Lokschuppen Event GmbH

What Lokschuppen Event GmbH does

Lokschuppen Event GmbH is a German private limited company (GmbH) operating a multifunctional event venue branded as 'Lokschuppen Bielefeld' from a single location at Stadtheider Straße 11, Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. The venue occupies a repurposed historic locomotive shed and offers six distinct spaces (Lok.Halle, Lok.Werk, Foyer, Lok.Bar, Lok.Hof, Lok.Hütte) configured for concerts, comedy, family shows, themed parties, corporate events, trade fairs, and private celebrations. The company is led by Managing Partner Sascha Berg, with Daniel Elsner holding Prokurist authority, and operates with approximately 11 employees (the team page lists around 25 named individuals across executive, sales, event operations, technical, logistics, maintenance, and media design functions).

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining three streams: (1) ticket sales as a venue operator or co-promoter for self-organized public events, with tickets distributed through Eventim (primary, affiliate code LOK), Ticket.io, and Eventbrite; (2) venue rental for corporate, private, and external promoter clients, governed by formal Vermietungs- und Nutzungsbedingungen (rental terms) with quote-based pricing and graduated cancellation penalties; and (3) full-service event management covering concept development, production, and operational delivery. Ticket prices range from approximately €10 for Oktoberfest single tickets to over €103 for premium concert categories (e.g., Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Golden Circle).

The customer base is bifurcated: individual consumers purchasing tickets for public events (concerts, comedy, family shows, themed parties), and B2B clients renting venue space for corporate events and private celebrations. The venue partners with a broad roster of German concert promoters (Semmel Concerts, Heesen Konzerte, Crunch Time Promotion, a.s.s. concerts, Alpha Concerts, Meyer-Konzerte, Concert Team NRW, phono-forum) and maintains a recurring co-presentation with Radio Bielefeld for the annual Oktoberfest and 30plus Night events. Marketing is conducted through the venue's own website, Facebook, Instagram, and the radio partnership. No external funding, M&A, or parent company ownership is disclosed.

Name

Lokschuppen Event GmbH

Legal name

Lokschuppen Event GmbH

Website

https://lokschuppen-bielefeld.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lokschuppen Event GmbH operates a multifunctional event venue in Bielefeld, Germany, hosting concerts, comedy, family shows, and themed public events as well as renting space for corporate clients, private celebrations, and external concert promoters. Revenue is generated through ticket sales via Eventim and venue rental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Venue Operators (Arenas, Amphitheaters, Clubs) (MPAGAAAC), Venue-Owned/Operated Event Organizers (In-House Promoters) (MPAKADAI), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Event venue services
• Concert hosting
• Venue rental
• Event management
• Live entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bielefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales (Agency/Commission): Lokschuppen hosts concerts and events as a venue, with tickets sold through third-party ticketing platforms (Eventim, Ticket.io, Eventbrite, daynight.ticket.io). The venue acts as a promoter or co-promoter for some events, earning a share of ticket revenue. Ticket prices range from approximately €10 to over €100 depending on the event and seating category.
2. Venue Rental: The company rents out its multifunctional spaces (Lok.Halle, Lok.Werk, Foyer, Lok.Bar, Lok.Hof, Lok.Hütte) for corporate events, Abibälle (graduation balls), private celebrations, trade fairs, and concerts. Rental terms and pricing are negotiated individually, governed by the Vermietungs- und Nutzungsbedingungen. A booking fee is charged upon order placement.
3. Full-Service Event Management: Lokschuppen acts as a full-service partner for event planning, execution, and delivery, providing concept development, event production, and operational management as part of its service offering. Pricing for these services is included in event contracts and subject to cancellation fee schedules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lokschuppen Event GmbH operates a multifunctional event venue in Bielefeld, Germany, consisting of multiple spaces (Lok.Halle, Lok.Werk, Foyer, Lok.Bar, Lok.Hof, Lok.Hütte) that host concerts, comedy shows, family musicals, themed parties (Oktoberfest, Aprés Ski, Ü60), corporate events, trade fairs, and private celebrations. The company sells tickets through third-party platforms (Eventim, Ticket.io, Eventbrite) and provides full-service event management including concept development, production, and operational delivery.

Product overview

Lokschuppen Event GmbH operates a multi-functional event venue in Bielefeld, Germany, offering space rental services across distinct areas including the Lok.Halle (main hall for concerts and large events), Lok.Werk (workshop/conference space), Lok.Bar (bar/lounge area), Foyer, Lok.Hof (courtyard), and Lok.Hütte (hut). The venue provides Full-Service event planning support and serves both commercial clients (corporate events, seminars, trade shows) and public audiences (concerts, disco nights, themed parties).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venue Rental (Lok.Halle, Lok.Werk, Foyer, Lok.Bar, Lok.Hof, Lok.Hütte) Rental of the venue's multifunctional event spaces for corporate events, seminars, conferences, trade fairs, Abibälle (graduation balls), private celebrations, and concerts. Pricing is individually negotiated under Vermietungs- und Nutzungsbedingungen, with a booking fee charged upon order placement and cancellation penalties ranging from 25% to 90% depending on timing.
• Full-Service Event Management Full-service event planning, execution, and operational delivery for corporate and private clients, including concept development, event production, and operational management. Services are bundled with venue rental contracts and subject to a cancellation fee schedule.
• Public Concert and Event Hosting Self-organized and promoter-organized public events including concerts, comedy shows, family musicals, themed parties (Oktoberfest, Aprés Ski, Ü60, 30plus Night), and interactive experiences. Tickets are sold through Eventim, Ticket.io, and Eventbrite with prices ranging from EUR 10 to EUR 103.40.

