Stichting Federatie Eindhovens Carnaval

What Stichting Federatie Eindhovens Carnaval does

Stichting Federatie Eindhovens Carnaval is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) founded in 1962 that organizes and coordinates the annual Lampegat carnival festival in Eindhoven. The organization operates as a community-driven festival federation, working with local carnival associations (verenigingen), appointing the ceremonial Stadsprins (City Prince) and court, and orchestrating a five-day carnival celebration held each February (Friday through Tuesday) that transforms Eindhoven's city center into a unified festival zone across multiple squares and venues. It serves the general public of Eindhoven and surrounding visitors, with programming aimed at all ages including a youth federation ball and a music competition.

The federation's core offering is the Lampegat carnival festival, delivered through a decentralized venue network including Stratumseind, Wilhelminaplein, Markt, Salon op het Plein, Tent op de Mèrt, In d'n Schuur, Fiske Straatcarnaval, and Bavaria Bierhal. Supporting programs include the Lampegatse Optocht (parade), Jeugdfederatiebal (youth ball), and ToeterStemme (music competition). Its underlying technology is a modest digital stack: a website (lampegat.com), a digital song archive (Lampegatseliedjes.nl) distributed via Spotify and YouTube, and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram) for community engagement.

The business model is non-profit and relies on two primary revenue streams: corporate sponsorship (Bavaria as anchor beverage sponsor, plus Derckx, Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne, McDonald's, Van Mossel, Club-111, and DELA Fonds as "Lampegatse Mogellijkmakers") and a formal partnership with Gemeente Eindhoven (municipality) for permits, public space access, and city promotion. Individual venue admissions, food and beverage sales, and event programming are largely retained by partner venues rather than centralized by the federation. The organization employs approximately 5 people and is governed by a board and committees.

Name

Stichting Federatie Eindhovens Carnaval

Legal name

Stichting Federatie Eindhovens Carnaval

Website

https://lampegatdegekste.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Federatie Eindhovens Carnaval is a Dutch non-profit foundation that coordinates the annual five-day Lampegat carnival festival in Eindhoven, working with local associations, corporate sponsors, and the municipality to transform the city center into a unified celebration zone.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural festival events

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG)

Keywords

• Carnival festival organization
• Cultural event management
• Community festival federation
• Parade event coordination
• Traditional carnival association

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Ticketing and Attendance: Public carnival festival attracting thousands of attendees to the city center transformed into festival grounds. Revenue generated through venue admissions, food and beverage sales at partner tents and locations.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Partnership with corporate sponsors including Bavaria, Derckx, Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne, McDonald's, Van Mossel, and other local businesses displayed as 'Lampegatse Mogellijkmakers' (sponsors)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stichting Federatie Eindhovens Carnaval organizes and coordinates the annual Lampegat Carnival festival in Eindhoven, covering the multi-day program of parades, balls, music competitions and youth events. The federation also represents affiliated member associations (carnaval verenigingen) and supports auxiliary cultural content such as carnival songs. A small team of around five staff and a broader volunteer base deliver the festival each year.

Product overview

Stichting Federatie Eindhovens Carnaval operates Lampegat, a major annual carnival festival in Eindhoven held from Friday February 13 to Tuesday February 17. The offering is a unified festival experience comprising multiple venue spaces (Stratumseind, Wilhelminaplein, Salon op het Plein, de Tent op de Mèrt, In d'n Schuur, Fiske Straatcarnaval, Bavaria Bierhal), event programs (parade, youth ball, music competitions), and digital content (online song archive). The core product is the carnival festival itself, supplemented by member associations, ceremonial roles, and an event agenda.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lampegat Carnival Festival Multi-day annual carnival festival in Eindhoven featuring a coordinated program of parades, balls, music competitions, and youth events for the general public and local community.
• Lampegatse Optocht The signature street parade of the Lampegat Carnival, organized through the federation and its affiliated carnival associations for the Eindhoven public.
• ToeterStemme Music Competition Music competition held as part of the Lampegat Carnival program, providing a performance outlet for carnival participants and contributors.
• Youth Federation Ball Youth-oriented ball organized by the federation as part of the Lampegat Carnival, aimed at younger members of the Eindhoven community.
• Federation Membership for Carnival Associations Membership program for carnival associations (carnaval verenigingen) in Eindhoven, providing them representation in the federation and a role in the coordinated Lampegat Carnival program.

Segments1 record

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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BavariacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor beverage sponsor with Bavaria Bierhal venue on Stadhuisplein. Bavaria is featured as a key sponsor and 'Lampegatse Mogellijkmaker' supporting the carnival festivities.
• DerckxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor listed among 'Lampegatse Mogellijkmakers' (possible makers), supporting the carnival organization.
• Pullman Eindhoven CocagneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner sponsor displayed in sponsor section, contributing to the carnival festival ecosystem.
• Gemeente Eindhoven (Municipality of Eindhoven)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity municipality partnership for carnival event permits, public space access, and city-wide promotion of the Lampegat carnival festival.
• Club-111minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment venue listed as sponsor, part of the carnival ecosystem.
• Van MosselminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar dealership sponsor in Eindhoven, contributing to the carnival sponsor network.
• McDonald's EindhovenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFast food chain sponsor in Eindhoven, listed among sponsor supporters.
• DELA FondsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuneral and memorial services company, sponsor listed among supporters.
• Salon op het PleincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey venue partner during carnival, hosting indoor carnival events and festivities at the venue.
• In d'n SchuurcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor carnival venue location organized by Dijk 9 foundation, hosting dedicated carnival celebrations.
• Lampegatse Verenigingen (Carnival Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of local carnival associations affiliated with Lampegat, each organizing individual events and contributing to the overall festival atmosphere and traditions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Stichting Kielleboaje (Carnaval Tilburg): Tilburg's carnival organizing foundation, with Kielleboaje branding, multi-venue city-wide festival, and Stadsprins ceremony comparable to Eindhoven's Lampegat.
• Stichting Boemeldonck (Boemeldonck Carnaval Breda): Breda-based carnival foundation operating the Boemeldonck celebration, with similar Stadsprins, parade, and city-wide venue programming across the Brabant region.
• Stichting Stadsprins Oeteldonk (Oeteldonk Carnaval): Foundation organizing the Stadsprins carnival festival in 's-Hertogenbosch (Noord-Brabant). Same Dutch Brabant carnival model, comparable Stadsprins tradition, multi-venue city-center transformation, and community federation structure.
• Stichting Tullepetanse (Carnaval Maastricht): Maastricht's carnival foundation governing the Tullepetanse celebration, with a similar Stadsprins tradition, multi-venue city programming, and community association network.
• Stichting Krabbegat (Carnaval Bergen op Zoom): Foundation running the Krabbegat carnival in Bergen op Zoom, another major Brabant carnival with comparable community association network, sponsorship model, and city takeover structure.

Regional players

• Stichting Optochtcomité 3 Oeteldonks (Den Bosch parade committee): Parade-organizing committee for the Oeteldonk carnival parade in 's-Hertogenbosch, comparable as a regional carnival event coordinator with similar operational scope.
• Stichting Carnavalsstichting Helmond (Helmond Carnival): Helmond's carnival organizing foundation, neighbouring Eindhoven in Brabant, with a similar Stadsprins-led community carnival structure and city-center venue programming.

Others

• Stichting Stadsprins Kuussegat (Carnaval Eindhoven predecessor): Lesser-known carnival identity/organization also associated with the Eindhoven region, comparable as a community carnival organizing body in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Lampegat.Officieel
• Instagraminstagram.com/lampegatofficieel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-federatie-eindhovens-carnaval

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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