nuSep 3, 2026, 20:50

Roxy Dekker to perform at ArenA next year, Louis van Gaal stars in announcement

Singer Roxy Dekker has announced she will perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on April 24, 2027. The news was shared via a humorous video featuring Louis van Gaal, with ticket sales for the event beginning next week.

Singer Roxy Dekker has officially announced her upcoming concert at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, which is scheduled to take place on April 24, 2027. The announcement was made through a playful social media video featuring former Dutch national team coach Louis van Gaal, who conducts a mock football training session with the artist inside the iconic Amsterdam stadium. During the humorous exchange, Van Gaal questions her potential as a footballer before Dekker confirms that she will indeed headline the venue herself.

Fans eager to attend the performance can register for a presale event starting this coming Monday at 10:00 AM, with the regular ticket sales opening two days later. The announcement follows the recent release of Dekker's second album, SUPERSTAR, which featured subtle hints about her future arena aspirations on its cover art. In addition to this massive upcoming show, the singer is currently preparing for three sold-out concerts at the Ziggo Dome this September.

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