Adrian Vandenberg Celebrates 50 Years of Rock ’n’ Roll with an Exclusive Career-Spanning Show at 013
TILBURG – Some careers are successful. Others become legendary. International guitar icon Adrian Vandenberg undoubtedly belongs to the latter category. Fifty years after first picking up a guitar, one of the Netherlands’ greatest rock exports celebrates his remarkable international career with an exclusive show at 013 Tilburg. On April 30, 2027, half a century of rock history comes together in one evening filled with classics, special guests, and stories from a musician who has become a permanent fixture on the global rock scene.
A Unique One-Off Show at 013
Five decades. Countless world tours. Millions of albums sold. U.S. chart-topping hits. And a career that stretches from Dutch stages to the biggest arenas and stadiums around the world. On April 30, 2027, Adrian Vandenberg celebrates his 50th anniversary as a rock guitarist with an exclusive, one-time, career-spanning show at the renowned 013 venue in Tilburg.
For fans of classic rock and guitar heroes, this promises to be an evening you simply won’t want to miss. Together with several special guests, Vandenberg will take the audience through the highlights of an extraordinary international career, featuring music from his years with Vandenberg, Whitesnake, Manic Eden, and Vandenberg’s MoonKings.
Adrian Vandenberg: “If you had told me fifty years ago that half a century later I’d still be on stages around the world, playing loud rock ’n’ roll with my hair halfway down my back, I probably would’ve scratched my head for a moment. This show will be a celebration of everything rock ’n’ roll has brought me – and of the fans who made that journey possible.”
An Evening Bringing Together 50 Years of Rock History
Fifty years of continuous activity on international stages across Europe, Japan, and the United States is an achievement few can claim. That’s why this anniversary won’t be just another concert, but a grand tribute to a career that has inspired generations of rock fans.
Expect a setlist packed with classics, surprises, and personal favorites. Naturally, iconic songs such as Burning Heart and Here I Go Again will be part of the evening, tracks that helped define Vandenberg’s international breakthrough and cement his status as a world-renowned guitarist.
Throughout the evening, several guest artists will also take the stage. Their names will be announced at a later date.
From the Netherlands to the World Stage
Adrian Vandenberg belongs to a select group of Dutch musicians who truly reached the international rock elite. His band Vandenberg broke through worldwide in the early 1980s and shared stages with giants such as Ozzy Osbourne, Rush, and KISS.
His definitive place in rock history followed with Whitesnake. As a songwriter and guitarist, he played a key role in one of the band’s most successful eras, resulting in global hits, millions of albums sold, and sold-out arenas and stadiums around the world. The song Here I Go Again, featuring his now-iconic guitar solo, became a worldwide classic and reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Today, Vandenberg remains a steady force on the international stage. With his current band, he continues to tour globally, proving that his musical influence and appeal remain as strong as ever.
More Than a Guitarist
In addition to his impressive musical legacy, Vandenberg is also internationally respected as a visual artist. His distinctive style can be found in paintings and album covers, many of which he designed himself. This makes him one of the rare artists who have left a recognizable and lasting mark on rock culture, both visually and musically.
A Jubilee Year Filled with Special Activities
The anniversary show at 013 marks only the beginning of a celebratory year in which Adrian Vandenberg will reflect extensively on fifty years of music. Several international tours, special projects, and activities are planned for 2027, with more details to be announced at a later date.
