The Tivoli
The Tivoli is a 1996-founded live music and entertainment venue in Helsingborg, Sweden, operating from the historic 1898 Ångfärjestationen ferry station. It hosts concerts, standup comedy, and private events for regional consumers and corporate clients, supported by an on-site restaurant (Vinylbaren), seasonal terrace (Solsidan), and the Popkorn Nordic artist development program.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersHelsingborg, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What The Tivoli does
The Tivoli is a privately held entertainment venue operating since 1996 in Helsingborg, Sweden, legally organized as Köpenhamnskajen Drift AB (Org. 559132-6953). The business is housed in the relocated 1898 Ångfärjestationen steamship ferry station at Köpenhamnskajen 1, comprising the main concert hall (Stora Salen), The Container Stage outdoor venue, the year-round Vinylbaren restaurant (Sweden's first vinyl bar, launched 2006), and the seasonal Solsidan waterfront terrace. Its primary function is to host live entertainment — concerts (ticket prices ranging from 150-795 SEK), standup comedy (typically 250 SEK + service fee), sports viewings, bingo, and corporate/private events — combined with on-site food and beverage service and catering delivered via sister restaurant Bara Vara.
The company operates an event-driven go-to-market model. Tickets are sold primarily through thetivoli.se integrated with the Tickster platform, supplemented by physical outlets across Skåne (Väla Centrum, Dunkers Kulturhus, HepCat in Lund, Bogrens in Höganäs, Folk å rock in Malmö) and an on-site box office on concert days. Ancillary revenue streams include gift cards (Presentkort) sold in 250, 500, and 1000 SEK denominations via secure.tickster.com, a commemorative book (The Bok, published 2021), and table reservations via app.bokabord.se. Tech surface area is intentionally lean: no proprietary platform, mobile app, or AI; the venue relies on Tickster for ticketing, sqrd.se for a virtual tour, and standard email/website/social channels for marketing.
The Tivoli serves two principal customer segments: B2C live-entertainment seekers in the Helsingborg/Skåne region (with cross-border Swedish-Danish reach via Popkorn Nordic), and B2B corporate/private event organizers hiring the venue. Beyond ticketing and F&B, the business operates Popkorn Nordic — a Swedish-Danish artist development platform co-run with Studiefrämjandet Skåne-Blekinge, Skånsk Live, and Kulturvärftet — which selects six artists per year and feeds the brand's cultural credibility. After surviving a bankruptcy, MC gang conflicts, and the COVID-19 disruption, the venue is approaching its 30-year milestone in 2026 under the continued leadership of founder Hasse Jönsson.
The Tivoli firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Tivoli
- Legal name
- Köpenhamnskajen Drift AB
- Website
- https://thetivoli.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- The Tivoli is a 1996-founded live music and entertainment venue in Helsingborg, Sweden, operating from the historic 1898 Ångfärjestationen ferry station. It hosts concerts, standup comedy, and private events for regional consumers and corporate clients, supported by an on-site restaurant (Vinylbaren), seasonal terrace (Solsidan), and the Popkorn Nordic artist development program.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Tivoli industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Live Entertainment Venue
- NAICS
- Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA), Rooftop Bars & Outdoor Nightlife Venues (MPAGAIAF)
Keywords
Where The Tivoli is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Helsingborg
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
The Tivoli business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Ticket sales: Revenue from concert, standup, and event tickets sold via Tickster online platform and physical outlets
- Food & beverage: Restaurant and bar sales including à la carte menu, burgers, snacks, sandwiches, and outdoor terrace service
- Gift cards: Presentkort sold at 250, 500, and 1000 SEK denominations for live experiences at The Tivoli
- The Bok book sales: Commemorative book about The Tivoli's 25-year history sold at the venue and shipped
- Catering services: Catering services offered in partnership with Bara Vara restaurant
- Private events & corporate bookings: Venue hire for corporate rock events and private functions
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Free entry events |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Standard concert tickets |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Gift cards |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Standup comedy shows |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
The Tivoli product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Tivoli operates a live entertainment venue in Helsingborg, Sweden, hosting live music concerts, standup comedy, bingo, sports viewings, corporate events, and private parties. The venue includes a full restaurant and bar operation (Vinylbaren), a seasonal outdoor terrace (Solsidan), catering services, gift cards, and the Popkorn Nordic artist development program, plus a commemorative book.
Product overview
The Tivoli is a single-entertainment-venue business offering a comprehensive entertainment experience in Helsingborg, Sweden. The core offering centers on live music concerts, stand-up comedy, and events in its main venue housed in a historic 1898 building. Supporting operations include Vinylbaren restaurant (Sweden's first vinyl bar, est. 1996), the seasonal Solsidan outdoor patio, catering services via partner Bara Vara, and gift cards. The company also publishes 'The Bok' commemorative book and operates the Popkorn Nordic talent development program. A VR tour option is available for virtual venue exploration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Vinylbaren: Sweden's first vinyl bar, established 1996, located at Köpenhamnskajen 1 featuring live music, DJ nights, and intimate rock lounge atmosphere.
- Solsidan
- Popkorn Nordic
- Popkorn
Products and services
- Live Concerts & Standup Events Live music concerts, standup comedy shows, bingo nights, and sports viewings hosted at the main venue (Stora Salen, Container Stage, Ångfärjeparken) at Köpenhamnskajen 1, Helsingborg. Tickets range from free entry to 795 SEK and are sold via Tickster, physical outlets, and the on-site box office.
