Kulturhaus Brotfabrik

What Kulturhaus Brotfabrik does

Kulturhaus Brotfabrik is a non-profit community cultural center located in Vienna's 10th district (Favoriten), embedded within the former Anker Brotfabrik arts complex at Absberggasse 27. Operated by Caritas der Erzdiözese Wien, the venue spans four floors and functions as a bridge between the studios and galleries of the Brotfabrik Wien complex and the surrounding neighborhood — a district characterized by municipal housing, population diversity, and a documented shortage of open public meeting places. The organization delivers free or low-cost cultural programming, learning support, and community services targeting local residents, children and youth from disadvantaged families, and the broader arts community of Vienna.

The core offering is a hybrid of (a) community programs including free music education through Superar (hosted as its European headquarters), the Lerncafé learning support program serving approximately 40 children, Community Cooking intercultural gatherings, a weekly Sprachcafé for informal German practice, and a Repair Café, and (b) paid facility rentals comprising the 380 m² Ankersaal event hall, two seminar rooms (100 m² and 138 m²), meeting rooms, a 35-workstation coworking space, a community kitchen, and the external Stand 129 venue at Viktor-Adler-Markt. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations run on standard event management infrastructure and the venue's own digital presence. The Ankersaal holds the Austrian Umweltzeichen (Eco-Label) Green Location certification since April 2021, enabling ESG-aligned event procurement.

The business model combines public funding, EU grants, and venue rental income. The City of Vienna is the primary public funder, supplemented by the European Solidarity Corps, Erasmus+, and Creative Europe programs, the Austrian Federal Ministry for Arts and Culture, and corporate sponsors including Thomastik, Hilti Foundation, and Swarovski. Space rental prices range from €130-€220 (half day) to €230-€440 (full day) for smaller rooms, while the Ankersaal is quoted on request. Many community events remain free of charge by explicit policy to ensure accessibility. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with outreach via monthly newsletter, website event calendar, and volunteer-distributed flyers across the district, supplemented by partner network promotion through Caritas, Superar, Tanz die Toleranz, and EU program consortia.

Name

Kulturhaus Brotfabrik

Legal name

Caritas der Erzdiözese Wien

Website

https://kulturhaus-brotfabrik.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kulturhaus Brotfabrik is a Vienna-based non-profit community cultural center, operated by Caritas der Erzdiözese Wien, that offers free arts programming, music education (Superar), learning support, and paid venue rentals to residents of Vienna's 10th district and event organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cultural Center / Event Venue Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Purpose Event Halls & Community Centers (THAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Community cultural center
• Event venue rental
• Music education programs
• Community workshop space
• Nonprofit arts venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Space Rental: Rental of various spaces including the Ankersaal (multifunctional event hall), seminar rooms, coworking space, community kitchen, and Stand 129 venue. Revenue generated from event bookings, corporate functions, and private rentals.
2. Public Funding and Grants: Funded by City of Vienna, European Solidarity Corps, Erasmus+, and Creative Europe programs. Additional support from sponsors including Thomastik, Hilti Foundation, Swarovski, and Bundesministerium für Kunst, Kultur, öffentlichen Dienst und Sport.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kulturhaus Brotfabrik is a community cultural center in Vienna's 10th district that operates as a bridge between artists in the Brotfabrik Wien arts complex and local neighborhood residents. It delivers free cultural programming (workshops, concerts, theater, art), community-building initiatives (Community Cooking, Lerncafé tutoring, Sprachcafé language practice), and free music education through Superar. It also rents event infrastructure (Ankersaal hall, seminar rooms, coworking space, community kitchen) to organizations and individuals.

Product overview

Kulturhaus Brotfabrik is a community cultural center in Vienna's Favoriten district offering a diverse portfolio of spaces, programs, and initiatives. Core offerings include rental facilities (Ankersaal event hall, seminar rooms, coworking space, community kitchen) and community programs (Superar free music education, Community Cooking, Lerncafé tutoring, Sprachcafé language practice). The venue hosts regular productions in theater, dance, and music, and manages EU-funded projects promoting social inclusion, anti-discrimination, and cultural exchange. Green Location certification demonstrates commitment to sustainable event management. Stand 129 serves as an external venue at Viktor-Adler-Market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Superar: A charitable association providing free music education for children and youth, with its European headquarters located at Kulturhaus Brotfabrik.
• Stand 129
• Community Cooking
• Lerncafé

