with approximately 1,700 seated and 2,500 standing capacity, described as one of Denmark's largest and most modern cultural stages), Teatersalen (a 250-seat theater hall operated by resident company Odense Teater), Byens Scene (a foyer stage used for community singing events), and ODEON Sidescene (a side stage for smaller performances and talks). Programming spans concerts, theater, comedy, musicals, talks and lectures (including a Tapas & Talks format), family activities, and free community programs such as ODEONs Rytmiske Kor (monthly rhythmic choir), ODEONs Sangklub (monthly folk high school singing club), and KreaKafé (free creative workshops for families and children). Food and beverage operations include Café ODEON Social with a seasonal SocialMenu, Restaurant Schiøtz serving KoncertMenu and ODEON Burger before events, and NemPause (all-inclusive intermission beverages). The underlying technology is essentially a content-and-commerce website (odeonodense.dk) that drives event discovery, newsletter sign-up, restaurant reservations, and conference inquiries, with ticket sales delegated entirely to external third-party providers (Billetten.dk, Billetlugen.dk, Musik.dk, Ticketmaster, Original Talks, Odense Teater, United Tickets).

ODEON's revenue model is multi-stream and event-driven. Primary income comes from venue rental fees paid by external arrangører who book the spaces and sell tickets through the external providers noted above; ODEON itself does not capture a direct ticket margin. Secondary revenue streams include food and beverage (both daily café operations and event-linked dining packages), conference and meeting facility hire for corporate clients (conferences, annual meetings, team building, congresses), and private events and parties (company parties, confirmations, celebrations). Pricing is highly heterogeneous: theater tickets range from 150 DKK to 325 DKK, concert tickets vary widely (e.g., 300-805 DKK depending on production), conference packages are custom-quoted, and themed packages such as Wallmans on Tour Julefrokost are priced at 1,598 DKK per person, while community programs are free. Customer segments span local and regional theatergoers, concert and live music audiences, knowledge-seekers attending talks, corporate and private event organizers, and families and community participants engaged through free programming. Marketing is driven through the website calendar, a bi-monthly newsletter, organic Facebook and Instagram presence, and printed signage, with sponsorship from Danish brewery Albani.

Name

Odeon

Legal name

Comwell H.C. Andersen Odense A/S

Website

https://odeonodense.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ODEON is a multi-purpose cultural venue in central Odense, Denmark, operated by Comwell H.C. Andersen Odense A/S. It serves general audiences, families, and corporate clients through concerts, theater, conferences, community programs, venue hire, and on-site food and beverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment and Cultural Venue Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural & Community Festivals (Ticketed) (THAJAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Community Music & Dance Festivals (Non-Commercial/Local) (MPAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Live entertainment venue
• Concert and theater hosting
• Conference and meeting facilities
• Cultural event venue
• Performing arts venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Odense

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales and venue rental: ODEON generates primary revenue by hosting events from external arrangører (organizers) who book the venue. Ticket sales are handled by external ticket providers. The venue also earns revenue from renting out its spaces (Store Sal, Teatersalen, Byens Scene, conference facilities) for concerts, theater, conferences, and private events.
2. Food and beverage: On-site dining through Café ODEON Social (open Monday-Saturday 10-17 and during major events) and Restaurant Schiøtz (open during events). Pre-event dining packages (SocialMenu, KoncertMenu, ODEON Burger) and NemPause (ad libitum beverages during intermission) are available for pre-purchase alongside tickets.
3. Conferences and meetings: ODEON offers conference and meeting facilities for corporate clients, with customizable setups for conferences, annual meetings, team building, congresses, and private meetings. Revenue is generated through venue hire and potentially catering.
4. Private events and parties: ODEON's unique settings are rented for private celebrations including corporate parties, confirmations, and other events. Revenue generated through venue hire and associated services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ODEON is a multi-purpose cultural house in Odense, Denmark that hosts concerts, theater, comedy, musicals, talks, conferences, and community events across several stages (Store Sal, Teatersalen, Byens Scene, ODEON Sidescene). It generates revenue by renting space to external arrangører, selling food and beverage through Café ODEON Social and Restaurant Schiøtz, and booking corporate conferences, meetings, and private parties, while also offering free community programs (ODEONs Rytmiske Kor, ODEONs Sangklub, KreaKafé).

