Folkteatern Gothenburg

What Folkteatern Gothenburg does

Folkteatern Gothenburg, legally registered as Folkteatern Västra Götaland AB (org.nr. 559273-8123), is a regional theater institution headquartered at Olof Palmes plats 5 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company operates as a privately held limited company (AB) with public funding support from Västra Götaland Region, employing between 11 and 50 staff. Management is led by CEO Lotta Lekvall (VD) and Artistic Leader Frida Röhl. The institution produces and presents theater, dance, concerts, spoken word, poetry slams, talks, and film screenings across multiple physical venues — Stora scenen (main stage), Lilla scenen (small stage), Foajén (lobby stage) — complemented by an on-site restaurant (Folk) and bar (Folks bar).

The company's product portfolio spans live performance events, a digital streaming platform (Fjärde scenen) distributing curated art films and recorded performances globally, bundled ticket products (Klippkortet), a subscription program (Folkteatern 365 at 365 SEK/year), and gift cards (Presentkort) sold through TIX.se. The underlying technology stack is standard web-based digital streaming built on YouTube, Vimeo, and Soundcloud integrations, with ticketing handled by the third-party TIX.se platform. The website (folkteatern.se) serves as the primary digital presence alongside Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and email newsletter channels, with press distributed through MyNewsDesk.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: ticket sales via TIX.se (transaction-based), recurring public funding from Västra Götaland Region (institutional support), and gift card sales. Pricing is event-based, with a mix of paid performances and free entry events (Fri entré). The go-to-market approach is direct-to-consumer, targeting cultural audiences in the Västra Götaland region with a supplementary global digital audience via Fjärde scenen. The theater positions itself as an experimental, boundary-pushing cultural institution with a stated reputation as one of Northern Europe's most interesting theater venues.

Name

Folkteatern Gothenburg

Legal name

Folkteatern Västra Götaland AB

Website

https://folkteatern.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Folkteatern Gothenburg is a regional theater institution in Gothenburg, Sweden, operating multiple performance stages, a digital streaming platform (Fjärde scenen), and a restaurant/bar, serving cultural audiences in Västra Götaland with public funding from the regional government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Theater

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Venues & Venue Operators (Clubs, Theaters, Arenas) (MPAIAFAB), Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD)

Keywords

• Live theater performances
• Performing arts venue
• Spoken word events
• Digital art streaming
• Regional theater institution

Headquarters

HQ city

Gothenburg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from ticket sales for theatrical performances, concerts, and events through TIX.se platform.
2. Public Funding: The theater receives support from Västra Götaland Region and operates as a regional theater institution.
3. Gift Cards: Presentkort (gift cards) sold through the theater's website for gifting to others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Folkteatern Gothenburg operates a multi-stage theater venue hosting live theater, dance, music, spoken word, poetry, and film screenings, complemented by an on-site restaurant and bar. It also runs Fjärde scenen, a digital streaming platform offering curated art films, recorded performances, poetry, sound art, and short plays on demand. Ticket sales, gift cards (Presentkort), clip cards (Klippkortet), and a yearly subscription (Folkteatern 365) constitute the consumer-facing commercial offerings.

Product overview

Folkteatern Gothenburg is a theater venue and cultural institution operating multiple physical stages — Stora scenen (main stage), Lilla scenen (small stage), Foajén (lobby stage), and Fjärde scenen (digital fourth stage) — as well as a restaurant (Folk) and a bar (Folks bar). Its product portfolio centers on live performance events (theater, dance, music, spoken word/poetry), a digital streaming platform (Fjärde scenen) for on-demand art films and recorded performances, seasonal subscription programs (Folkteatern 365), bundled ticket products (Klippkortet), and gift cards. The venue also hosts a rich archive of past performances, external guest productions, film screenings, talks, and seasonal markets. The theater positions itself as an accessible, socially engaged cultural institution in Gothenburg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fjärde scenen: Din digitala salong för global scenkonst - a digital stage offering art film, performance, poetry, sound art and short plays available online.

Products and services

• Fjärde scenen Folkteatern's digital salon for global performing arts, offering curated art films, performance recordings, poetry, sound art, and short plays streamed on demand worldwide.
• Spoken Word + Öppen scen
• Folkteatern 365
• Klippkortet
• Presentkort
• Spelåret 2025/2026

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Västra Götaland RegioncoreOthersRegional public funding body providing operational support to Folkteatern as a regional theater institution. The theater operates as Folkteatern Västra Götaland AB with regional government backing.
• TIX.secoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing partner handling all ticket sales for performances and events at Folkteatern. Provides the online ticket purchasing platform.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FolkteaternGoteborg
• Facebookfacebook.com/FolkteaternGbg
• Instagraminstagram.com/folkteaterngbg
• Xx.com/folkteaterngbg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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