Anneke van Giersbergen, with Support From Lesoir

One of the most admired voices in Dutch rock comes home to Brabant. On Thursday 19 November 2026, Anneke van Giersbergen plays the main hall of the Effenaar with an eight-piece band, presenting her new work. The Maastricht band Lesoir opens the evening.

Who is Anneke van Giersbergen?

In the 1990s Anneke van Giersbergen became known as the singer of The Gathering, the band from Oss in North Brabant that grew from heavy metal into atmospheric rock and gained fans all over Europe. Her voice, clear, powerful and emotional, became the band's signature. After leaving The Gathering she built a solo career and collaborated with a long list of artists from the rock and metal world, which has made her one of the most respected Dutch singers internationally.

New music: La Vie, La Mort, L'Amour

Her new project is an album in three parts: La Vie, La Mort, L'Amour (life, death, love). The first part was released in February 2025, followed by the second part, La Mort. On this international club tour she presents the music with an eight-piece band, which promises a rich, full sound, quite different from her intimate acoustic shows.

Support: Lesoir

Lesoir is a progressive art rock band from Maastricht, with a new album, Tomorrow Is Now Today, on V2 Records. Their atmospheric, layered rock is a natural match for Van Giersbergen's music. Arrive on time to see them.

Practical information

• Date: Thursday 19 November 2026.
• Doors: 19:30.
• Start: 20:15.
• Hall: main hall (Grote Zaal).
• Tickets: €28.
• Support: Lesoir.

The Effenaar's restaurant takes reservations for dinner before the show.

For internationals

Anneke van Giersbergen sings in English, and her music is known far beyond the Netherlands. If you like atmospheric rock, progressive music or simply great singers, this is a show to put in your diary. The Effenaar staff speak English.

The same evening

On the same evening, the Dutch band HAEVN plays a sold-out concert at the Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. Two concerts in the city centre on one Thursday evening means busy streets around the station, so allow a little extra time.

Tips for the evening

• Arrive for the support act. Lesoir's atmospheric rock is a fitting start to the evening.
• Earplugs are a good idea in the main hall, especially with an eight-piece band.
• Check the merch stand. New albums and tour merchandise are usually on sale in the hall.
• Combine with dinner. The Effenaar restaurant and the city centre are both close by.

Getting there

The Effenaar is at Dommelstraat 2, about five minutes' walk from Eindhoven Centraal, so it is easy to reach by train from anywhere in the Netherlands. Cyclists can use the bike parking at the station. Stratumseind and the city centre are around the corner for a drink or dinner before or after the show, and the Effenaar also has its own restaurant, where you can reserve a table.

See all music in Eindhoven, our guide to nightlife, and the calendar for November 2026.