The iconic “Mandylion” lineup of THE GATHERING is set to reunite for two special 30th-anniversary shows in the Netherlands.
To mark the 30th anniversary of their iconic “Mandylion“ album, the Dutch rock band THE GATHERING will reunite the lineup that recorded the LP — featuring vocalist Anneke Van Giersbergen — for two exclusive performances. These special shows will take place at Doornroosje in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, on Friday, August 29, and Saturday, August 30, 2025. Fans can look forward to hearing the complete Mandylion tracklist alongside other favorites from the band’s Anneke-era catalog.
THE GATHERING says: “After so many years, we are very excited to celebrate this anniversary together, an album that still means so much to us”.
The lineup for the Nijmegen concerts will consist of the following musicians:
* Anneke Van Giersbergen – vocals
* Hugo Prinsen Geerligs – bass
* Frank Boeijen – keyboards, backing vocals
* Hans Rutten – drums
* René Rutten – guitar
* Jelmer Wiersma – guitar
Ticket sale starts Friday, December 13 at 10:00 CET via the Doornroosje web site.
In November 2014, THE GATHERING marked their 25th anniversary with a one-of-a-kind concert at Doornroosje in Nijmegen. This special event featured all past and present members of the band, spanning their history from 1989 to 2014, performing together on stage for a truly unique celebration.
