What Bibelot does

Bibelot (legal entity: Stichting Bibelot, KvK 40322757) is a Dutch cultural foundation operating the oldest 'real' pop podium in the Netherlands, founded in 1967 and based in Dordrecht. Since 2013 it has been housed in the Energiehuis, a restored 1905 electricity plant, where it operates four spaces: the Main Stage (800 standing / 220 seated), the Power Stage (300 standing / 60 seated), café Brandstof (125 standing plus 100-person terrace), and the Artist Lounge (25). Its program centers on live music concerts, club nights, tribute and themed events (approximately 103 events in the current program), supplemented by Studio Brandstof Friday songwriter sessions, Silent Disco nights, and Dungeons & Dragons sessions in the café.

Bibelot's commercial offering extends beyond ticketed concerts to full-service venue rental for corporate events, conferences, weddings, product launches, and livestream or hybrid events, using in-house AV including beamers, projection, microphones, professional lighting and sound, plus special effects (lightbeams, pyrotechnics, LED walls, confetti). Catering, event management, and locker rental are available as add-on services. Revenue is generated across six streams: ticket sales (with a 12% service fee via Stager), venue rental, café/bar F&B and catering, The Zipps membership club (individual €243, couple €400, Silver corporate €772.50, Gold corporate €1,545 — annually), ANBI-structured donations, and corporate sponsorships. Distribution combines the Stager online ticketshop, a physical presale at Velvet Music Dordrecht, the on-site box office, and TicketSwap for resale, supported by a 12% service fee, a 25% PECHKO youth discount (under 23), and a 25% Dordtpas partner discount.

Under executive director David van Wijngaarden, with heads of Programme, Marketing, Sales & Operations, and coordinators for Production, Horeca, and the Brandstof café, operations run on a small professional team supplemented by 100 volunteers and 15 on-call hospitality workers. The foundation is a member of VNPF and receives core subsidies from Gemeente Dordrecht, Fonds Podiumkunsten, and Het Cultuurfonds; through the Stroomversnelling partnership with Popcentrale it channels membership and donation revenue into local pop-talent development. Bibelot holds Cultural ANBI status and maintains GDPR compliance via data-processing agreements with Stager, CM.com, and Keynius.

Name

Bibelot

Legal name

Stichting Bibelot

Website

https://bibelot.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bibelot is a Dutch cultural foundation operating the Netherlands' oldest continuously running pop venue since 1967, programming concerts, club nights, and corporate/private events across three halls in the Energiehuis, Dordrecht.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Venue / Concert Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Venues & Venue Operators (Clubs, Theaters, Arenas) (MPAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF), Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB), Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Concert programming
• Corporate event rental
• Event management services
• Pop podium

Headquarters

HQ city

Dordrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue from concert and event ticket sales. Service fees of 12% added to ticket prices. Tickets sold online via Stager, at Velvet Music Dordrecht presale, and at venue box office.
2. Venue Rental: Rental of Main Stage (800 capacity), Power Stage (300 capacity), Brandstof café (125 capacity), and Artist Lounge (25 capacity) for corporate events, weddings, conferences, and private events.
3. Food & Beverage Sales: Bar and café operations in Brandstof, including special beers, catering services for events, and merchandise sales.
4. Membership (The Zipps): Annual membership program with tiers for individuals (€243), couples (€400), and corporate partners (Silver €772.50, Gold €1545), including concert access, branding, and venue discounts.
5. Donations: Charitable donations accepted, supported by ANBI status enabling tax benefits for donors. Funds support projects like Stroomversnelling for local music scene development.
6. Event Management Services: Full-service event organization including catering, technical support, photography, and artist booking for corporate and private events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bibelot operates a multi-space pop music venue in the Energiehuis in Dordrecht, Netherlands, hosting live concerts, club nights, and tribute shows across the Main Stage (800 capacity), Power Stage (300 capacity), Brandstof café (125 capacity), and Artist Lounge (25 capacity). The venue offers full-service event management, catering, and professional audiovisual production for both ticketed public events and corporate or private venue rentals. Additional recurring programs include Studio Brandstof (Friday semi-acoustic sessions), Silent Disco events, Dungeons & Dragons sessions, and youth discount programming (PECHKO).

Product overview

Bibelot is a pop music venue (poppodium) located in the Energiehuis in Dordrecht, Netherlands, operating as a foundation since 1967. The venue offers a multi-space portfolio consisting of two main concert halls—the Main Stage (800 capacity) and Power Stage (300 capacity)—plus café Brandstof (125 capacity) and the Artist Lounge (25 capacity). Bibelot's core offering centers on live music concerts and club nights, supplemented by Studio Brandstof (Friday semi-acoustic performances), Silent Disco events, and Dungeons & Dragons sessions. Event services include full event management, catering, and technical AV facilities. The venue operates a third-party integrated ticketing system (Stager) for ticket sales and a locker rental system (Keynius) for visitor convenience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brandstof: Café Brandstof is the ground-floor café of Bibelot, located in the Energiehuis. It is a rock 'n' roll environment offering drinks, food, live music on Friday evenings (Studio Brandstof), quizzes, and game nights. Since 2023 it also features a new outdoor terrace.
• The Zipps (Bibelot Music Club)
• PECHKO

