Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal

What Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal does

Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal is a Dutch non-profit cultural institution operating two historic performance venues in Leiden — the Leidse Schouwburg, billed as the oldest theater in the Netherlands, and the Stadsgehoorzaal, a 19th-century concert hall entering its 200th anniversary year in 2026 — together with an on-site theater café called Café Caat. The organization programs and produces approximately 300 performances per year spanning cabaret, classical music, theater, dance, family programming, and in-house festivals such as the Leids Cabaret Festival (acquired 2024) and the Kastanjerrr Theaterfestival, and also rents its spaces for corporate and cultural events.

The underlying technology footprint is conventional and operations-oriented: Ticketmatic handles consumer ticketing across online, box office, and phone channels; Yesplan supports internal programming and resource planning; and a WordPress-based content layer powers the public-facing web presence. The organization employs roughly 35 permanent staff supplemented by 45 on-call staff (approximately 65 FTE), and is a signatory to the Code Diversiteit & Inclusie.

Revenue is generated through a mix of consumer ticket sales with tiered pricing (youth tickets from €12 and adult tiers up to €49.50), commercial and cultural venue rental, café F&B via Café Caat, and likely municipal and institutional subsidy support typical of Dutch civic venues. The go-to-market is omnichannel to consumers (Ticketmatic online, box office, phone) and direct B2B for event rentals, with a dedicated Sales- en Eventmanager hire in 2026 indicating an explicit push to grow commercial venue rental revenue alongside the cultural programming base.

Name

Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal

Legal name

Leidse Schouwburg – Stadsgehoorzaal

Website

https://leidseschouwburg-stadsgehoorzaal.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1826

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal is a Dutch non-profit cultural institution operating two historic Leiden venues — the oldest theater in the Netherlands and a 200-year-old concert hall — plus an on-site café, delivering roughly 300 performances annually across theater, music, cabaret, and festivals to local audiences, schools, and corporate renters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venues

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Music Venues & Venue Operators (Clubs, Theaters, Arenas) (MPAIAFAB), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Performing arts venues
• Theater programming
• Classical music concerts
• Cabaret festival
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Leiden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling tickets to performances, concerts, and events across Leidse Schouwburg and Stadsgehoorzaal venues
2. Venue Rental: Commercial rental of venues for congresses, meetings, presentations, parties, photoshoots and video recordings
3. Café Caat Operations: Food and beverage sales at Café Caat theater café, open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch, drinks, and events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal operates two historic performing arts venues in Leiden plus an adjoining theater café, staging approximately 300 performances and concerts per year spanning theater, cabaret, classical music, pop, dance, youth productions, and festivals. In parallel it rents its halls commercially and culturally for corporate events, congresses, galas, presentations, and private celebrations. Tickets are sold direct-to-consumer via Ticketmatic, a physical box office, and phone, while venue rental is driven by an in-house Sales & Events team.

Product overview

Leidse Schouwburg – Stadsgehoorzaal operates as a unified performing arts organization across three physical venues in Leiden: Leidse Schouwburg (the oldest theater in the Netherlands) and Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden (a 19th-century concert hall, 200 years old in 2026), plus Café Caat (theater café). The portfolio includes theater, cabaret, classical and pop music, dance, festivals (Leids Cabaret Festival, Kastanjerrr Theaterfestival), conferences and events, youth programming, and café operations. Ticket sales are handled through Ticketmatic, with online presence managed via WordPress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leidse Schouwburg The oldest theater in the Netherlands, located at Oude Vest 43 in Leiden. A historic venue hosting theater, cabaret, classical music, dance, youth productions, and concerts as part of approximately 300 performances staged annually across the unified organization.
• Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden A 19th-century concert hall at Breestraat 60 in Leiden, celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2026. Houses the Grote Zaal (Main Hall) and Aalmarktzaal. Hosts classical music, pop concerts, conferences, galas, and events. The Breezaal is historically significant as the founding location of the 3 October Vereeniging in 1886.
• Café Caat Theater café of Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal at Catharinahof, Leiden. Serves lunch and drinks Wednesday through Saturday (12:00–21:00), hosts standalone programming such as Drag Bingo, pub quizzes, live music, and Caat Comedy evenings, and operates pre-/post-show around performances.
• Leids Cabaret Festival Annual cabaret festival held at the Leidse Schouwburg, organized by the institution since season 2024. Discovers and promotes new cabaret talent, includes a finalist tour (finalistentour), and in 2027 runs February 15–20.
• Kastanjerrr Theaterfestival Theater festival for primary-school-age children held during autumn half-term vacation at Leidse Schouwburg, featuring performances, workshops, and side programming. In 2026 it aligns with the Nationale KinderTheaterWeek, which aims to introduce 200,000–300,000 first-time children to live theater.
• Conference & Event Hosting Commercial and cultural rental of the Leidse Schouwburg, Stadsgehoorzaal, and Café Caat for corporate and private events including congresses, symposiums, meetings, presentations, galas, parties, photo shoots, and video recordings. Managed by the in-house Sales & Events department.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300 performances and concerts annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

