What Westerunie does

WestWeelde is a multi-space event venue and nightclub operator headquartered at Klönneplein 4-6, 1014 DD Amsterdam, in the heart of the Westerpark cultural district adjacent to the Gashouder. The company was formed in March 2025 by consolidating three previously separate venues — WestergasTerras, WesterUnie, and WesterLiefde — under a single brand, operating four combinable spaces totaling approximately 1,530 m² with peak capacity of 1,900 guests: De Unie (industrial nightclub with balcony and d&b audiotechnik sound system), De Liefde (intimate wedding and reception space), Het Restaurant (80 seated / 120 standing dining venue with seasonal terrace), and De Wester (700 m², 9.6 m-high former transformer building for large-scale events).

The company serves four primary customer segments: nightlife and event-goers (ticketed club nights including the 21-consecutive-year Summer Breeze Latin Night series, ADE programming, World Pride Hub, Milkshake Festival afterparties, and electronic music events); private event organizers (weddings as an official Amsterdam wedding venue, corporate functions, presentations, TV recordings, and photoshoots); restaurant guests (lunch, dinner, oysters, paella, and terrace service from April to October); and public event audiences (World Cup mega-screen viewings). Revenue is generated through four streams: club-night ticketed sales (typically €8–€25 per ticket), food and beverage sales, private venue hire (quote-based with deposit structures), and wedding bookings (structured 25%/50%/final deposit schedule).

The go-to-market is event-driven and partner-anchored. Marketing relies on the venue's own event calendar, social media (Instagram @mysummerbreeze_nl, Facebook), an email newsletter, and ticketing platform integrations (Celebratix, Weeztix, Stager, Club Rapido, Milkshake Festival shop, Fullhouse.tech). Strategic partnerships anchor the programming calendar: Watt Events for ADE, Milkshake Festival for afterparties, FunHouse for World Pride Hub, Black Pride Festival NL, Perfect Serve Barshow, DJ-Kicks, 7 Vibes Journey, and Multigroove. The venue has operated for more than 20 years and is privately held with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or public listing.

Name

Westerunie

Legal name

WestWeelde

Website

https://westweelde.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WestWeelde is a multi-space Amsterdam event venue operating four combinable rooms in the Westerpark cultural district, hosting ticketed club nights, ADE programming, World Pride, weddings, corporate events, and a seasonal restaurant under a brand consolidated in March 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue and Nightlife Hospitality

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (THAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ)

Keywords

• Nightclub and event venue
• Private venue hire
• Wedding venue services
• Restaurant and bar service
• Ticketed nightlife events

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

Revenue model

1. Club night ticketed events: Revenue from ticket sales for club nights including Summer Breeze Latin Nights, electronic music events, Pride events, and special performances. Ticket pricing varies by event and time (e.g., Summer Breeze presale and door tickets ranging from free to €17.50; WK screening tickets at €8 per person).
2. Food & beverage sales: Revenue from the restaurant and bar operations, including lunch, dinner, and drinks service from April through October on the terrace and year-round inside. Specialty offerings include Paella Dinner Shows, Parel Zondag oyster events, and Sangria & Paella experiences.
3. Private venue hire: Revenue from renting out spaces for private events including weddings, corporate functions, presentations, trade shows, TV recordings, photoshoots, and walking dinners. The FAQ page references a formal quote process with deposit payments (75% for business events, 25% for weddings upon booking).
4. Wedding and official ceremonies: WestWeelde is an official wedding venue where dozens of couples annually exchange vows. Weddings follow a structured deposit model: 25% upon booking, 50% two months prior, and the final invoice after the event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WestWeelde operates a multi-space event venue in Amsterdam's Westerpark, offering nightclub experiences, restaurant and bar service, and private event hire across four combinable spaces (De Unie, De Liefde, Het Restaurant, De Wester). The venue hosts ticketed club nights including weekly Summer Breeze Latin Nights, electronic music events, Pride and queer events, and serves as an official wedding and corporate event location. Core services include ticketed admissions, food and beverage sales, and quote-based private venue hire with deposit structures.

