Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Michael Jackson musical to premiere in the Netherlands next year
A musical based on the life and work of Michael Jackson is scheduled to premiere in the Netherlands in 2027. The production has previously been performed in cities including London, Hamburg, and on Br...
Nostalgia! Watch these childhood favorites from your youth on the big screen in Haarlem again
Beloved Dutch children's classics are returning to the big screen in Haarlem this summer. Residents can revisit nostalgic films from their youth at local cinema screenings throughout the summer holida...
Enschede school stays open longer as parents choose their own vacation days
Public primary school La Res in Enschede has extended its school year for dozens of students who took leave outside of scheduled vacation periods. Parents opted for this flexible scheduling to save on...
God of War series production halted due to Ryan Hurst injury
Filming for the new series God of War has been temporarily suspended following an injury to lead actor Ryan Hurst. The actor tore his bicep while performing a stunt and requires surgery.
Review: The Weeknd effortlessly captivates Arena with grand and sweet pop spectacle
Review: pianist Filippo Gorini seeks to bring comfort and hope through his music, this time in Cape Town
Review: The Real Me album title is promising, but you learn nothing about the real Future
Review New Avatar: Kelela delivers a sultry club night – leaving you alone with your feelings
Sports clubs take measures against parental interference: 'In the past, if a coach said your child is playing on this team, that was it. Those days are over'
Jewish boxer Ben Bril threw his first punches as an 11-year-old street kid in this boxing gym at the beginning of the last century
André Volten's painted stainless steel in the Amstelkwartier is art worth circling around
Gangster rapper Joey AK released with ankle monitor and ban from Southeast district
Ajax faces old acquaintance in Conference League qualifiers, FC Twente meets Hungarian record champion
Ajax will face Serbian club FK Vojvodina in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League next Thursday. Meanwhile, FC Twente is set to compete against the Hungarian record champion in the...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (July 17-19)
A list of recommended activities and events for the weekend of July 17-19 has been compiled for residents and visitors in Haarlem. The guide aims to help people find entertainment and leisure opportun...
Tragicomedy Pink Therapy gives outdoor theater in Noord a second life during WorldPride
Writer Mina Etemad and Southeast royalty Jeffrey Spalburg discuss life's big questions in De Zwoele Stad
The talkshow De Zwoele Stad, hosted in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, features comedian Jeffrey Spalburg and writer Mina Etemad discussing topics such as identity, diaspora, and their personal histories. Through...
Weddings, babies and moves: how former B&B Vol liefde participants are doing
Ahead of the new season of B&B Vol liefde, presenter Leonie ter Braak catches up with former participants to see how their lives have changed. The special update explores the current relationship stat...
Luke Skywalker's Star Wars lightsaber auctioned for $3.75 million
The lightsaber used by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films has been sold at auction for a record-breaking 3.75 million dollars. This sale marks the highest amount ever paid for a scre...
Ozark actress Julia Garner and singer Mark Foster to divorce
Actress Julia Garner and singer Mark Foster are divorcing after more than six years of marriage. The news was confirmed by an exclusive source cited in People magazine.
Reporting at night in Osdorp or the Red Light District: give me old-fashioned street reporting any day
Upon his death, Amsterdam-Zuidoost key figure Roy Ristie left behind a vast archive: It is a treasure trove
Solo traveler Mauricio (18) visits family in Amsterdam: ‘My nephew wanted to study in a low country’
Film festival and DAFF defend Calf voting procedure: 'Careful process'
The Netherlands Film Festival and the Dutch Academy for Film have defended their selection process for the Golden Calf awards following criticism from several filmmakers. Both organizations maintain t...
Review: Jonkheer Jan Feith was involved in numerous aspects of the modernization of the Netherlands
Book review: Monaldi & Sorti on Malaparte in Capri in 1939: 'One hundred percent fiction' – but the characters really existed
In the romance novel ‘Two Hours’, Clara wonders her whole life: what if Alexander had kissed me?
Michael Jackson's estate was a childhood mental sanctuary for writer Valentijn de Heer: I saw the gate with that winding road to a children's paradise
Jandino Asporaat and wife Shirley split up, had already been living apart for a year
Comedian Jandino Asporaat and his wife Shirley have announced the end of their thirteen-year marriage via Instagram. The couple had already been living apart for more than a year before making the dec...
Ten unreleased pre-fame David Bowie tracks to feature on new album
Ten previously unreleased David Bowie tracks recorded before his breakthrough will be featured on a new album. Some of the tracks include contributions from Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
Where to watch the World Cup final on a big screen in Haarlem
Football fans in Haarlem can watch the 2026 World Cup final on the big screen at various local venues. Supporters of both Spain and Argentina are welcome to join the public viewing events in the city.