Cultuurcentrum Ter Dilft

What Cultuurcentrum Ter Dilft does

Cultuurcentrum Ter Dilft is a municipal cultural center operated by Gemeente Bornem in the Antwerp province of Belgium, with its primary venue at Sint-Amandsesteenweg 41-43, 2880 Bornem. Established for over 50 years, it functions as the local public hub for performing arts, cinema, and cultural programming, serving residents of Bornem and surrounding communities, local schools, community associations, and visiting regional audiences. Beyond the main Schouwburg Ter Dilft theater, the organisation operates Maakplaats (a maker space), Clubzaaltje Hingene, and Kasteeldomein as complementary venues.

The programming portfolio spans theater, music, comedy, family shows, classical performance, dance-circus, cinema (CCinema), and educational workshops. Around 223 events are listed annually. Ticket prices range from €7-€32 for performances and €12-€75 for workshops, with two concession mechanisms: Vriendenpas (a friends-of-the-venue loyalty scheme offering 10-15% discounts) and UiTPAS (a Flemish reduced-rate pass for low-income residents). Curatorial reach is extended via partnerships with Toernee Mondial (touring circuit), Agentschap Integratie & Inburgering (Sing2Gather! integration programme), vzw Palingfestival and Palinghandel Schilders, alongside a corporate-sponsor Bedrijvenpool.

The operating model is fundamentally public-sector: funding flows from the municipal budget of Gemeente Bornem and is supplemented by ticket/workshop revenue, sponsorship, and partnership in-kind support. Headcount is approximately 9 FTE, and the technology stack is intentionally lean, comprising Ticketmatic for ticketing, Matomo for web analytics, and Carpoolbox for visitor carpooling, on a standard CMS. Because the center is a public cultural institution rather than a market-driven business, growth is bounded by municipal subsidy decisions and Flemish cultural-policy priorities rather than competitive market dynamics.

Name

Cultuurcentrum Ter Dilft

Legal name

Cultuurcentrum Ter Dilft

Website

https://terdilft.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cultuurcentrum Ter Dilft is a municipal cultural center in Bornem, Belgium, operating the Schouwburg Ter Dilft theater, Maakplaats maker space, and associated venues. It delivers performing arts, cinema, workshops, and community programming for local residents, schools, and community groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Center / Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Government & Municipal Event Venues (THAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Cultural center programming
• Community arts education
• Municipal cultural services
• Live entertainment tickets

Headquarters

HQ city

Bornem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: The primary revenue stream is direct ticket sales for performances, concerts, workshops, and events. Tickets are sold through the Ticketmatic widget on the website. Pricing varies by event with discounts for youth (-19), Vriendenpas holders, and Kansentarief (reduced rate for income-eligible attendees).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cultuurcentrum Ter Dilft is a municipal cultural center offering live performances (theater, music, comedy, dance/circus, classical, cinema), educational workshops, and art exhibitions across multiple venues in Bornem, Belgium. Programming is sold primarily through individual ticket sales via the Ticketmatic widget, with support services including venue rental, a maker space (Maakplaats), a cultural café, school programs, and accessibility/loyalty programs (UiTPAS, Vriendenpas).

Product overview

Cultuurcentrum Ter Dilft is a multi-disciplinary cultural center in Bornem, Belgium, offering a diverse portfolio of cultural programming. The center operates as a unified venue and program platform, providing live performance programming across theater, music, comedy, family entertainment, classical music, dance-circus, and cinema (CCinema), complemented by an extensive educational and workshop program (Vorming) spanning creative, culinary, digital, eco, language, and wellness categories. Additional services include exhibition spaces (Expo), a maker space facility (Maakplaats), venue rental options, a cultural café, school programs, and membership/friends programs. The center also provides accessibility services like the UiTPAS reduced-price cultural pass and Carpoolbox ridesharing coordination for events. The programming architecture is modular, allowing attendees to purchase individual tickets, subscribe to season programming, or join the Vriendenpas loyalty program for benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maakplaats: Makerspace facility operated by the cultural center offering creative workshops
• Bornemfestival Walter Boeykens
• Orgelfestival Bornem
• CCinema
• Vorming

