André Rieu (born 1 October 1949 in Maastricht) is a Dutch violinist and conductor who founded the Johann Strauss Orchestra in 1987 and built it into one of the world's most commercially successful classical ensembles. Playing on a 1667 Stradivarius, he fills arenas normally reserved for rock acts and has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. His annual summer concerts on Maastricht's Vrijthof square - broadcast to cinemas globally - have become a fixture of the European cultural calendar.
Rieu broke a toe but performed the full programme in Riga, Latvia, continuing his 2026 European tour without cancellations.
Rieu launched the '#protectourfans' campaign to warn fans about social-media scammers impersonating him.
The 2026 world tour was confirmed as one of Rieu's most geographically expansive seasons, with over 70 concerts across more than 24 countries.
The album 'Thank You, Johann Strauss' was released in November 2025, reaching #16 on the UK Albums Chart.
The 2025 world tour concluded with concerts in Zagreb, Ljubljana and Budapest.
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The twentieth broadcast of André Rieu's celebrated summer concert from Maastricht, featuring waltzes, marches, and musical theatre hits, with the Platinum Tenors and internationally renowned soloists.
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Broadcast of André Rieu's jubilee 20th concert from Maastricht - a spectacular show on the famous Vrijthof square featuring Strauss waltzes, musical theatre hits, and star guests. Hosted for Polish audiences by Maja Jasińska.
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Legendary André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform "Long Live Maastricht!" - the broadcast from Vrijthof will be hosted by Polish oboist Maja Jasińska.
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The 20th broadcast of André Rieu's concert from Maastricht - a jubilee show on the famous Vrijthof square featuring Strauss waltzes, musical theatre hits, and the Platinum Tenors.
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A jubilee concert by André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra from Maastricht, broadcast to cinemas worldwide. Polish subtitles and special commentary by Maja Jasińska.
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The 20th anniversary broadcast of André Rieu's concert from Maastricht. Strauss waltzes, musical theatre songs and guest performances on the famous Vrijthof square, with Polish narration.
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André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra perform their twentieth Vrijthof concert - a worldwide cinema release featuring classical waltzes and beloved musical theatre hits.
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Dutch violinist André Rieu brings his concert tour to Frankfurt. An evening of classical music and spectacular arrangements.
A broadcast of André Rieu's 20th anniversary summer concert from Maastricht, featuring Strauss waltzes, musical theatre songs, and special guests. Polish audiences are guided by flautist Maja Jasińska of the Johann Strauss Orchestra.
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra celebrate 20 years of summer concerts on Vrijthof square in Maastricht. This jubilee concert will be released in cinemas worldwide this autumn.
A broadcast of André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra's spectacular concert from Maastricht - a tribute to the city where the Maestro's story began.
The twentieth broadcast of André Rieu's celebrated summer concert from Maastricht. Strauss waltzes, musical theatre hits, and world-class performers on the big screen.
The jubilee 20th summer concert of André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra from Vrijthof square in Maastricht, broadcast in cinemas. Waltzes, marches and musical hits hosted by Maja Jasińska.
A jubilee cinema concert featuring André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra from Vrijthof square in Maastricht, hosted for Polish audiences by flautist Maja Jasińska.
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra celebrate 20 years of concert tradition in Maastricht. The new show honours the city where it all started, filled with classical hits and the magic of the waltz.
A concert by the renowned Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu at the Wiener Stadthalle.
Dutch conductor and violinist André Rieu brings his concert tour to Cologne in 2026.
Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu brings his concert tour to Dortmund in 2026.
Dutch conductor and violinist André Rieu brings his concert tour to Stuttgart in 2027.
Dutch conductor and violinist André Rieu brings his orchestra on a concert tour.
Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu brings his concert tour to Munich in 2027.
Dutch conductor and violinist André Rieu brings his concert tour to Mannheim in 2027.
Renowned conductor and violinist André Rieu brings his 2027 tour to Stadthalle Rostock.
Dutch conductor and violinist André Rieu brings his concert tour to Berlin in 2027.
Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu brings his concert tour to Hamburg in 2027.
World-renowned conductor and violinist André Rieu brings his orchestra to Hannover for a concert as part of his 2027 world tour.
Renowned Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu embarks on a European concert tour in 2027.
World-renowned conductor and violinist André Rieu brings his concert tour to Chemnitz in 2027.
Renowned Dutch violinist André Rieu performs in Erfurt in May 2027.
A jubilee concert by André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra from Maastricht in cinema broadcast. Waltzes, marches, musical hits, and international guest stars.
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra celebrate 20 years of concerts on the Vrijthof in Maastricht. The jubilee show combines waltzes, marches and musical hits, featuring the Platinum Tenors and international soloists.
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The milestone 20th broadcast of André Rieu's summer concert from Maastricht. The Maestro and his Johann Strauss Orchestra will perform waltzes, marches and musical hits, with flautist Maja Jasińska hosting the programme for Polish audiences.
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A jubilee concert by André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra from Vrijthof square in Maastricht, broadcast in cinemas. Waltzes, marches and musical hits in a transmission hosted by Maja Jasińska.