What Kunstmin does

Kunstmin is a performing arts venue and cultural foundation operating in Dordrecht, Netherlands, under the legal entity Stichting Kunstmin (KvK 57822808). Founded in 1864, the organization runs two physically distinct venues within a five-minute walking distance in the city center: the classical Schouwburg (Sint Jorisweg 76) and the industrial heritage Energiehuis (Noordendijk 148), a converted power station. Across these locations, Kunstmin offers a diverse program of theater, dance, music, cabaret, musical theater, and family performances, sourced largely through partnerships with national touring companies such as Het Nationale Ballet, Theater Rotterdam, Het Nationale Theater, Het Filiaal theatermakers, and Maas theater en dans.

The venue portfolio spans more than ten configurable spaces, including the Grote Zaal (200–755 persons, 330m²), Kleine Zaal (63–235 persons), Machine 3 (200–465 persons, 468m²), Ketel 1-2, and Stoom 1-2 meeting rooms. Kunstmin's underlying technology stack is modest and operational rather than productized: Ticketmatic powers online ticket sales, Google Analytics tracks website behavior, and Google Ads plus social media drive marketing. There are no proprietary platforms, no APIs, no mobile applications, and no AI/ML components.

Revenue is generated through four streams: per-show ticket sales (€13–€37.50), seasonal subscriptions via the Kunstmin Seizoenskaart (€62.50 for 5 shows, €125 for 10 shows), the Vriend van Kunstmin annual membership (€65/season) offering priority booking and fee waivers, and the VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART partnership that provides 50% discounts to lottery participants with Kunstmin being reimbursed. A secondary B2B stream comes from venue rentals for corporate events, meetings, and private functions across both locations. Children up to 12 years attend family performances free with a paying adult. Customer acquisition relies on the kunstmin.nl website, email newsletters, Facebook/Instagram organic and paid social, Google Ads, and participation in national events such as the National Theaterweekend.

Name

Kunstmin

Legal name

Stichting Kunstmin

Website

https://kunstmin.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kunstmin is a 1864-founded performing arts foundation in Dordrecht, Netherlands, operating two city-center venues — the classical Schouwburg and the industrial Energiehuis — that host theater, dance, music, cabaret, and family performances, sell subscriptions and memberships, and rent event spaces to corporate and private clients in the Drechtsteden region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

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

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Live theater performances
• Concert venue operations
• Performing arts programming
• Event venue rental
• Season ticket subscriptions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dordrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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: Individual show tickets sold to theater-goers, with prices ranging from free (children under 12 for family shows) to approximately €13-37.50 per performance. Season subscriptions (Seizoenskaart) available at €62.50 for 5 shows or €125 for 10 shows.
2. Venue rentals: The venue offers its spaces for hire for corporate events, meetings, presentations, and private functions. Multiple spaces available ranging from small subruimtes (5-20 persons) to large halls like Machine 3 (200-465 persons).
3. Vriend membership: Annual membership program (Vriend van Kunstmin) costing €65 per season, offering benefits like priority booking, no administration fees, and first access to new shows.
4. VriendenLoterij VIP partnership: Partnership with VriendenLoterij providing 50% discount on tickets to VIP-KAART holders. Kunstmin receives reimbursement from VriendenLoterij for the discount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kunstmin is a regional theater and concert venue in Dordrecht, Netherlands, operating two locations — Schouwburg and Energiehuis. It presents a program of theater, dance, music, cabaret, and family performances, sells tickets through its own platform, rents its spaces for corporate and private events, and offers memberships and season subscriptions.

Product overview

Kunstmin is a multi-venue performing arts center in Dordrecht, Netherlands, operating the classical Schouwburg and the industrial Energiehuis complex. The venue offers a diverse program of theater, dance, music, cabaret, and family performances across multiple spaces (Grote Zaal, Kleine Zaal, Machine 3, Ketel 1-2, Stoom 1-2). Kunstmin's product portfolio includes venue rental services, the Kunstmin Seizoenskaart (season ticket bundles), Vriend van Kunstmin membership, VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART discount partnership, and a free children's program for ages 12 and under. The organization positions itself as an accessible cultural platform for the city of Dordrecht.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schouwburg: A theater and event venue located at Sint Jorisweg 76 in Dordrecht, featuring the Grote Zaal (200-755 persons) and Kleine Zaal (63-235 persons)
• Energiehuis
• Vriend van Kunstmin
• Kunstmin Seizoenskaart
• Kinderen tot en met 12 jaar gratis
• VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART

