Schauplatz Langenfeld GmbH

What Schauplatz Langenfeld GmbH does

Schauplatz Langenfeld GmbH is a municipal cultural venue operator based in Langenfeld (Rheinland), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1989 as a subsidiary of the City of Langenfeld. The company operates four physical venues on or near Hauptstraße: the main Schauplatz complex (Großer Saal, Kleiner Saal, foyer, conference rooms; capacity 20-600), the intimate Schaustall cabaret venue at Winkelsweg 38, the two-screen Rex Lichtspieltheater municipal cinema (operated since 2000), and the Flügelsaal classical concert hall in the Kulturzentrum. It self-programs approximately 150 stage events per year spanning comedy, kabarett, theater, ballet, classical and contemporary concerts, poetry slam, and children's programming, drawing nationally touring Kleinkunst artists such as Dieter Nuhr, Jürgen Becker, Herbert Knebel, and Ralf Schmitz.

The business runs on a multi-channel GTM: tickets are sold via an in-house box office, the z-tix online portal (stage events), Cinetixx (Rex-Kino cinema), the municipal Bürgerbüro, and Eventim/Reservix for select large-scale productions; marketing is primarily the schauplatz.de website, Facebook and Instagram, a quarterly printed Schaulust magazine distributed to subscribers, and targeted print flyers. Ancillary revenue streams include venue rental for corporate and private events, in-house F&B/gastronomy (led by Uwe Bisanz), gift vouchers (Event-Gutscheine via z-tix), and the Six Pack annual subscription (€130/€110 reduced).

Revenue mechanics are predominantly transactional ticket sales, supplemented by subscriptions, venue hire, and catering. The company has approximately 9-15 employees, led by Geschäftsführer Georg Huff, with departmental heads for finance/personnel (Ilka Longerich), event management/rentals (Annika Knoll), PR (Katja Früh), gastronomy (Uwe Bisanz), cinema (Nina Friedensdorf), and event technology (Nic Querbach). No external venture, private equity, or strategic investor ownership is indicated; the GmbH is a wholly municipal cultural institution with no disclosed revenue.

Name

Schauplatz Langenfeld GmbH

Legal name

Schauplatz Langenfeld GmbH

Website

https://schauplatz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schauplatz Langenfeld GmbH is a municipally-owned cultural venue operator in Langenfeld, Germany, running four venues (main hall, Schaustall cabaret, Rex-Kino cinema, Flügelsaal classical hall) and producing roughly 150 events per year for regional audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts & Entertainment Venues

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Venue Guest Services & Front-of-House Operations (Ushers, Box Office, Accessibility) (MPAGALAK)

Keywords

• Live entertainment venues
• Performing arts programming
• Cinema exhibition
• Venue rental services
• Cultural event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Langenfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales (stage events): Revenue from approximately 150 stage events per year at Schauplatz, Schaustall, and Flügelsaal, including comedy, cabaret, concerts, theater, ballet, poetry slam, and family programming. Tickets sold via box office, ztix online portal, and at municipal Bürgerbüro.
2. Cinema admissions (Rex-Kino): The Rex Lichtspieltheater, operated since 2000, screens films daily and hosts open-air cinema events. Tickets sold via cinetixx platform. Operates two cinema screens.
3. Venue rental: Renting out Schauplatz (large hall, small hall, foyer, conference rooms), Schaustall (cafe, hall), and Rex-Kino spaces for conferences, congresses, trade shows, presentations, parties, and private events. Pricing is individualized per rental contract.
4. Food and beverage: Own beverage service for all events. Catering and banquet services available on request through service partners. The Schaustall also has a cafe operation.
5. Six Pack subscription bundle: Annual subscription product offering 6 tickets at reduced price for access to performances across all venues (Schauplatz, Schaustall, Rex-Kino), plus free Schaulust magazine and companion benefits at select events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schauplatz Langenfeld GmbH operates as a multi-venue cultural center producing approximately 150 live stage events per year across four venues (Schauplatz main hall, Schaustall cabaret annex, Rex-Kino cinema, Flügelsaal concert hall), including comedy, cabaret, concerts, theater, ballet, and film screenings. The company also rents venues for corporate and private events, operates a first-run cinema, sells gift vouchers and a SIX PACK subscription bundle, and runs the children's theater program Die Blinklichter.