- Vinylbaren (Restaurant & Bar) Sweden's first vinyl bar, offering a rock lounge dining experience with à la carte menu, burgers, snacks, and sandwiches, alongside live vinyl-based music programming. Reservations are managed via app.bokabord.se.
- Solsidan (Outdoor Terrace & Bar) Seasonal outdoor patio and bar area at the Helsingborg waterfront with panoramic views over the Öresund strait, featuring a live music stage at the pier during summer months.
- Catering Services Catering services offered for events and private functions in partnership with sister restaurant Bara Vara.
- Presentkort (Gift Cards) Gift cards available in denominations of 250, 500, or 1000 SEK, redeemable for concerts and events at The Tivoli (excluding external events). Purchased online via secure.tickster.com.
Quantifiable outcome
- Popkorn Nordic develops 6 selected artists/bands annually through live experience and networking opportunities
Companies that use The Tivoli
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
The Tivoli technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
The Tivoli partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Popkorn Nordic Partners (Studiefrämjandet, Skånsk Live, Kulturværftet)corePopkorn Nordic is a collaboration between The Tivoli, Studiefrämjandet Skåne-Blekinge, Skånsk Live, and Kulturværftet (Denmark) for artist development. The platform supports emerging artists with live experience, networking, and professional feedback. Supported by Helsingborgs kulturnämnd and Region Skåne.
- Bara VaraminorCatering partnership with sister restaurant Bara Vara for event catering services
- TickstercorePrimary ticketing platform for online ticket sales; handles ticket distribution, customer service, and resale services (Tickster Resale)
- HamnfestminorCollaboration with Helsingborg's annual summer waterfront festival featuring live music programming at The Tivoli venue
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
The Tivoli competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- AEG Presents: Global concert promoter and venue operator. Comparable as the other major incumbent in live touring that drives artist routing and ticket economics for venues the size of The Tivoli.
- Live Nation Entertainment: Global live entertainment company and concert promoter. Comparable as the dominant buyer/promoter of touring acts that play venues like The Tivoli; relevant for booking economics and competitive touring landscape.
Direct peers
- Debaser: Stockholm-based live music venue with integrated restaurant/bar operations. Directly comparable to The Tivoli in combining concerts, club nights, and dining under one brand, though operating in the larger Stockholm market.
- KB Kulturbolaget (Malmö): Iconic live music venue in Malmö with bar service. Closest Swedish direct peer — same genre mix, same Skåne-region catchment, similar venue-night-economy operating model.
- Sticky Fingers (Gothenburg): Gothenburg live music venue and bar/restaurant. Comparable combination of live concerts, F&B, and nightlife under a single operator in a comparable Swedish regional market.
- Nalen (Stockholm): Historic Stockholm live music venue with restaurant and event hosting. Comparable as a long-standing Swedish music venue combining concert programming, dining, and private/corporate events.
- Mejeriet (Lund): Live music and event venue in Lund, southern Sweden. Comparable as a mid-sized concert venue with bar operations serving a university-town catchment that overlaps The Tivoli's Skåne market.
- Pustervik (Gothenburg): Gothenburg-based live music venue with restaurant and bar service. Comparable mid-sized Swedish venue running a multi-format night program across ticket, food, and bar revenue.
Regional players
- Amager Bio (Copenhagen): Copenhagen concert venue operated in the Øresund region. Comparable mid-to-large capacity concert hall competing for the same touring artists that play The Tivoli's stage.
- Train (Copenhagen): Copenhagen-based live music venue. Comparable as a Nordic live-music venue in the same Øresund region; relevant given Popkorn Nordic's Danish (Sjælland) partnership and the cross-border catchment The Tivoli draws from.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
The Tivoli financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
The Tivoli leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
The Tivoli funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
The Tivoli M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about The Tivoli
What does The Tivoli do?
The Tivoli operates a live entertainment venue in Helsingborg, Sweden, hosting live music concerts, standup comedy, bingo, sports viewings, corporate events, and private parties. The venue includes a full restaurant and bar operation (Vinylbaren), a seasonal outdoor terrace (Solsidan), catering services, gift cards, and the Popkorn Nordic artist development program, plus a commemorative book.
Is The Tivoli a public or private company?
The Tivoli is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was The Tivoli founded?
The Tivoli was founded in 1996. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is The Tivoli based?
The Tivoli is headquartered in Helsingborg, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does The Tivoli make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Ticket sales are the primary driver. The others are food & beverage, gift cards, the Bok book sales, catering services and private events & corporate bookings.
Who are The Tivoli's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are AEG Presents and Live Nation Entertainment. Direct peers are Debaser, KB Kulturbolaget (Malmö), Sticky Fingers (Gothenburg), Nalen (Stockholm), Mejeriet (Lund) and Pustervik (Gothenburg). Regional players are Amager Bio (Copenhagen) and Train (Copenhagen).
Does The Tivoli have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Tivoli.
What industry is The Tivoli in?
The Tivoli's product category is Live Entertainment Venue. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFAEAD, Live Music Venues & Concert Bars, with a secondary code of THAFAEAA, Neighborhood & Sports Bars. Its NAICS code is 711 and its SIC code is 7900.