Cultuurhuis De Klinker

What Cultuurhuis De Klinker does

Cultuurhuis De Klinker is a private regional cultural center (cultuurhuis) based in Winschoten, Groningen, Netherlands, operating from a single multi-venue facility at Mr. D.U. Stikkerlaan 251. The organization combines four core functions under one roof: live theater programming (Theaterprogramma) in a Grote Zaal and Kleine Zaal, film screenings including arthouse cinema and children's films (Filmagenda plus Filmliga subscription), an arts education center (Kunstencentrum) offering courses and workshops, and on-site library services. Adjacent services include a theater café (horeca), art exhibitions (Exposities), school education programs (Schooleducatie), commercial venue rental (Zakelijke Verhuur), gift vouchers (Cadeaubonnen), and a supporter membership scheme (Medeklinker).

The technology stack is minimal and consumer-facing: a website (indeklinker.nl) handles ticket sales, reservations, and customer accounts, supported by a physical theaterkassa (box office) and phone reservations. No proprietary platform or AI/ML capabilities are evidenced. Programming IP includes the annual Tellerlicker underground music and arts festival and the Zummerbühne summer outdoor series. Distribution is purely regional, with ticket prices ranging from €6.50 (kids' films) to €49.50 (premium tiered theater seating) and a mix of free community events.

Cultuurhuis De Klinker makes money through four primary streams: per-transaction ticket sales for theater, film, concerts, and events; recurring arts course fees via the Kunstencentrum; the Medeklinker membership / donor program; and ancillary horeca, zakelijke verhuur, and gift voucher revenue. The customer base is fragmented across general public visitors, school groups, arts course participants, library users, and Filmliga subscribers, with no anchor B2B customers identified. The organization is privately held with no parent, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, and 29 employees.

Name

Cultuurhuis De Klinker

Legal name

Cultuurhuis De Klinker

Website

https://indeklinker.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cultuurhuis De Klinker is a private regional cultural center in Winschoten, Netherlands, operating theater, cinema, arts education, and library services from a single multi-venue facility, serving the local community with ticketed events, courses, memberships, and commercial venue rental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arts, Entertainment, and Cultural Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Theater performances
• Film screenings
• Arts education
• Cultural center
• Live entertainment venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Winschoten, Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Theater and Film Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling tickets to theater performances, films, concerts, and other cultural events. Ticket prices vary by event type, ranging from free community events to premium theater shows priced up to €49.50.
2. Arts Courses (Kunstencentrum): Revenue from arts and cultural courses offered through the Kunstencentrum, including various workshops and educational programs.
3. Membership Programs: Medeklinker (member/donor) program offering membership benefits to supporters of the cultural center.
4. Horeca and Hospitality: Revenue from theater café and horeca services during performances and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cultuurhuis De Klinker operates a regional cultural center (cultuurhuis) hosting theater performances, film screenings, arts education courses, art exhibitions, library services, and commercial venue rental. The venue offers programming across two performance halls (Grote Zaal and Kleine Zaal) supplemented by a theater café, youth and school education programs, and community festivals such as Tellerlicker.

Product overview

Cultuurhuis De Klinker is a multi-functional cultural center offering a unified platform for theater performances, film screenings, and arts education. The core offering consists of theater programming (Theaterprogramma) featuring live performances in the Grote Zaal and Kleine Zaal venues, film screenings (Filmagenda) including regular films and children's films, and arts courses (Kunstencentrum) taught by professional instructors. Additional services include school education programs, art exhibitions, business venue rental, gift vouchers, and a newsletter subscription service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theaterprogramma Live theater performances including cabaret, music, dance, and drama shows performed at the venue's Grote Zaal and Kleine Zaal, with tiered seating (1st rank and 2nd rank) and ticket prices ranging from €12.50 to €49.50 per show.
• Filmagenda Film screenings programmed at the venue including regular films, arthouse films, and children's films (kidsfilms), with standard tickets at €9.50 and kidsfilms priced at €6.50–€9.50. Also includes the Filmliga film club programming.
• Kunstencentrum Cursusaanbod Arts education courses and creative classes taught by professional instructors at the Kunstencentrum (arts center), with published rates (tarieven) and an enrollment process (in- of uitschrijven) for community members.
• Schooleducatie Structured educational programs designed for school groups to experience theater and cultural activities at the cultural center, including guided tours and curated educational performances.
• Exposities Art exhibitions displayed throughout the cultural center featuring various artists and rotating exhibitions, free to view during venue opening hours.
• Zakelijke Verhuur Commercial venue rental services for business events, conferences, and private functions, including the Klinkkast venue space specifically marketed for business and corporate use.
• Cadeaubonnen Gift vouchers available for purchase that can be given as gifts and redeemed for theater shows, films, courses, and other services at the cultural center.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Het Nationale Theater: Theater producer and venue operator in The Hague running multiple halls (including the Zaal and Rabozaal) with theater, dance, and youth programming. Comparable in operating multiple performance spaces within a single cultural institution.
• Theater aan de Rijn Arnhem: Regional theater and concert venue in Arnhem, Gelderland, hosting theater, cabaret, and music programming. Comparable as a mid-sized regional Dutch performing arts venue with multi-hall operations.
• Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam: Amsterdam's main municipal theater hosting theater, dance, and cabaret productions. Comparable in core theater venue operations, though larger scale and serves a metropolitan market rather than De Klinker's regional base.
• Chassé Theater Breda: Regional theater in Breda, Noord-Brabant, hosting theater, music, dance, and family programming across multiple halls. Comparable as a multi-hall regional cultural venue with a similar Dutch cultural-policy role.
• De Harmonie Leeuwarden: Regional theater and event venue in Leeuwarden, Friesland, offering theater, music, and cabaret programming. Comparable as a northern Dutch regional performing arts venue serving a similar provincial catchment.
• SPOT Groningen: Major performing arts venue in Groningen city (merger of Stadsschouwburg and Oosterpoort) hosting theater, concerts, and events. Comparable regional theater operator in the same province, though larger scale and missing De Klinker's cinema/library integration.
• DeLaMar Theater: Amsterdam commercial theater producing theater, musicals, and cabaret across multiple halls. Comparable in multi-hall venue operations and tiered pricing strategy (€12.50–€49.50 tiering matches De Klinker's pricing).
• Luxor Theater Rotterdam: Large commercial theater in Rotterdam presenting musicals, concerts, cabaret, and family shows. Comparable in running a multi-hall live entertainment venue with tiered ticket pricing, though focused on commercial touring productions.
• Cultuurhuis Heerlen: Heerlen-based cultuurhuis in Limburg that follows the same Dutch cultural-center model combining theater, cinema, arts education, and community programming under one roof. Directly comparable to De Klinker in scope, audience model, and integrated services.

Regional players

• Stadsschouwburg / Musis Sacrum Arnhem: Arnhem-based theater and concert hall complex with classical music programming. Comparable as a regional Dutch live entertainment venue, though more classical/repertory-oriented than De Klinker's broader cultural mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/indeklinker
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuCa9_1sO9S2Kd2Yk1uBd4Q/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/indeklinker
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cultuurhuis-de-klinker
• Instagraminstagram.com/indeklinker/?hl=nl

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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