Products and services

• Main Stage Bibelot's largest concert hall with 800 standing (500 floor, 300 balcony) or 220 seated capacity. Features state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, suitable for concerts, conferences, product presentations, and hybrid events.
• Power Stage A sleek black venue with an elevated stage, accommodating up to 300 standing or 60 seated persons. Features 360-degree visuals, suitable for product presentations, intimate concerts, and meetings.
• Brandstof Café An energetic café on the ground floor of the Energiehuis accommodating 125 standing persons. Offers special beers on tap, custom toasts, and operates as a rock 'n' roll environment with a 100-person terrace. Hosts Studio Brandstof live music every Friday.
• Artist Lounge A meeting and event space with capacity for 25 persons, decorated with local artwork. Features fast internet, audiovisual equipment, and professional sound system for presentations and brainstorming sessions.
• Event Management Services Full-service event organization including personnel parties, corporate events, weddings, conferences, seminars, product presentations, livestreams, and hybrid events. The team handles venue layout, event flow, and complete organization from A to Z.
• Catering Services Complete catering services for events ranging from luxury lunches to seated dinners. Offerings include vegetarian and vegan options, walking dinners, and food truck events on the terrace.
• Studio Brandstof Friday evening live music program in café Brandstof featuring semi-acoustic performances by artists in an intimate setting. Free entry, recurring weekly program.
• Silent Disco Silent disco events in Brandstof featuring three channels of music, allowing visitors to switch between different music styles using wireless headphones.
• The Zipps Membership Program Annual membership club for music lovers (Bibelot Music Club) with tiers for individuals (€243), couples (€400), Silver corporate partners (€772.50), and Gold corporate partners (€1,545). Includes access to at least four gatherings per year with concert previews and borrels, with proceeds supporting local talent development.
• Brandstof: Dungeons & Dragons Sessions Tabletop gaming sessions held in Brandstof, welcoming both beginners and experienced players. Dungeon Masters guide participants through adventure quests as a recurring community engagement activity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57+ years of continuous operation as a pop venue
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• I Love My EarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBibelot supports the 'I Love My Ears' hearing protection campaign, offering earplugs at reduced prices and raising awareness about hearing damage prevention.
• Velvet Music DordrechtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial presale location for Bibelot tickets. Located at Voorstraat 180 in Dordrecht.
• PopcentralecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBibelot collaborates with the Popcentrale on the Stroomversnelling project, investing in the development of pop talent from the Dordrecht region.
• TicketSwapminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticket resale partner for sold-out events, ensuring safe and legitimate secondary market for tickets.
• StagercoreTechnology or IntegrationTicketing platform provider for online ticket sales. Data stored on secure Stager servers with processor agreement in place.
• Vereniging Nederlandse Poppodia en -Festivals (VNPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBibelot is a member of VNPF, the Dutch association for pop venues and festivals, which sets industry standards and provides collective representation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 013 Poppodium: Tilburg pop venue with comparable capacity range, multi-space layout, and event-rental offering. Another VNPF-member nonprofit venue competing for similar touring acts in the southern Netherlands circuit.
• Effenaar: Eindhoven-based poppodium with two main halls, café, and corporate hire services. Closest size and business-model analogue to Bibelot — a mid-sized regional Dutch pop venue operating as a foundation.
• Baroeg: Rotterdam-based rock/metal-leaning poppodium. Notably a co-promoter on a Midnight USA event listed on Bibelot's calendar, indicating direct peer overlap in regional programming circuits.
• Stichting Paard van Troje: The Hague poppodium operating as a foundation with two halls, café, and ticketed programming. Highly comparable mid-tier Dutch pop venue structure to Bibelot.
• Rotown: Rotterdam music venue with live programming and bar operations. Comparable scale and Popcentrale-adjacent ecosystem participation to Bibelot.
• Stichting Patronaat: Haarlem pop venue with two halls and full programming schedule, operating as a foundation with VNPF membership. Closely mirrors Bibelot's size, programming model, and nonprofit structure.

Others

• Vereniging Nederlandse Poppodia en -Festivals (VNPF): Industry association of which Bibelot is a member. Useful ecosystem peer — VNPF sets collective standards and represents Dutch pop venues in subsidy negotiations with national government.

Broad incumbents

• Stichting Melkweg: Amsterdam multi-hall pop venue and cultural foundation offering concerts, club nights, and event hire. Comparable nonprofit structure and programming breadth, but materially larger audience scale.
• Tivoli Vredenburg: Utrecht music venue complex with multiple halls of varying capacities. Direct comparable for Bibelot's multi-space model (Main Stage / Power Stage / Brandstof) and event-rental revenue stream.
• Stichting Poppodium Paradiso: Amsterdam-based pop venue of similar heritage and operating model (non-profit foundation). Significantly larger scale and brand, but directly comparable as a Dutch poppodium running ticketed concerts, café/bar operations, and event rentals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BibelotPoppodium
• Facebookfacebook.com/PoppodiumBibelot
• Instagraminstagram.com/bibelotdordrecht/?hl=en
• Xx.com/bibelot
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bibelot

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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