Product overview

ODEON is a multi-purpose cultural center in Odense, Denmark, operated by Comwell H.C. Andersen Odense A/S. The venue comprises several distinct spaces: Store Sal (main hall, capacity ~1,700-2,500), Teatersalen (theater hall, 250 seats managed by Odense Teater), Byens Scene (foyer stage), and ODEON Sidescene. Food and beverage offerings include Café ODEON Social (casual café with SocialMenu), Restaurant Schiøtz (event dining with KoncertMenu), and NemPause (intermission beverage service). Community programs include ODEONs Rytmiske Kor and ODEONs Sangklub (free monthly singing activities) and KreaKafé (creative workshop activities). The venue also offers conference and meeting facilities for events ranging from intimate meetings to large congresses. All ticket sales are handled through external ticket providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Café ODEON Social: Café with a social dining concept offering seasonal menus and creative activities.
• Restaurant Schiøtz
• KreaKafé
• ODEONs Sangklub
• ODEONs Rytmiske Kor
• Store Sal
• Teatersalen

Products and services

• Store Sal ODEON's main stage with capacity of approximately 1,700 seated guests or approximately 2,500 standing, hosting concerts, musicals, comedy and large-scale productions for general audiences.
• Teatersalen i ODEON Theater hall operated by Odense Teater as a resident company, accommodating up to 250 guests with flexible stage and hall setups for drama, comedy, musicals and family performances.
• Byens Scene i ODEON Stage located in ODEON's foyer with high ceilings, used for community singing events (ODEONs Sangklub and ODEONs Rytmiske Kor) and smaller performances.
• ODEON Sidescene Side stage venue used for smaller performances, talks, and events such as H.C. Andersen Festival programming.
• Conference & Meeting Facilities Conference and meeting spaces in ODEON offering customizable setups for corporate conferences, annual meetings, team building, large congresses, and private meetings for two, marketed to businesses and organizations.
• Café ODEON Social Casual café open Monday-Saturday from 10-17 and during major events, offering SocialMenu seasonal sustainable dishes, coffee, cake, and creative activities including KreaKafé workshops for visitors and event attendees.
• Restaurant Schiøtz Restaurant open in connection with events in Store Sal and special events, offering KoncertMenu 3-course fine-dining experiences and the ODEON Burger before shows.
• NemPause Ad libitum beverage package providing access to a private NemPause area in Restaurant Schiøtz during intermissions for concert and event attendees.
• SocialMenu Seasonal pre-order dining menu at Café ODEON Social based on sustainable thinking and seasonal ingredients, with a vegetarian option always available.
• KoncertMenu 3-course fine-dining menu at Restaurant Schiøtz available on selected evenings before Store Sal concerts, with a vegetarian option and custom allergy accommodations available.
• KreaKafé Free creative workshop program in Café ODEON Social offering craft activities such as perler beads, painting, porcelain decoration, fabric decoration, glass decoration, paper flowers, and story creation, designed for children and adults with new themes each week during summer holidays and throughout the year.
• ODEONs Rytmiske Kor Free monthly community choir led by Janne Wind, open to all without auditions or registration, with repertoire focused on new radio hits and rhythmic pop songs.
• ODEONs Sangklub Free monthly community singing club held at Byens Scene in ODEON's foyer, featuring songs from the Danish folk high school songbook (Højskolesangbogen) led by musician Hanne Askou on violin.