Products and services

• Schouwburg Grote Zaal en Kleine Zaal Verhuur Rental of the two main performance halls of the Schouwburg venue in Dordrecht — the Grote Zaal (large hall) and Kleine Zaal (small hall) — for performances and events.
• Energiehuis Machine 3 Verhuur Rental of Machine 3, a large industrial-style event space within the Energiehuis venue in Dordrecht, suited to events, receptions, and performances with a distinctive industrial character.
• Energiehuis Ketel 1 en Ketel 2 Verhuur Rental of the two Ketel (boiler) rooms at the Energiehuis venue — smaller industrial spaces used for events and gatherings.
• Stoom 1 en Stoom 2 Vergaderruimtes Rental of two meeting rooms (Stoom 1 and Stoom 2) at the Energiehuis venue for meetings, presentations, and small corporate gatherings.
• Kunstmin Seizoenskaart 26/27 Annual season ticket subscription covering the season's program of theater, dance, music, and cabaret performances at Kunstmin.
• Vriend van Kunstmin Membership Friends-of-Kunstmin membership program with multiple price tiers, providing supporters with subscription benefits tied to the venue's programming season.
• VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART 50% Korting Partner discount offering through the VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART, providing VriendenLoterij participants with a 50% discount on Kunstmin tickets up to a published maximum.
• Gratis Programma voor Kinderen t/m 12 jaar Free admission policy for family programming, granting children up to 12 years old entry to qualifying productions at no charge.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free admission for children up to 12 years to family performances in Kleine Zaal and Prentenboekjesfestival
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VriendenLoterijcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKunstmin participates in the VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART program, offering 50% discount on tickets to VIP-KAART holders. Kunstmin is part of the first group of Dutch theaters to offer this discount. The VriendenLoterij reimburses the 50% discount to Kunstmin, making it a commercial partnership that drives ticket sales while providing value to lottery participants.
• VSCD (Vereniging van Schouwburg- en Concertgebouwdirecties)minorOthersKunstmin is a member of VSCD, the Dutch association of theater and concert hall operators. VSCD represents the interests of Dutch performing arts venues and has partnered with VriendenLoterij on the VIP-KAART discount program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• De Doelen Rotterdam: Rotterdam concert and congress venue hosting classical music, pop, jazz, and corporate events. Comparable as a multi-format Dutch performing arts and event venue with venue rental component.
• Het Nationale Theater: Major Dutch national theater producing company that tours productions (including to Kunstmin). Comparable from the production/curation side as a leading Dutch performing arts producer.
• Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam: Amsterdam's flagship classical theater venue with multiple halls, similar dual-venue operating model, and comparable hosting of cabaret, dance, and theatrical programming. Larger scale but directly comparable in venue operations and program curation.
• Tivoli Vredenburg: Large Utrecht music and performing arts venue with multiple halls spanning classical, pop, and jazz programming. Comparable as a multi-format Dutch venue with diverse programming and corporate event hosting.

Direct peers

• Luxor Theater Rotterdam: Rotterdam-based theater venue hosting musicals, cabaret, concerts, and family shows. Similar business model combining ticketed performances with venue rental, and overlapping regional audience with Kunstmin.
• Theater aan het Vrijthof: Maastricht performing arts venue with multi-hall programming across theater, dance, music, and cabaret. Comparable as a mid-sized Dutch regional theater with similar community and cultural positioning.
• Parkstad Limburg Theaters: Regional Dutch theater organization operating multiple venues with comparable diverse programming (theater, dance, music, cabaret, family). Similar operating structure and audience approach.
• Theater Rotterdam: Major Dutch theater company that produces and tours stage productions, including co-productions featured at Kunstmin such as the Mathieu Wijdeven performance. Comparable as a producer-presenter of performing arts in the same regional Dutch market.
• Chassé Theater Breda: Regional Dutch theater and concert venue in Breda with multiple halls, similar programming mix (theater, dance, cabaret, family shows), and comparable scale. Most direct regional theater peer in the Netherlands.

Regional players

• Schouwburg Amare: The Hague's flagship performing arts venue with multiple concert halls, theaters, and event spaces. Comparable as a multi-venue Dutch cultural institution serving a regional market, though located in a different city.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/kunstmin.nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schouwburg-kunstmin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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