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Hooverphonic to perform at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp on Friday, February 6, 2026, to celebrate 25 years of ‘The Magnificent Tree’

The band is currently touring across Europe and the UK, and in September, they will perform twice at a completely sold-out AB in Brussels. But this is just the beginning: Hooverphonic announces a major anniversary concert at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their iconic album ‘The Magnificent Tree’. On Friday, February 6, 2026, they will take the stage of the renowned concert hall to perform their successful album, as well as their biggest hits.

One of the biggest bands in Belgium, known for their unique sound across Europe and beyond: that is Hooverphonic. What started in 1995 in a modest apartment in Sint-Niklaas quickly turned into a piece of Belgian music history and a worldwide success story.

The band was originally formed in 1995 under the name ‘Hoover’ by guitarist and producer Alex Callier, keyboardist Frank Duchêne, and guitarist Raymond Geerts. Five years later, in 2000, they released their successful album ‘The Magnificent Tree’. The band's third studio album with Geike Arnaert as the lead vocalist became a milestone in their career, propelling their international career. ‘The Magnificent Tree’ is a timeless classic that reflects the band’s signature sound, and even yielded four massive hits: Mad About You, Vinegar & Salt, Out of Sight, and Jackie Cane. Fun fact: The album stayed in the Ultratop album charts for over two years and, with more than 340,000 physical copies sold and 165 million streams, it is one of the most successful Belgian albums of all time.

This year marks exactly 25 years since the band released this album to the world. To celebrate their iconic album, they will perform twice at the AB in Brussels this September. The two shows sold out in no time, but fans need not worry because today, due to high demand, Alex Callier and his band are announcing a major anniversary concert at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp: On Friday, February 6, 2026, they will take the stage of the famous concert arena to bring their iconic album to life. On top of that, they will also perform other of their hit songs with which they conquered the global charts, as well as new music.

"The Magnificent Tree remains one of the most beautiful albums we've ever made, and we are incredibly proud of it. Celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Lotto Arena feels like the perfect way to mark this special moment. We can't wait to bring the album to life in all its glory and share an amazing evening with our fans!" says the band.