BAR JEDER VERNUNFT

What BAR JEDER VERNUNFT does

BAR JEDER VERNUNFT is a privately held Berlin-based art theater operating from a historic Spiegelzelt (mirror tent) venue on Schaperstraße in the Wilmersdorf district, established in 1992. The company is incorporated as BAR JEDER VERNUNFT Veranstaltungs-Organisations-GmbH and managed by three Managing Directors (Eric Schmidt-Mohan, Lutz Petrick, Tom Ernst). Its core product is live entertainment programming spanning cabaret, chanson, comedy, music-shows, and variety performances, supported by integrated on-site gastronomy (regional, seasonal cuisine with 3-course menus and beer garden operations), event venue rental services for corporate and private functions (up to 300 guests), gift vouchers, and a digital media library.

The venue's technical infrastructure combines the historic mirrored-tent architecture (air-conditioned, with hall, foyer, and 300 m² beer garden) with professional sound/lighting systems adaptable to different event configurations (cabaret 230, banquet 200, standing 300). Ticket distribution runs through a CTS-Eventim-powered online shop with best-seat booking and seat-map selection, plus physical box office and phone sales channels. The company's GTM combines direct-to-consumer ticketing (advance booking 8 weeks ahead, pre-sale email alerts, newsletter, social media) with sales-led corporate event acquisition handled by Tom Ernst. Revenue streams include ticket sales across four price tiers (€19.90-€44.90), gastronomy, venue rental, and gift vouchers (valid 3 years, redeemable across both BAR JEDER VERNUNFT and sister venue TIPI AM KANZLERAMT). The customer base spans individual cultural enthusiasts and a broad corporate client roster including BASF, Novartis, ADAC, Rossmann, Greenberg Traurig, Gleiss Lutz, apoBank, Toshiba, and BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN, alongside political, healthcare, and energy-sector clients.

Name

BAR JEDER VERNUNFT

Legal name

BAR JEDER VERNUNFT Veranstaltungs-Organisations-GmbH

Website

https://bar-jeder-vernunft.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BAR JEDER VERNUNFT is a privately held Berlin art theater operating a historic Spiegelzelt venue since 1992, offering cabaret, chanson, comedy, and music shows alongside integrated gastronomy, corporate event venue rental, and gift vouchers across its venue and sister site TIPI AM KANZLERAMT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theater & Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Caterers (722320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK), Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Live theater entertainment
• Cabaret and chanson
• Event venue rental
• Theater ticketing services
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue from theater ticket sales across four price categories (PG I-IV) with standard and reduced pricing. Additional revenue from 3-course menu packages bundled with tickets. Advance booking and evening box office sales.
2. Gastronomy: On-site food and beverage service including daily fresh, regional, seasonal cuisine. 3-course menus available for pre-booking. Beverages include fine wines, sparkling Crémant, and soft drinks. Beer garden operations in summer.
3. Event Venue Rental: Exclusive venue hire for private parties, corporate events, gala dinners, and celebrations. Catering services included or as separate option. Professional technical equipment and event planning support provided.
4. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers valid for BAR JEDER VERNUNFT and TIPI AM KANZLERAMT. Redeemable for tickets and 3-course menus. Valid for 3 years from issue date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BAR JEDER VERNUNFT operates a historic Spiegelzelt (mirror tent) theater in Berlin-Wilmersdorf that hosts cabaret, chanson, comedy, music-show, and variety performances. Beyond ticketed shows, it offers exclusive venue rental for corporate events, gala dinners, and private celebrations up to 300 guests, complemented by on-site gastronomy with regional and seasonal cuisine, 3-course menu packages, and gift vouchers redeemable at its sister venue TIPI AM KANZLERAMT.

Product overview

BAR JEDER VERNUNFT operates as a premier Berlin entertainment venue centered around its historic Spiegelzelt (mirror tent) theater, established in 1992. The core offering consists of live performances across genres including chanson, cabaret, comedy, music-shows, and variety entertainment. The venue also operates its 'big sister' venue, TIPI AM KANZLERAMT, offering a broader program with capacity for up to 800 guests. Supporting the theatrical offerings, the company provides integrated ticket sales (via Eventim), on-site gastronomy with regional cuisine, event location rental services for private and corporate functions, gift vouchers, a digital media library, and email newsletter subscriptions. The product ecosystem combines entertainment programming with hospitality services in a unique historic setting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BAR JEDER VERNUNFT Theater (Spiegelzelt)
• Event Location Rental
• Gastronomy & Catering
• Theater Ticket Sales
• Gift Vouchers
• TIPI AM KANZLERAMT (Sister Venue)

Quantifiable outcome

• One of Germany's leading cabaret and chanson venues for over 30 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TIPI AM KANZLERAMTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister venue located next to the German Chancellery. Joint programming through series like 'Willkommen Österreich'. Gift vouchers valid at both venues. Cross-promotion of events and shared artistic direction.
• CTS-EventimcoreTechnology or IntegrationTicket booking system provider (Eventim-Inhouse) used for online ticket sales, seat selection, and order processing. Ensures secure transaction handling.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Komische Oper Berlin: Berlin theater specializing in operetta, musical, and comedic productions with strong ticket pricing tiers. Comparable as a Berlin-based cabaret-influenced performance institution operating with defined seating categories and reduced-price programs.
• Chamäleon Theater Berlin: Boutique Berlin show theater focused on contemporary variety, magic, and acrobatics with bundled dining packages. Comparable as a ticketed intimate-venue entertainment operator with a strong program calendar and dining integration.
• TIPI AM KANZLERAMT: Direct sister venue under shared management, offering live entertainment (variety, cabaret) near the German Chancellery with capacity up to 800 guests. Same Managing Directors (Eric Schmidt-Mohan, Lutz Petrick, Tom Ernst), shared gift voucher program, and cross-promotion make it the most directly comparable peer.
• Friedrichstadt-Palast: Berlin's flagship revue theater with elaborate stage shows, premium ticket pricing, and high production values. Comparable as a Berlin institution built around artist-driven live entertainment programming with premium hospitality and souvenir/gift programs.
• Volksbühne Berlin: Historic Berlin theater offering repertory programming from cabaret-style works to contemporary drama. Comparable as an established Berlin performing arts institution with multi-decade legacy and diverse ticket tiers.
• Admiralspalast Berlin: Berlin's historic variety theater hosting musicals, comedy, music shows, and corporate events. Comparable as another long-standing Berlin show and event venue with multiple seating configurations and ticketed entertainment programming.
• Kabarett-Theater Distel Berlin: Long-running Berlin political cabaret theater offering scripted satirical shows with tiered ticket pricing and reduced rates. Comparable as a Berlin-anchored cabaret programming institution competing for the same niche audience.
• Wintergarten Berlin: Historic Berlin variety and revue theater at the Stage Theater an der Potsdamer Platz, hosting international variety shows, magic, and music. Directly comparable as a Berlin-based intimate show venue combining programmed entertainment with dining and premium hospitality offerings.
• Quatsch Comedy Club Berlin: Standalone Berlin comedy venue with ticketed stand-up programming, food/beverage service, and group bookings. Comparable as a stand-alone ticketed show venue combining entertainment programming with on-site gastronomy.

Broad incumbents

• Stage Theater an der Potsdamer Platz: Large-scale Berlin musical theater operator producing major touring and resident productions. Comparable as a Berlin live entertainment operator but at materially larger scale and standardized musical format versus BAR JEDER VERNUNFT's intimate cabaret programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BarJederVernunftTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/BarJederVernunftTheater
• Instagraminstagram.com/barjedervernunft

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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