Bergson Kunstkraftwerk München

What Bergson Kunstkraftwerk München does

Bergson Kunstkraftwerk München is a privately held, family-owned multifunctional cultural venue operated by Bergson GmbH, a subsidiary of the Munich-based Allguth group (brothers Christian and Michael Amberger). The venue occupies a converted 1920s-1940s combined heat and power plant on 20,000 square meters of land in Munich's Aubing district, which has been a listed building since 2007. Opened to the public in April 2024, it combines Germany's largest gallery for fine art by space (Bergson Gallery), the state-of-the-art Elektra Tonquartier concert hall, Restaurant & Bar Zeitlang, Tagesbar Anima, Barbastelle club, Lucky Punch Comedy Club, and an outdoor beer garden. Bergson Academy runs public dialogue programs, Bergson Ensembles and Bergson Artists provide in-house musical talent, and Schulkonzerte plus Stuhlpatenschaft extend programming to children and youth.

The business model is multi-stream and consumer-facing. Revenue is generated through ticket sales for concerts, festivals, comedy, and themed events (channel: tickets.bergson.com powered by Tixly and on-site box office), F&B sales at the restaurant and bars, gift vouchers (two-year validity), the €99-per-year Im Takt membership subscription with personalized recommendations from Program Director Maximilian Maier, the Stuhlpatenschaft chair sponsorship program (channeling funds to free children's concerts), and full-service private event hosting for weddings, corporate celebrations, and group experiences. Customer segments span music and entertainment enthusiasts, art and culture lovers, gastronomy guests, families and youth, private event organizers, and academy attendees. Distribution is hybrid: direct e-commerce, OpenTable restaurant reservations, and a dedicated B2B event sales team ([email protected]). Marketing relies on the website, email newsletter, and social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, XING, and Vimeo. No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, or external funding rounds are disclosed; the company is family-backed and operating in ramp-up mode following its 2024 launch.

Name

Bergson Kunstkraftwerk München

Legal name

Bergson GmbH

Website

https://www.bergson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bergson Kunstkraftwerk München operates a multifunctional cultural venue in Munich's Aubing district, set in a converted 1920s listed heating plant. It serves Munich consumers with concerts, art exhibitions, comedy, gastronomy, and private events under one roof.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Venue & Live Event Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB), Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Cultural venue management
• Live event hosting
• Concert hall operations
• Art gallery exhibitions
• Event gastronomy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vouchers: Gift vouchers valid for two years from date of issue. Redeemable for tickets online and at box office, as well as for gastronomic offerings.
2. Event Tickets: Sale of tickets for concerts, performances, and cultural events. Multiple price categories offered including standard and reduced rates. Tickets sold online via website and at on-site box office.
3. Membership Subscription ('Im Takt'): Annual membership program providing monthly program recommendations from program director, two free concert tickets, printed monthly program, and Bergson Newspaper delivered to mailbox. Priced at €99 per year.
4. Gastronomy: Restaurant Zeitlang, Bar Zeitlang, Tagesbar Anima, and Barbastelle venue. Revenue from food and beverage sales including brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails.
5. Stuhlpatenschaft (Chair Sponsorship): Sponsorship program supporting cultural education for children and youth. Einnahmen used exclusively for children's and youth concerts organized by Bergson GmbH. Valid for one year from purchase date.
6. Private Event Hosting: Rental of venue spaces for private events including weddings, anniversaries, and corporate celebrations. Full-service package offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bergson Kunstkraftwerk München operates a multifunctional cultural venue housed in a converted 1920s heating plant in Munich, offering live concerts, comedy shows, art exhibitions, school concerts, and educational programming alongside on-site gastronomy (Restaurant & Bar Zeitlang, Tagesbar Anima, Barbastelle). It also rents venue spaces for private events and sells annual memberships, gift vouchers, and charitable chair sponsorships.

Product overview

Bergson Kunstkraftwerk München operates as a single, unified multifunctional cultural venue built around a converted 1920s heating plant. The core offering is a diverse cultural program encompassing live concerts, comedy shows, art exhibitions, and educational events. This is supported by on-site dining at Restaurant & Bar Zeitlang, the Tagesbar Anima, and the Lucky Punch Comedy Club. Additional venue spaces include the Barbastelle club, the Elektra Tonquartier concert hall, and the Atrium event space. The venue offers complementary services including the Bergson Gallery for visual art, the Bergson Academy for intellectual programming, chair sponsorships supporting youth music education, school concerts, and an 'Im Takt' annual membership providing personalized recommendations. Event planning and the Bergson Group Experience extend services to private celebrations. Gift vouchers and the Tixly-powered ticketing system complete the visitor offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Im Takt: Monthly concert recommendation program curated by Program Director Maximilian Maier, offering personalized program recommendations delivered by post with two complimentary tickets to a concert of choice for 99 EUR per year.
• Restaurant & Bar Zeitlang
• Tagesbar Anima
• Barbastelle
• Bergson Gallery
• Bergson Academy
• Bergson Ensembles
• Bergson Artists
• Lucky Punch Comedy Club
• Elektra Tonquartett

