Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe Gmbh

What Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe Gmbh does

Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe GmbH is a privately held German venue management group headquartered in Dortmund that operates an integrated portfolio of three event venues: Westfalenhalle (a monument-protected concert and event arena with up to 16,140 capacity), Messe Dortmund (a 60,000 sqm trade fair venue hosting 60+ fairs annually with 9,000+ exhibitors), and Kongress Dortmund (the largest congress complex in Westphalia accommodating 10 to over 10,000 delegates). Founded in 1925 and celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, the group organizes more than 1,000 events per year that collectively attract 1.7 million visitors across trade fairs, congresses, concerts, sports championships, and entertainment shows.

The company derives revenue from two primary streams: (1) venue rental and event hosting fees from event organizers, promoters, and exhibitors using the Westfalenhalle, Messe Dortmund, and Kongress Dortmund facilities, and (2) direct-to-consumer ticket sales for concerts and events through ticket.westfalenhallen.de, which operates on the Eventim ticketing platform. Its proprietary trade fair brands include JAGD & HUND (Europe's leading hunting fair), InterTabac (the world's largest tobacco products fair), InterSupply, BOE INTERNATIONAL, CREATIVA, Techno Classica Salon, and DKM, which collectively generate recurring exhibitor and visitor demand. Concert programming draws on a heritage portfolio exceeding 1,000 artist names, while 80+ European and World Championships attest to its sports event credentials.

In FY2025 the group achieved record revenue of €76.4 million. Distribution is concentrated in Dortmund with national and international reach, leveraging optimal autobahn, rail, and airport connectivity. The company is led by CEO Sabine Loos, with Uwe Waßmann as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. No external investors, parent company, or funding rounds are disclosed; ownership structure is not publicly reported. The company describes itself as the strongest trade fair location for guest organizers in Germany and the #1 venue in Westphalia.

Name

Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe Gmbh

Legal name

Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe GmbH

Website

https://westfalenhallen-gruppe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe GmbH is a privately held German venue operator managing the Westfalenhalle concert arena, Messe Dortmund trade fair venue, and Kongress Dortmund congress center, hosting 1,000+ events and 1.7 million visitors annually for trade show organizers, conference planners, and entertainment event organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Management and Trade Fair Organization

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Multi-Industry Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Trade fair organization
• Congress and event venues
• Concert arena operations
• Exhibition space rental
• Venue management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dortmund

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue rental and event hosting: Revenue generated from hosting concerts, sports events, trade shows, congresses, and entertainment events at the Westfalenhalle, Messe Dortmund, and Kongress Dortmund venues. The company earns fees from event organizers, promoters, and exhibitors for venue access, exhibition space, and event services.
2. Ticket sales: Revenue from direct ticket sales to consumers for concerts, shows, sports events, and congresses through the company's ticketing platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe operates an integrated event venue and trade fair portfolio in Dortmund, comprising Westfalenhalle (concert/event arena up to 16,140 capacity), Messe Dortmund (60,000 sqm trade fair venue), and Kongress Dortmund (congress center for 10 to 10,000+ guests). The group sells venue rental, exhibition space, and congress facilities to event organizers, promoters, and corporate clients, and also organizes its own branded trade fairs such as JAGD & HUND, InterTabac, InterSupply, BOE INTERNATIONAL, and CREATIVA. Direct ticket sales to consumers for concerts, sports, and entertainment events are offered through the Eventim-powered online ticketing platform.

Product overview

Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe GmbH operates a unified venue management and trade fair platform through its three main subsidiaries: Westfalenhalle Dortmund (a heritage-protected concert and event arena with up to 16,140 capacity), Messe Dortmund (a 60,000 sqm trade fair venue hosting ~60 fairs annually with 9,000+ exhibitors), and Kongress Dortmund (the largest congress center in Westphalia for 10-10,000+ attendees). The group organizes over 1,000 events annually attracting 1.7 million visitors across trade shows, concerts, congresses, and sports events. Key trade show brands include JAGD & HUND (hunting), InterTabac (tobacco - world's largest), InterSupply (tobacco manufacturing), BOE INTERNATIONAL (event industry), CREATIVA (creative arts), Techno Classica Salon (classic cars), and DKM (finance/insurance). The company is headquartered in Dortmund with optimal transport connections via autobahn, national/international rail, and airports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Westfalenhalle: The large concert and event arena in Dortmund - Germany's premier concert venue, listed as heritage-protected monument with capacity up to 16,140 people
• Messe Dortmund
• Kongress Dortmund

