Nieuwe Nor is Heerlen's main pop and rock venue, hosting live music across a wide range of genres - indie, metal, hip-hop and electronic among them. The venue has a main hall and a smaller club room, making it suitable for both emerging acts and more established artists. It is one of the key live music spots in Limburg.
Pancratiusstraat 30
Blues rock guitarist Eric Steckel brings his 'Bluesmetal' style to Heerlen. After performances with B.B. King and Steve Vai, he plays his powerful, contemporary sound at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor.
Zjwieg, the Limburgian dialect punk band, plays hard-hitting punk with metal and jazz elements. With support from KALMAKE from Roermond.
Nona brings her new album 'Letters To My Habits' to Poppodium Nieuwe Nor. The Brabant-born singer blends soul, blues and rock with personal songs about love and loss.
Donna's Hot Stuff celebrates disco legend Donna Summer with vocalist Irma Derby and thirteen musicians, performing hits like "Last Dance" and "I Feel Love".
Born from Pain performs at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor in Heerlen.
British blues rock band King King delivers powerful performances with impressive guitar work and soulful songs. A live act with a strong reputation and sold-out shows.
Douwe Bob brings his distinctive voice and folk-country-pop sound to the stage, performing hits like Slow Down and Multicoloured Angels alongside new material from his seventh album.
Limburgian Americana duo Barn & Belle presents their debut album 'Safe Travels' with close harmony, bluegrass and folk. An intimate club show at Nieuwe Nor.
German hard rock legend Axel Rudi Pell performs in Heerlen with his regular band, featuring vocalist Johnny Gioeli and former Rainbow drummer Bobby Rondinelli. Support from Night Laser.
A music quiz spanning seven decades of pop history, hosted by Rian Moonen, where teams compete for prizes at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor.
Indie-pop singer-songwriter Iskander Moon presents his debut album Salt Moon City, a richly orchestrated blend of alternative pop with classical influences.
The legendary Romanian brass band Fanfare CiocΔrlia brings their high-energy blend of folk, Balkan, and brass music to Heerlen.
Dutch singer-songwriter MICHA makes his debut at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor in Heerlen, following a successful 2025 with sold-out tours and festival appearances.
Grandmaster Flash, one of hip-hop's founding fathers, brings his legendary turntable techniques to Heerlen. The pioneer behind cutting, scratching and beat juggling performs on 17 October at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor.
Wodan Boys brings chaotic rock with melodic hooks and powerful stage presence. The Hague band performs with support from Badminton.
PunkCirkel brings VALS ALARM and KABOUTERTJE PUTLUCHT to Poppodium Nieuwe Nor: an energetic punk night with short sets, high energy and plenty of movement.
Youngblood Brass Band brings their explosive blend of New Orleans brass, hip-hop and punk to Heerlen. The ten-piece American band performs on 25 October at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor.
Three extreme metal bands - Radeloos///Ziedend, Serotonin and Novelization - bring crustpunk, black metal and grindcore to Heerlen.
Dutch singer Niels Geusebroek performs his tribute to Coldplay, drawing from the British band's early albums with his own personal interpretation.
LoΓ―s Lane marks 40 years with a celebration of their greatest hits and new material, spanning four decades of Dutch pop.
Electronic dance party in Heerlen with DJs playing until the early morning hours.
A late-night club event in Heerlen, organized by Knaltibal and Dusk To Dawn.
The Cassandra Complex returns to the Netherlands with their original line-up for an exclusive show around the album Generating Station Complex, with SJΓBLOM as special guest.
Two Belgian metal bands: Turpentine Valley delivers dark post-metal with dynamic tension, while Ka'Una blends ambient and psychedelic elements into their sound.
Paceshifters tribute Nirvana's Nevermind with classic tracks and deep cuts, supported by Nijmegen garage-punk outfit Cloudsurfers.
Late-night electronic dance party in Heerlen with music until the early hours.
WIES performs their album 'AH!' at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor in Heerlen. The trio blends indie pop, levenslied, rock and electronic music with thoughtful, emotionally resonant songwriting.
Dutch indie duo FRIDAY brings their darker third album to Heerlen, exploring sleepless nights and the pressures of modern life with rawer, more urgent songwriting.
The Vintage Caravan, the Icelandic rock band with two decades of touring experience, brings their heavy classic rock sound to Heerlen.
Three tribute bands celebrate 1980s icons: I Found The Cure (The Cure), Joy Division Undercover (Joy Division) and SNEAKERS (Depeche Mode) perform new wave, post-punk and dark pop.
Mosae Zappa 2026 is the 10th edition of the Frank Zappa festival, featuring The Muffin Men, Kozmotron and Die Miserablen Husos performing in Heerlen.
Martin Sillen is a Maastricht quartet playing alternative indie rock with multi-part vocals and dynamic guitar work. They present their debut album with songs about love, doubt and personal growth.
ABBA Revival, the officially recognized number 1 ABBA tribute band from the UK, brings authentic costumes, choreography and classic hits like 'Dancing Queen' and 'Mamma Mia' to Heerlen.
Call It Off transforms Taylor Swift classics into high-energy poppunk with raw guitars, thundering drums, and singalong choruses.