Products and services

• Bergson Kunstkraftwerk (Venue & Event Programming) Multifunctional cultural venue in Munich offering concerts, festivals, comedy, art exhibitions, and themed events (e.g., metal festivals, 80s parties, sober dancing events) in a converted 1920s heating plant. Includes the Elektra Tonquartier concert hall, Barbastelle club, Bergson Gallery, and Atrium event space.
• Restaurant & Bar Zeitlang On-site restaurant and bar offering brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails to venue visitors and external diners; reservations via OpenTable.
• Tagesbar Anima Daytime bar within the Bergson venue offering drinks and light fare during daytime hours.
• Barbastelle (Club / Event Space) Club venue hosting parties, live DJ events, and themed nights such as 80s parties; part of the Bergson venue's evening programming.
• Bergson Gallery Exhibitions Visual arts gallery showcasing contemporary exhibitions such as EARTH MATTERS (featuring photographer Olaf Otto Becker) and KALO; offers guided tours and artist talks.
• Lucky Punch Comedy Club Comedy and cabaret venue within the Bergson-Kulturareal hosting stand-up performances and satirical shows.
• Bergson Academy Educational and dialogue platform fostering public conversation through panel discussions (Podiumsgespräche), lectures, and debates on contemporary topics.
• Im Takt Membership Annual membership program offering monthly personalized concert recommendations from Program Director Maximilian Maier, two free concert tickets, a printed monthly program, and the Bergson Newspaper delivered by post for €99 per year.
• Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers valid for two years from date of issue; redeemable for tickets online and at box office as well as for gastronomic offerings.
• Stuhlpatenschaft (Chair Sponsorship) Charitable sponsorship program supporting cultural education for children and youth; proceeds used exclusively for children's and youth concerts organized by Bergson GmbH; valid for one year from purchase date.
• Private Event Hosting Services Full-service event hosting for private occasions including weddings, anniversaries, and corporate celebrations, with catering and venue coordination; sales handled via [email protected].
• Bergson Group Experience Exclusive group packages combining cultural experiences, gastronomy, and guided tours for private groups.
• Schulkonzerte (School Concerts) Free concerts and educational music programs designed for children and schools, supporting cultural education for youth.

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gasteig München: Munich's central cultural center hosting concert halls, events, and education programs — the closest functional analogue to Bergson within the same city, competing for the same Munich cultural audience.
• Muffatwerk München: Munich live-music venue operating a multi-format calendar across genres, with on-site bar and club programming — closely overlapping Bergson's Barbastelle club and concert programming model in the same market.
• Kulturbrauerei Berlin: Berlin cultural complex created through adaptive reuse of a 19th-century brewery — a direct conceptual parallel to Bergson's industrial-heritage conversion strategy combining concerts, exhibitions, F&B, and events under one roof.
• Tempodrom Berlin: Versatile Berlin event venue hosting concerts, comedy, and corporate/private functions in a single modern complex — comparable in its broad programming mix and reliance on ticket + private event revenue streams.
• Columbia Theater Berlin: Berlin live-music and event venue operating concerts, club nights, and private events under one roof — comparable mid-size venue model emphasizing multi-genre ticketed programming.

Broad incumbents

• Elbphilharmonie Hamburg: Germany's flagship concert venue with state-of-the-art acoustics on a heritage waterfront — a larger incumbent in the same German live-music venue category, attracting similar premium ticket buyers and touring artists.
• Tonhalle Zürich: Major Swiss concert hall offering classical, jazz, and crossover programming — comparable as a high-prestige, multi-genre concert venue operating its own performance calendar.
• Festspielhaus Baden-Baden: Germany's largest opera and concert house, hosting musicals, concerts, and galas — comparable in event-driven operating model, multi-genre programming, and reliance on premium ticketed events.
• Olympiapark München: Munich's landmark arena and outdoor event complex hosting concerts, festivals, and corporate events — the dominant incumbent for Munich ticketed live entertainment, shaping the same consumer demand pool as Bergson.

Emerging players

• KraftWerk Berlin: Berlin event space housed in a former power station, hosting club nights, concerts, and immersive events — directly analogous to Bergson's industrial-conversion positioning, though narrower in event scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bergsonmuenchen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bergson-kunstkraftwerk-m-nchen

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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