Popronde 2026: KRAM, MAHA and tenderblom

Popronde Rotterdam takes over de Doelen on Saturday 7 November 2026, bringing three emerging alternative acts to the Eduard Flipse Zaal. With performances by tenderblom, MAHA and KRAM, the evening offers an energetic mix of experimental pop, post-punk and guitar-driven music. Best of all, admission is completely free.

Part of the nationwide Popronde festival, this concert introduces audiences to artists making their mark on the Dutch music scene. The travelling festival selected 103 emerging acts for its 2026 edition, with performances taking place across forty Dutch cities.

Meet the artists

tenderblom is the solo project of Tender Blom, formerly guitarist and vocalist with indie band Pip Blom. After ten years with the group and production work for other artists, he is exploring a new direction combining pop, hyperpop and experimental sounds.

MAHA is a Sudanese multidisciplinary artist based in the Netherlands. Through post-punk, visual art and her independent publication Mahazine, she explores identity, self-expression and resistance to social prejudice.

KRAM are an Irish-Dutch alternative and post-punk band from Amsterdam. Winners of the 2025 Amsterdamse Popprijs, they combine urgent guitar music with a message of connection and solidarity.

Performance times

• 21:00: tenderblom
• 22:00: MAHA
• 23:00: KRAM

Tickets and practical information

The concert takes place in the Eduard Flipse Zaal at de Doelen, Schouwburgplein 50, Rotterdam, on Saturday 7 November 2026. De Doelen lists the event from 20:00, with the first performance scheduled for 21:00.

Admission is free, and the concert is standing room only. The evening forms part of Popronde Rotterdam 2026, featuring free concerts across dozens of Rotterdam locations.

For further information, visit the official de Doelen event page.