Turkish post-punk duo She Past Away performs with an afterparty by veteran DJs Kitty and Patrick, spinning new wave, postpunk and industrial classics.
Belgian alternative pop band Bazart returns to Poppodium Nieuwe Nor for a jubilee concert in the Gulpener Grote Zaal, performing songs from their 2026 album Exit.
British indie-rock band Razorlight performs at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor.
Swiss-Italian singer-songwriter Veronica Fusaro brings her alternative pop with rock, soul and funk to Heerlen. She represents Switzerland at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
The Antwerp indie pop trio High Hi performs at Nieuwe Nor with material from their new album Noonday Demon.
Moving Pictures pays tribute to Rush with the complete 2112 suite and classic tracks. This trio delivers the technical precision and complex arrangements of the legendary Canadian progressive rock band.
Classic Hits in Concert brings the TOP 2000 to life with 24 musicians and seven singers performing tracks from ABBA to the Beatles in constantly changing line-ups.
Utrecht hardcore band State Power performs their debut album Hyperstition, a raw assault on technocapitalism fueled by aggressive energy and biting social commentary.
MEROL performs on Sunday 13 December at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor with her new album 'Leve De Feeks' - Dutch-language electropop with influences from electropunk, rock and techno.
Irish folk-metal band The Scratch brings their album Pull Like A Dog to Heerlen, with support from DUG.
Jett Rebel returns with a new band, blending funk, soul and rock-'n-roll with spontaneous improvisation at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor.
Italian Queen tribute band The Vipers faithfully recreates the classic hits with authentic costumes and styling. An evening of rock music and nostalgia.
Dutch punk rock band TAXITAXI brings high-energy, short songs and audience participation to Heerlen, with support from Rotzorg.
Bonkers Bingo transforms De Nieuwe Nor into a festive bingo arena with party music, confetti and outrageous prizes. An evening of dancing, challenges and fun for all ages.
Hard2Get brings an energetic live show full of hit medleys and danceable beats to Heerlen on Boxing Day.
Progressive rock trio KORVO celebrates their EP release with a concert featuring cinematic soundscapes and intricate arrangements.
The Fortunate Sons, a tribute band devoted to Creedence Clearwater Revival, performs classics like 'Bad Moon Rising' and 'Proud Mary' in Heerlen.
De Kift, the Zaandam-based music ensemble blending punk, pop, theatre and brass, presents 'De eenzame' - a show about a wanderer seeking the sea, featuring film, drawings and songs spanning their entire career.
Time Bandits, led by Alides Hidding, brings their classic hits spanning over 45 years of career to the stage.
German pop star LaFee brings her 20 Jahre Virus Tour to Heerlen. The singer, known for her 2006 hit 'Virus', performs at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor.
A wild bingo night with party tracks, confetti, sing-alongs and crazy prizes at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor in Heerlen.
The James Brown Experience brings the King of Funk to life with The New Soul Generals, a funk orchestra that has previously toured with Jamiroquai and Stevie Wonder. Classic hits and the story of James Brown in his own words.
ACinDC, an English/Dutch AC/DC tribute band with over 20 years' experience, plays Poppodium Nieuwe Nor. Featuring John Blandford as Bon Scott and Jasper Mouws as Angus, they perform hits from both eras of AC/DC.
A student-run production from VISTA College KTM featuring pop music, lighting, and sound design. Fully organized and performed by students.
The Tool Experience tribute band returns to Heerlen with a new line-up, performing Tool's hypnotic sound enhanced by lasers and projections.
Three tribute bands deliver a night of British rock: Musest plays Muse, reEditors performs Editors and Scummy Men takes on Arctic Monkeys.
Bouke Scholten and The Elvis Matters Band deliver an energetic tribute show at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor. The winner of 'Waar is Elvis?' performs with his band in Heerlen.
A Belgian tribute band celebrating the music of Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits, featuring the classic hits of the legendary guitarist and his iconic rock band.
Swedish rock band Bombus brings heavy riffs and punk-rock energy to Heerlen. An evening of tight, powerful rock.
The legendary Manchester post-punk band The Chameleons reunites for a return to Heerlen after their 2015 farewell, bringing new material from their recent album 'Arctic Moon'.
Belgian tribute band Shiny Happy People celebrates R.E.M.'s catalogue with classics like 'Losing My Religion' and 'Man On The Moon'.
Roots rock band Voltage returns to Heerlen with southern rock and new material from their upcoming spring 2027 album.
Scottish funk-rock trio High Fade brings their energetic live show to Heerlen. Known for blending funk, disco, soul and rock, the band has earned a reputation as one of Europe's most compelling live acts.
Bettie Serveert, one of the Netherlands' most influential alternative rock bands since the 1990s, performs at Poppodium Nieuwe Nor with a mix of new material and classics.
Pink Floyd tribute band In The Flesh? performs the psychedelic masterworks of the 1970s, featuring musicians from Navarone and Adrian Vandenberg.
Yoga to heavy metal with instructor Tante Alie, combining Yin and Hatha styles. Open to all levels; mats available to borrow.