Kultur-Betriebe Burgenland

What Kultur-Betriebe Burgenland does

Kultur-Betriebe Burgenland GmbH (KBB) is a wholly state-owned cultural services enterprise of the Province of Burgenland, Austria, operating 23 venues across the state — encompassing 9 cultural centers (Kulturzentren), 6 museums and galleries, and 8+ festivals spanning Eisenstadt in the north to Güssing in the south. The portfolio includes internationally recognized summer festivals (Seefestspiele Mörbisch, Oper im Steinbruch, Schloss-Spiele Kobersdorf), composer heritage sites (Haydn-Haus Eisenstadt, Liszt Museum Raiding), the state gallery (Landesgalerie) and state museum (Landesmuseum), Friedensburg Schlaining peace castle, and the Ehemalige Synagoge Kobersdorf memorial and education center. Programming spans opera, musical theater, classical concerts, cabaret, jazz, world music, children's theater, exhibitions, conferences, and an artist-in-residence program (airBurgenland); the Burgenländischer Kabarettpreis is Austria's highest-endowed national cabaret award.

KBB's core technology footprint is conventional and non-proprietary: ticketing runs through the third-party oeticket.com platform, marketing uses MailChimp for newsletter dispatch and Google Analytics for web measurement, and venue operations rely on standard stage/lighting/audio infrastructure (currently being upgraded to LED under the 'Klimafitte Kulturbetriebe' program). No proprietary platform, AI/ML systems, patents, or developer APIs are documented. Operational assets consist of physical venues — ranging from 200-seat halls to the 1,550-person Kultur Kongress Zentrum Eisenstadt and open-air stages — plus a 51–100 person workforce that programs and operates them.

Revenue is generated through four streams: ticket sales across venues and festivals (transactional via oeticket.com and on-site Abendkassa), corporate and private venue rental for conferences, weddings, and galas (tailored packages including catering), recurring season subscriptions (Abos) across theater, cabaret, music, and children's programming, and museum/gallery admissions (€6.50–€25 per-person pricing). The GTM motion is event-driven and venue-based, supported by the KUKURUZ print program magazine, targeted email newsletters, social media (Facebook/Instagram), and press outreach including ORF coverage. As a state-owned entity, KBB also receives direct funding and strategic direction from Land Burgenland under Landeshauptmann Hans Peter Doskozil, making public-sector subsidy an implicit revenue stream beyond the disclosed commercial channels.

Name

Kultur-Betriebe Burgenland

Legal name

KBB - Kultur-Betriebe Burgenland GmbH

Website

https://kultur-burgenland.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kultur-Betriebe Burgenland GmbH is the state-owned cultural enterprise of Austria's Burgenland province, operating 23 venues — 9 cultural centers, 6 museums/galleries, and 8+ festivals — that deliver concerts, theater, opera, exhibitions, and educational programs to regional audiences, tourists, and corporate event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Services and Venue Management

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Historical Sites (712120), Museums (712110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Outdoor Amphitheater & Open-Air Venue Operations (MPAGALAG), Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Cultural venue management
• Performing arts festivals
• Museum operations
• Venue rental services
• Arts and culture programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Eisenstadt

