Arena Kreis Düren

What Arena Kreis Düren does

Arena Kreis Düren is a multi-purpose event venue located in the city center of Düren, Germany, operated by Kreis Düren Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH (GIS), a municipal asset management company wholly owned by the Kreis Düren district government. The venue functions as a concert, sports, and conference hall with a maximum capacity of 2,400 persons across four primary configurations: large concert seating (2,412 seats), small concert seating (1,618 seats), a free-standing stage layout (2,000 standing places), and a sports event layout (2,228 seats across four tribunes). Its core technical infrastructure centers on professional d&b audiotechnik 24S tribune sound systems with T10 supplementary tier coverage, a Yamaha QL1 digital mixing console, fiber-optic ring lines on ST connectors for high-speed data, and TV broadcast-van connectivity — equipment that supports both live entertainment and televised productions.

The business model rests on four revenue streams: (i) standard ticket sales for concerts, comedy, sports, and conferences distributed through Eventim, telephone hotline, on-site box office, and the i-Punkt retail location; (ii) the ARENA Plus-Ticket premium tier offering reserved seating plus lounge access with food and beverages; (iii) on-site gastronomy via the KoKu restaurant, operated by partner DGA Düren; and (iv) venue and technical infrastructure rental to external event organizers. Ticketing, partner marketing (Sparkasse Düren, Stadtwerke Düren, Radio Rur, Rurtalbus, GEPE Peterhoff, Möbel Schäfer, and Monte Mare Kreuzau), and customer service are managed internally by a small leadership team under Geschäftsführer Peter Kaptain.

Customers fall into two principal segments: end-attendees purchasing tickets, and B2B event organizers (promoters such as Meyer-Konzerte GmbH & Co. KG, comedy tour operators, and sports federations) renting the facility. No pricing is publicly disclosed and no revenue figures are released; the venue operates as a non-listed municipal enterprise with no funding rounds or external investors.

Name

Arena Kreis Düren

Legal name

Kreis Düren Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://arenakreisdueren.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arena Kreis Düren is a municipally-owned concert, sports, and conference venue in Düren, Germany, accommodating up to 2,400 attendees across flexible seating configurations. It serves event promoters and regional audiences via Eventim-distributed ticketing, a premium ARENA Plus-Ticket tier, and on-site gastronomy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Arena & Stadium Operations (Large-Capacity Venues) (MPAGALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Concert hall bookings
• Sports event hosting
• Conference and gala facilities
• Live entertainment tickets

Headquarters

HQ city

Düren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue from ticket sales for concerts, comedy shows, sports events, and conferences. Tickets sold via Eventim platform, telephone hotline, and on-site box office.
2. ARENA Plus-Ticket Premium Tier: Premium ticket option including lounge access, reserved seating, warm food, and beverages (soft drinks and beer). Higher price point than standard tickets.
3. Gastronomy - KoKu Restaurant: On-site restaurant 'KoKu - KochKunst in der Arena' operated by DGA Düren. Open Monday-Friday 11:30-14:00, evenings during events, and for private bookings.
4. Venue Rental and Technical Services: Rental of venue and technical infrastructure for external event organizers including lighting, sound, and broadcast capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arena Kreis Düren is a multi-purpose concert, sports, and event venue with capacity for up to 2,400 persons, located in the heart of Düren, Germany. It hosts concerts, comedy shows, sports events, conferences, and galas, offering flexible seating configurations and professional technical infrastructure. The venue operates under the municipal asset management company Kreis Düren Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH and provides ticket sales, premium ARENA Plus-Ticket experiences, on-site gastronomy (KoKu restaurant), and venue rental with technical services to external event organizers.

Product overview

Arena Kreis Düren is an event venue offering a single unified facility with multiple seating configurations and add-on services. The core venue hosts concerts, sports events, and conferences with capacities ranging from 1,618 to 2,412 seats depending on configuration. Add-on offerings include the ARENA Plus-Ticket (premium tier with lounge access and catering), KoKu restaurant (on-site dining), and the Aufbauteam (setup crew service). The venue is operated by Kreis Düren Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH and is located in Düren, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARENA Plus-Ticket: Premium ticket option including warm food and drinks, access to ARENA Plus-Lounge, and reserved seats on the Arena Plus Tribune.
• KoKu - KochKunst in der Arena

