Madonna made a surprise appearance at the World Pride Music Festival in Amsterdam, performing a half-hour set at concert hall AFAS Live alongside Australian singer Kylie Minogue, according to reports from the Dutch news agency ANP and NOS Nieuws.
Madonna Surprises Amsterdam Crowd at World Pride Music Festival
Madonna took the stage at AFAS Live in Amsterdam during the early morning hours, arriving nearly an hour later than scheduled for a performance that lasted roughly thirty minutes, according to ANP. The 67-year-old singer delivered an unexpected set featuring tracks from her new album Confessions II. Australian singer Kylie Minogue joined Madonna on stage for an unannounced duet during the event. Madonna closed out her seven-song performance with her 2005 hits “Sorry” and “Hung Up,” as reported by NOS Nieuws.
WorldPride Music Festival and City Celebrations
The surprise concert formed part of the World Pride Music Festival, a ticketed event hosted inside AFAS Live. WorldPride, a major international LGBTI event held in a different major city every few years, landed in the Netherlands for the first time. Earlier in the week, Madonna announced her attendance at the music festival via Instagram on Wednesday, though details regarding her performance lineup and whether she would sing remained unconfirmed beforehand, according to NOS Nieuws. Speculation circulated that the singer might also appear during the city’s weekend canal boat parade, though local reports indicate that did not occur.
Did you know? WorldPride is an international event held in a different major city every few years.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Madonna perform at the World Pride Music Festival?
According to ANP and NOS Nieuws, Madonna performed during the early morning hours on the night of Saturday to Sunday at AFAS Live in Amsterdam, starting around 02:30.
Who joined Madonna on stage during her Amsterdam concert?
Australian singer Kylie Minogue joined Madonna unexpectedly to sing along with her during the festival set, as reported by NOS Nieuws.
What songs did Madonna sing at AFAS Live?
Madonna primarily performed tracks from her new album Confessions II and concluded her seven-song set with her 2005 hits “Sorry” and “Hung Up,” according to NOS Nieuws.
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