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

• 3 October VereenigingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint celebration of double jubilee: 200 years Stadsgehoorzaal (2026) and 140 years 3 October Vereeniging (2026). Joint event '200% Leids' organized on June 6, 2026 featuring only Leiden artists. The 3 October Vereeniging was founded in 1886 in the Breezaal of Stadsgehoorzaal.
• 3 October VereenigingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint plaque design competition for the 200-year Stadsgehoorzaal and 140-year 3 October Vereeniging jubilee. Winners Katja Vajserman and Tinka Kovačič created plaque unveiled May 8, 2026 on Stadsgehoorzaal façade.
• City Partners and Cultural OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with cultural and civic city partners to develop new programs that welcome diverse Leiden residents to the venues. Working together on themes including diversity, inclusion, and social issues.
• Leids Cabaret Festival SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple sponsors support the annual Leids Cabaret Festival, with logo placements on festival materials and recognition as supporters of the prestigious comedy festival.
• ROEM Leiden Artists CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKatja Vajserman and Tinka Kovačič, members of ROEM Leiden artists collective, won the plaque design competition for the double jubilee celebration.
• Theater TerraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater Terra produces family shows including 'Pippi en de Piraten' performed at Leidse Schouwburg as part of youth programming.
• Het Kleine TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction of 'Robin Hood' (4+) with Het Kleine Theater and Garage TDI for Kastanjerrr Theater Festival.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rotterdamse Schouwburg: Rotterdam's municipal theater presenting theater, dance, and music programming as a non-profit. Directly comparable as a Dutch city theater with similar GTM, programming breadth, and venue-rental model.
• DeLaMar Theater: Amsterdam commercial theater producing cabaret, musical, and family shows with corporate event rental. Comparable as a mid-size Dutch theater operator with a multi-genre programming slate and B2B venue hire.
• Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ: Amsterdam contemporary music venue presenting classical, jazz, and world music. Comparable as a Dutch concert hall with a diverse music programming slate and corporate event rental.
• Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam: Iconic 19th-century concert hall in Amsterdam operated as a non-profit, hosting classical, pop, and jazz programming. Directly comparable as a heritage concert hall venue with diverse programming and corporate events.
• Luxor Theater Rotterdam: Large Rotterdam theater producing musicals, cabaret, and concerts with extensive corporate events. Comparable as a Dutch multi-purpose theater with significant commercial venue rental.
• Theater Carré: Historic Amsterdam theater hosting cabaret, musical, and concert programming in a 19th-century venue. Comparable as a heritage Dutch theater with cabaret-heavy programming and corporate/gala events.
• Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam: Dutch municipal theater offering theater, dance, and cabaret programming in Amsterdam. Directly comparable as a historic Dutch performing arts venue operator hosting a multi-genre season with corporate event rental.
• TivoliVredenburg: Utrecht-based multi-hall music and performing arts complex hosting concerts, festivals, and events. Comparable as a Dutch multi-venue music/performing arts operator with cafe and event rental components.

Regional players

• Parkstad Limburg Theaters: Multi-venue theater organization in the Parkstad Limburg region presenting theater, music, and events. Comparable as a Dutch regional non-profit venue operator with corporate event and cafe offerings.
• SPOT Groningen: Multi-venue performing arts complex in Groningen offering theater, music, and events. Comparable as a non-Dutch Randstad regional theater/concert venue with similar programming mix and venue rental.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Leidseschouwburg.Stadsgehoorzl
• Facebookfacebook.com/LeidseSchouwburg.stadsgehoorzaal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leidseschouwburg-stadsgehoorzaal
• Instagraminstagram.com/leidseschouwburg.stadsgehoorzl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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