Coming on Strong! | Golden Earring tribute

Coming on Strong! brings a heartfelt Golden Earring tribute to Oude Luxor in Rotterdam, built around respect for the original rather than imitation for imitation’s sake. The band, from The Hague, frames the show as a personal ode to one of the Netherlands’ defining rock acts, and the event text leans hard into that point: Golden Earring is part of Dutch cultural heritage.

The group comes with some pedigree too. They finished third in The Tribute: Battle of the Bands, and use that platform here for a show that moves through the full Golden Earring timeline. Expect early classics such as Just a Little Bit of Peace in My Heart and She Flies on Strange Wings, bigger live epics including Vanilla Queen, and of course major hits like Another 45 Miles, When the Lady Smiles and Radar Love.

What makes the concept slightly more interesting is that it is not pitched as a straight copy. The band promises a live performance with commitment, recognisable Earring references in the stage design, and even a degree of audience input, with concertgoers helping decide which song absolutely cannot be left off the setlist. A nice touch for a band whose songs already belong to a lot of people.

Details

• Date: Friday 25 September 2026
• Time: 20:00
• Venue: Oude Luxor, Rotterdam
• Ticket prices:
  • Rang 1+: €44.50
  • Rang 1: €39.50
  • Rang 2: €34.50
  • Rang 3: €22.50
• Service costs: excluded, between €2.50 and €4.75