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales across all venues and festivals including Seefestspiele Mörbisch, Oper im Steinbruch, Schloss-Spiele Kobersdorf, Kultur Sommer Güssing, theater, cabaret, concerts, and children's theater. Tickets sold via oeticket.com, own box offices, and at-venue sales.
2. Venue and space rental: Venues are rented out for corporate events, conferences, seminars, weddings, galas, and private celebrations. The organization markets itself as event host with 'maßgeschneiderte Pakete' (tailored packages) including catering and organization.
3. Subscription and program sales: Season subscriptions (Abos) for theater, cabaret, music, children's theater, youth theater, school theater, and kindergarten theater are sold as season packages across the Kulturzentren network. Program magazines and flyers are also distributed.
4. Museum and gallery admissions: Revenue from admissions to Landesgalerie Burgenland, Landesmuseum Burgenland, Haydn-Haus Eisenstadt, Liszt Museum Raiding, Friedensburg Schlaining, and special exhibitions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kultur-Betriebe Burgenland operates a network of 23 cultural venues across Austria's Burgenland state, including 9 cultural centers (Kultur Kongress Zentrum Eisenstadt, Kulturzentren Mattersburg/Oberschützen/Güssing/Neusiedl am See, Altes Kino Mörbisch, Liszt Zentrum Raiding, Ehemalige Synagoge Kobersdorf), 6 museums/galleries (Haydn-Haus, Landesgalerie, Landesmuseum, Liszt Museum, Friedensburg, Ehem. Synagoge), and 8 major festivals (Seefestspiele Mörbisch, Oper im Steinbruch, Schloss-Spiele Kobersdorf, etc.). KBB sells tickets to cultural performances and museum admissions, rents venues for corporate and private events, and runs season subscription programs.

Product overview

Kultur-Betriebe Burgenland (KBB) operates a comprehensive portfolio of cultural venues, museums, and festivals across Austria's Burgenland state. The organization manages 7 cultural centers (Kultur Kongress Zentrum Eisenstadt, Kulturzentren Mattersburg, Oberschützen, Güssing, Neusiedl am See, Altes Kino Mörbisch, and Liszt Zentrum Raiding), 6 museums (Haydn-Haus, Landesgalerie, Landesmuseum, Liszt Museum, Friedensburg, and Ehemalige Synagoge Kobersdorf), and 9 major festivals (Seefestspiele Mörbisch, Oper im Steinbruch, Schloss-Spiele Kobersdorf, Schloss Tabor, Kultur Sommer Güssing, KLANGfestival, Liszt Festival, Theater Sommer Parndorf, and airBurgenland). Supporting services include KUKURUZ program magazine, newsletters, and educational programs. The organization provides venue rentals for events ranging from 50 to 1,550 persons and operates a ticketing system for performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KUKURUZ: Program magazine covering current events from Burgenland's cultural centers, museums, and festival operations.
• airBurgenland
• Burgenländischer Kabarettpreis
• Staunino

