Ayreon mastermind, Arjen Lucassen, has released a video for “Dragon On The Sea” from the live album, 30th Anniversary – An Amazing Flight Through Time, which was released on June 5 via Music Theories Recordings / Artone. Watch below.
In September 2025, Tilburg in the Netherlands was transformed into Ayreon City, as six spectacular shows took over the 013 venue. All 15,000 tickets were snapped up within minutes, with fans traveling from an astonishing 71 countries to witness the latest Ayreon live experience.
For one unforgettable week, Tilburg lived and breathed Ayreon. On stage, the setlist spanned three decades of Ayreon history—from beloved fan favorites to songs never performed live before, with highlights from Arjen Lucassen’s many side projects woven seamlessly into the experience.
Ayreon mastermind Arjen Lucassen, alongside lead producer and keyboardist Joost van den Broek, assembled a remarkable cast of many fan-favorite Ayreon vocalists that includes; Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), Anneke van Giersbergen, Dino Jelusick (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Whitesnake), Maggy Luyten, Heather Findlay, Marcela Bovio, Irene Jansen, Wudstik, Damian Wilson (Arena), Robert Soeterboek, Mike Mills (Toehider) as well as Lucassen himself.
The album also features the musical majesty of Joost van den Broek ( Keyboards), Ed Warby (Drums), Johan van Stratum (Bass), Timo Somers (Guitar), Ferry Duijsens (Electric and Acoustic Guitar), Ben Mathot (Violin), Jeroen Goossens (Flute) and Jurriaan Westerveld (Cello).
Ayreon’s 30th anniversary celebration in Tilburg was a unique moment in time—etched forever into the hearts and minds of those who experienced it live. With this upcoming release, the wider world will finally have the chance to step into the Ayreon Universe and experience the magic from the comfort of one’s own home.
Welcome aboard Ayreon’s amazing flight through time.
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– 3LP Red
– Earbook
– 2CD + DVD
– Bluray
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Tracklisting:
“Dream Sequencer 1”
“My House On Mars”
“Sail Away To Avalon”
“Green And Cream”
“Days Of The Knights”
“Childhood”
“Dragon On The Sea”
“Sign”
“Sea Of Machines”
“The Year Of ’41”
“The First Man On Earth”
“The Lighthouse/The Argument 2/The Parting”
“Carried By The Wind”
“Dream Sequencer 2”
“The Theory Of Everything”
“Actual Fantasy”
“Into The Black Hole”
“Dreamtime”
“Dawn Of A Million Souls”
“Valley Of The Queens”
“Loser”
Band Introduction Mike
“The Castle Hall”
“Amazing Flight In Space”
“Everybody Dies”
Speech Arjen And Joost
“Set Your Controls”
“Dream Sequencer 3”
“Isolation”
“Everybody Dies” video:
“Loser” video:
“Isolation”
Trailer:
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