Product overview

Schauplatz Langenfeld GmbH operates as a multi-venue cultural center and events company in Langenfeld, Germany. The portfolio consists of four distinct venue brands: the main Schauplatz venue at Hauptstraße 129 featuring the Großer Saal (large hall), Kleiner Saal (small hall), Foyer, and conference rooms for events of 20-600 people; the Schaustall cabaret venue at Winkelsweg 38 for intimate performances; the Rex-Kino two-screen cinema at Hauptstraße 122 showing first-run films and special screenings; and the Flügelsaal classical concert hall at Hauptstraße 133. Beyond venue operations, the company produces approximately 150 stage events annually including comedy, kabarett, theater, concerts, ballet, and musicals, operates advance ticket sales and box office services, offers venue rental for external events (conferences, trade shows, private celebrations), and provides gift vouchers and the SIX PACK subscription package. The venue also houses the children's theater program Die Blinklichter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schauplatz (Großer Saal, Kleiner Saal, Foyer, Tagungsräume) The main venue complex featuring the Großer Saal (large hall) for major events, Kleiner Saal (small hall) for intimate performances, Foyer for receptions, and conference rooms for meetings and presentations. Capacity ranges from 20 to 600 persons depending on room configuration. Hosts self-organized programming of comedy, cabaret, concerts, theater, ballet, and family events.
• Schaustall Intimate cabaret and small-scale performing arts venue located at Winkelsweg 38, offering a cozy atmosphere for kabarett, musical performances, and literary presentations with approximately 20-600 person capacity. Includes a café that opens one hour before performances.
• Rex-Kino (Rex Lichtspieltheater) Two-screen municipal first-run cinema operated since 2000, showing current films, open-air cinema events, and special screenings including FrauenFilmForum and gesellschaftsspiele documentary series. Tickets available at daily box office (16:00-21:00) and via cinetixx online platform.
• Flügelsaal Wing-shaped concert hall in the Kulturzentrum at Hauptstraße 133, dedicated primarily to classical music concerts and performances with intimate seating configuration.
• SIX PACK Abonnement Six-event subscription package offering reduced admission to 6 events across Schauplatz, Schaustall, and Rex-Kino venues. Full price €130 or €110 discounted for students/FSJ/Socialpass holders, includes free Schaulust magazine and occasional free entry for a companion at select events.
• Event-Gutscheine (Gift Vouchers) Gift vouchers redeemable for any event in the venue calendar. Available for purchase online via z-tix and redeemable only online. Marketed for gifting 'beautiful moments' and special occasions.
• Venue Rental Services Rental of venue spaces for conferences, congresses, trade shows, presentations, shows, theater productions, and private celebrations. Technical equipment, catering, event management, and ticketing services available through in-house team across Schauplatz, Schaustall, and Rex-Kino. Pricing is individualized per rental contract.
• Die Blinklichter (Kinder- und Jugendtheater) Children's and youth theater program under the direction of Elisabeth Schafheutle, organizationally attached to Schauplatz Langenfeld GmbH, providing theatrical productions and cultural education for young audiences.

