CENTRE CULTUREL DE DINANT

What CENTRE CULTUREL DE DINANT does

Centre Culturel de Dinant is a non-profit cultural centre founded in 1972 in Dinant, Belgium, originally established as the Maison de la Culture de l'Arrondissement de Dinant. It is approved and subsidised by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, the public administration for cultural affairs in the French-speaking Belgian Community, and operates as a regional cultural operator with a mandated remit across the 15 communes of the Dinant arrondissement. Staffing is reported at approximately 30 people, with a broader external contributor ecosystem supporting programming delivery.

The organisation produces and presents a diversified cultural programming slate spanning live performance (spectacles), music, cinema, exhibitions, youth programming, workshops, and conferences. Programming is delivered through three specialised physical venues — Maison de la Pataphonie (dedicated to vocal and sound experimentation, a niche tied to the pataphonic cultural movement), Maison de Monsieur Sax (commemorating Adolphe Sax, the saxophone inventor native to Dinant), and the Kiosque (an outdoor presentation venue). The Maison de Monsieur Sax represents a distinctive content moat tied to the city's cultural heritage as the birthplace of the saxophone. The digital surface consists of a website with partial WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance and ticketing operated through the Utick platform, the standardised ticketing infrastructure for subsidised venues in the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles ecosystem.

The business model is anchored on multi-year public subsidies under a contract programme (convention) covering 2024-2029, with ticket sales on the Utick platform serving as a secondary, transactional revenue stream rather than the primary economic engine. Pricing is per-event/per-ticket across a distributed general-public audience; there is no enterprise SaaS-style pricing, and no disclosed commercial sponsorships of material scale. The organisation pursues a public-service mandate where territorial coverage, programming breadth, and audience access — rather than revenue growth or margin expansion — are the principal performance dimensions.

Name

CENTRE CULTUREL DE DINANT

Legal name

Centre Culturel de Dinant

Website

https://ccdinant.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre Culturel de Dinant is a Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles-recognised non-profit cultural centre, founded in 1972, that delivers multi-disciplinary programming (performance, music, cinema, exhibitions, youth, workshops) across three specialised venues to the public of the Dinant arrondissement's 15 communes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cultural Centre Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions (THAJADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM), Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK), Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ)

Keywords

• Performing arts programming
• Cultural centre management
• Live entertainment venue
• Community arts programming
• Arts education workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Dinant

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales and Subscriptions: The centre generates revenue through ticket sales, subscription packages (Pack A, B, C for performing arts), cinema passes, and discovery packs. Online ticketing is handled through the Utick platform.
2. Donations: Voluntary donations starting from €15 are accepted to support the centre's projects and missions, with donors receiving printed publications in return.
3. Venue Rentals: The centre offers rooms and spaces for rental to artists and other organisations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centre Culturel de Dinant is a publicly subsidised cultural centre that organises and delivers a diversified annual programme of performing arts spectacles, concerts, cinema screenings, visual arts exhibitions, youth and family activities, workshops/ateliers, conferences, and community events across the Dinant arrondissement. Programming is hosted at its main facility and at three specialised venues (La Maison de la Pataphonie, La Maison de Monsieur Sax, Le Kiosque "Le Tour de Monsieur Sax"). The centre also offers subscription packs, cinema passes, professional residency support, and venue rental services.

