The Gathering & Anneke Van Giersbergen

An Evening with The Gathering – Anneke van Giersbergen at La Rayonne

At La Rayonne, we are thrilled to welcome The Gathering – Anneke van Giersbergen for a night that places one of alternative rock and atmospheric metal’s most remarkable voices in the heart of our stage. From her formative years redefining the sound of The Gathering to an acclaimed solo path that spans intimate acoustic songwriting, symphonic collaborations, and progressive explorations, Anneke has consistently elevated the art of live performance. Our venue’s warm, close-quarter feel is designed for artists who connect deeply with their audience, and her crystalline timbre and emotive range make that connection inevitable. Guests joining us at La Rayonne can look forward to an evening that bridges the intensity of a full-band legacy with the nuance of contemporary storytelling—an encounter where memory and momentum meet, curated with the clarity and care that our production team brings to every show we host.

What to Expect on Stage

From our vantage point behind the scenes, The Gathering – Anneke van Giersbergen is crafted to honor an iconic catalogue while embracing the immediacy of the present moment. The repertoire draws a vivid line through landmark tracks that longtime listeners hold close—expect the atmospheric swells, hypnotic grooves, and lyrical introspection that defined an era, with the possibility of treasured favorites such as Strange Machines, Leaves, Saturnine, Travel, In Motion, or Eleanor woven into the setlist. Just as compelling are the contours of Anneke’s recent solo work, whose songs—Agape, Hurricane, My Promise, and I Saw a Car—have become intimate showcases for her storytelling and stagecraft. La Rayonne’s acoustics are tuned to capture both the weight of dynamic crescendos and the fragile glow of a whispered phrase, allowing vocals to bloom naturally while preserving detail in the guitars, keys, and rhythmic textures. With our adaptable floor plan, clear sightlines, and lighting design that accentuates mood without overpowering it, the performance here is built to feel immersive from any spot in the room.

As a venue, we also aim to situate an artist’s present within their broader creative arc, and Anneke’s current artistic life is impressively vibrant. In recent seasons she has moved fluidly between full-band power and intimate formats, bringing the narrative depth of The Darkest Skies Are the Brightest to life through songs like Losing You and Keep It Simple, while celebrating the enduring resonance of her years with The Gathering. She continues to collaborate across genres, appearing in projects that stretch from progressive to orchestral settings, reinforcing her reputation as a vocalist who can inhabit delicacy and force with equal conviction. For audiences at La Rayonne, that translates into a program shaped by contrast and coherence: soaring melodic lines balanced by hushed dynamics, atmospheric arrangements anchored by rhythmic urgency, and a set paced to let every song breathe. Our team will welcome you with the attentive hospitality that defines our venue—easy access, thoughtful crowd flow, and a sound environment tailored to the voice at the center of the night. Whether you have followed Anneke since her earliest recordings or are discovering her work for the first time, The Gathering – Anneke van Giersbergen at La Rayonne promises an experience where craft, emotion, and place come together—an encounter designed to resonate long after the final chord fades.