nuSep 15, 2026, 07:11

Bassie & Adriaan music featured at Rotterdam Ahoy concert

The music of the famous Dutch children's duo Bassie & Adriaan will be performed by a live band during a large-scale concert at Rotterdam Ahoy. Tickets for the event go on sale September 17, with fans invited to register for presale access starting this week.

The iconic music and adventures of the Dutch children's duo Bassie & Adriaan will be celebrated during a major upcoming concert at Rotterdam Ahoy. Brothers Bas and Aad van Toor expressed their excitement about the event, which is expected to draw 15,000 fans who grew up listening to their classic tracks like Spoken bestaan niet and Geheime Agenten. These songs, originally featured in their popular television programs throughout the seventies, eighties, and nineties, will be performed by a large live band.

While the specific lineup of artists performing the music has not yet been announced, producer MediaDome confirmed that the beloved character Robin de Robot will appear at the venue. Fans eager to attend the show can register for the presale starting this Monday, with general ticket sales scheduled to begin on September 17. The event promises to be a nostalgic experience, bringing together multiple generations of viewers who followed the duo's educational and musical journeys across various countries.

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

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