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Radio BielefeldcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 October 2026Radio Bielefeld co-presents the annual Lokschuppen Oktoberfest (09-10 October 2026) and the 30plus Night events. Radio Bielefeld provides regional radio promotion and co-branding, while Lokschuppen provides the venue and event production. This is a recurring annual partnership that drives regional audience attendance.
• EventimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEventim is the primary ticketing platform for most events hosted at Lokschuppen Bielefeld. Lokschuppen uses Eventim affiliate links (affiliate code LOK) to sell tickets, with Eventim handling payment processing and ticket delivery. This partnership covers the majority of the venue's public concert, comedy, and family show ticket sales.
• Ticket.io (daynight.ticket.io)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicket.io serves as an alternative ticketing platform for specific events at Lokschuppen Bielefeld (e.g., Wild Youth, Old but Gold, Surreal). It provides an additional direct-to-consumer ticket sales channel alongside Eventim.
• EventbriteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEventbrite is used for specific events such as the Ü60 Party, expanding the venue's ticketing reach to Eventbrite's global user base.
• Heesen Konzerte GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHeesen Konzerte GmbH is a concert promoter that organizes touring acts (e.g., SWR Big Band & Max Mutzke) at Lokschuppen Bielefeld. The promoter handles booking and promotion while the venue provides the space and production infrastructure.
• Semmel Concerts Entertainment GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSemmel Concerts is one of Germany's largest concert promoters, organizing Anna-Maria Zimmermann's first-ever Germany tour 2027 with a stop at Lokschuppen Bielefeld. The promoter manages artist booking and ticketing while the venue provides the facility.
• Crunch Time PromotioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCrunch Time Promotion organizes 'Rumours of Fleetwood Mac' 50th anniversary tour dates in Germany, including the Lokschuppen Bielefeld show. The promoter handles full event organization and ticketing.
• Fever UpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFever Up is a ticketing and experience platform that organizes interactive shows like 'The Jury Experience' at Lokschuppen Bielefeld. Fever Up handles ticketing, marketing, and show production, while the venue provides the space.
• Why Not?! EventsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWhy Not?! Events organizes family-friendly musicals including 'Tabaluga und Lilli' and 'Hakuna Matata' at Lokschuppen Bielefeld. The organizer manages the production and ticketing for these family-oriented events.
• extrem beweglich EVENTminorGTM or Marketing Partnerextrem beweglich EVENT organizes the annual Après Ski Party at Lokschuppen Bielefeld. The organizer handles the themed party concept, programming (live acts, DJs, outdoor areas), and ticketing, while the venue provides the physical space.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Palladium Köln: Major NRW concert and event venue operated as part of a regional venue group; comparable in event programming (concerts, comedy, themed parties) and target touring-act audience.
• Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt: Industrial-heritage multi-purpose event hall in Frankfurt similar in repurposed-architecture concept to Lokschuppen, hosting concerts, corporate, and cultural events.
• Stadthalle Bielefeld: Direct local competitor in Bielefeld, operating a multi-purpose event hall for concerts, congresses, and corporate events with comparable capacity. Most relevant peer due to overlapping geography and audience.
• Oetker-Evening / Rudolf-Oetker-Halle (Bielefeld): Direct Bielefeld competitor venue historically focused on concerts and classical events. Comparable in function and city catchment, often booking similar touring acts.
• Stadthalle Wuppertal - Historische Stadthalle: Similar heritage-listed multi-purpose event hall in North Rhine-Westphalia hosting concerts, corporate events, and congresses. Direct format and regional competitor.
• Live Music Hall (Köln): Mid-sized NRW concert venue hosting rock, pop, indie, and electronic events. Comparable in capacity tier, genre mix, and ticketing model (Eventim).

Broad incumbents

• Tempodrom Berlin: Large multi-purpose event arena in Berlin hosting concerts, shows, and corporate events. Comparable in architectural distinctiveness and multi-format programming, but broader scale and national draw.
• Heinz-Harald Frentzen Kongresszentrum / Congress Center Hamburg (CCH): Larger-scale MICE/congress venue. Comparable in functional offering (conferences, corporate events, large concerts) but operates at materially greater scale and brand reach.

Others

• Eventim (CTS Eventim AG): Primary ticketing partner and broader inbound distribution channel for Lokschuppen events. Not a direct competitor but a closely entwined ecosystem enabler whose terms and platform reach directly shape the venue's ticket sales economics.

Regional players

• Stadthalle Graz / Congress Graz: Comparable multi-purpose European venue operating concerts, congresses, and banqueting in a German-speaking market. Similar full-service venue rental model though geographically distinct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lokschuppen.bielefeld
• Instagraminstagram.com/lokschuppen.bielefeld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lokschuppen-event-gmbh

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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