paroolSep 3, 2026, 20:46

Roxy Dekker to perform at Johan Cruijff Arena next year: My biggest show ever

Singer Roxy Dekker has announced her biggest concert to date, scheduled for April 24, 2027, at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. Ticket sales for the stadium show are set to begin on September 7 and 9, coinciding with her current four-night residency at the Ziggo Dome.

Dutch singer Roxy Dekker has officially announced the largest concert of her career to date, which is scheduled to take place on April 24, 2027, at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The singer shared the news through a social media post featuring a video appearance by former football coach Louis van Gaal. Tickets for the highly anticipated performance will become available to the public in two stages, beginning with a pre-sale on September 7, followed by the general sale on September 9.

This major announcement comes as the artist is currently in the midst of a series of four sold-out performances at the Ziggo Dome. The first of these shows takes place this Thursday, with fans gathering at the venue hours in advance to secure their spots. The upcoming stadium show marks a significant milestone in Dekker's rapidly rising musical career within the country.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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