Fabrik Stiftung

What Fabrik Stiftung does

Fabrik Stiftung is a non-profit cultural foundation headquartered in Hamburg-Altona, Germany, operating a multi-purpose cultural and communication center at Barnerstraße 36. Founded in 1971 by Horst Dietrich and Friedhelm Zeuner in a former 1899 woodworking-machine factory that was rebuilt by GMP architects after a 1977 fire, FABRIK was converted into an operative Stiftung des bürgerlichen Rechts in 2006 and is led by Executive Director Ulrike Lorenz (since 2012). The institution hosts concerts, theater, readings, dance nights, children's events, and LGBTQ+ programming (notably PINK INC since 2006), and rents its 1,200-guest-capacity hall for corporate events and private celebrations served by a wholly-owned catering subsidiary, FABRIK Gastronomiebetriebs GmbH. The venue is equipped with professional event production technology including an E-Voice XLC-127 line array driven by an N8000 NetMax controller and a Soundcraft Vi400 front-of-house console, supporting flexible configurations from 160-seat gala seating to standing-room 1,200.

The organization operates a 990 m² venue space (680 m² ground floor + 310 m² upper gallery) and runs the FabrikKlick Medienwerkstatt sub-brand, which delivers digital literacy, stop-motion filmmaking, and media-education workshops for children, youth, and seniors. It is supported by a separate membership association, Freundeskreis FABRIK e.V., which funds community projects such as the Stadtteilgarten and school-based digital neighborhood rallyes with the Max-Brauer-Schule and Stadtteilarchiv Ottensen. Operating revenue is generated approximately 80% from event ticket sales, venue rental, and catering, and ~20% from Hamburg cultural-authority subsidies, with ticketing distributed through an online shop (powered by CTS Eventim), the on-site box office, and authorized pre-sale points.

Name

Fabrik Stiftung

Legal name

FABRIK Stiftung

Website

https://fabrik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fabrik Stiftung is a non-profit cultural foundation in Hamburg operating Germany's first culture and communication center since 1971, hosting concerts, theater, corporate events, and media literacy workshops for residents and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Venue & Event Services

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA), Corporate Meetings & Conferences (Internal/External Business Events) (MPAGAHAA)

Keywords

• Live event venue
• Concert programming
• Cultural center management
• Venue rental services
• Media literacy workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from concerts, theater, and cultural events. Approximately 80% of the venue's financing comes from event revenues.
2. Venue Rental: Rental of the venue for corporate events, parties, conferences, and private events for up to 1,200 guests
3. Gastronomy: On-site bars and catering services operated by FABRIK Gastronomiebetriebs GmbH
4. Cultural Subsidies: Approximately 20% of budget funded by Hamburg cultural authority subsidies

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fabrik Stiftung operates a historic multi-purpose cultural and event venue in Hamburg-Altona offering live music concerts, theater, readings, children's events, and dance programming with capacities up to 1,200 guests. The venue is also rented for corporate events, conferences, private celebrations, and product presentations, with full-service catering delivered through FABRIK Gastronomiebetriebs GmbH. Additionally, it runs the FabrikKlick media workshop providing digital literacy, internet safety, stop-motion filmmaking, and audio production training for children, youth, adults, and seniors.

Product overview

Fabrik Stiftung operates as a cultural and communication center in Hamburg-Altona, offering a multi-faceted portfolio of venue rental services, live concert programming, catering, and media education. The core venue product accommodates up to 1,200 guests for concerts, corporate events, and private celebrations, complemented by professional catering through FABRIK Gastronomiebetriebs GmbH. The concert programming arm presents diverse genres from punk rock to jazz, while the Medienwerkstatt FabrikKlick sub-brand provides community media education. The organization is supported by the Freundeskreis association for community projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FabrikKlick (Medienwerkstatt): Media workshop offering computer and internet access, digital literacy training, and media education for adults, seniors, children, and youth
• Freundeskreis FABRIK e.V.
• Stadtteilgarten

Products and services

• Venue Rental & Event Hosting Multi-purpose cultural center and event venue space for concerts, corporate events, private celebrations, theater, and performances, accommodating up to 1,200 guests (160 in gala seating, 350 in theater or banquet configuration) across 990 m² of total space.
• Concert & Performance Programming Curated live music concerts, theater productions, readings, dance nights, children's and family events featuring diverse international and local artists across genres including punk, blues, jazz, rock, world music, and LGBTQ+-themed programming (e.g., PINK INC).
• Catering & Gastronomy Full-service on-site catering and bar operations for events, ranging from rustic buffets to multi-course gala dinners, managed through wholly-owned subsidiary FABRIK Gastronomiebetriebs GmbH.
• Corporate Events & Private Hire Dedicated event hosting services for corporate functions including conferences, product presentations, award ceremonies, and company celebrations with professional technical support, bundled catering, and a dedicated Corporate Events contact ([email protected]).
• Medienwerkstatt FabrikKlick Media workshop sub-brand offering computer and internet access, digital literacy training, and media education for adults, seniors, children, and youth, including stop-motion film workshops, photography, and digital neighborhood rallye projects (partly in collaboration with Max-Brauer-Schule, Stadtteilarchiv Ottensen, and Straßenpiraten e.V.).

Quantifiable outcome

• First culture and communication center in Germany, model for cultural centers across Europe
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Abi Wallenstein & BluesCulturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993Annual Hamburg Blues Celebration event established in 1993 by Abi Wallenstein and Steve Baker, featuring rotating special guests. The event has become a tradition for Hamburg's blues community, celebrating its 32nd edition in 2027.
• Freundeskreis FABRIK e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriends association supporting FABRIK's socio-cultural work through donations and project funding including neighborhood garden, digital rallye projects, and art workshops for children and youth.
• Max-Brauer-SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner5th and 6th grade students from local school participate in digital neighborhood rallye projects with media workshop FabrikKlick
• Stadtteilarchiv OttensenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood archive providing guides for digital rallye educational projects with local school children
• CTS EventimminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicket service provider handling online ticket sales and voucher solutions for COVID-19 related event postponements
• Straßenpiraten e.V.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArt welding workshop provider for children's creative workshops funded by Freundeskreis FABRIK

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fabrik-hamburg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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