Westerunie

What Westerunie does

WestWeelde (formerly Westerunie) is an industrial events and hospitality venue located in Amsterdam's Westerpark, adjacent to the iconic Gashouder. The venue operates four distinct spaces — De Unie (600m² industrial hall with balcony), De Liefde (intimate official wedding venue), Het Restaurant (80–120 capacity dining with terrace, April–October), and De Wester (700m² former transformer house, 10m height) — totaling 1,530m² and accommodating up to 1,900 visitors. The venue serves three primary customer segments: wedding couples, corporate event planners, and nightlife/club attendees, with secondary demand from event promoters and industry trade shows.

Revenue is generated through five streams: event venue rentals (quote-based, by event type and space), food and beverage sales (restaurant service plus event catering at €14/person), ticketed club night admissions (€12.50–€17.50 dynamic pricing on Summer Breeze), professional events and trade shows (Perfect Serve Barshow draws 3,500+ visitors), and wedding services with seasonal discount packages. Distribution combines direct venue bookings (website, phone, email), ticketing platform partnerships (Club Rapido, Weeztix, Eventbrite, Paylogic, Guestplan), and promoter-driven event programming (Rapido/FunHouse, Summer Breeze, Dos X La Terrazzza).

The business consolidated three legacy venues (WestergasTerras, WesterUnie, WesterLiefde) under the unified WestWeelde brand in March 2025, formalizing a 20-year operating heritage. Anchor programming includes the 21st season of weekly Summer Breeze Latin Nights (June–September), the 15-year anniversary of FunHouse queer dance events, and hosting duties for Perfect Serve Barshow and Amsterdam World Pride 2026. Marketing leverages the company website, Instagram/Facebook organic social, email newsletters, SEO, and ticketing partner referrals. The venue is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and operates exclusively in the Netherlands.

Name

Westerunie

Legal name

WestWeelde

Website

https://westerunie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WestWeelde (formerly Westerunie) is a 1,530m² multi-space event venue in Amsterdam's Westerpark, serving weddings, corporate clients, and nightlife audiences through four venues (De Unie, De Liefde, Het Restaurant, De Wester) under a brand consolidated in March 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (THAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nightlife Events & Club Tickets (THAJAFAK)

Keywords

• Event venue rentals
• Corporate event hosting
• Wedding venue services
• Nightclub programming
• Restaurant hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event venue rentals: Revenue from renting out multiple venues (De Unie, De Liefde, Het Restaurant, De Wester) for corporate events, weddings, parties, club nights, and private events. Pricing is quote-based depending on event type, duration, and space requirements.
2. Food and beverage sales: Revenue from restaurant services including lunch, dinner, cocktails, and special dining events like Paella Dinner Shows and Parel Zondag (Oyster Sundays). The venue operates a bar/restaurant from April to October.
3. Club night admissions: Revenue from ticketed club nights and events. Door pricing for Summer Breeze events: free 18:00-18:45, €12.50 from 18:45-20:00, €17.50 from 20:00-22:45.
4. Professional events and trade shows: Revenue from hosting professional events like the Perfect Serve Barshow (cocktail industry trade show), attracting 3,500+ visitors across 1,500+ m2.
5. Wedding services: Revenue from wedding ceremonies and receptions at official wedding venue De Liefde, including seasonal promotions (summer deals, winter wedding discounts).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WestWeelde is a multi-space event venue and hospitality business in Amsterdam's Westerpark, offering four interconnected event spaces (De Unie, De Liefde, Het Restaurant, De Wester) for corporate events, weddings, club nights, and trade shows. The company also runs its own event programming including Summer Breeze Latin Nights (21st season) and hosts signature events like the Perfect Serve Barshow cocktail trade show. Revenue is generated through venue rentals, ticketed admission to club nights and events, and on-site food and beverage sales.

Product overview

WestWeelde (formerly Westerunie) is an industrial event venue consisting of multiple distinct spaces: De Unie (industrial hall with balcony, 600m²), De Liefde (intimate wedding venue), Het Restaurant (versatile dining space, capacity 80-120), and De Wester (former transformer house, 700m², 10m height). The venue hosts recurring event series including Summer Breeze Latin Nights (21st summer season) and FunHouse queer dance events, as well as one-off events like Perfect Serve Barshow. As a hospitality business rather than a technology company, WestWeelde offers venue rental, catering, and event organization services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Summer Breeze: Weekly Latin dance event running every Thursday from June to September for 21 summers at WestWeelde.
• De Unie
• De Liefde
• De Wester
• Het Restaurant

