A person, company, or organization that plans, organizes, and carries out an event such as a concert, conference, or festival.
example
Der Veranstalter des Konzerts musste wegen des schlechten Wetters alle Tickets erstatten.
The organizer of the concert had to refund all tickets because of the bad weather.
Usage tips
From verb to noun
The noun 'der Veranstalter' (the organizer) is derived directly from the verb 'veranstalten' (to organize/hold an event). The ending '-er' refers to the person or organization that carries out the action of the verb.
EXAMPLE
Wer ein Festival veranstaltet, ist der Veranstalter.
Whoever organizes a festival is the organizer.
Word family
This word belongs to a family: The verb is 'veranstalten' (to organize), the noun for the thing is 'die Veranstaltung' (the event), and the noun for the person is 'der Veranstalter' (the organizer).
EXAMPLE
Der Veranstalter hat die Veranstaltung wegen des Regens abgesagt.
The organizer canceled the event because of the rain.
Typical collocations
To say what is being organized, you often use the genitive or 'von + dative'. Both are correct and very common.
EXAMPLE
Der Veranstalter des Festivals gab eine Pressekonferenz.
The organizer of the festival held a press conference.
Compare with
confusable
Veranstalter vs Anbieter
provider
'der Anbieter' and 'der Veranstalter' can both be a company, person, or organization. The difference lies in the type of thing involved. An 'Anbieter' sells goods or provides services, for example electricity, internet, or courses. A 'Veranstalter' plans and organizes an event, for example a concert, festival, or conference. They can be confused because a 'Veranstalter' often also offers tickets. Even so, they are then the organizer of the event, and the 'Anbieter' only in relation to the offer or sale.
Veranstalter
Der Veranstalter informiert die Gäste morgen über den neuen Beginn des Konzerts.
The organizer will inform the guests tomorrow about the new start time of the concert.
Anbieter
Im Internet finde ich viele Anbieter für günstige Sprachkurse.
I can find many providers of affordable language courses online.