Racoon: 30th anniversary

Dutch pop-rock band Racoon celebrate their 30th anniversary with two special concerts at Rotterdam Ahoy on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 October 2027. Following overwhelming demand for their anniversary shows, the band from Zeeland have added an extra Rotterdam performance, giving fans another opportunity to enjoy three decades of memorable songs, emotional ballads and sing-along favourites.

Formed in 1997, Racoon have become one of the Netherlands' most successful and enduring bands. Originally known for their English-language pop-rock songs, they gradually expanded their repertoire to include Dutch-language music, reaching new audiences without losing their distinctive melodic sound. Their catalogue includes popular hits such as Love You More, No Mercy, Liverpool Rain, Oceaan and Het Is Al Laat Toch.

Over the years, the band have received numerous awards, including three Edison Awards and the prestigious Popprijs. Their music has become a familiar part of Dutch popular culture, with songs that explore love, relationships, loss and the experiences of everyday life.

Thirty years of Racoon

For their anniversary concerts, Racoon will take audiences on a musical journey through their career, combining English and Dutch favourites with more recent material. Their ninth studio album, It Is What It Is, appeared in 2024, while their 2026 single Dicht Bij Het Vuur marked another chapter in their Dutch-language songwriting.

Frontman Bart van der Weide and his bandmates have expressed their appreciation for the enthusiastic response to the anniversary celebrations. After announcing concerts at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome and Rotterdam Ahoy, the demand prompted additional performances, including the extra show on Thursday 7 October.

The Rotterdam concerts promise a combination of familiar melodies, personal storytelling and the warm atmosphere that has become a hallmark of Racoon's live performances. With thirty years of music to draw upon, the band have plenty of material to celebrate this milestone.

Concert dates and times

• Thursday 7 October 2027: 21:00–23:00 (extra show)
• Friday 8 October 2027: 21:00–23:00

Doors open at 19:00 on both evenings. An opening programme is scheduled from 20:00 on Friday, with further details about the supporting performers to be announced.

Tickets and practical information

Racoon perform at Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, Rotterdam, on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 October 2027. Both concerts take place in Ahoy Arena.

Tickets start at €56.95, with different seating and standing categories available. Availability varies by performance, with limited tickets remaining for Friday 8 October.

Rotterdam Ahoy is approximately five minutes' walk from Zuidplein metro and bus station. Parking is available at the venue.

For tickets and further information, visit the official Rotterdam Ahoy event page.