Forest National - Vorst Nationaal

What Forest National - Vorst Nationaal does

Forest National (Vorst Nationaal) is a concert and live-events venue located in the Forest commune of Brussels, Belgium, founded in 1970 and operated as part of the be•at venues network under the parent entity Be-At Venues (VAT BE 0461.051.688, registered in Antwerp). It serves Belgian concert-goers, live-music enthusiasts, and corporate/group clients hosting private events, with a programming mix that spans international touring acts (JOJI, Indochine, Enter Shikari, Olivia Dean, Good Charlotte, Masego, Bryson Tiller) and Belgian artists (Helena, Ghinzu, Christophe Willem). Programming visibility extends through 2028 based on confirmed bookings including JOJI (August 2026), Gaël Faye (December 2027), and Johnny Symphonique (February 2028). The director of the venue is Coralie Berael.

The venue's core product is the physical Forest National hall, supported by the be•at ticketing ecosystem: the be•at Tickets web platform and the be•at mobile application (iOS/Android), which together handle ticket purchase, event information delivery, and entry management. Complementary product lines include be•at Premium (VIP seating and hospitality), official artist merchandise sold through the venue webshop (e.g., Guns N' Roses merch launched June 2026), and the Event Shuttle by Keolis mobility service. Underlying technology is limited to standard transactional ticketing and a CMS-driven multilingual website; no API, AI/ML features, or proprietary algorithmic systems are disclosed.

Forest National's revenue model is multi-stream: transaction-based ticket sales (the dominant stream), merchandise sales (transaction fees), premium hospitality (recurring/subscription-like), and venue rental plus sponsorship (advertising-tier) revenue from a diversified brand portfolio including Lotto, Jupiler, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Aperol, and Jameson. Ticket pricing is event-specific and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is primarily self-serve through be•at Tickets and the mobile app, with a physical box office and Keolis shuttle support. Marketing combines owned digital channels (website, newsletter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, YouTube) with media partnerships (Bruzz, Le Soir, Bel RTL, Radio Contact). The venue holds 16 employees and is privately held with no standalone revenue disclosure.

Name

Forest National - Vorst Nationaal

Legal name

Be-At Venues

Website

https://forestnational.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Forest National is a Brussels-based concert venue, founded in 1970 and operated by be•at Venues, hosting international touring acts and Belgian artists for music fans and corporate event clients across Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerp

HQ country

Belgium

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: Revenue generated from selling tickets to concerts and live events through the be•at tickets platform. Ticket prices vary by event and seating category.
2. Merchandise Sales: Official merchandise sales including artist-branded items such as apparel and accessories, sold through the venue's webshop.
3. Premium Services: Premium seating and hospitality offerings for enhanced event experiences.
4. Venue Rental and Sponsorships: Revenue from hosting private events, corporate functions, and sponsorship arrangements with brand partners including Lotto, Jupiler, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Aperol, Jameson, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Forest National is a large-scale concert and live performance venue located in Forest, Brussels, Belgium, operated by be•at Venues. It hosts concerts by international and local artists, sells tickets through the be•at Tickets platform and mobile app, and provides premium hospitality, accessibility services, and on-site event experiences for music fans and corporate event organizers.

