Name

Mejeriet

Legal name

Kulturmejeriet

Website

https://kulturmejeriet.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cocktail Lounges & Speakeasies (MPAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cocktail Bars & Speakeasies (THAFAEAE), Regional/Ethnic Specialty Fast Casual (e.g., Indian, Caribbean, African, Eastern European) (THAFABAM), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Cultural center
• Music school
• Comedy programming
• Outdoor bar

Headquarters

HQ city

Lund

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from concert, comedy, club, and event tickets sold through Mejeriet's own website and Tickster ticketing platform. Ticket prices range from free (e.g., Språkcafé, AW events) to 150–635 SEK per event, with some events sold out.
2. Food & Beverage: On-site bar and restaurant at Mejeriet and the Stallet outdoor bar serves food and drinks before, during, and after events. Revenue from restaurant covers both regular bistro service and the Stallet outdoor bar with Mexican BBQ menu, craft beers, natural wines, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.
3. Music School: Mejeriet's music school generates tuition revenue through instrument courses, ensembles, choir, and the Spela För Livet (55+) program. Term course fees range from 1,600–5,100 SEK per term depending on course type and duration.
4. Venue Rental & Private Events: Stallet outdoor bar and Mejeriet spaces are available for private hire and events. The venue also hosts workshops (cocktail, screen printing, Sashiko, ceramics, candle-making) at 320–600 SEK per participant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mejeriet is a non-profit cultural center in Lund, Sweden, that programs and hosts live concerts, stand-up comedy, jazz, club nights, film screenings, and a wide range of workshops and cultural activities. It also operates an on-site music school offering instrument lessons, ensembles, choirs, and a senior music program (Spela För Livet), plus food and beverage service through its bistro and the Stallet outdoor bar.

Product overview

Mejeriet is a cultural center in Lund, Sweden, founded in the 1980s, offering a diverse portfolio of cultural experiences. The core product portfolio includes live concerts featuring Swedish and international artists across multiple genres, stand-up comedy shows, and jazz performances on the summer terrace. The venue operates multiple branded spaces: the main concert hall, Stallet (outdoor beer garden with Mexican BBQ and games), and a bistro for pre-concert dining. Mejeriet also operates a music school offering instrument courses, ensembles, choirs, and specialized programs for seniors (Spela För Livet) and children (Bandkollo). Additionally, the venue offers an extensive activities program including workshops (ceramics, screen printing, sashiko, cocktails, scented candles), quiz nights, language cafés, puzzle competitions, petanque tournaments, murder mystery games, and flea markets. The venue is collectively managed by four associations: Folkets Bio i Lund, Månteatern, Plektrum, and Repeater.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stallet: An outdoor bar located behind the old stable, surrounded by Stadsparken's greenery. Features boule courts, activities, a container bar with craft beer, natural wines, cocktails, and food including Mexican BBQ. Open seasonally in summer.
• Musikskolan (Music School)
• Bistro
• Somarterrassen (Summer Terrace)

