Rotterdam stadium paid millions to stop hosting concerts

Madonna, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, U2 and Rammstein are among the stars that have performed at Feyenoord Stadium

Feyenoord Stadium (aka De Kuip) 
Feyenoord Stadium (aka De Kuip)  © Wikimedia Commons/Валерий Дед

A Rotterdam stadium will reportedly receive ‘millions’ in compensation after it was ordered to stop hosting concerts. Feyenoord Stadium (also known as De Kuip) has hosted concerts from the likes of Madonna, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, U2 and Rammstein.

A Rotterdam stadium will reportedly receive ‘millions’ in compensation after it was ordered to stop hosting concerts.

Feyenoord Stadium (also known as De Kuip) has hosted concerts from the likes of Madonna, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, U2 and Rammstein.

From 2026, the 51,177-capacity venue will no longer be permitted to host concerts due to the construction of new homes in the local area.

The local municipality says the sound insulation required for the properties is too expensive so it is, instead, opting to compensate the…

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