La Estación Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío

Name

La Estación Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío

Legal name

GRAN TEATRO PRÍNCIPE PÍO SL

Website

https://laestacion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Venue & Theater 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 (71111)

SIC

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

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), Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF), Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Live event venue
• Corporate event hosting
• Theater performances
• Dinner show entertainment
• Historic venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Sale of tickets for theatrical performances, concerts, and events through the Proticketing and OneBox online platforms. Revenue is generated on a per-ticket transaction basis.
2. Corporate Event Venue Rental: Rental of the Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío spaces for corporate events including cocktail parties, gala dinners, welcome receptions, and conferences. Revenue is generated through bespoke event packages and space rental fees.
3. Dinner Show Packages: Combined gastronomic and entertainment packages offering live shows (e.g., We Will Rock You, Whitney Houston Hologram Tour, Callas en Concierto) paired with gourmet dinner, offered to corporate clients via MICE Catering partnership.
4. Catering Services: On-site catering for corporate events including coffee breaks, cocktail receptions, wine tastings, lunches, and gala dinners. Provided in-house or through partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Estación Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío operates a multi-format cultural and entertainment complex housed in a restored 1928 Art Decó railway station in central Madrid. The venue offers a main 1,000+ seat theater, the immersive ART nightclub/event space, The Music Station music hall, and a seasonal Biergarten terrace, hosting live performances, concerts, and corporate events with full audiovisual production. It sells consumer tickets for entertainment programming and provides bespoke venue rental, catering, and Dinner Show packages to corporate clients.

Product overview

La Estación operates as a multi-space cultural and entertainment complex in Madrid, centered on the Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío—a restored Art Decó railway station converted into a versatile theater and events venue with 1,000+ person capacity. The portfolio includes four distinct spaces: the main Gran Teatro auditorium, The Music Station (Warner Music partnership), the immersive ART nightclub/event space with advanced AV systems, and the seasonal Biergarten Nights outdoor area. Corporate event services encompass venue rental with full technical production, a Dinner Show product combining live entertainment with fine dining (up to 700 guests), and catering modules. Ticket sales are handled through third-party ProTicketing integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Music Station: Music venue operated in partnership with Warner Music Spain, located within the Príncipe Pío station complex.
• ART
• Biergarten Nights

Products and services

• Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío Historic theater venue housed in a restored 1928 Art Decó railway station building at Cuesta de San Vicente, 44, Madrid. Features a main auditorium with retractable seating, accommodating over 1,000 people in theater format, with full audiovisual equipment for performances, concerts, and corporate events.
• ART Multipurpose event and nightclub space within the Príncipe Pío station complex featuring KV2 sound system, over 24,000 LED lights, four industrial troneras for video mapping, and customizable projection capabilities for nightlife and immersive event experiences.
• The Music Station Music venue and entertainment space operated in partnership with Warner Music Spain within the La Estación complex, hosting live concerts and music events.
• Biergarten Nights Seasonal outdoor venue operating from June to October, offering an open-air event space adjacent to the theater building.
• Corporate Events Services Full-service corporate event organization including venue rental, audiovisual equipment, production support (theatrical, lighting, sound), stage design, and costume services. Awarded silver trophy at Eventoplus 2021 as the second-best corporate event venue in Spain.
• Dinner Show Premium corporate event combining live entertainment spectacles (musical performances, hologram shows, comedy) with Mediterranean fine dining. Partnered with MICE Catering; capacity up to 700 guests with multiple show options including We Will Rock You, Callas en Concierto, Whitney Houston Hologram Tour, and Daniel Diges Cineman Sinfónico.
• Corporate Event Catering Catering services for corporate events including coffee breaks, wine tastings, cocktail receptions, and formal luncheons and dinners, provided in partnership with MICE Catering.
• Ticket Purchasing Online ticket sales for live performances, concerts, and theatrical shows via the ProTicketing platform, with box office service opening two hours before performances.