Products and services

• Konserter (Concert Programming) Live music concerts featuring Swedish and international artists across multiple genres, including seated jazz on the summer terrace and touring acts at partner venues such as Science Village Hall, Stadshallen, Palladium, and Allhelgonakyrkan. Tickets range from approximately 235 to 635 SEK per person with student discounts available on select shows.
• Stand-up Comedy (Humor) Stand-up comedy shows featuring established and emerging Swedish comedians curated by humorklubben Oslipat, including the summer Humorterrassen terrace series at 125 SEK per person.
• Stallet (Outdoor Bar) Seasonal outdoor beer garden and bar featuring craft beers, natural wines, cocktails, Mexican BBQ food, and social games including petanque and kubb. Operates as a destination venue in its own right with a broad program of free and ticketed events.
• Mat & Bar (Restaurant and Bar Service) On-site restaurant and bar offering warm and cold dishes, beer, wine, coffee/tea, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages, including dedicated bistro service on the courtyard before major concerts. Table reservations handled through EasyTable.
• Musikskolan (Music School) Term-based music education program offering instrument courses (voice, guitar, piano, drums, saxophone, clarinet, flute, music production, ukulele), band ensembles, choirs (Lill-Mejjan, Mellan-Mejjan, Stor-Mejjan, Pop Choir), and a senior Spela För Livet rock band and choir program. Term fees range from 1,600 to 5,100 SEK depending on course length and format.
• Spela För Livet (Senior Music Program) Music education service for adults 55+, including rock band courses (3,450 SEK/term), the Spela För Livet Choir (1,850 SEK/term), and the Vuxenkollo summer camp (4,500 SEK for 5 days), run in collaboration with Studiefrämjandet.
• Creative Workshops Themed creative workshops covering scented candle making, cocktail mixing, screen printing, sashiko, ceramic painting, and collaborative art with greenscreen photo integration. Prices range from 350 to 600 SEK per participant. Led by partner providers including Remoair, Studio Grupptryck, and Målamik.
• Långbord Dining Experience Premium five-course long-table dinner with paired drinks at Stallet, offered in collaboration with Saba / The Culinary Farm. Early bird pricing 1,500 SEK/person until Midsommar, regular price 1,800 SEK/person.
• Venue Rental and Private Events Private hire of the Stallet outdoor bar and Mejeriet indoor spaces for corporate events, private parties, and custom bookings.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rocket BrewingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to produce Mejeriet's own house beer, Kulturmejeriet Pilsner, brewed specifically for the venue. Served exclusively at Mejeriet's bars.
• Skånska SpritfabrikencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to produce Mejeriet's own gin, available exclusively at the venue's bars.
• BrekerietminorOthersAbsint supplier to Mejeriet's bar and Stallet outdoor bar.
• Saba / The Culinary FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Långbord dining experiences — curated long-table dinners featuring local produce, seasonal Nordic cuisine, and local producers. The Culinary Farm brings farm-to-table philosophy and guest chefs to create exclusive dining events at Stallet.
• Doolittle RecordscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSummer AW-Friday vinyl quiz partnership at Stallet. Three dates per summer season (24/7, 7/8, 21/8). Doolittle Records curates the vinyl quiz and provides a social/creative event that attracts a distinct audience segment to Stallet.
• Reko DeliminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for wine and cheese tasting events at Stallet. Reko Deli's Bianca leads naturvin tastings combined with Swedish artisan cheeses, attracting food and wine enthusiasts.
• RemoairminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkåne-based fragrance house in Alnarp that conducts scented candle workshops at Stallet. Remoair is a climate-neutral company focused on sustainable scents. They save participants' recipes for future refill orders.
• Studio GrupptryckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScreen printing workshop provider based at Karlskronaplan in Malmö. Leads participants in building their own screen frames and printing on fabric. Focus on upcycling and graphic techniques.
• Hidden RealityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMurder mystery (Mordgåta) game provider supplying detective scenarios for Stallet outdoor bar events. Two themes available: 'Chartermordet' and 'Författarens eget öde'.
• Karin PilhageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic quiz host ('Mejeriets eget musiklexikon') leading the Musikquiz Med Karin evenings at Stallet during the summer season.
• Kristoffer JonzonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuiz host leading the popular Quizterrassen summer quiz on Mejeriet's terrace. Known for humorous and disarming hosting style.
• Humorklubben OslipatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurates the Humorterrassen (stand-up comedy on the terrace) program. Selects both newcomers and experienced comedians from the Swedish stand-up scene for weekly comedy events.
• StudiefrämjandetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for the Spela För Livet music education program for adults 55+. Studiefrämjandet co-runs the rock band courses, summer camps (Vuxenkollo), and choir for seniors.
• TicketSwapminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial second-hand ticket resale partner for Mejeriet events. Mejeriet directs ticket holders unable to attend to TicketSwap for resale. No ticket buy-back offered.
• TickstercoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary ticketing platform for all Mejeriet events. Provides the secure ticketing infrastructure for concert, comedy, workshop, and club night ticket sales.
• FKP ScorpiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert promoter co-presenting select major shows at Mejeriet (e.g., Atomic Swing x Popsicle, The Bootleg Beatles). Handles promotion and ticket distribution alongside Mejeriet.
• Folkets Bio i LundcoreOthersOne of four associations that collectively own and govern Mejeriet. Folkets Bio i Lund brings cinema programming to the venue.
• MånteaterncoreOthersOne of four associations that collectively own and govern Mejeriet. Contributes theater and performing arts programming to the venue.
• PlektrumcoreOthersMusic association and one of four co-governing associations of Mejeriet. Contributes music programming and expertise. Previously operated as a concert promoter for 50 years before joining Mejeriet's governance.
• RepeatercoreOthersMusic association and one of four co-governing associations of Mejeriet.
• Sofi Hellborg, Miriam Aïda, Ola Åkerman (Malmösyndromet)minorOthersMalmösyndromet band formed when music association Plektrum in Lund closed after 50 years. Three bandleaders selected favorite musicians to create a broad repertoire. The band's explosive jazz/funk/soul/afro-beat performances are a signature of the Jazzterrassen summer program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nalen: Iconic live music and dance venue in Stockholm with concerts, club nights, and restaurant operations. Comparable as a multi-purpose Swedish entertainment venue integrating live performance with bar and restaurant service.
• Babel: Concert venue and cultural space in Malmö offering live music, food, and bar service. Directly comparable as a regional Swedish live entertainment venue combining concerts, dining, and bar in a single integrated operation.
• KB (Kulturbolaget): Live music and nightclub venue in Malmö, the largest city in Skåne. Comparable as a Skåne-region live entertainment venue hosting concerts and club nights across multiple genres, operating in the same regional catchment as Mejeriet.
• Sticky Fingers: Live music venue in Gothenburg. Comparable as a Swedish live entertainment venue with similar concert programming and bar service model.
• Pustervik: Concert venue in Gothenburg hosting live music, club nights, and bar service. Comparable as a mid-sized Swedish live entertainment venue with mixed-genre programming and integrated food and beverage operations.
• Debaser: Concert and club venue chain in Stockholm. Comparable as a Swedish live music venue hosting concerts and DJ club nights across multiple genres with integrated bar service — same core business model as Mejeriet's concert and Stallet operations.
• Moriskan: Historic live music and event venue in Malmö. Comparable as a Skåne-region live entertainment venue offering concerts, club nights, and event rentals with bar and food service.

Broad incumbents

• Södra Teatern: Multi-venue cultural institution on Södermalm in Stockholm offering concerts, theater, comedy, restaurants, and bars. Comparable as a larger-scale, broader Swedish cultural venue combining live entertainment, F&B, and comedy programming under one roof.
• Kulturhuset Stadsteatern: Major cultural center in central Stockholm operated as a municipal institution with theaters, galleries, concerts, and educational programs. Comparable as a multi-purpose Swedish cultural institution combining live performance with educational programming, though at much larger scale and with public funding.

Emerging players

• Röda Sten Konsthall: Contemporary art gallery and cultural venue in Gothenburg with associated café and event programming. Comparable as a Swedish cultural center with an integrated programming model and community-oriented identity, though more focused on visual arts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mejeriet
• Instagraminstagram.com/mejerietilund

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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