Products and services

• Kultur Kongress Zentrum Eisenstadt Cultural and congress venue in Eisenstadt offering event space for performances, conferences, weddings, seminars, galas, and private celebrations. Features modern technical infrastructure across six flexible rooms.
• Kulturzentrum Mattersburg Cultural center in Mattersburg hosting theater performances, concerts, weddings, gala dinners, readings, seminars, lectures, and private celebrations. Reopened after comprehensive renovation under monument protection.
• Kulturzentrum Oberschützen Cultural center in southern Burgenland with the Takács-Saal for concerts, theater, and events. Includes stylish restaurant Pranger and well-equipped seminar rooms for business events.
• Frank Hoffmann Kulturzentrum Güssing Cultural center at the foot of historic Güssing castle offering event halls, outdoor stage with arena, restaurant, atrium, library, seminar rooms, and co-working spaces. Designed for theater, concerts, conferences, and community events.
• Altes Kino Mörbisch Historic cinema venue in Mörbisch serving as event venue for cabaret, comedy, cultural events, and immersive classroom experiences (Staunino). Renovated and reopened September 2025.
• Kulturzentrum Neusiedl am See Cultural center in Neusiedl am See in Burgenland's lake district offering events, performances, and venue rentals.
• Liszt Zentrum Raiding Concert hall and cultural center in Raiding dedicated to Franz Liszt, offering classical concerts, educational programs, and Liszt Festival events.
• Ehemalige Synagoge Kobersdorf Cultural, educational, and memorial site focused on Jewish culture and history. Offers educational programs for school groups ages 13-19, guided tours, concerts, theater, lectures, and film screenings.
• Haydn-Haus Eisenstadt Museum dedicated to composer Joseph Haydn in Eisenstadt offering exhibitions, guided tours, specialty evening tours, children's workshops, and a Haydn herb garden. Located at Joseph Haydn-Gasse 19 & 21.
• Landesgalerie Burgenland State gallery of Burgenland featuring contemporary and historical art exhibitions. Provides art education programs and serves as cultural institution for visual arts.
• Landesmuseum Burgenland State museum presenting regional history, archaeology, and cultural heritage collections of Burgenland. Offers exhibitions and educational programs about the region's past and present.
• Liszt Museum Raiding Museum dedicated to Franz Liszt located in Raiding, the composer's birthplace. Commemorates Liszt's life and work with exhibitions and cultural programs.
• Friedensburg Schlaining Historic castle in Stadtschlaining functioning as peace castle. Houses exhibitions, hosts KLANGfestival Schlaining music festival, Austrian Forum for Peace conferences, and offers guided tours through various exhibition areas.
• Seefestspiele Mörbisch Open-air lake stage summer festival at Mörbisch am See near Neusiedler See, featuring opera and musical theater productions. One of Austria's premier summer theater events.
• Oper im Steinbruch Open-air opera festival in a stone quarry venue near St. Margarethen. Major summer festival featuring productions in a unique quarry setting.
• Schloss-Spiele Kobersdorf Summer theater festival at Schloss Kobersdorf featuring plays and dramatic productions. Major annual theater event under direction of Wolfgang Böck.
• Liszt Festival Raiding Annual festival at Liszt Zentrum Raiding dedicated to the life and music of Franz Liszt, featuring concerts, piano performances, and cultural events celebrating the composer's work.
• KLANGfestival Schlaining Music festival at the Burgarena in Schlaining featuring concerts and musical performances in a castle arena setting.
• Kultur Sommer Güssing Summer culture festival at Burg Güssing featuring diverse programming including cabaret, comedy, and performing arts.
• Schloss Tabor Historic castle venue in Oberwart hosting cultural events and performances, operated in cooperation with KBB as an event location.
• Theater Sommer Parndorf Summer open-air theater festival in Parndorf featuring theatrical performances and cultural events.
• Artist in Residence Burgenland (airBurgenland) Artist residency program providing studio spaces and creative support for artists to develop and present their work in Burgenland.
• Corporate and Private Venue Rental Direct venue rental services for corporate events, conferences, seminars, weddings, galas, and private celebrations at all KBB venues. Tailored packages include catering and event organization. Venues range from small halls to a 1,550-person congress center.
• Season Subscriptions (Abos) Recurring season subscription packages providing predictable access to theater, cabaret, music, children's theater, youth theater, school theater, and kindergarten theater programming across the KBB Kulturzentren network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 13,400 visitors in 3 years at Ehem. Synagoge Kobersdorf alone
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bank BurgenlandcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Bank Burgenland is the presenting sponsor of the Burgenländischer Kabarettpreis (Burgenland Cabaret Prize), Austria's highest-endowed national cabaret award. The prize is the highest-doted cabaret award in Austria, with a main prize of €5,005 and a audience prize of €505.
• Kabarett-Duo Flo & WischcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Flo & Wisch are the artistic directors (Intendanten) of 'Kabarett am See' festival and co-organizers of the Burgenländischer Kabarettpreis. A five-year cooperation agreement was signed between KBB and Flo & Wisch. Starting 2026, the prize will alternate annually between Altes Kino Mörbisch and Kulturzentrum Güssing.
• Wiener KammerOrchesterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Wiener KammerOrchester (Vienna Chamber Orchestra) performed at the Liszt Festival Raiding opening concert on 9 October 2025, conducted by Francisco Navarro Lara, alongside soloist Kateryna Titova (Artist in Residence).
• Kateryna Titova (Artist in Residence)minorOthers · 1 January 2025Kateryna Titova served as 'Artist in Residence' at the Liszt Festival Raiding for the 2025 season, performing as soloist at the opening concert for the second consecutive year.
• Esterházy BetriebecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEsterházy Betriebe are described as a strategic partner in strengthening cultural highlights such as the Oper im Steinbruch. This is a longstanding strategic partnership between two major Burgenland cultural organizations.
• Land Burgenland (Provincial Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKBB is a wholly or largely state-owned enterprise of the Province of Burgenland (Land Burgenland). The provincial government provides funding, strategic direction, and political support. Landeshauptmann Hans Peter Doskozil serves as culture minister (Kulturreferent) and is a key public advocate for KBB's festivals and venues.
• Art4ALL (cross-border exhibition project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt4ALL is a cross-border contemporary art exhibition project at Kulturzentrum Mattersburg, described as 'zeitgenössische Kunst ohne Grenzen' (contemporary art without borders).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Messe Wien (RX Austria): Vienna's congress and exhibition venue operator running large-format events including corporate conferences, galas, and trade fairs. Comparable to KBB's Kultur Kongress Zentrum Eisenstadt (1,550-person capacity) and Mattersburg/Oberschützen venues — same congress/event-venue business model targeting B2B corporate and private event rentals.
• Bregenzer Festspiele: Austrian open-air lake-stage summer opera and music festival on Lake Constance. Directly comparable to KBB's Seefestspiele Mörbisch (also an open-air lake-stage festival) and Oper im Steinbruch — same business model of running a heritage open-air festival that draws international cultural tourism to a regional Austrian location.
• Vereinigte Bühnen Wien: Vienna's state-owned multi-venue musical theater operator running the Ronacher, Raimund Theater, and Theater an der Wien. Closely analogous business model to KBB: state/municipally backed cultural enterprise operating multiple performance venues and festivals under one umbrella with centralized ticketing and subscription products.
• Oper Graz: Styrian state opera house in Graz, Austria. Comparable as a publicly funded opera and performing arts institution running multiple venues (opera, orchestra, ballet) — directly mirrors KBB's mix of state-supported performance programming combined with museum/cultural programming at the Eisenstadt hub.

