5 November 2025 | Photo: Verknipt
Stadium sized scenography reinforces the growing architectural ambitions of dance music culture
Amsterdam-based hard techno brand Verknipt officially set a new Guinness World Record on July 19 this year at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, delivering what is now recognized as the largest laser show ever staged. The attempt featured 1,100 individual laser sources, securing the title previously held by a 2021 show in Dubai that used 824 lasers.
The record-breaking moment unfolded during a dedicated segment of the event labelled the Verknipt Experience, designed as a ten-minute, fully choreographed visual peak. The ArenA’s 360-degree stage layout, a rotating DJ booth, and dense, pre-programmed laser rigging contributed to the immersive intensity of the production.
Verknipt had teased the record attempt across its social platforms leading up to the event. Following the show, the brand publicly confirmed the achievement with an announcement celebrating their new status as official Guinness record holders. Approximately 40,000 attendees filled the stadium, witnessing the spectacle as it was measured, verified, and logged by Guinness adjudicators on site.
Beyond its sheer scale, the production also underscored Verknipt’s ongoing interest in stagecraft, scenography, and visual dramaturgy within hard techno contexts. With the ArenA edition marking the final show of this current stadium series, the record positions the brand at a unique intersection of nightlife, engineering, and large-format visual art.
