50 years The Last Waltz

Exactly fifty years after The Band's legendary farewell concert, Rotterdam's Dawn Brothers are bringing The Last Waltz to Dutch theatres. With only thirteen concerts in November and December 2026, this is not a tour you can “catch another time”, but a rare opportunity to be there. The performance at de Doelen is part of this exceptionally limited series.

On 25 November 1976, The Band said goodbye at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The concert was immortalised in Martin Scorsese's famous film and became a cultural benchmark. With their idiosyncratic mix of rock, folk, country and blues, The Band left an indelible mark on music history and laid the foundation for what we now call Americana.

The Dawn Brothers have their sound deeply rooted in the folk rock and Americana tradition. With their polyphonic vocals and raw, energetic live approach, they are undoubtedly the band of choice to carry this tribute. It is no coincidence that they have been performing on leading stages for years, from North Sea Jazz to Americanafest in Nashville.

& Friends: An evening full of musical heavyweights

For this special Rotterdam edition, the Dawn Brothers will be joined by a selection of special guest artists. Together, they represent a cross-section of the gems of the contemporary Dutch roots and Americana scene, complemented by leading international musicians who call the Netherlands their home.

On stage at de Doelen will be soul powerhouse Michelle David, singer-songwriter Tim Knol, the charismatic voice of Cato van Dijck (My Baby), wordsmith and performer Nico Dijkshoorn, blues virtuoso Ian Siegal, drummer and singer Darryl Ciggaar, yéyé pop icon Fleur Elman and, of course, Pablo van de Poel, guitarist with DeWolff, the band that the Dawn Brothers proudly count among their musical “besties”.

50 Years The Last Waltz at de Doelen Rotterdam is a one-off live experience celebrating a legendary concert with the energy and urgency of today. An evening you won't want to miss.