Product overview

WestWeelde is a multi-space event venue in Amsterdam, formed in March 2025 by merging three iconic locations: WestergasTerras, WesterUnie, and WesterLiefde. The venue offers four distinct spaces—De Unie (nightclub), De Liefde (intimate romantic space), Het Restaurant (dining venue), and De Wester (large industrial hall)—that can be used independently or combined. Services include club nights, corporate events, weddings, food events, Latin dance nights (Summer Breeze), and large-scale events like Amsterdam Dance Event and World Pride.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• De Unie (Nightclub Venue Space) Industrial first-floor nightclub venue with a large balcony surrounding the hall, equipped with a new d&b audiotechnik sound system. Suitable for parties, drinks, presentations, and dinners for larger groups, hosting weekly Summer Breeze Latin Nights, electronic music events, and Pride programming.
• De Liefde (Intimate Venue Space) Romantic, intimate venue with wooden floors, suitable for drinks, dinners, and smaller presentations. Functions as an official Amsterdam wedding location and hosts receptions, dinners, and smaller private events.
• Het Restaurant (Restaurant and Terrace) Seasonal restaurant and bar with an immense sun-drenched terrace, offering lunch, dinner, and drinks. Capacity up to 80 seated or 120 standing. In autumn and winter, available exclusively for private hire. Features specialty events including Parel Zondag (oyster day), Paella Dinner Shows, and Sangria & Paella experiences.
• De Wester (Large Industrial Event Hall) Former transformer house offering a nearly 10-meter high industrial space with 700m² floor area, in nearly fully shell condition. Suitable for large round-table dinners, fashion shows with long catwalks, large parties, exhibition floors, and mega-screen sports screenings. Combined with adjacent spaces, total area reaches 1,530m² accommodating up to 1,900 visitors.
• Wedding Venue Hire
• Corporate and Private Event Hire Quote-based private venue hire service for corporate functions, presentations, trade shows, TV recordings, photoshoots, walking dinners, and company parties. Includes dedicated event managers, catering, and technical equipment (sound, light). Deposit: 75% upon booking for banqueting/business events.
• Summer Breeze Latin Night Series Weekly ticketed Latin dance event running every Thursday from June through September across De Unie, De Liefde, Het Restaurant, and Klönneplein. Features salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, and Caribbean DJs with multiple areas. Door pricing: free 18:00-18:45, €12.50 from 18:45, €17.50 from 20:00. Presale tickets available online.
• The Perfect Serve Barshow Annual cocktail event (12th edition) hosted at WestWeelde, occupying more than 1,500 m² with cocktail competitions, seminars, and ingredient tastings. Attracts over 3,500 cocktail professionals, bartenders, and enthusiasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21 consecutive years of Summer Breeze Latin Nights every Thursday in summer
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Summer BreezecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer Breeze is a recurring Latin dance event series held every Thursday from June to September at WestWeelde, now in its 21st consecutive summer. WestWeelde was formerly known as WestergasTerras, WesterUnie, and WesterLiefde. Summer Breeze is described as 'het grootste wekelijkse Latin feest van Amsterdam en omstreken' (the largest weekly Latin party in Amsterdam and surroundings). The event features multiple areas (De Unie, De Liefde, Het Restaurant, Klönneplein) and a rotating program of salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, and Caribbean DJs.
• Milkshake FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilkshake Festival is an open-minded electronic dance festival held annually at Westergas since 2012. WestWeelde hosts 3 areas (De Unie, De Liefde, Het Restaurant) during Milkshake Festival. The festival also holds official afterparties at WestWeelde on Saturday and Sunday nights, featuring multiple rooms and programming.
• World Pride Amsterdam 2026coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestWeelde serves as the primary venue for World Pride Amsterdam 2026, hosting multiple FunHouse events across the Pride week including the Friday Opening Party, Saturday XL, Sunday XL, and Closing Night. Three rooms plus an XL outdoor area are used. WestWeelde also hosts the World Pride Culture Hub 'Beyond The Dance Floor' with queer history, art, dialogue, and community programming alongside dance events.
• Black Pride Festival NLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlack Pride Festival (Black Queer Festival of Europe) takes over WestWeelde for 2 days in August 2026, featuring summits, community talks, a Black Queer Market, workshops, film screenings, Pon Di Pride party, and more. The festival centers 4 days of Queer Afro Diasporic joy, excellence, and community. WestWeelde provides the physical venue across multiple rooms.
• Watt EventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatt Events organizes Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) programming at WestWeelde, including headline events such as Hernan Cattaneo B2B Nick Warren (6-hour set), Worakls & Friends, and the DJ Kicks ADE night. The first Watt event was built around Hernan Cattaneo and his Sudbeat label. Watt Events describes WestWeelde as a venue with a strong track record in electronic music programming.
• DJ-Kicks (Studio !K7)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDJ-Kicks, the legendary mix album series from Studio !K7, presents its own ADE night at WestWeelde featuring artists from the DJ-Kicks series and beyond, including The Blessed Madonna, DJ Borings, Dam Swindle, and Sofia Kourtesis.