Named customers2 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

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• z-tix GmbHcoreTechnology or Integrationz-tix GmbH is the primary online ticketing partner for all stage events at Schauplatz venues. Event pages link directly to z-tix checkout pages for ticket purchases. z-tix provides the ticketing infrastructure and processes ticket transactions on behalf of Schauplatz Langenfeld GmbH.
• z-tix GmbHcoreTechnology or Integrationz-tix GmbH is referenced in the data privacy policy as the company's partner for online ticketing services. The privacy notice explicitly states that z-tix operates as a separate data controller for ticket purchases made through its platform.
• Cinetixx (for Rex-Kino)coreTechnology or IntegrationCinetixx provides the online ticketing and booking infrastructure for the Rex Lichtspieltheater cinema, including seat reservations, printing tickets, and the cinema newsletter subscription system.
• EventimminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEventim serves as a secondary ticketing outlet for select large-scale productions at Schauplatz, such as the Hans Zimmer film music concert and major ballet performances. Primary ticket allocation for these events is sold via Eventim and Reservix.
• ReservixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReservix is used alongside Eventim for distributing tickets to select major events, including classical concerts and ballet productions that require a broader national sales reach.
• mini.musik – Große Musik für kleine Menschen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Düsseldorf-based children's music association for the 'Große Musik für kleine Ohren' family concert series. The association provides professional musicians and program curation for children's music events at Schauplatz.
• COCOMICO TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOCOMICO Theater is the touring production company behind the 'Meister Eder und sein Pumuckl' comedy, which tours nationally including a stop at Schauplatz in October 2027. The production has reached over 15 million viewers since 1996.
• Gesellschaftsspiele / Wir für DemokratieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe 'Wir für Demokratie' civic alliance co-presents documentary screenings at Rex-Kino under the 'gesellschaftsspiele' film series, promoting democratic engagement. The Bündnis also co-produced the documentary 'Wir für Demokratie – Langenfeld zeigt Haltung' premiered at Rex-Kino.
• Die Blinklichter (Children's and Youth Theater)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe children's and youth theater group 'Die Blinklichter' is organizationally attached to Schauplatz Langenfeld GmbH, led by Elisabeth Schafheutle. Provides regular children's theater programming at the venue.
• Stadt LangenfeldcoreOthersThe city of Langenfeld established the GmbH in 1989 as a subsidiary to manage cultural venues originally under the municipal cultural center ('Kulturfabrik'). The Rex-Kino is operated as the city's municipal cinema. The GmbH also manages the Kulturzentrum with Flügelsaal.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Comedia Theater Köln: Cologne-based performing arts venue programming cabaret, comedy, and children's theater in NRW. Directly comparable to Schauplatz in format and target audience, and competes for the same touring Kleinkunst routing within the Rheinland catchment.
• Brotfabrik Frankfurt: Frankfurt cultural center combining independent cinema, live music, and event programming. Comparable as a mixed-use cultural campus with cinema plus performance venue under one operator.
• Münchner Volkstheater: Munich municipal theater producing live performances and presenting touring shows. Comparable in operating structure (municipal-affiliated performing arts presenter) and programming breadth.
• Pumpwerk Wilhelmshaven: Regional German cultural center hosting concerts, cabaret, and events across multiple performance spaces. Comparable as a multi-room presenter with similar municipal-style cultural mission.
• Burg Wächter Castello Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf cabaret and variety theater. Comparable in scale and programming mix to Schauplatz's Schaustall and Großer Saal, and a direct competitor for NRW cabaret audiences.
• Savoy Theater Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf theater presenting cabaret, comedy, and musicals. Comparable as a nearby NRW venue competing for the same regional audience and overlapping artist bookings.
• Deutsches Theater München: Munich theater hosting musicals, cabaret, concerts, and comedy. Comparable as a multi-purpose German presenting house with overlapping programming categories (cabaret, comedy, concerts).
• Wintergarten Berlin: Berlin variety and cabaret theater with international touring acts. Comparable in format (intimate cabaret/variety programming) and in operating model as a dedicated small-format performance venue.

Broad incumbents

• Kölner Philharmonie: Large Cologne concert hall and presenting organization with national and international classical/jazz programming. Comparable as a NRW performing arts presenter but materially larger scale and broader repertoire.
• CineStar: Largest German cinema chain operating multi-screen sites nationwide. Comparable specifically to Rex-Kino as a first-run cinema operator but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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