Arts creation and performing arts activities: the largest employers in East Flanders
As of 14 Nov 2026, 71 companies in Arts creation and performing arts activities (NACE 90) in East Flanders report employees in recent accounts (financial years 2023 to 2026). The 10 largest employers account for 317.3 FTE, out of 587.1 for all of them; median headcount is 3.4 FTE. Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER leads with 78.6 FTE (financial year 2025).
Top 50 · Arts creation and performing arts activities · East Flanders
Ranked by average headcount (FTE) reported in the latest filed accounts (accounts less than 3 years old).
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER 9000 Ghent | €26.4m | €4.47m | €21.5m | 78.6 | 2025 |
| 2 | NTGent 9000 Ghent | €19.9m | €3.54m | €10.7m | 75.7 | 2025 |
| 3 | Lucky Lemon 9000 Ghent | 755,632 € | — | 79,377 € | 35.3 | 2025 |
| 4 | Talentatelier voor jongeren 9000 Ghent | €1.59m | — | 762,736 € | 21.2 | 2025 |
| 5 | City Sounds Rent 9940 Evergem | €2.73m | — | €1.20m | 19.4 | 2025 |
| 6 | Speelteater - Kopergietery 9000 Ghent | €3.05m | — | €2.15m | 18.9 | 2025 |
| 7 | Campo 9000 Ghent | €1.09m | — | 443,832 € | 17.9 | 2025 |
| 8 | Brons Atelier 9620 Zottegem | €1.48m | — | 633,650 € | 17.7 | 2025 |
| 9 | Minard 9000 Ghent | 647,990 € | — | 385,824 € | 16.6 | 2025 |
| 10 | Noordstarfonds 9000 Ghent | €18.4m | 445,626 € | €17.7m | 16.0 | 2024 |
| 11 | Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen 9000 Ghent | 777,468 € | — | 190,763 € | 15.7 | 2025 |
| 12 | Owifia 9050 Ghent | 350,032 € | — | 77,095 € | 14.6 | 2025 |
| 13 | Huzaar 9850 Deinze | €4.01m | — | 598,073 € | 14.3 | 2025 |
| 14 | Vlaamse Amateurmuziekorganisatie 9000 Ghent | €3.63m | 480,428 € | €2.87m | 13.0 | 2025 |
| 15 | Festival van Vlaanderen Gent en Historische Steden 9000 Ghent | 549,168 € | — | 159,415 € | 12.6 | 2025 |
| 16 | HELS 9032 Ghent | €1.03m | — | 603,458 € | 12.1 | 2025 |
| 17 | Trefpunt Festival 9000 Ghent | 401,955 € | — | 254,282 € | 11.6 | 2025 |
| 18 | LOD 9000 Ghent | 793,587 € | — | 576,062 € | 11.1 | 2025 |
| 19 | Soundfield 9450 Haaltert | €3.38m | — | 252,243 € | 9.9 | 2024 |
| 20 | Kunstwerkt 9000 Ghent | 567,743 € | — | 357,170 € | 9.1 | 2025 |
| 21 | FOU 69 9255 Buggenhout | €2.67m | — | 470,842 € | 8.7 | 2025 |
| 22 | Democrazy vzw 9000 Ghent | 946,998 € | — | 423,764 € | 8.4 | 2025 |
| 23 | Bij' De Vieze Gasten 9000 Ghent | 255,960 € | — | 100,879 € | 7.9 | 2025 |
| 24 | laGeste 9000 Ghent | 898,054 € | — | 365,103 € | 7.6 | 2025 |
| 25 | B'Rock Orchestra 9000 Ghent | 362,301 € | — | 184,146 € | 7.6 | 2025 |
| 26 | Cultuuroverleg Meetjesland 9900 Eeklo | 440,291 € | — | 338,388 € | 7.1 | 2025 |
| 27 | Kunsthal Gent vzw 9000 Ghent | 438,847 € | 161,662 € | 169,408 € | 6.7 | 2025 |
| 28 | Driewerf Hoera 9900 Eeklo | 340,889 € | — | 239,024 € | 6.4 | 2025 |
| 29 | Netwerk 9300 Aalst | €1.68m | — | 865,387 € | 6.1 | 2025 |
| 30 | Compagnie Cecilia 9000 Ghent | €1.16m | — | 698,007 € | 5.4 | 2025 |
| 31 | Arts and Events 9190 Stekene | €1.06m | — | 508,908 € | 5.0 | 2025 |
| 32 | Waalse Krook 9000 Ghent | €56.8m | — | €39.3m | 3.9 | 2025 |
| 33 | Animotions 9000 Ghent | 457,865 € | — | −213,865 € | 3.8 | 2025 |
| 34 | Muziekclub Wintercircus 9000 Ghent | €7.84m | — | €1.14m | 3.6 | 2025 |
| 35 | Intercommunale Maatschappij Opera voor Vlaanderen 9000 Ghent | €11.5m | — | €9.42m | 3.4 | 2025 |
| 36 | Paradox Art 9830 Sint-Martens-Latem | €3.48m | — | 882,344 € | 3.4 | 2025 |
| 37 | ARF en YES 9000 Ghent | €8.46m | — | €5.47m | 3.2 | 2026 |
| 38 | Het SPECTRA Ensemble 9000 Ghent | 444,737 € | — | 384,368 € | 3.1 | 2024 |
| 39 | MiramirO 9000 Ghent | 260,132 € | — | 217,336 € | 2.8 | 2025 |
| 40 | Animal Rights vzw 9051 Ghent | 80,091 € | — | 59,725 € | 2.8 | 2025 |
| 41 | Wave to Synth 9450 Haaltert | €1.09m | — | −950,327 € | 2.7 | 2023 |
| 42 | KGbe 9000 Ghent | 273,250 € | — | 19,962 € | 2.5 | 2025 |
| 43 | Arf&Yes.com 9000 Ghent | 881,968 € | — | 348,365 € | 2.5 | 2026 |
| 44 | 4Hoog Productiehuis 9000 Ghent | 121,785 € | — | 40,132 € | 2.1 | 2025 |
| 45 | Pièce Montée 9050 Ghent | 716,464 € | — | 320,022 € | 1.9 | 2025 |
| 46 | Buggenhout - de Bruyckere 9000 Ghent | €4.45m | — | €2.53m | 1.8 | 2025 |
| 47 | Festicup 9100 Sint-Niklaas | 701,600 € | 397,072 € | −782,343 € | 1.6 | 2025 |
| 48 | Silenro 9080 Lochristi | €1.17m | — | 451,764 € | 1.5 | 2025 |
| 49 | Dirk De Keyzer 9940 Evergem | 778,886 € | — | 671,706 € | 1.5 | 2025 |
| 50 | Mana Event Team 9200 Dendermonde | 203,091 € | — | −10,732 € | 1.4 | 2024 |
Ranking based on each company's own annual accounts (statutory, not consolidated): a subsidiary and its parent appear separately, and the ranking differs from lists based on consolidated group accounts. Headcount reported by the company for all its sites: the jobs may be located elsewhere.
