A MAGICAL AND EMOTIONAL FAREWELL DURING FINAL EDITION AT JOHAN CRUIJFF ARENA: MORE THAN 1,100 LASERS LIT UP THE ARENA IN A HISTORIC SEND-OFF
A record-breaking moment, an emotional goodbye, and a night that will be remembered forever: Verknipt ArenA 2025 has officially broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest laser show, unleashing an unprecedented 1,100 lasers across the Johan Cruijff ArenA, marking the end of an unforgettable era.
At exactly 23:50, during a specially choreographed show moment, the ArenA was transformed into a sea of synchronized light and sound, creating an explosion of colour, emotion, and unity felt in every corner of the stadium. The 40,000-strong crowd erupted in awe and euphoria as Verknipt made history, and said farewell to the Johan Cruijff ArenA chapter in the most spectacular way possible.
“We didn’t just break a world record, we’ve written history,” said the Verknipt team. “The energy in the ArenA was indescribable during the special 10-minute Verknipt Experience show: happiness, excitement, but also deep emotion as we closed this final chapter. This wasn’t just a show, it was a shared moment of connection we’ll carry with us forever.”
The show’s energy was electric yet emotional, a celebration of how far Verknipt has come and a thank you to the fans who have grown with it. From the debut ArenA edition in 2024 to this year’s world record-breaking send-off, Verknipt ArenA has become a defining moment in the global hard techno scene.
Surpassing the previous GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title of 824 lasers set in Dubai, Verknipt ArenA 2025 pushed the limits of creativity and scale with 1,100 lasers to be exact. The 360° stage design and its rotating dj-booth, custom-programmed laser rigging, and 10-minute world record sequence were months in the making, a true labour of love.
The night featured high-energy sets from Basswell b2b Onlynumbers, Cloudy b2b NOVAH, Cynthia Spiering b2b Paul Elstak, DYEN b2b Fantasm, Nico Moreno, and exclusive showcases like the Verknipt ArenA 2025 Album and the Verknipt Experience Show, making it not just a milestone for production, but for music, community, and culture.
As the final lasers faded and the lights came up, fans were left with more than just a memory, they were part of something historic.
FOLLOW VERKNIPT ON SOCIAL MEDIA