CAST REVEALED & LIVE Q&A

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ayreon, we’ve gathered some of the amazing singers who have made a lasting impact on Ayreon throughout the years. You’ll see a lot of familiar faces that we all know and love, a few singers we haven’t seen in a while, and even one newcomer. We’re incredibly happy with this fantastic cast, and we’re sure you’ll love what we’ve put together!

VOCALISTS:

Edward Reekers
Arjen Lucassen
Robert Soeterboek
Damian Wilson
Anneke van Giersbergen
Marcela Bovio
Irene Jansen
Heather Findlay
Maggy Luyten
Mike Mills
Tommy Karevik
Dino Jelusick

…and of course these brilliant instrumentalists:

BAND:

Timo Somers – guitar
Ferry Duijsens – guitar
Johan van Stratum – bass
Joost van den Broek – keys
Ed Warby – drums

ENSEMBLE:

Ben Mathot – violin
Jurriaan Westerveld – cello
Jeroen Goossens – woodwinds

Please note that the list of singers isn’t final yet and could still change. Since we’re planning this more than a year in advance, there’s always a chance that the line-up could change due to unforeseen circumstances. We’ll of course let you know if there are any casting changes. If your favourite singer isn’t on the list, please understand that some singers simply weren’t available due to scheduling conflicts.

Arjen says: “I’m also excited to announce a new addition to the Ayreon family: Dino Jelusick! For those of you who might not know Dino yet, he’s an amazing singer who has worked with bands like Whitesnake, TSO, and Michael Romeo. He is widely considered to be one of the best singers in his field at the moment, and I agree. Dino recorded a track for me on the last Star One album, but due to some contractual issues, we couldn’t release it at the time. Luckily, that song will be coming out soon as a single, complete with a video! I highly recommend checking him out on YouTube. We’re honoured to work with him and hope you will enjoy this super talented addition to the Ayreon family!”

LIVE Q&A WITH ARJEN AND JOOST

Tuesday the 29th of October Arjen Lucassen and Joost (LUL!) van den Broek will do a live Q&A / Ask Me Anything on Facebook at 17:00 CET. We hope to see many of you there and look forward to answering all the questions you might have!

TICKET SALES

The tickets will go on sale on Thursday the 31st of October at 16:00 CET.
This is the direct and official link to all ticket packages: https://www.ticketmaster.nl/artist/ayreon-tickets/978654?language=en-us

TICKET PRICES AND VIP PACKAGES

Dear Ayreonauts!

Thank you so much for your amazing reactions on the official announcement of the ‘Ayreon 30th anniversary – An amazing flight through time’ shows that will take place on the 12th, 13th and 14th of September 2025 in the 013 venue in Tilburg! We are overwhelmed by your massive support and we are even more looking forward to playing the shows for you and get this party started next year!

We promised you more news and updates, so here we go…Today we’re giving you information about tickets and revealing the VIP ticket options.

GENERAL SHOW  INFO

Yes, we’re playing 5 shows in three days, how is that possible?! On Friday 12, there’s one evening show, and on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 there are 2 shows a day—a matinee and evening show. Due to the high demand for tickets, we’re releasing tickets for all 5 shows at once, and there will be VIP tickets for all 5 shows available this time!

Since many fans felt it was too crowded during the ‘01011001’ shows in 2023, we have slightly lowered the total venue capacity to be able to give everyone a better concert experience.

There are a limited number of spaces reserved for wheelchairs and people who need a seat for the shows. We’ve actually reserved more space for this compared to the previous shows.

You will need to buy a regular ticket and then request special seating via 013 directly: info@013.nl

TICKETS AND VIP PACKAGES

Regular tickets – 75 Euro (including 5,80 E service costs):

  • Admission to the show on September 12 or 13 or 14
  • Doors: matinee – 12:30, evening – 19:00
  • Show start: matinee – 14:00, evening – 20:30
  • Show end: matinee – approx. 16:30, evening – approx. 23:00

VIP tickets – 140 Euro (including 5,80 E service costs) – LIMITED AMOUNT:

  • Admission to the show on September 12 or 13 or 14, see above for times.
  • Early Entrance: matinee 11:30, evening – 18:00. Grab a great spot to see the show!
  • Exclusive goodie bag with Ayreon swag, including a VIP t-shirt in your size.

Ultimate VIP tickets – 240 Euro (including 5,80 E service cost) – VERY LIMITED AMOUNT:

  •  Entrance to the private dress rehearsal on Thursday, the 11th of September
  • Doors: 17:30, show start: 18:30, show end: who knows? 😉
  • Ultra-exclusive goodie bag of Ayreon swag, including an Ultimate VIP t-shirt in your size.
  • A special wristband that gives you the superpower of VIP entrance if you have a ticket for any regular shows. To be abundantly clear, the wristband is valid only in combination with a separately purchased regular ticket.

The tickets will go on sale on Thursday the 31st of October at 16:00 CET.