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
Arts creation and performing arts activities across Belgium → All sectors · East Flanders →
Other sectors · East Flanders
- 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities376
- 02 Forestry and logging14
- 10 Manufacture of food products536
- 11 Manufacture of beverages40
- 13 Manufacture of textiles110
- 14 Manufacture of wearing apparel33
- 16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials115
- 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products41
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media115
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products105
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations22
- 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products86
- 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products148
- 24 Manufacture of basic metals36
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment429
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products51
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment56
- 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.155
- 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers37
- 30 Manufacture of other transport equipment12
- 31 Manufacture of furniture113
- 32 Other manufacturing70
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment146
- 35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply24
- 37 Sewerage21
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities87
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings824
- 42 Civil engineering353
- 43 Specialised construction activities2,546
- 46 Wholesale trade2,074
- 47 Retail trade2,478
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines738
- 50 Water transport18
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation163
- 53 Postal and courier activities27
- 55 Accommodation147
- 56 Food and beverage service activities1,693
- 58 Publishing activities71
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities72
- 61 Telecommunication15
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities686
- 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities42
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding530
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities435
- 68 Real estate activities595
- 69 Legal and accounting activities695
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy557
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis442
- 72 Scientific research and development71
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations151
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities79
- 75 Veterinary activities64
- 77 Rental and leasing activities114
- 78 Employment activities76
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities63
- 80 Investigation and security activities10
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities378
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities183
- 84 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
- 85 Education120
- 86 Human health activities769
- 87 Residential care activities115
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation138
- 92 Gambling and betting activities18
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities182
- 94 Activities of membership organisations73
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles216
- 96 Personal service activities306
Municipalities with the most companies in the sector · East Flanders
- 9000 Ghent127
- 9050 Ghent (Gentbrugge, Ledeberg)21
- 9040 Ghent (Sint-Amandsberg)19
- 9100 Sint-Niklaas (Nieuwkerken-Waas)13
- 9030 Ghent (Mariakerke)11
- 9070 Destelbergen (Heusden)11
- 9200 Dendermonde (Appels, Baasrode, Grembergen, …)11
- 9300 Aalst11
- 9940 Evergem (Ertvelde, Kluizen, Sleidinge)9
- 9032 Ghent (Wondelgem)8
- 9090 Merelbeke-Melle (Gontrode, Melle)8
- 9700 Oudenaarde (Bevere, Edelare, Eine, …)8
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest employer in Arts creation and performing arts activities in East Flanders?
Among companies, Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER, with 78.6 full-time equivalents reported (financial year 2025).
Are all the jobs located in the area?
Not necessarily: headcount is reported by the company for all its sites, and the company is ranked by the address of its registered office. 71 out of 477 companies in the sector report employees there.
Why does this ranking differ from other lists?
It uses each company's annual accounts as filed with the National Bank, not consolidated group accounts. A holding, a subsidiary or a purchasing entity can therefore appear separately. Only companies whose latest accounts are less than 3 years old are ranked.
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 14 Nov 2026.