Products and services

• Westfalenhalle Dortmund (Concert and Event Arena) Heritage-protected concert and event arena in Dortmund with capacity up to 16,140 people, hosting approximately 200 events annually including concerts, sports championships, and entertainment shows. For event organizers, promoters, and touring artists.
• Messe Dortmund (Trade Fair Venue) Trade fair venue with 60,000 sqm of exhibition space, configurable from 1,000 sqm to 10,000 sqm per event, hosting approximately 60 trade fairs annually with over 9,000 exhibitors. For trade show organizers, guest organizers, and exhibiting companies.
• Kongress Dortmund (Congress Center) Largest congress complex in Westphalia with combinable halls and meeting rooms accommodating 10 to 10,000+ attendees, from a 47 sqm smallest conference room to halls for over 10,000 participants. For corporate event planners, associations, and conference organizers.
• JAGD & HUND Leading European trade fair for hunting, organized at Messe Dortmund. For hunting industry exhibitors, trade visitors, and outdoor sports enthusiasts.
• InterTabac World's largest trade fair for tobacco products and smoking accessories, organized at Messe Dortmund. For tobacco industry exhibitors and trade visitors.
• InterSupply International trade fair for the manufacturing process of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, pipes, and hookahs, organized at Messe Dortmund. For tobacco manufacturing suppliers and trade visitors.
• BOE INTERNATIONAL Trade fair for the event industry, organized at Messe Dortmund. For event industry exhibitors and trade visitors.
• CREATIVA Creative trade fair for arts, crafts, and do-it-yourself, organized at Messe Dortmund. For arts, crafts, and DIY exhibitors and consumers.
• Techno Classica Salon World exhibition for classic cars, classic and prestige automobiles, motorsport, motorcycles, spare parts, restoration, and world club meeting, organized at Messe Dortmund. For automotive exhibitors, classic car dealers, and enthusiasts.
• DKM Leading trade fair for the financial and insurance industry, organized at Messe Dortmund. For financial and insurance industry exhibitors and trade visitors.
• MIRAGE - Festival on Ice Holiday on Ice's MIRAGE Festival on Ice production, combining world-class figure skating with modern festival aesthetics and action-packed stunt skating. For families and entertainment audiences attending Westfalenhalle Dortmund.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record revenue of 76.4 million Euro achieved in 2025

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Koelnmesse: Cologne-based trade fair and exhibition venue operating halls for trade fairs, congresses, and consumer events. A direct German trade fair venue comparable to Messe Dortmund and Kongress Dortmund.
• Messe Frankfurt: One of the world's largest trade fair, congress, and event organizers, headquartered in Germany. Directly comparable to Westfalenhallen as a German venue management group operating trade fairs, congresses, and consumer events at scale.
• Messe Düsseldorf: Major German trade fair venue operator running globally leading trade shows (e.g., drupa, K, MEDICA). Directly comparable to Messe Dortmund's trade fair exhibition and congress business.
• NürnbergMesse: Nuremberg-based trade fair organizer running 30+ trade fairs across multiple industries. Comparable German mid-sized trade fair venue with similar scale and multi-vertical trade show portfolio.
• Messe Berlin: Berlin-based trade fair and congress venue operator running major consumer and industry exhibitions (ITB, IFA). Directly comparable as a German multifunctional trade fair and congress operator.
• Hamburg Messe und Congress: Hamburg-based trade fair and congress venue operator. Comparable regional German venue management group combining trade fair, congress, and event hosting at single integrated complex.
• Messe München: Munich-based trade fair and congress venue operator running leading global exhibitions (BAU, IFAT, electronica). Direct German trade fair venue competitor with similar business model and event verticals.
• Deutsche Messe (Hannover): Hannover-based trade fair and event organizer operating world's leading industrial shows (HANNOVER MESSE). Directly comparable as a German trade fair and exhibition venue operator with multi-vertical capabilities.

Emerging players

• DEAG Deutsche Entertainment: German live entertainment company organizing and promoting concerts, tours, and events. Comparable as a German-based event organizer operating in the live concert and entertainment sector that Westfalenhallen serves.

Broad incumbents

• CTS Eventim: Europe's leading ticketing and live entertainment provider. Directly connected to Westfalenhallen via the Eventim ticketing platform used for ticket.westfalenhallen.de; broader incumbent in the venue and ticketing value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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