This is the direct and official link to all ticket packages: https://www.ticketmaster.nl/artist/ayreon-tickets/978654?language=en-us

AYREON CAMPING

We’re excited to announce that once again the Ayreon Camping at the Tilburg City Camping will be ready to welcome Ayreonauts around the ‘Ayreon 30th anniversary – An amazing flight through time’ show dates.

In 2023 many fans visited the camping site and had a great time hanging out with other Ayreon fans from all around the world. This time there will be more options on how to stay there, more available spots and more facilities all around. The camping site is within walking distance from the city centre and the 013 venue. It’s very affordable, a beautiful place with a great vibe and we’re sure some special musical moments/events will be happening there…

Since hotels in Tilburg are selling out fast and prices are getting higher and higher, this is a fantastic, affordable alternative to stay in Tilburg, which will add to your ultimate Ayreon experience.

Go to the webshop of City Camping Tilburg and book your stay now: https://stadscampingtilburg.nl/ayreon

OTHER LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION

Because we want to help you Ayreonauts as much as we can, we’ve added a page to our website called ‘Where to stay?’. Not only is there more information about the Ayreon Camping, but also a list of hotels and B&B’s in and around Tilburg. Since hotels in Tilburg are selling out fast, we also want to direct the fans to hotels near the central stations of Eindhoven and Breda. These cities are easy to travel to, with only a 15 minute direct train connection to Tilburg centre.

To complete this info we’ve also added the English version of the website of the national railways and links to taxi services in and around Tilburg. We hope this helps you plan a great stay and helps you enjoy your Ayreon weekend to the fullest!

That’s all for now…More news and updates will follow in the upcoming days!

PRESS RELEASE

AYREON – 30th anniversary – An amazing flight through time

Arjen Lucassen announces 5 shows at the 013 venue in Tilburg on 12, 13, and 14 September 2025

After five sold-out performances of Ayreon – 01011001 – Live Beneath the Waves at the 013 venue in The Netherlands in 2023, attended by 15,000 fans from 64 countries, and following four sold-out Ayreon – Electric Castle Live & Other Tales shows in 2019, as well as 3 sold-out Ayreon Universe shows in 2017, Ayreon is ready to add another exciting chapter to its live history. The new production, Ayreon – 30th Anniversary – An Amazing Flight Through Time, will mark 30 years since the release of the debut album, The Final Experiment, in 1995. This massive, state-of-the-art live production will take the audience on a journey through Arjen Lucassen’s entire discography, featuring a massive, one-of-a-kind stage design, stunning visuals, spectacular special effects—and much more.

Ayreon Mastermind Arjen Lucassen, alongside lead producer and keyboardist Joost van den Broek, has assembled a remarkable cast of many fan-favorite Ayreon vocalists and special guests, plus an outstanding group of instrumentalists to bring the music to life at the highest possible level. Lucassen himself will also perform on vocals.

Titled An Amazing Flight Through Time, the setlist will span Ayreon’s 30-year history, offering a wide range of songs, including some that have never been played live before, alongside fan favorites. Besides that, some songs of Arjen’s side projects will be performed as well. No effort will be spared in transforming the 013 venue into an immersive “Ayreon world,” where fans will be transported to another dimension. This show is set to be the ultimate Ayreon celebration, paying tribute to Arjen’s music in its most complete form.

While the two previous Ayreon live shows focused on performing full studio albums, this anniversary show will be the ultimate ‘Best of Ayreon’. In 2019, Electric Castle Live & Other Tales was atmospheric and dynamic, while 2023’s 01011001 – Live Beneath the Waves brought a mysterious, industrial, and bombastic energy. The 30th-anniversary shows, however, will be an eclectic mix of everything that is Ayreon, creating the perfect event for Ayreonauts to unite and share their love of Arjen’s music at the Ayreon party of the decade. Expect further details and surprises in the coming weeks!

Arjen Lucassen shared his thoughts:
“After the overwhelming success of the previous Ayreon shows, and above all, the warm reception from both the fans and the musicians, it was an easy decision to bring Ayreon back for more shows in 2025. But the big question was: what should be the theme of the show, and how can we surprise and delight the fans this time? The answer is simple—2025 marks Ayreon’s 30th anniversary! I can’t wait to see the fans’ reactions to a setlist featuring classic Ayreon songs as well as some that we’ve never performed live before. And, of course, there will be an exciting new stage design and special effects. Hope to see you there!”

To give fans from around the globe the ultimate Ayreon experience, the city of Tilburg will once again transform into “Ayreon City” during the shows, offering even more Ayreon-themed events than ever before. There will be a renewed Ayreon pop-up store at 013’s Next Stage with exclusive merchandise, exciting elements, and special performances. Additionally, the 01011001 – Live Beneath the Waves show will be screened at Pathé Cinema. Fans can look forward to an Ayreon camping site, official Ayreon hangouts after the shows, Ayreon flags across the city, and restaurants and bars offering special Ayreon-themed menus and deals. On top of that, expect Ayreon beer, exclusive fan discounts at local shops, and many more surprises to make this an unforgettable experience!