Quantifiable outcome

• Store Sal capacity: ~1,700 seated / ~2,500 standing; Teatersalen: up to 250 guests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Odense TeatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Odense Teater is the resident theater company in ODEON's Teatersalen (up to 250 seats). The partnership began when Teatersalen opened in 2017 as a supplement to Odense Teater's other stages. The theater produces drama, comedy, musicals, and family performances year-round in ODEON.
• Comwell H.C. Andersen Odense A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComwell H.C. Andersen Odense A/S is the operator of ODEON. The company manages the venue, its facilities, staff, programming partnerships, and all commercial operations. ODEON is branded as a Comwell venue. Comwell also operates the adjacent Comwell H.C. Andersen Odense Hotel, which collaborates with ODEON on guest accommodation.
• Zirkel Odense RenovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerODEON collaborates with Zirkel Odense Renovation for KreaKafé creative activities, particularly during summer 2026 (weeks 30 and 32). Zirkel provides materials and expertise for upcycling projects (porcelain decoration, glass decoration) promoting sustainability and creative reuse.
• Billetten.dk, Billetlugen.dk, Musik.dk, Ticketmaster, Original Talks, Odense Teater, United TicketscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorODEON's external arrangører typically contract with one of seven approved ticket providers: Billetten.dk, Billetlugen.dk, Musik.dk, Ticketmaster, Original Talks, Odense Teater, and United Tickets. These providers handle all ticket sales for events in ODEON.
• AlbaniminorOthersODEON is sponsored by Albani, a Danish brewery. This is a sponsorship arrangement that likely includes pour rights or promotional visibility at ODEON events.
• Syddansk Musikkonservatorium, Den Danske Scenekunstskole, Netto, youth housingminorOthersODEON is a multi-tenant cultural building housing Odense Teater, Syddansk Musikkonservatorium (South Danish Music Conservatory), Den Danske Scenekunstskole (The Danish School of Performing Arts), Netto (grocery store), and youth housing under one roof.
• Lion MusicalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLion Musicals is listed as the arrangør (organizer) for the Ternet Ninja Live musical production in ODEON (May 2027).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Royal Arena: Large multi-purpose indoor arena in Copenhagen (capacity ~14,000) hosting concerts, musicals, and events. Comparable as a Danish large-scale live entertainment venue, though at significantly larger scale and in a different catchment.
• Forum Copenhagen: Copenhagen concert and event venue hosting concerts, musicals, comedy, and conferences. Comparable as a multi-purpose Danish event venue with similar programming mix to ODEON's Store Sal.
• DR Koncerthuset: Copenhagen concert hall (home of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra) hosting classical, jazz, and popular concerts. Comparable as a major Danish cultural venue hosting premium ticketed performances, though primarily classical-leaning.
• Jyske Bank BOXEN: Large indoor arena in Herning (capacity ~12,000) hosting major concerts, family shows, and sporting events. Comparable as a Danish large-capacity live entertainment and event venue competing for the same touring productions.
• Odense Koncerthus: Major concert hall located immediately adjacent to ODEON on the same Thomas B. Thriges Gade site in Odense. Both compete for the same touring concerts, theater productions, and local audiences, making it the closest direct geographic competitor.
• Aalborg Kongres & Kultur Center: Multi-purpose conference and cultural venue in Aalborg combining congress facilities with concerts, theater, and events. Closely comparable to ODEON's positioning as a regional MICE + entertainment hybrid venue.
• Musikhuset Aarhus: Multi-purpose cultural venue in Aarhus hosting concerts, theater, and conferences with multiple halls. Directly comparable business model: mixed concert, theater, conference, and F&B programming under one roof, similar to ODEON's positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Tivoli Copenhagen: Iconic Copenhagen amusement park and entertainment complex including Tivoli Concert Hall, hosting concerts, theater, dining, and seasonal events. Comparable as a large Danish multi-format cultural and entertainment destination with integrated F&B.
• Live Nation Denmark: Major global concert promoter with Danish operations that books artists into venues including ODEON. Comparable as the dominant Danish concert-promotion counterparty shaping the live entertainment programming that fills ODEON's calendar.
• Comwell Kellers Park: Sister Comwell Group property offering conference, meeting, and event facilities in a hotel-resort setting. Comparable as a Comwell-operated event venue, though hospitality-led rather than culture-led, demonstrating the parent's broader event-venue portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/odeonodense
• Instagraminstagram.com/odeonodense
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/odeon-odense

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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