How many companies in the “Cabaret and variety theater” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 180 companies in the “Cabaret and variety theater” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Cabaret and variety theater” industry in Germany is therefore at least 180. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (41), Bavaria (28), Baden-Württemberg (24).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 41 | 22% | 0.2 |
| Bavaria | 28 | 15% | 0.2 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 24 | 13% | 0.2 |
| Saxony | 17 | 9% | 0.4 |
| Berlin | 13 | 7% | 0.3 |
| Hesse | 11 | 6% | 0.2 |
| Lower Saxony | 9 | 5% | 0.1 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 8 | 4% | 0.4 |
| Hamburg | 6 | 3% | 0.3 |
| Thuringia | 6 | 3% | 0.3 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 6 | 3% | 0.2 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 6 | 3% | 0.1 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 2 | 1% | 0.1 |
| Saarland | 1 | 1% | 0.1 |
| Brandenburg | 1 | 1% | 0.0 |
| Germany | 189 | 100% | 0.2 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Cabaret and variety theater” industry
Digitalization
29% of companies in the “Cabaret and variety theater” industry have no website of their own.
Related industries
- Cultural institution32,889
- Event agency and organizer14,409
- Museum12,982
- Amusement arcade5,029
- Art and music school5,060
- Archive7,667
- Choir4,057
- Gallery and museum7,067
- Event technology2,756
- Art dealer2,660
- Theater5,711
- Fine arts and sculpture3,737
- Orchestra3,514
- Library3,494
- Event and sports hall1,787
- Theater, opera and concert hall3,207
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Cabaret and variety theater” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 180 companies in the “Cabaret and variety theater” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Cabaret and variety theater” industry in Germany is therefore at least 180. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (41), Bavaria (28), Baden-Württemberg (24).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Cabaret and variety theater” industry?
Berlin (13), Bielefeld (7), Leipzig (7), Hamburg (6), Munich (5).
How many companies in the “Cabaret and variety theater” industry in Germany have a website?
71% have their own website, 58% an email address.
How current is this number?
It is recalculated daily from the current database. Last update: October 18, 2026. Businesses in liquidation or with a recognizable closure are not counted.
Cite this number
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 180 companies in the “Cabaret and variety theater” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/cabaret-and-variety-theater).
The statistics are licensed under CC BY 4.0: free to use, including commercially, with attribution “dieanalysten” and a link.
Method: businesses in the database of dieanalysten GmbH minus a 5% safety margin; businesses in liquidation or with a recognizable closure are excluded. See methodology. As of October 18, 2026.