Product overview

Forest National is a concert venue operated by be•at venues, offering a unified venue experience centered around live events and concerts. The product portfolio consists of the physical Forest National venue as the core offering, supported by the be•at App and be•at Tickets platform for digital ticket purchasing and event access. Additional services include be•at Premium for VIP hospitality experiences and the Event Shuttle by Keolis for mobility. The venue provides practical visitor services including mobility information, accessibility features, and group bookings, all accessible through the venue's multilingual website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forest National Venue A major concert venue in Forest, Brussels, Belgium, operated by be•at Venues. It hosts concerts, live performances, and special events with ticketing services, accessibility features, and premium seating options for music fans and event organizers.
• be•at Tickets Online ticketing platform for purchasing concert and event tickets at Forest National and other be•at venues across Belgium.
• be•at Mobile Application Mobile application for iOS and Android that allows users to purchase tickets, access event information, and facilitate venue visits at Forest National.
• be•at Premium Premium hospitality and VIP experience services at Forest National including exclusive seating areas and enhanced amenities for events.
• Event Shuttle by Keolis Shuttle bus service by Keolis providing transportation to events at Forest National, addressing mobility and accessibility needs for attendees.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LottominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partnership. Lotto branding appears on the venue website. Lotto is a Belgian national lottery company.
• JupilerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage sponsorship. Jupiler is a major Belgian beer brand featured as a sponsor on the venue platform.
• Coca-ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage sponsorship. Coca-Cola brand featured as a sponsor on the venue website.
• Red BullminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy drink sponsorship. Red Bull featured as a sponsor on the venue platform.
• KeoliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent transportation partnership providing shuttle services (Event Shuttle) to help attendees travel to and from Forest National events, reducing traffic congestion and improving accessibility.
• be•at Venues NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest National is part of the be•at venues network which includes AFAS Dome, Lotto Arena, Trixxo Arena, Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen, Capitole Gent, and Trixxo Theater. The network provides shared ticketing technology, marketing, and operational infrastructure.
• BruzzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBelgian media partnership for event promotion and coverage in the Brussels region.
• Le SoirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBelgian newspaper media partnership for event coverage and promotion.
• Bel RTLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBelgian radio station partnership for event promotion and audience reach.
• Radio ContactminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBelgian radio station partnership for event promotion and audience engagement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lotto Arena: Lotto Arena is a major concert and event venue in Antwerp, Belgium, part of the be•at venues network alongside Forest National. Both venues host comparable international artists and operate under the same parent be•at ticketing and marketing platform.
• Ancienne Belgique (AB): Ancienne Belgique is a major Brussels concert venue directly competing with Forest National for international touring artists and concert audiences in the Brussels market. Both venues operate in the same metropolitan area targeting similar demographics.
• Cirque Royal / Koninklijk Circus: Cirque Royal is a Brussels-based concert and event venue that competes directly with Forest National for live music programming and audiences in the Brussels capital region.
• Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen: Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen is a historic theater and event venue in Antwerp that is part of the be•at venues network alongside Forest National. Both venues share network ticketing, marketing, and operational resources.
• Trixxo Arena: Trixxo Arena is a Belgian concert and event venue in the be•at venues network alongside Forest National. Both venues target similar audiences with international touring artists and benefit from shared network infrastructure.
• Capitole Gent: Capitole Gent is a Ghent-based theater and event venue that is part of the be•at venues network alongside Forest National. It shares ticketing, marketing, and operational infrastructure with Forest National through the network.
• AFAS Dome: AFAS Dome is a major concert and event venue in Antwerp, Belgium, operated within the same be•at venues network as Forest National. It serves a similar function hosting international touring artists and shares ticketing technology, marketing, and operational infrastructure through the be•at network.
• Trixxo Theater: Trixxo Theater is a Belgian theater venue within the be•at venues network. It operates as part of the same shared infrastructure as Forest National, offering comparable ticketing, marketing, and event management capabilities.

Regional players

• Ziggo Dome: Ziggo Dome is a major indoor concert arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It hosts comparable international touring artists at scale but operates in a different country/region than Forest National, with different local audiences and touring routes.
• Sportpaleis Antwerpen: Sportpaleis is one of the largest indoor arenas in Belgium, located in Antwerp. It competes for the largest international touring acts across Belgium and serves a similar function to Forest National but at greater capacity and outside Brussels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@beat.venues.belgium
• Facebookfacebook.com/forestnational.vorstnationaal
• Instagraminstagram.com/forestnational
• TikToktiktok.com/@beat.venues.belgium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forest-national---vorst-nationaal

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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