Products and services

• Podiumprogramma (Stage Program) Live performances and events across multiple categories including theater, music, comedy, family shows, classical performances, dance-circus, CCinema (cinema), In Dialogue, guest performances, and theater readings. Open to general public audiences.
• Vorming (Education & Workshops) Educational programs and workshops across seven categories: Creative, Culinary, Digital, Eco, Games, Languages, and Wellness. Pricing varies by course (e.g., €12-€75). Targeted at adult learners and hobbyists.
• Expo (Exhibitions) Art exhibitions and visual arts programming displayed at the cultural center, including international contemporary artists (e.g., DAUWRAUW exhibition at Kasteeldomein, Wonderful! Colourful! exhibition curated by Kris Campo). Open to general public.
• Maakplaats (Maker Space) A dedicated maker space facility at Boomstraat 46, 2880 Bornem, for hands-on creative and technical activities, including workshops like watercolour painting and photography courses. Offered to adult learners and hobbyists.
• Verhuur (Venue Rental) Rental services for venue spaces at the cultural center for events and private functions. Available to organizations and individuals for private events.
• Cultuurcafé Cultural café providing hospitality and social space within the cultural center. Serves event attendees and visitors.
• Scholen (Schools Program) Educational programs specifically designed for students in kindergarten, primary, and secondary education, with annual curriculum-aligned offerings. Targeted at schools in Bornem and surrounding municipalities.
• CCinema Cinematic programming including outdoor films (e.g., Le chant des fôrets, Team Spirit NXT GEN) and special film events. Open to general public audiences.
• Vriendenpas (Friends Pass) A loyalty membership program offering approximately 10-15% discount on tickets and various benefits across all events. Targeted at repeat cultural center attendees.
• Carpoolbox A ridesharing coordination service enabling event attendees to offer or find transportation to events, improving accessibility for those without private transport. Open to all event attendees.
• UiTPAS A cultural participation pass offering reduced prices (Kansentarief at ~20% of standard rate) for cultural activities to income-qualified individuals. Built on the regional UiTPAS scheme.
• Bornemfestival Walter Boeykens Annual classical music festival featuring Walter Boeykens with performances at three unique locations in Bornem. Targeted at classical music enthusiasts and regional audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 223 events listed annually across diverse categories, demonstrating broad programming reach
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Toernee MondialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerToernee Mondial is a concert booking/touring organization that collaborates with Ter Dilft on presenting international acts. The 'Double bill van twee unieke, hedendaagse folkduo's' (The Breath / Spafford Campbell) concert is presented 'in samenwerking met Toernee Mondial,' indicating a booking/co-promotion relationship.
• Agentschap Integratie & InburgeringminorOthersThe Agentschap Integratie & Inburgering (Agency for Integration & Civic Orientation) supports the Sing2Gather! project financially and strategically, providing extra incentive for non-Dutch-speaking participants to join and integrate through music. 'Met de steun van het Agentschap Integratie & Inburgering.'
• Bedrijvenpool Ter Dilft (Corporate Partners)minorOthersThe Bedrijvenpool Ter Dilft is a network of local businesses that support the cultural center's programming, potentially through sponsorship or hospitality partnerships. Acknowledged in event credits: 'Dankzij onze bedrijvenpool' (Thanks to our corporate pool) for Daan's Crooner performance.
• vzw PalingfestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Palingfestival (Eel Festival) association collaborates with cc Ter Dilft on culinary programming around regional products. For the 'Paling in 't groen op zijn Mariekerks' workshop, 'vzw Palingfestival en cc Ter Dilft slaan opnieuw de handen in elkaar,' indicating a co-organized event around local culinary heritage.
• Palinghandel SchildersminorOthersPalinghandel Schilders is a local eel merchant (Weertstraat 36, 2880 Bornem) that serves as the external venue for the 'Paling in 't groen op zijn Mariekerks' workshop, with a prior tour of the eel merchant's facilities included as part of the experience.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 30CC (Leuven): Cultural center in Leuven operating multiple venues (30CC/Predikheren, etc.) with comparable performing arts, workshops, and education programming for a Flemish municipality. Strongest direct structural parallel to Ter Dilft.
• CC Zwaneberg (Heist-op-den-Berg): Flemish municipal cultural center presenting theater, music, family shows, and educational programming. Highly comparable in scope, scale, and municipal ownership structure to Ter Dilft.
• C-mine Cultuurcentrum (Genk): Flemish cultural center on a redeveloped industrial site with multi-venue programming including theater, concerts, exhibitions, and workshops. Comparable as a regional, municipally-supported cultural anchor.
• Cultuurcentrum De Grote Post: Municipal cultural center in Ostend offering a similar mix of theater, music, comedy, workshops, and exhibitions. Comparable in mission (municipal cultural hub), programming breadth, and reliance on public funding.
• Cultuurcentrum Hasselt: Flemish municipal cultural center programming theater, music, dance, family, and educational workshops. Direct peer in scale, mission, and municipal ownership model.

Broad incumbents

• De Singel (Antwerp): Larger Flemish arts venue presenting international performing arts (theater, music, dance). Comparable program categories but at significantly greater scale and broader geographic draw than Ter Dilft.
• Kaaitheater (Brussels): Brussels performing arts house with a programming model that includes touring and co-productions. Comparable in offering theater, dance, and performance programming but at a larger, more internationally oriented scale.
• Toneelhuis / Antwerp Theatre: Established Flemish theater producing and presenting dramatic and dance work. Comparable in performing arts programming but operates at city/production-house scale rather than municipal-venue scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ccterdilft
• Instagraminstagram.com/cc_terdilft
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cultuurcentrum-ter-dilft

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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