Products and services

• De Unie A robust, industrial event space located on the first floor with a large balcony surrounding the hall. Suitable for parties, receptions, presentations, and dinners for larger groups. Equipped with a d&b audiotechnik sound system. Plenary capacity up to 300, 220 long tables, or 180 round tables. Total area: 600m².
• De Liefde A romantic, intimate space with wooden floors, suitable for receptions, dinners, and smaller presentations. Also an official wedding venue, with seasonal wedding packages (Summer 2027 and Winter 2027 promotion deals).
• Het Restaurant A versatile restaurant and summer hotspot with an immense terrace where guests can lunch, drink, dine, and sunbathe from April to October. In autumn/winter, exclusively available for hire for receptions, dinners, and parties. Capacity: up to 80 seated, 120 standing.
• De Wester A spacious, nearly 10-meter high industrial space (former transformer house) with characteristic wooden roof construction. Suitable for large dinners, fashion shows with catwalk, exhibitions, and parties up to 800 guests. Capacity: up to 350 plenary, 250 long tables, 200 round tables, 600 walking dinner, 800 party. Area: 700m².
• Summer Breeze Latin Nights Weekly Latin dance event running every Thursday from June to September for 21 consecutive summers, featuring salsa, merengue, bachata, Caribbean & reggaeton DJs across multiple spaces. Includes dance workshops, food court, and international DJs. Door pricing: free 18:00-18:45, €12.50 from 18:45-20:00, €17.50 from 20:00-22:45.
• FunHouse Queer dance event by Rapido (promoter partner), celebrating its 15th year anniversary in 2026. Features underground sounds, rolling rhythms, and performances. Includes special World Pride Amsterdam 2026 editions and partnership events during Amsterdam Dance Event.
• Perfect Serve Barshow The largest cocktail event in the Netherlands, bringing together the Dutch and international cocktail world with competitions (€175 per team of 2 persons, excluding VAT), masterclasses, and exhibitions across 1,500m² of exhibition space. Attracts 3,500+ visitors.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Rapido (FunHouse)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2026Rapido is a key promoter partner organizing FunHouse queer club nights at WestWeelde. FunHouse celebrates its 15th year anniversary in 2026 and hosts major events including World Pride Amsterdam 2026 with multiple rooms and XL outdoor areas. The partnership includes events during Amsterdam Dance Event.
• Summer BreezecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Summer Breeze is a weekly Latin night event running every Thursday from June 4 to September 10, 2026, for its 21st consecutive summer. The event spans multiple areas (De Unie, De Liefde, Het Restaurant, Klönneplein) and includes dance workshops, food court, and international DJs.
• Club Rapido (Ticketing)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClub Rapido handles ticketing for FunHouse events and World Pride events at WestWeelde. Primary ticketing platform for queer club nights.
• WeeztixmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketing platform used for Summer Breeze Latin Nights and other events.
• EventbriteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party ticketing platform used for specific events like Het Huis van Eddy.
• PaylogicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketing platform used for Luminosity events.
• GuestplanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant reservation widget provider for Het Restaurant, used for Parel Zondag oyster events.
• Dos X La TerrazzzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party event organizer producing Sangria & Paella dinner shows at Het Restaurant, featuring live paella cooking and Spanish cuisine.
• d&b audiotechnikmajorTechnology or IntegrationProfessional sound system provider. De Unie features a brand new d&b audiotechnik sound system for high-quality audio experiences.
• Odiza FotografieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography partner credited for winter wedding imagery.
• Q-Park WesterparkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred parking partner offering discounted parking for WestWeelde visitors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AFAS Live: Large concert hall venue in Amsterdam (capacity ~6,000) hosting major touring acts. Broader incumbent in the Amsterdam live entertainment space; competes for some of WestWeelde's promoter-driven programming at the upper end of capacity.
• Ziggo Dome: Amsterdam's largest indoor music venue (~17,000 capacity). Broader incumbent focused on arena-scale concerts; relevant comparable for understanding promoter economics in the Amsterdam live market.
• DeLaMar Theater: Amsterdam theater and events venue hosting performances, corporate events and dinners. Adjacent comparable for the corporate events, dinners and weddings segments of WestWeelde's business.

Direct peers

• Tivoli Vredenburg: Utrecht multi-room music and events venue combining several halls under one roof. Highly comparable multi-space operating model to WestWeelde's four-venue structure, though in a different city.
• Panama Amsterdam: Amsterdam nightclub, restaurant and events venue. Comparable operating model spanning nightlife, dining and private event hire in a single Amsterdam location.
• Chicago Social Club: Amsterdam nightclub in the Reguliersdwarsstraat area hosting club nights, themed parties and events. Directly competes for the same club-going, LGBTQ+ and weekend nightlife audience as WestWeelde.
• Paradiso: Iconic Amsterdam music venue and nightclub hosting club nights and concerts in a converted church. Most directly comparable multi-format Amsterdam venue with overlapping club/nightlife programming and similar promoter-driven model.
• Jimmy Woo: Long-established Amsterdam nightclub on the Reguliersdwarsstraat. Direct competitor for late-night club programming, particularly themed and LGBTQ+ events in Amsterdam.
• Melkweg: Amsterdam multi-room music and arts venue hosting club nights, concerts, films and cultural events. Closest comparable to WestWeelde in combining large-format live music, club programming and diverse event use cases.

Regional players

• RTM Stage: Rotterdam-based event venue hosting club nights, corporate events and weddings. Comparable multi-format venue operator serving a different Dutch city; useful regional benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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