Product overview

The Centre culturel de Dinant is a publicly funded cultural organization ( agréé et subventionné par la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles) offering a comprehensive portfolio of cultural programming and venues. The core offering consists of eight main programming categories: Spectacles (performing arts), Musique (concerts), Cinéma (film screenings), Expositions (visual arts exhibitions), Jeunesse (family/children's activities), Stages/Ateliers (workshops), Événements (special events), and Conférences (lectures). These programs are delivered through the center's own facilities and three specialized venues: La Maison de la Pataphonie, La Maison de Monsieur Sax, and Le Kiosque "Le Tour de Monsieur Sax". Additional services include an online ticketing system via Utick, subscription packages, a professional portal (Espace PRO), and venue rental options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spectacles (Performing Arts Programme) Live performances including theatre, comedy, circus, dance, and one-person shows offered throughout the season at the cultural centre, with subscription packs (Pack A 17 spectacles, Pack B 11-16, Pack C 5-10) providing per-show discounts.
• Musique (Concerts) Music concerts spanning pop, rock, electro, rap, classical, world music, jazz, and soul performed at the centre and at the Le Kiosque "Le Tour de Monsieur Sax" outdoor venue.
• Cinéma (Film Screenings) Film screenings including new releases, documentaries, and special outdoor cinema events shown in the main auditorium, supported by the Province de Namur and Réseau Action Culturelle Cinéma (RACC), with a cinema pass of 10 sessions available for €55.
• Expositions (Visual Arts Exhibitions) Visual arts exhibitions featuring various disciplines presented in the centre's gallery spaces throughout the year, with a dedicated Animatrice Exposition coordinating the programme.
• Jeunesse (Family and Youth Activities) Family-friendly cultural activities and performances designed for children and youth, including shows, films, and workshops during school vacations.
• Stages & Ateliers (Workshops) Seasonal workshops and creative programs for children, teenagers, and adults covering various artistic disciplines.
• Événements (Special Events and Festivals) Special events including festivals, season opening parties, escape games, and community gatherings organized by the cultural centre.
• Conférences (Lectures and Discussions) Educational lectures and discussions on diverse topics including society, history, art, and contemporary issues.
• La Maison de la Pataphonie A specialised venue dedicated to Pataphonics (the science of imaginary solutions), located in Dinant and operated by the cultural centre with a dedicated Animatrice Pataphonie.
• La Maison de Monsieur Sax A venue dedicated to the legacy of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone, located in Dinant, featuring saxophone-related exhibitions and programming.
• Le Kiosque "Le Tour de Monsieur Sax" An outdoor kiosk venue for summer concerts and events celebrating the saxophone and music in Dinant, including the free "Dimanches de Monsieur Sax" summer concert series.
• Billetterie en ligne (Online Ticketing via Utick) Online ticketing system via the Utick platform enabling subscriptions, pass purchases, day tickets, and donations for all cultural centre programming.
• Abonnements et Packs (Subscription Packages) Subscription packages offering per-show discounts on performing arts shows (Pack A: 17 spectacles, Pack B: 11-16, Pack C: 5-10) plus Discovery Packs for music (€30) and comedy (€40), and a cinema pass of 10 sessions at €55.
• Espace PRO (Professional Portal) Professional portal providing resources for artists (residencies, technical sheets), journalists (press kits), teachers (educational materials), and job listings.
• Locations de salles (Venue Rental) Venue rental services for external events, providing access to the cultural centre's rooms, spaces, and facilities for artists and organisations.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fédération Wallonie-BruxellescoreOthersThe centre is agréé et subventionné (approved and subsidised) by Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, which provides institutional recognition and funding. The centre operates under a contrat-programme (programme contract) regulated by decree.
• Province de NamurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Province de Namur provides support for cinema programming, particularly in conjunction with the Réseau Action Culturelle Cinéma (RACC) for film screenings.
• Réseau Action Culturelle Cinéma (RACC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner for cinema programming, collaborating on film screenings and related activities.
• UtickcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party ticketing platform provider handling online ticket sales, subscriptions, reservations, and donations. The centre's billetterie and newsletter subscriptions are managed through the Utick platform.
• 15 Communes of Dinant ArrondissementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe centre's actions deploy across 15 communes: Anhée, Beauraing, Bièvre, Ciney, Dinant, Gedinne, Hamois, Havelange, Hastière, Houyet, Onhaye, Rochefort, Somme-Leuze, Vresse-sur-Semois, Yvoir, in collaboration with local cultural, institutional, socio-economic, and associative partners.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BOZAR (Centre for Fine Arts): Brussels-based federally funded multidisciplinary arts venue (performing arts, music, cinema, exhibitions). Operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach, but follows a comparable multi-disciplinary venue model.
• Provinciaal Cultuurcentrum (Province of Antwerp / Flemish model): Flemish-network cultural centres performing the same agréé-style community cultural centre function across northern Belgium. Comparable institutional design though under different (Flemish) regulatory framework.

Regional players

• Théâtre de Namur: Provincial performing arts presenter and venue operator in the Province de Namur. Comparable performing arts programming focus and shared regional audience with Centre Culturel de Dinant.

Direct peers

• Centre culturel de Namur: Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles agréé cultural centre operating in the Province de Namur with comparable multidisciplinary programming (theatre, music, cinema, exhibitions, youth). Direct structural peer under the same regulatory framework.
• Centre culturel de Huy: Another agréé cultural centre in the same Walloon federation covering the Huy arrondissement. Operates a similar multi-disciplinary programming model with venue rentals and event-driven ticketing.
• Centre culturel de Verviers: FWB agréé cultural centre in eastern Wallonia delivering a comparable multi-disciplinary cultural programming calendar under the same contrat-programme regulatory regime.
• La Maison de la Culture de Tournai: Historic Walloon Maison de la Culture (the original 1970s-era network that includes CCD's predecessor 'Maison de la Culture de l'Arrondissement de Dinant'). Closest structural analogue to CCD's founding identity.
• Centre culturel d'Andenne: Walloon agréé cultural centre with overlapping programming categories (spectacles, musique, cinéma, expositions) and analogous FWB subsidy structure. Operates within commuting distance of Dinant.
• Centre culturel de Spa: Walloon agréé cultural centre in a similar semi-rural tourism-oriented commune. Comparable scale (~30 staff range), programming mix, and reliance on FWB subsidies.

Others

• Utick: Third-party ticketing platform used by Centre Culturel de Dinant and many other Walloon cultural venues. Adjacent ecosystem participant whose commercial terms directly affect CCD's transaction economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CCDinant
• Instagraminstagram.com/centrecultureldinant
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-culturel-regional-de-dinant

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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