La Red Española de Teatros, Auditorios, Circuitos y Festivales de titularidad pública

What La Red Española de Teatros, Auditorios, Circuitos y Festivales de titularidad pública does

La Red Española de Teatros, Auditorios, Circuitos y Festivales de Titularidad Pública ("Redescena") is a non-profit cultural association constituted in February 2000 under a collaboration agreement with INAEM and the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports. It functions as the primary associative platform for Spain's public performing arts exhibition sector, aggregating approximately 199 member institutions — including 207 theaters and auditoriums, 16 regional networks and circuits, and 29 festivals — across all 17 autonomous communities. Through its centralized infrastructure, it addresses sector fragmentation by coordinating artistic commissions, touring circuits (notably Danza a Escena and the 2021-launched Circo a Escena), professional development (Escuela de Verano, Escuela de La Red online), and inclusion initiatives (Proyecto Ornitorrinco, Observatorio de Género e Igualdad).

The organization's core technology asset is the Redescena.net web portal, which catalogues over 9,000 performances and 4,765+ companies and distributors, receives more than 1 million annual visits, and provides a private member zone for direct communication among representatives. The portal serves as a national directory, recommendation system, and information hub, complemented by topic-based email newsletters covering dance, circus, music, training, inclusion, and international affairs. Standard integrations (Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Facebook, YouTube) support analytics and basic security.

La Red's revenue is generated through a combination of recurring membership dues from public-sector entities meeting criteria of public ownership, professional programming staff, and minimum 250-seat capacity, plus public funding from INAEM, the Ministry of Culture, and the EU Next Generation EU program via Spain's Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. Operations are supported by a 6-person professional office in Madrid, with an uncompensated volunteer board (President, two Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, and five Vocals) drawn from member institutions. Strategic partnerships include IETM (international performing arts network), the Plataforma Estatal de las Artes Escénicas y la Música (30+ sector associations), and CircoRed.

Name

La Red Española de Teatros, Auditorios, Circuitos y Festivales de titularidad pública

Legal name

La Red Española de Teatros, Auditorios, Circuitos y Festivales de Titularidad Pública

Website

https://redescena.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Red Española de Teatros is a non-profit Spanish cultural association, founded in 2000, that aggregates ~199 public performing arts venues across Spain through its Redescena.net portal, coordinating touring circuits, training, and policy advocacy with INAEM and the Ministry of Culture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Association Services

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGABAM

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Theater, Broadway & Performing Arts

SECONDARYBPAGAHAB

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

• Performing arts association
• Public theater network
• Cultural sector coordination
• Arts touring circuits
• Performing arts training

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from public theaters, auditoriums, circuits, networks, and festivals that meet association criteria.
2. Public Funding: Funding received through collaboration agreements with INAEM (Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas y de la Música) and the Ministry of Culture. Additional EU Next Generation EU funding through Plan de Recuperación.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Red is a non-profit membership association that aggregates Spain's public performing arts institutions, providing them with a shared web portal (Redescena.net) for venue/company/performance directories, coordinated touring circuits (Danza a Escena, Circo a Escena), professional training, legal advisory, and sector representation. It functions as the national interlocutor for public cultural policy in live performing arts, with 196–199 member institutions covering all 17 autonomous communities.

Product overview

La Red Española de Teatros, Auditorios, Circuitos y Festivales de Titularidad Pública is a non-profit association founded in 2000 that serves as the main associative platform for Spain's public performing arts exhibition sector. Its core product is Redescena.net, a comprehensive web portal serving as a virtual community for the performing arts sector, providing a directory of over 9,000 spectacles, 4,765 companies, and more than 200 associated public venues. The platform operates as a unified ecosystem comprising the core portal, a private members area, and professional registration services. Additionally, La Red manages specialized projects including: promotion circuits (Circuito Danza a Escena, Circuito Circo a Escena), professional markets (Mercartes), training programs (Escuela de La Red online, Escuela de Verano), inclusion initiatives (Proyecto Ornitorrinco, Inclusión en las Artes Escénicas), research (Observatorio de género e igualdad, Estudios y Publicaciones), and international programs (Gestión de Espacios Escénicos Internacionales, Europa a Escena, Teatros del Sur). The Cuadernos de Espectáculos Recomendados provide curated recommendations across Theatre, Dance, Circus, Music, and Inclusion categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Danza a Escena: Dance promotion circuit program launched in 2010 with support from INAEM, promoting dance programming in public theaters across Spain.
• Circo a Escena
• Mercartes
• Proyecto Ornitorrinco
• Escuela de Verano
• Europa a Escena
• Observatorio de Género e Igualdad