• Gashouder complex (Westergas)coreOthersWestWeelde is located within the Westergas complex, adjacent to the iconic Gashouder (gas holder). The Westergas is a car-restricted cultural area with shared infrastructure. The Gashouder itself is undergoing renovation (until 2026) and can serve as a combined venue with De Wester as a break-out space once reopened.
• La Terrazzza / DOSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Terrazzza and DOS co-present the Sangria & Paella dinner show events at WestWeelde's Het Restaurant. These are summer events featuring live paella cooking on the terrace, sangria service, and Spanish-inspired dining experiences.
• 7 Vibes JourneyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner7 Vibes Journey is a multi-level party concept with electronic music that has sold out 3 events before returning to WestWeelde. The event features Flow Crew as creative producers, with the Journey concept described as taking partygoers from zero to hero through seven different worlds.
• Wig & TonicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWig & Tonic presents RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 finalists Myki Meeks, Darlene Mitchell, and Nini Coco for a live show at WestWeelde. Wig & Tonic organizes and promotes the drag show event at the WestWeelde venue, selling tickets through their platform.
• FunHousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunHouse is a recurring queer dance event series that partners with WestWeelde for World Pride Hub programming, including the opening night, Saturday XL, Sunday XL, and closing night events. The partnership features bold visual shows, performances, and progressive dance music across multiple rooms.
• The Perfect Serve BarshowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Perfect Serve Barshow is described as the largest cocktail event in the Netherlands, returning to WestWeelde for its 12th edition. The event occupies more than 1500 m² with cocktail competitions, seminars, and ingredient tastings, attracting over 3500 visitors. It targets cocktail bartenders, bar managers, and cocktail enthusiasts.
• Tree EntryminorOthersTree Entry is a non-profit organization founded by the 7 Vibes Journey community in 2019. At every 7 Vibes Journey event at WestWeelde, a tree is planted on behalf of each attendee. This is a sustainability partnership aligned with WestWeelde's community values.
• The Vipers SquatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Vipers Squat provides performances during FunHouse World Pride events at WestWeelde, contributing to the spectacle and entertainment programming of these queer dance nights.
• Q-Park WesterparkminorOthersQ-Park Westerpark provides parking near WestWeelde. WestWeelde directs visitors to book discounted parking at Q-Park via referral links. Q-Park also supports the Westergas Foundation through these bookings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Berghain: Berlin's globally iconic electronic music nightclub, internationally recognized for techno programming. Comparable as a top-tier European nightclub venue with electronic-music focus, though larger scale, different geography, and broader international brand.
• Soho House: Global members-club operator running multi-purpose hospitality venues with F&B, private hire, and event programming. Comparable in combining event-hire, restaurant/bar, and venue-as-experience business model; broader geographic and membership-based scope makes it a broad incumbent rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Tivoli Vredenburg: Large multi-room music and events venue in Utrecht hosting concerts, club nights, and private/corporate hire. Comparable multi-space configuration and combined music, nightlife, and event-hire business model, though based in Utrecht rather than Amsterdam.
• Paradiso: Long-established Amsterdam music and events venue operating multiple performance spaces. Comparable in long-running brand, multi-room programming (club nights, concerts, private hire), and icon status in the Amsterdam nightlife market.
• Melkweg: Amsterdam's iconic live music and events venue hosting club nights, concerts, and cultural programming across multiple rooms. Comparable in combining ticketed late-night events, multi-space programming, and event hire at scale within Amsterdam.
• Shelter Amsterdam: Amsterdam underground nightclub beneath A'DAM Toren focused on electronic music programming and late-night events. Comparable as a directly competing electronic-music venue in Amsterdam targeting similar club-night audiences as WestWeelde's De Unie.
• De Marktkantine: Amsterdam nightclub and event venue in a former canteen building, comparable multi-room late-night venue with ticketed club programming and private hire. Directly competing for the same Amsterdam nightlife and private-event customer base as WestWeelde.
• Claire Amsterdam: Amsterdam restaurant, bar, and event venue combining F&B service with private events and late-night programming. Comparable in operating a hybrid restaurant-event-nightlife venue model within Amsterdam.
• Panama Amsterdam: Amsterdam nightclub and restaurant venue combining club nights, F&B, and private event hire. Comparable multi-segment model (nightclub + restaurant + events) operating in the same city and competing for the same nightlife and corporate-event customers.

Regional players

• De Doelen Rotterdam: Rotterdam-based concert hall and event venue hosting ticketed performances, club programming, and corporate/private hire. Comparable multi-purpose event-venue model; operates in a different Dutch city and therefore is a regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mysummerbreeze
• Instagraminstagram.com/mysummerbreeze_nl/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westerliefde

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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