Products and services

• Ankersaal Event Hall A 380 m² main hall plus 110 m² foyer on the third floor with 9.6m ceiling height, suitable for concerts, conferences, corporate events, weddings, and team-building. Capacity: 340 standing, 320 cinema/conference, 220 gala, 160 parliament. For event organizers, companies, and private clients.
• Seminar Rooms (Seminarräume) Rental seminar rooms (25-138 m²) equipped with chairs, tables, flipcharts, moderation walls, and projectors. Includes Seminarraum 1 Forte (138 m²), Seminarraum 2 Vivace (100 m²), and meeting rooms. For workshops, meetings, and small events.
• Coworking Space A second-floor coworking space with 35 fixed workstations including full infrastructure, kitchen access, and use of seminar rooms. For community-oriented project teams and young creatives.
• Community Kitchen (Community Küche) A ground-floor community kitchen available for rental for team-building cooking events, private celebrations, and corporate events, supporting the Community Cooking project. For corporate groups and private celebrations.
• Superar Music Education Program Free music education for children and youth led by professional musicians, including choir, orchestra, and musical theater. Based in the first floor of Kulturhaus Brotfabrik as Superar's European headquarters. For children and youth aged approximately 6-15, with entry at season start.
• Community Cooking Program A free community cooking program that facilitates intercultural exchange through cooking. Weekly cooking rounds bring neighbors together to cook and eat, promoting integration, social inclusion, and healthy eating habits. For neighborhood residents and participants from diverse backgrounds.
• Lerncafé Learning Support A free learning support program for children and youth from socially disadvantaged families, providing free tutoring and afternoon care. Currently serving approximately 40 children with volunteer support. For children aged 6-15 from disadvantaged or migration backgrounds.
• Sprachcafé Language Practice A free language café providing informal German language practice for speakers of all levels, held weekly on Mondays at Stand 129. For residents and newcomers seeking conversational German practice.
• Stand 129 External Venue An external venue at Viktor-Adler-Markt functioning as the external performance space of Kulturhaus Brotfabrik since September 2013. A cultural space in the heart of the public market. For walk-in visitors, market-goers, and event participants.
• Re:Frame - Debut Film Festival Vienna A film festival dedicated to showing debut short films by FLINTA* filmmakers with budgets under €7,500. Organized by European Solidarity Corps volunteers. For film audiences, emerging filmmakers, and the local community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many events and workshops are free of charge to ensure no one is excluded due to lack of financial resources
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SuperarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Superar is a non-profit association providing free music education for children and youth using professional musicians. Founded in 2009 by Wiener Konzerthaus, Wiener Sängerknaben, and Caritas der Erzdiözese Wien. The Europa headquarters is located in the Kulturhaus Brotfabrik's first floor.
• Wiener StaatsopercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for youth music theater projects including opern_labor and tanz_labor programs where teenagers create their own music theater performances.
• Caritas der Erzdiözese WiencoreOthersThe Kulturhaus Brotfabrik is part of Caritas der Erzdiözese Wien. Caritas provides organizational support, volunteers, and integration with social services programs.
• Stadt WienmajorOthersPrimary public funder of Kulturhaus Brotfabrik operations and programs.
• Europäisches Solidaritätskorps (ESK)majorOthersEuropean Solidarity Corps program co-finances the venue and provides volunteer support. Currently 2-3 volunteers work at Kulturhaus Brotfabrik.
• GrenzenlosminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVerein Grenzenlos supports the selection and supervision of European Solidarity Corps volunteers at Kulturhaus Brotfabrik.
• Brotfabrik WiencoreOthersThe Kulturhaus Brotfabrik is located within the Brotfabrik Wien arts complex, bridging between the studios and galleries of the complex and the surrounding neighborhood.
• Stand 129coreOthersExternal venue at Viktor-Adler-Market, operational since September 2013. Now coordinated by the Kulturhaus Brotfabrik team, serving as an important venue for programs benefiting from walk-in traffic.
• Afropolitan BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for the 'You Got This!' project supporting young adults in implementing artistic, political, and social projects.
• La Xixa TeatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Radio V.I.T.A. Erasmus+ project, working with organizations in France and Spain.
• transparadisominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and urbanism practice (Barbara Holub/Paul Rajakovics) that created the FAVORIT stage project at Viktor-Adler-Markt.
• Junge Theater WienminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FAVORIT stage is part of Junge Theater Wien, which operates decentralized performances 3 times per year for one week at Kulturhaus Brotfabrik.
• There are not trains today (Serbia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerbian partner theater organization that performed in the UNMASC! project at Kulturhaus Brotfabrik.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Battersea Arts Centre: London community arts venue operating a converted town hall as a multi-use cultural space with participatory programming, scratch performances, and community engagement. Comparable venue model though operating in a different national funding context.
• La Xixa Teatre: Barcelona-based applied theater company partnering with Kulturhaus Brotfabrik on Erasmus+ projects (Radio V.I.T.A.). Comparable through community-engaged theater practice and EU-funded cross-border cultural programming.

Broad incumbents

• Wiener Konzerthaus: Major Vienna concert hall and co-founder of the Superar music education program headquartered at Kulturhaus Brotfabrik. Operates a broader portfolio of classical performances but shares educational programming overlap.
• Volkstheater Wien: Established Viennese theater producing drama, music theater, and participatory productions across multiple stages. Comparable in theatrical production programming but at significantly larger scale and with more commercial positioning.
• MuseumsQuartier Wien: Large-scale cultural complex in Vienna's 7th district combining museums, studios, and event venues. Operates a comparable multi-purpose venue model at much larger scale with higher commercial orientation.

Others

• Caritas Österreich (federal): Federal umbrella of the Austrian Caritas organization, parent context of Caritas der Erzdiözese Wien. Relevant as the broader institutional ecosystem that funds, governs, and channels social-services programming for Kulturhaus Brotfabrik.
• Bröhan Museum Berlin: Berlin museum participating in the Breathe! Erasmus+ project on looted art together with Kulturhaus Brotfabrik. Comparable only as an EU-funded cultural collaboration partner rather than a direct venue peer.

Direct peers

• Theater der Jugend Wien: Vienna youth theater producing opera_labor-style and tanz_labor-style participatory productions for children and adolescents. Overlaps with Kulturhaus Brotfabrik's youth music theater partnership model via Wiener Staatsoper.
• Brunnenpassage: Vienna-based community cultural center operating in the 16th district under Caritas Wien, offering free/low-cost cultural programming, language cafes, and community engagement. Highly comparable mission, governance structure, and operating model to Kulturhaus Brotfabrik.
• WUK - Wiener Kulturzentrum: Long-standing Vienna cultural center housing workshops, performance spaces, seminar rooms, and community programs in a converted factory complex. Closely comparable in multi-use venue operations, workshop rentals, and community-driven programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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