Johan Verminnen - Farewell to a singer

In January 2026, Johan Verminnen would have stepped onto the stage of our Bruges theater one last time with his farewell tour. It is one of the places where he has so many beautiful musical memories. Driven by gratitude and the desire to say goodbye to his audience, he wanted to bring his beloved songs to you one more time with heart and soul. Unfortunately, health reasons forced him to cancel his farewell tour. On February 9, the farewell will still have a sequel. After careful consideration, Johan has decided to plan a new, shorter tour. This way, he can still meet his audience one more time and finish his career in beauty. Is Of Johan Verminnen cured now? No, but it is slowly but surely getting better. As he says himself: “It is like the weather: one ray of sunshine and we think differently and want more. Of course, every journey ends, mine too! Yet I want to feel those boards one more time and smell that audience. How happy I am that I have always followed my dream and walked this difficult but interesting path. At the many crossroads of life, I might have met you; I consider that a blessing and regret nothing. Even now, music will heal me; something it has always done. Of course, a song will eventually be the last one; I am at peace with that! Yes, I have filled halls and emptied them. Yes, I have always sung with heart and soul. It was a privilege to meet colleagues and to comfort and entertain the audience. Of course, it is the task of a singer to connect, and that is what I have tried to do. I have given all that I had and have received more than I gave! This was my life, dear audience, I am so happy now that I see you all. I will remain a singer forever, nothing more, although I prefer to live in idleness.” Johan is accompanied live on stage by five musicians. Together, they will travel through the theaters one last time for a final meeting with the audience.