KULTURHUSET VIFTEN

What KULTURHUSET VIFTEN does

Kulturhuset Viften is a municipal cultural venue (Kulturhus) owned and operated by Rødovre Kommune in Rødovre, a western suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark. Housed in a building at Rødovre Rådhusplads designed by Dissing + Weitling continuing Arne Jacobsen's architectural legacy for the adjacent town hall, the venue combines a 101-seat basement cinema with a 419-seat/700-standing main hall (SAL 1) and a 250-person acoustic-optimized secondary hall (SAL 2). It serves local residents and Greater Copenhagen audiences with cinema screenings, live music (jazz, rock, folk, classical), comedy, theater, and corporate/private venue rental, supported by F&B sales in the foyer.

The cinema is equipped with a Kinoton DCP 30 SX II 2K projector with Dolby 3D and High Frame Rate (48 fps) capability, paired with a Dolby 7.1 surround system, a 7m × 3m screen, and hearing-loop infrastructure in both the hall and cinema. Ticketing runs through the venue's own website (viften.dk), integrated with ebillet a/s as primary ticket and customer-data processor, and third-party platforms (billetten.dk, Ticketmaster, musik.dk, tikko.dk) for events. Newsletter distribution is handled via Mailchimp. Programmatic identity is defined by sub-brands including Viftens Børneklub, Babybio & Barselsrum, Børnebiffen, Solsikkebio, Matiné, and Viftens Comedy Club, supported by institutional partnerships with Det Danske Filminstitut, Biografklub Danmark, Filmporten, Cinemateket, Ældresagen Rødovre, and Solsikkeprogrammet/Videnscenter om Handicap.

Viften operates as a not-for-profit municipal cultural institution (CVR 65307316) rather than a commercial enterprise. Its ~11-person staff is structured around a Kulturhusleder (Lau Wulfsberg), an economics function (Birgit Melander Andersen), PR/filmbooking/communications (Kévin Olivier), production (Thomas Matyjasik), a communications employee, and a cinema/café operator, plus an apprentice. Revenue is generated through one-time ticket purchases (standard 90 DKK cinema, ~70 DKK matiné, 130-250 DKK events), concession F&B, corporate venue rental starting at 2,900 DKK + VAT, and recurring-revenue membership clubs. The venue is currently closed for the summer for foyer renovation and scheduled to reopen on 1 August.

Name

KULTURHUSET VIFTEN

Legal name

Kulturhuset Viften

Website

https://viften.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kulturhuset Viften is a municipal cultural venue in Rødovre, Copenhagen, combining a 101-seat cinema, a 419-seat main hall, and a 250-person acoustic hall. It serves local residents with film screenings, concerts, comedy, theater, and event rental, operated by Rødovre Kommune.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing arts and entertainment venue

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB), Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Cultural venue operations
• Cinema screenings
• Live music concerts
• Comedy shows
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Rødovre

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Biografticket sales: Sale of cinema tickets for regular screenings, including special screenings for children, seniors, babies, and people with disabilities. Revenue generated through online platform (ebillet) and physical box office.
2. Arrangement tickets: Tickets for concerts, comedy shows, and theater performances hosted at the venue. Multiple ticketing providers used including billetten.dk, ticketmaster.dk, musik.dk.
3. F&B sales (Foyer): Café and foyer sales including beer, popcorn, soda, ice cream, candy. Revenue from food and beverage during events.
4. Venue rental: Rental of SAL 1 (up to 420 persons) and SAL 2 (250 persons) for corporate events, conferences, and private functions. Rental prices vary with cancellation terms: 2900 DKK + VAT if cancelled more than 60 days before event, full payment if less than 60 days.
5. Membership programs: Biografklub Danmark and Filmporten membership programs offering discounts on tickets. Also Viftens Børneklub (free) for families with children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kulturhuset Viften is a municipal multi-format cultural venue operating a 101-seat cinema (Biograf), two performance halls (SAL 1 up to 700 standing/419 seated, and SAL 2 with 250 acoustic seats), and a foyer café. The venue hosts film screenings, live concerts (jazz, rock, blues, folk, classical), stand-up comedy, theater performances, and provides venue rental for corporate and private events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Viftens Børneklub: Children's club for kids under 12 offering newsletters about family activities, pre-screenings, and children's film classics.
• Babybio & Barselsrum
• Børnebiffen
• Solsikkebio
• Matiné
• Viftens Comedy Club

