Dilana & Band (Christmas Show, SA/NL)

On Friday, December 11, 2026, Dilana Smith and her band perform a festive rock show at Café de Cactus in Hengelo. Coffee is available from 20:00, showtime is 20:30.

Dilana Smith began her career in South Africa and moved to the Netherlands in the 1990s, where she quickly made a name for herself in the pop and rock world. Her album "Wonderfool" (2000) produced several radio hits, including "Do You Now" and "To All Planets". She later continued her career in the US, where in 2006 she participated in the TV show Rockstar Supernova alongside Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Jason Newstead (Metallica), Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses), and Dave Navarro (Jane's Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers). In 2009, her second album Inside Out was released, after which she became the only female lead singer of LA Guns. Her third studio album "Beautiful Monster" (2013) was produced by Jack Endino, known for his work with Soundgarden, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam. In 2016, she released "Angel Camouflaged" - the soundtrack to the film of the same name in which she plays the lead role - and participated in The Voice of Holland. A wide audience saw her there for the first time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVTYxfyXpr4

Dilana is an ambassador for three Dutch organizations: Fight Against Abuse, Rock Against Trafficking, and Center for Child and Human Trafficking.

Advance tickets from € 16.50 (excluding service charges, including Buma/Stemra fees). At the door € 22.50, as long as the show is not sold out early. Donors and Friends of Cactus Live can log into their account for special tickets. Tickets are also available for others. Refunds are only possible if the show is cancelled; if rescheduled, tickets remain valid. For exchange or resale: www.ticketswap.nl