Quantifiable outcome

• Second-best corporate event space in Spain (Eventoplus Silver Trophy 2021)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• CaixaBankflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCaixaBank is the title sponsor of the Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío. The bank's logo appears prominently on all marketing materials, the venue's official name, and website. This is a flagship sponsorship arrangement providing naming rights and significant brand visibility for CaixaBank in Madrid's cultural and entertainment sector.
• Warner Music Station (WMS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWarner Music Station is a key partner operating The Music Station within the La Estación venue complex. WMS brings music programming, concerts, and entertainment content to the venue.
• KISS FMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKISS FM radio station is listed among La Estación's partners, likely providing media coverage and audience cross-promotion for events.
• MICE CateringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMICE Catering is the exclusive partner for Dinner Show corporate events at the venue. They handle catering services and commercial distribution of the Dinner Show product to the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) market. They manage budget inquiries and event coordination for Dinner Show experiences.
• Locale Events & SoulcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocale Events & Soul is a partner that organizes events at the venue, specifically mentioned in relation to the Premios Ídolo 2023 event. They serve as an event organizing partner bringing corporate and entertainment events to the venue.
• ART Madrid (ART)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorART is a nightclub and event space within the La Estación venue complex, managed as a distinct operation. Contact: [email protected]. The venue cross-promotes ART for post-event gatherings and private events.
• Rock and Dog & Salvando PeludosminorOthersLa Estación collaborates with two animal protection projects — Rock and Dog and Salvando Peludos (a sanctuary and animal rescue organization). These are CSR/community partnerships rather than commercial arrangements.
• MahouminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMahou beer brand is listed among La Estación's partners, likely providing beverage supply and brand sponsorship for events.
• RepsolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRepsol is listed among La Estación's partners as an energy/brand sponsor of the venue's activities.
• AdeslasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdeslas health insurance brand is listed among La Estación's partners, providing brand sponsorship for events.
• OndaCerominorGTM or Marketing PartnerOndaCero radio station is listed among La Estación's partners, providing media coverage and audience cross-promotion.
• NACEX (by CTT Express)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNACEX (a CTT Express company) is listed among La Estación's partners, providing logistics and delivery services or brand sponsorship.
• CrambominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrambo is listed among La Estación's partners, likely providing AV/production or brand sponsorship services.
• CleceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClece facility management company is listed among La Estación's partners, potentially providing cleaning, security, or facility management services.
• NDSPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNDSP is listed among La Estación's partners as a media or brand partner.
• Consorcio de Rehabilitación de TeatroscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe venue is part of the 'Consorcio de Rehabilitación de Teatros' (Theater Rehabilitation Consortium), a public-private partnership involving the Madrid City Council (Área de Cultura, Turismo y Deporte) and the Community of Madrid. This consortium is dedicated to restoring and revitalizing historic theaters in Madrid.
• OneBox Ibérica SLcoreTechnology or IntegrationOneBox Ibérica SL provides the ticketing technology platform (tickets.oneboxtds.com/laestacion) used for online ticket sales. The company collects customer data necessary to process ticket purchases. This is a technology infrastructure partnership for the core ticketing operation.
• RedsyscoreTechnology or IntegrationRedsys provides the payment processing infrastructure for credit/debit card transactions during ticket purchases and gift card orders, ensuring secure payment collection.
• La Estación Group (La estación del éxito SLU, Abonoteatro SL, Cielo Santo Cabaret A.I.E., We Will Rock You A.I.E., El Sentido del Humor A.I.E., Mister Chao A.I.E.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío operates as part of a group of entertainment venues and companies including La estación del éxito SLU, Abonoteatro SL, Cielo Santo Cabaret A.I.E., We Will Rock You A.I.E., El Sentido del Humor A.I.E., and Mister Chao A.I.E. These group entities share cross-promotional opportunities and content/IP such as the 'We Will Rock You' musical production.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Espacio Broadway: Madrid theater dedicated to musicals and Broadway-style productions, with corporate-event capability. Comparable as a Madrid performing-arts venue focused on staged shows and event hire.
• Palacio Municipal de Congresos de Madrid: Madrid congress palace hosting corporate conferences, conventions, and galas. Comparable as a purpose-built Madrid MICE venue competing for corporate-event bookings.
• La Riviera: Madrid concert hall (~2,500 capacity) hosting live music, club nights, and private events. Comparable as a mid-to-large Madrid live-entertainment venue competing for concerts and branded events.
• Círculo de Bellas Artes: Historic Madrid cultural institution offering multiple halls, exhibitions, theater, and corporate events. Comparable as a heritage central-Madrid venue mixing performing arts, corporate hire, and cultural programming.
• Teatro Lara: Long-established Madrid theater (~400+ seats) hosting plays, musicals, comedy, and private events. Comparable as a Madrid theater operator competing for ticket sales and small-to-mid corporate event bookings.
• WiZink Center: Madrid's largest indoor arena (~17,000 capacity) hosting concerts, corporate events, and large-scale productions. Comparable as a high-capacity Madrid event venue competing for the same concert, corporate gala, and entertainment programming demand.
• Teatros del Canal: Madrid municipal theater complex with multiple halls hosting performing arts, family shows, and corporate events. Comparable on multipurpose venue operation, programming breadth, and corporate-event capture in central Madrid.
• Teatro Pavón: Madrid theater within the same La Estación group, hosting performing arts and events. Comparable as a sister venue sharing group synergies, programming IP, and corporate-event audience in Madrid.

Broad incumbents

• IFEMA Madrid: Madrid's flagship exhibition and convention complex hosting trade fairs, congresses, and corporate events. Comparable on the MICE/corporate-events axis but at materially larger scale and broader scope.
• Teatro Real: Madrid's premier opera house with ~1,800 seats, hosting opera, ballet, and cultural programming. Comparable as a high-capacity, premium Madrid performing-arts venue competing for cultural events and corporate hospitality.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/laestacionppio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/LaEstaci%C3%B3n
• Facebookfacebook.com/laestacionppio
• Instagraminstagram.com/granteatrocaixabankprincipepio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-estaci%C3%B3n-gran-teatro-pr%C3%ADncipe-p%C3%ADo

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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