Products and services

• Biograf (Cinema) screenings

Quantifiable outcome

• Cinema seating capacity: 101 seats with 2 wheelchair spaces
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ebillet a/scoreTechnology or Integrationebillet provides the ticketing system for Viften's cinema tickets. Viften's website integrates with ebillet for online ticket sales, newsletter subscriptions, and customer management. Ebillet serves as the primary data processor for cinema transactions.
• billetten.dkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing platform for Viften's concert and theater events. Resells tickets for performances organized by Viften and external promoters.
• ticketmaster.dkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party ticketing platform used for select performances at Viften.
• musik.dkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party ticketing platform used for select music performances.
• tikko.dkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party ticketing platform used for select events.
• Rødovre TeaterforeningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal theater association organizing regular theater performances in Viften's SAL 1. Also collaborates on Opera og Ballet Bio screenings. Uses special 13-row seating configuration. Companion tickets not valid for their performances.
• Biografklub DanmarkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFilm club offering members half-price tickets on selected screenings. Viften participates as a member cinema. Members use discount coupons purchased from biografklubdanmark.dk.
• FilmportencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerArt-house film club presenting curated quality films. Founded in 2001 by Danish arthouse cinemas. Viften participates as member cinema offering their curated program.
• Det Danske FilminstitutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of 'Med Skolen i Biografen' (School Film Program) providing educational screenings for students from kindergarten through youth education. Provides teaching materials for schools.
• Solsikkeprogrammet (Sunflower Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Sunflower Program and Videnscenter om Handicap (Knowledge Center about Disability) to create Solsikkebio - adapted cinema experience for children with invisible disabilities. Includes sparring on format development.
• Cinemateket (Danish Film Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Cinemateket for Børnebiffen children's film program. Curates quality short films appropriate for 3-5 year olds.
• Ældresagen RødovreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal branch of Ældresagen (Danish Senior Citizens Association) organizes Seniorbio screenings in Viften with discounted pricing and free coffee/tea.
• Rødovre Kommune (Rødovre Municipality)coreOthersOwner and operator of Kulturhuset Viften. Municipal funding provides financial stability. CVR: 65307316. EAN: 579 800 906 7708.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Nordisk Film Biografer: Denmark's largest cinema chain with multiple locations including arthouse cinemas. Directly comparable as a cinema operator using shared industry infrastructure (booking, payment) and competing for the same Danish cinema audience in Greater Copenhagen.
• Grand Teatret: Historic Copenhagen cinema and cultural venue combining film screenings with cultural events. Comparable as a multi-purpose cultural venue in Greater Copenhagen blending cinema with cultural programming, and a participant in arthouse film club networks.
• Imperial Biograf (Copenhagen): Copenhagen premiere and arthouse cinema with premium format capability. Comparable as a premium-format single-screen cinema using modern projection and competing for the same Greater Copenhagen cinema audience.
• Cafe Bio (Copenhagen): Independent Copenhagen arthouse cinema-cafe. Comparable niche programming (arthouse, repertory, themed screenings) and similar intimate 100–150 seat capacity, competing for the same arthouse film audience.
• CinemaxX Denmark: Multiplex cinema operator with locations in Copenhagen and major Danish cities. Competes with Viften for mainstream film audiences via larger capacity screens, but uses similar 2D/3D projection technology and Danish language programming.
• Kulturhuset (København): Municipal-adjacent cultural center on Islands Brygge in Copenhagen. Comparable as a 'Kulturhus' operating multiple formats (concerts, theater, community events) under public ownership, with similar programming model targeting local residents.

Broad incumbents

• VEGA (Konserthus): Copenhagen's flagship live music venue on Sønder Boulevard. Comparable as a live music/concert programming operation targeting similar demographics, with bigger capacity (1,650 standing). Competes with Viften for Copenhagen-based concert audiences.
• Amager Bio: Live music venue in Copenhagen's Amager district with capacity for ~1,000 guests. Comparable as a regional Danish live music venue hosting concerts, comedy, and cultural events, competing with Viften for touring acts and Copenhagen audiences.
• Folketeatret: Copenhagen-based theater producing musicals, plays, and comedy. Comparable as a Danish theater operator sharing the same talent pool, booking ecosystem, and Copenhagen audience — and direct competitor for theater programming in SAL 1.

Regional players

• Nørrebros Teater: Independent Copenhagen theater hosting contemporary performances and comedy. Comparable as a smaller-scale Copenhagen theater operator competing for touring talent and audiences in the same metropolitan area as Viften.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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