Products and services

• Arena Kreis Düren Venue A multi-purpose event venue with capacity for up to 2,400 persons, offering flexible seating configurations including 2,412 large concert seats, 1,618 small concert seats, 2,000 standing places, and 2,228 sports seats across four tribune sections. The venue serves concert promoters, comedy tour operators, sports federations, corporate event planners, and general audiences attending entertainment events.
• ARENA Plus-Ticket A premium ticket tier offering enhanced amenities including access to the ARENA Plus-Lounge with warm food and beverages (soft drinks and beer), reserved seating on the Arena Plus Tribune, priority entry, and lounge access from one hour before the event until 45 minutes after. Designed for event attendees seeking a premium experience at concerts, comedy shows, and other events.
• KoKu - KochKunst in der Arena (On-Site Restaurant) An on-site restaurant and catering service operated by DGA Düren, open Monday-Friday 11:30-14:00 for lunch, during evening events for pre-show and intermission refreshments, and available for private and corporate events. Serves event attendees and private booking customers.
• Flexible Venue Configurations for Event Organizers Multiple venue configurations available for event organizers, including large concert seating (up to 2,412 seats), small concert seating (up to 1,618 seats), freestanding stage (up to 2,000 standing places), and sports event configuration (2,228 seats distributed across four tribune sections: Kopftribüne A with 516, Seitentribüne B with 598, Kopftribüne C with 516, and Seitentribüne D with 598). Includes technical infrastructure for lighting, sound, and broadcast.
• Venue Technical Services and Equipment Rental Technical infrastructure rental for event organizers, including professional d&b Audiotechnik sound systems (24S and T10 models), Yamaha QL1 digital mixing console, fiber optic ring connectivity on ST connectors, and TV broadcast van connection with access to all stage connections and communication ports. Designed for concerts, corporate events, and broadcast productions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Capacity for up to 2,400 persons at maximum configuration
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sparkasse DürenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional savings bank partner displayed on partner page. Provides financial services support and community engagement.
• Stadtwerke DürenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal utility company partner. Provides infrastructure and municipal services connection.
• GEPE PeterhoffminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner company shown on partner page.
• Radio RurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional radio station partner for event promotion and audience outreach in the Düren region.
• Marx GruppeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner company shown on partner page.
• Monte Mare KreuzauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWellness and bathing facility partner in the region.
• Rurtalbus GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic transport provider enabling visitor access. Bus lines 210, 211, 221, 222 stop at 'Arena Kreis Düren' and 'Jesuitenhof' stations. Central service point at iPUNKT, Markt 6, Düren.
• Möbel SchäferminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional furniture retailer partner shown on partner page.
• LaiProHelp (Brandschutz Offergeld Spitz)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFire protection and safety services partner.
• DGA Düren (KoKu Restaurant)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGastronomy operator running 'KoKu - KochKunst in der Arena' restaurant inside the venue. Open Monday-Friday 11:30-14:00, evenings during events, and for private events. Contact: [email protected], 02421 4955928.
• d&b audiotechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional audio equipment provider. Venue uses d&b 24S tribünenbeschallung and d&b T10 for additional tier coverage.
• YamahacoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital mixing console provider. Venue uses Yamaha QL1 digital mixing console for live sound management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mitsubishi Electric Halle (Düsseldorf): Indoor event venue in Düsseldorf with capacity around 5,000, hosting concerts, comedy, and family shows. Compares to Arena Kreis Düren as a similarly programmed multi-purpose German venue, though at a larger scale.
• Stadthalle Reutlingen: Regional multi-purpose event hall in Baden-Württemberg with comparable capacity (~2,000) and programming mix (concerts, comedy, conferences). Similar municipal ownership structure and tier-2 city positioning to Arena Kreis Düren.
• Tempodrom Berlin: Berlin-based multi-purpose event venue (~4,000 capacity) hosting concerts, comedy, sports, and corporate events. Comparable in flexible configuration and premium seating tiers to Arena Kreis Düren, though at a higher capacity.
• Palladium (Cologne): Cologne-based event venue (~4,000 capacity) hosting concerts, comedy, and corporate events. Operates in the same Rhine-Ruhr regional touring market as Arena Kreis Düren and directly competes for the same promoters and touring acts.
• E-Werk Freiburg: Mid-capacity (~2,400) multi-purpose event venue in Freiburg hosting concerts, comedy, and corporate events. Closest comparable in capacity, configuration, and programming mix to Arena Kreis Düren within the German regional-venue segment.

Broad incumbents

• Congress Center Leipzig: Large German conference and event venue operating at significantly greater scale and broader scope than Arena Kreis Düren, but sharing the same German market for conferences, corporate events, and touring productions.
• Festhalle Frankfurt: Iconic Frankfurt event hall (~13,000 capacity) hosting concerts, family shows, and corporate events. Operates in the same German event-venue ecosystem as Arena Kreis Düren and competes for large touring productions.
• Lanxess Arena (Cologne): One of Europe's largest indoor arenas (20,000+ capacity) in Cologne, directly competing with smaller regional venues like Arena Kreis Düren for top-tier touring productions and serving as a major alternative routing option for promoters.

Others

• Eventim (CTS Eventim): Primary ticketing partner for Arena Kreis Düren and the dominant German ticketing platform. Comparable as an ecosystem-relevant counterpart (not a venue) connecting the arena to consumers and promoter clients.
• Meyer-Konzerte GmbH & Co. KG: Regional concert promoter organizing shows at Arena Kreis Düren (e.g., Paul Panzer, Höhner Weihnacht). Comparable as a key customer/partner rather than a direct venue competitor, but central to the venue's programming pipeline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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