Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Hope prevails in the anxious days of Theater De Krocht: 'We’ve already shown what this theater can be'
Theater De Krocht in Zandvoort has experienced a difficult start despite a significant and costly renovation. The operator, Beleef Zandvoort, remains hopeful for the future and aims to demonstrate the...
Jesper scores at tournament in memory of former PE teacher. 'We have mixed teams with students from all grades so they get to know each other better'
Tender College in IJmuiden held the sixth edition of the Simon de Hoog football tournament on Thursday to honor the memory of a popular gym teacher who passed away in 2019. The event encourages social...
Drama series about Céline Dion's early years in development
A new drama series about the early life of Canadian singer Céline Dion is currently in development. The project, which is being produced by her brother Jacques Dion, will primarily focus on the singe...
Fries Museum postpones silverware exhibition over security concerns
The Fries Museum in Leeuwarden has postponed its upcoming silver exhibition due to security concerns. The museum decided to delay the opening to implement additional security measures after receiving ...
Museum of the Mind opens location in the Vleeshal from October for at least one year
The Museum of the Mind is returning its art collection from its closed Amsterdam branch to Haarlem, with a new exhibition scheduled to open in the Vleeshal this October. The 'outsider art' display wil...
Portrait of IJmuiden in 150 small artworks: Opening during Velsen Art Route and pieces for sale
Artists from Velsen have created 150 small artworks depicting IJmuiden, which will be showcased and available for purchase during the 2026 Kunstroute. Organizer Dirk van Zonderen anticipates the exhib...
Ajax target Míchel leaves Girona: ‘The club wishes to express its sincere thanks’
Permanent end to parking at antique market around the Dreef
The Dutch Council of State has ruled that the municipality of Haarlem is allowed to ban parking on the grass during antique markets at the Dreef. This decision concludes a legal dispute between market...
Flemings return to Expeditie Robinson after fourteen years for new season
The upcoming season of Expeditie Robinson will feature participants from both the Netherlands and Flanders for the first time in fourteen years. This new series marks a collaboration between the Dutch...
Boy seriously injured after assault on Elandsgracht during King's Night: 'Lucky he's still here'
Gracie Abrams to perform three shows at Ziggo Dome next year
Singer Gracie Abrams will perform three concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on May 7, 8, and 10 next year. The announcement was made by concert organizer MOJO on Thursday.
Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on the consequences of 1,400kg cocaine theft: ‘One rip deal ruined so many lives’
Exhibition on femicide at the Zaanbocht in Wormerveer
Stichting Open Mind is hosting an outdoor exhibition titled "Femicide" at the Zaanbocht in Wormerveer from June 10 to 30. The display features portraits and stories of women who were murdered by their...
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk makes TV comeback on SBS6 with new show
Van Nieuwkerk returns to TV on SBS6 after four years
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk is returning to television after a four-year hiatus to host a new program on SBS6. He will co-present a musical show about Aretha Franklin alongside singer Shirma Rouse.
Cultural and creative sector calls for clear rules on AI use
The Dutch cultural and creative sector is calling for clear regulations on the use of artificial intelligence following a study commissioned by the Kunstenbond. Stakeholders, including freelancers and...
Possibly AI-generated Kids Top 20 host sparks heavy criticism
The Dutch television program Kids Top 20 is facing criticism following reports that it plans to relaunch with an AI-generated presenter. Former hosts expressed disappointment with producer CTM TV's de...
Chaya (24) secretly extended a wooden bench on Museumplein for the homeless: ‘You can’t lie down properly on a 1.20-meter bench’
De Jong to play third match on Court 14 at Roland Garros on Friday
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong is scheduled to play his third-round match at Roland Garros against Russia's Karen Khachanov on Friday. This marks the first time the athlete from Hoofddorp has reac...
Matcha has character, just like wine
Exclusivithee, a tea shop and boutique café located on the Botermarkt in Leiden, specializes in the precise preparation of high-quality matcha. Shop manager Evita Marchena treats the green tea powder...
Annemieke Schollaardt temporarily off the radio after cancer diagnosis: 'Huge shock'
Dutch radio DJ Annemieke Schollaardt is stepping away from her work at AVROTROS for several weeks following a cancer diagnosis. Doctors discovered an abnormality in her appendix, a development Scholla...
Paula Limmen translates the origins of Beverwijk into art: ‘With the Wijkermeer, Slangenwegje, the town hall, carriage turnarounds, and Breestraat’
Artist Paula Limmen is among more than 25 participants in the upcoming Kunstroute Beverwijk & Wijk aan Zee 2026. The event is part of the 750th anniversary celebration of Beverwijk's market rights and...
Dimitri Verhulst (53) dug deep into his own life for his new novel: 'At one point I really started to hate that man'
Sarah Hall more than fulfills promise with a dizzying, kaleidoscopic biography of a wind
Author Yolanda Entius dissects the dark dynamics of the toxic family she grew up in
When the man she is having an affair with dies, Meira has nowhere to go with her grief in the novel Heremietdagen
Musical about philosopher Spinoza: ‘He was shunned for "horrendous heresies"’
Director Guy Weizman is launching 'Spinoza, De Mokum Musical', a production honoring the life and work of Amsterdam-born philosopher Baruch Spinoza. The musical portrays his conflicts with religious a...
Netherlands to play Nations League home games in Amsterdam and Eindhoven
The Dutch national football team will play its home Nations League matches in Amsterdam and Eindhoven this autumn, as announced by the KNVB. They are scheduled to face group opponents Germany, Serbia,...
Cabinet asks schools to be alert to risk of female genital mutilation
The Dutch cabinet has issued a letter to schools nationwide, urging staff to be alert for signs that female students may be at risk of genital mutilation before the summer holidays. The initiative aim...
