rumour that Stones will play rotterdam june 2026

https://www.ad.nl/rotterdam/stones-terug-naar-de-kuip-toch-nog-concerten-mogelij...


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## **Full English Translation**



# **Stones back to De Kuip? Concerts still possible in Feyenoord Stadium**

Concerts **may still be held in De Kuip in 2026**. According to insiders, there is even serious talk about a **concert by The Rolling Stones in June**.

**Peter Groenendijk**
Writes about municipal politics in Rotterdam
**December 11, 2025, 15:21 — Last update: 15:53**

For a long time, it seemed that the concerts by **Di-rect** last summer were the *last major performances ever* in De Kuip. Stadion Feijenoord entered into a widely discussed **sound agreement** with the municipality last year: in exchange for **12 million euros**, the stadium’s management promised that **concerts would never again be held**. This agreement made **housing construction** in the immediate surroundings of De Kuip possible.

But in recent weeks, discussions have taken place at City Hall about the possibility of **still allowing concerts** in the stadium, multiple sources confirm. Although the general public assumed that concerts were no longer possible, it now appears that the **current permit still allows room for them**: concerts are only no longer permitted **once the new housing near De Kuip is actually occupied**. And because those homes do not yet exist, concerts in **2026 are still possible**. This is confirmed by both the municipality and concert organizer **MOJO**.

### **Agreed**

What’s more: on the official **municipal events calendar**, which lists major events such as festivals and the marathon, **an ‘event in De Kuip’ is scheduled for June 15/16**. Every other event on the list is mentioned and explained — *except this one*.

A spokesperson for Stadion Feijenoord says they cannot comment:
**“Those dates are reserved for an event whose organizer will announce it in due time.”**

### **Stones?**

No one wants to confirm it yet, but Rotterdam may be allowed to look forward to **one more concert by The Rolling Stones**. According to insiders, the management of the world-famous band has inquired about the possibilities of performing in De Kuip in 2026.

**Di-rect in De Kuip last summer. © Marcel Wagenaar**

Rumors about a new **European tour** by the band around **Mick Jagger (82)** and **Keith Richards (81)** have been circulating for some time, after a tour planned for last summer was canceled. At that time, there was still talk of a performance in the **Johan Cruijff Arena**, but the agenda for next summer there has already filled up considerably. There has been *no official announcement* yet. Concert organizer **MOJO** says it does not wish to comment on concerts that have not yet been announced.

### **‘Rotterdam Jam’**

Coincidence or not: The Stones released a **previously unheard track from 1975** last month, titled **‘Rotterdam Jam’**. It appears on a reissue of the album *Black And Blue*, which was partly recorded **50 years ago** at **De Doelen** in Rotterdam.

**Mick Jagger in De Kuip during the Tattoo You Tour, 1982. © Getty Images**

The Stones have a particularly strong bond with the city. They previously performed **four times in Ahoy** and **ten times in De Kuip**: three times in 1982, three in 1990, twice in August 1995, and again twice in 2003. Their most recent Dutch concert was three years ago in the **Johan Cruijff Arena**.

### **A remarkable twist**

If concerts do indeed return to De Kuip, it would be a **remarkable turn of events**. Due to the sound agreement, it was widely assumed that Di-rect’s concerts last summer were the *final De Kuip concerts ever*. They were announced that way on many occasions. The decision led to widespread protest and even a **petition against the deal**, which was signed more than **10,000 times**.

But the agreement still stands, the city council recently emphasized in response to questions from councilor Ellen Verkoelen (JOU).
**“The interests of area development in this neighborhood outweigh the few concerts per year in De Kuip, for all those Rotterdammers searching for new housing,”** the council wrote three weeks ago.

Nevertheless, it now appears that a **concert in 2026 is still possible**.

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Rev 20 Redlights wrote on Nov 30^th, 2025 at 5:26am:

I think we won't have more tours, probably some shows. Hope they don't do residences like some others, but who knows, of course that's better than no more shows

Wow. Have we really seen the end of the Stones touring live?

I hope not but it doesn't sound good.

I can't see there being a fallout over the album.

My understanding was that this was completed months ago and reliable sources are predicting a release in the Spring. Tour plans seem to have been talked about after the album completion.

We may never know the truth but whatever the reason we hope they are all in good health.

And from Bjornulf:

I would advice people NOT to spread false rumours. They pulled the tour off. As simple as that. When you are in the 80’s, and you have been touring for 62 years, it is perfectly ok that you have the right to signal to management that you are not ready.

We have seen them live for more than three generations. Very different from say Beatles fans, whose band wrapped it up in the 60’s, from my memory.

Right now we are disappointed, but honestly, we have had our chances to see them live in seven - 7 - decades.

May be they find a way to play live again, but probably not. We will see. I am just grateful for all the great moments they have given us, and still, a new album is still due!

Bjornulf

This sounds pretty ominous, but I still can't understand the connection, cause tour cancellation ≠ band death. The math ain't mathing.

So either there's more info in the background that we don't know or everyone's jumping into a dramatic reaction, really can't tell.

There never was a tour to begin with

Its over

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Dec 14^th, 2025 at 12:28pm:


Haha I know, I just couldn't handle the whole "goodbye" vibes we've been bombarded with today all over the internet. I mean you got the sun, you got the moon.... There needs to be some stability in this crazy world.

Anyway, I'll stick to the idea that it ain't over until I see Keith himself say it out loud, and even then I might still hold on to hope 

Rev 20 Redlights wrote on Dec 13^th, 2025 at 6:58pm:

If it's truly over, and despite the rumors saying it's not a health issue, I can't believe that it's anything but a health issue. If there are no more shows, then something must be going on health wise. I just can't imagine that the last show they ever did was Ridgdale. I don't doubt that the information about no tour is accurate, but unless one or more of them physically can't do another show, I can't imagine they won't have some sort of farewell show in the UK.

The Wick wrote on Dec 15^th, 2025 at 2:36am:



The last show was always going to be where the last tour ended. Consensus has always been there wouldn't be any "farewell show."

Otherwise the amount of denial and delusion on some forums is off the charts.

Putting a few things together kinda seems to me Keith didn't want to do it.

ThomasOliver wrote on Dec 14^th, 2025 at 5:29am:

and yet he has created the space for the "mourning" to go on for days now....hes as much a part of the "problem" with the misinformation...they aren't touring...the reports of their demise are premature....they do what they want to do when they decide to do it.