Regional players

• Theater Basel: Tri-national publicly funded theater and opera house in Basel, Switzerland (Schauspiel, Oper, Ballett). Comparable as a state-subsidized multi-discipline performing-arts institution with subscription seasons — relevant regional-state-funded theater peer, although operating in a different country.
• Landestheater Niederösterreich: State theater of Lower Austria, a publicly funded provincial theater organization. Operates the Großes Haus and a second venue with touring and subscription programming — same provincial-state-backed theater-and-venue-operator model as KBB, in an adjacent Austrian state.
• Tiroler Landestheater: State theater of Tyrol operating multiple venues (Großes Haus, Kammerspiele) in Innsbruck. Closely comparable to KBB's Kulturzentren model: a publicly funded regional theater company running multi-venue programming with subscription (Abo) products across a single Austrian state.

Broad incumbents

• Wiener Konzerthaus: State-subsidized concert hall in Vienna operating four halls with a broad classical, contemporary, and festival programming model. Comparable to KBB's concert programming at Kultur Kongress Zentrum Eisenstadt and Liszt Zentrum Raiding — publicly funded concert-venue operator, but at national rather than provincial scale.
• Burgtheater Wien: Austria's national theater, federally funded and the country's leading dramatic stage. Comparable to KBB's theater programming across the Kulturzentren and Schloss-Spiele Kobersdorf — analogous state-funded theater operations but at national scale rather than provincial.
• Salzburger Festspiele: Austria's premier annual music and drama festival, held across multiple Salzburg venues. Comparable to KBB's portfolio of major summer festivals (Seefestspiele Mörbisch, Oper im Steinbruch, Schloss-Spiele Kobersdorf, Liszt Festival) at a larger scale and with a more internationally dominant brand — sets the competitive benchmark for Austrian cultural-tourism festival spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kultur.betriebe.burgenland
• Instagraminstagram.com/_wirsindkultur_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kbb-kultur-betriebe-burgenland

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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