Products and services

• Redescena.net Web Portal
• Mercartes A professional meeting and market event for the performing arts sector, facilitating networking and business encounters between professionals in the industry.
• Circuito Danza a Escena A promotion circuit for dance that facilitates the circulation and programming of dance performances in public theaters across Spain, co-coordinated with INAEM. La Red funds 50% of performance fees for participating companies.
• Circuito Circo a Escena A circus promotion circuit launched in 2021 in collaboration with INAEM and CircoRed to increase visibility and programming of contemporary circus in public venues.
• Proyecto Ornitorrinco An inclusion and mediation project that bridges performing arts with social inclusion, fostering accessibility to culture for vulnerable groups.
• Observatorio de Género e Igualdad A gender equality observatory that produces studies, diagnostics, and equality plans to promote gender balance in the performing arts sector.
• Escuela de La Red Online An online training school offering professional development courses for performing arts managers and cultural operators.
• Escuela de Verano An intensive summer training program for cultural professionals featuring workshops and seminars on performing arts management.
• Cuadernos de Espectáculos Recomendados Curated recommendation notebooks by artistic commissions (Theatre, Dance, Circus, Music, Inclusion) that identify and promote quality productions in circulation across Spain's public venues.
• Inclusión en las Artes Escénicas Programs and resources promoting accessibility and inclusion in performing arts, including the Mapa de Artes Escénicas inclusivas.
• Europa a Escena International collaboration project connecting Spanish performing arts with European networks and opportunities.
• Gestión de Espacios Escénicos Internacionales A project focused on international management of performing arts spaces, facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration with international partners.
• Teatros del Sur A south-focused international project connecting theatres from southern European countries for artistic exchange.
• Estudios y Publicaciones Research publications and studies on the performing arts sector, including annual reports and sector analyses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 million+ annual website visits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• INAEM (Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas y de la Música)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2000La Red was established through a collaboration agreement with INAEM and the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports in February 2000. INAEM provides ongoing support for major programs including the Danza a Escena and Circo a Escena circuits, contributing to the funding of performance fees.
• IETM (International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Red is a member of IETM, which integrates more than 500 organizations from 50 countries worldwide. IETM promotes theater, dance, and circus in a global environment and serves as a networking tool for professional exchange and knowledge transfer between companies and cultural institutions.
• Plataforma Estatal de las Artes Escénicas y la MúsicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Red is a member of this state-level platform composed of more than 30 associations and federations. The platform serves as a dialogue and working space for the performing arts and music sector, addressing strategic issues with a comprehensive sector vision.
• CircoRedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CircoRed, the Spanish circus network, contributed to the creation of the Circo a Escena circuit in 2021, supporting the inclusion of contemporary circus in theater programming.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IETM (International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts): International network of performing arts organizations and professionals; La Red is a member. IETM operates a comparable model of facilitating knowledge exchange, advocacy, and programming coordination across 500+ member organizations in 50+ countries, making it a structurally direct peer.
• Red de Teatros Alternativos: Spanish network of alternative, small-format, and independent theaters. Operates a comparable associative model for non-mainstream venues in Spain, partially overlapping with La Red's mission but focused on the alternative/smaller venue segment.
• CircoRed (Red de Circo de España): Spanish circus sector network that co-created the Circo a Escena circuit with La Red. Operates a similar associative model for a specific performing arts discipline, serving comparable audiences (venues, companies, public bodies).
• Plataforma Estatal de las Artes Escénicas y la Música: Spanish state-level platform composed of more than 30 sectoral associations and federations. La Red is a member; the platform addresses strategic, cross-sectoral issues for performing arts and music, serving as a peer-level umbrella organization.

Regional players

• TMA (Theatre Management Association, UK): UK membership body for theater, performing arts venues, and arts centers. Provides comparable services (training, networking, advocacy) for publicly and independently funded UK venues, but operates in a different market.
• Performing Arts Alliance (US): US-based advocacy coalition of national performing arts service organizations. Performs a similar sectoral representation and policy engagement role, but is geographically focused on the US and operates in a different policy environment.
• Deutscher Bühnenverein: German Stage Association representing publicly subsidized theaters and orchestras. Operates a similar membership-association model for the public performing arts sector in Germany, with comparable advocacy, data, and coordination functions, but serves a different national market.
• SYNDEAC (Syndicat National des Directions et Directions-adjointes d'Équipements Culturels): French national union of directors of publicly-funded cultural venues. Performs analogous representational, advocacy, and programming coordination functions for French public theaters, but is geographically focused on France.

Others

• INAEM (Instituto Nacional de las Artes Escénicas y de la Música): Spanish national public body that funds and regulates performing arts. La Red has a formal collaboration agreement with INAEM since its 2000 founding. INAEM is a funder/regulator rather than a direct peer, but is the most structurally related public-sector counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People): Global network for theater for children and young people, with national centers worldwide including in Spain. Overlaps with La Red in the performing arts association space, but is more specialized on a specific audience segment and operates internationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/redescena
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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