Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny are the most popular artists of 20 years of Spotify
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have been named the most popular artists of the last two decades on Spotify as the streaming service celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the platform rel...
Zandvoort must take measures against noise nuisance at Theater De Krocht
The North Holland District Court has ordered the municipality of Zandvoort to implement measures within five months to address noise nuisance from Theater De Krocht. The ruling follows complaints abou...
Free entry to Bogotá Art in Halfweg: four days of art, crafts and music
Broedplaats Bogotá in Halfweg will host its sixth group exhibition from April 30 to May 3. The four-day event is free to the public and features a variety of art, crafts, and music.
This is the King's Day 2026 program in Haarlem
Haarlem has announced its program for King's Day on Monday, April 27, 2026, featuring a variety of events including live performances and traditional flea markets. The city-wide celebrations offer act...
Rosalía takes Ziggo Dome to the confessional via ballet, opera, and reggaeton
Spanish singer Rosalía performed a highly anticipated concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam to showcase her critically acclaimed album LUX. The stage production brought the music to life with a uniq...
IJmond youth feud: First convict released with ankle monitor
An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months in prison, with six months suspended, for the attempted manslaughter and public assault of a teenager from Haarlem during a violent youth feud. Havi...
Buy orange tompouces at these 5 Amsterdam bakeries
To celebrate King Willem-Alexander's birthday, several bakeries across Amsterdam are offering traditional orange tompouces. The article highlights five specific locations in the city where residents c...
The newcomer's 'customer journey': stroopwafels, the button on the bus and endless stacks of forms
This article examines the complex administrative challenges and bureaucratic hurdles faced by newcomers arriving in the Netherlands. It highlights how individuals can become lost in the very system of...
The cup final Danielle Kliwon attended had little to do with romance: it was the vindication of one man and his bold choice
Danielle Kliwon attended the Dutch cup final in Rotterdam with NEC supporters, hoping the club would break its losing streak and finally secure a trophy. The match ultimately lacked a romantic outcome...
YouTuber finally admits making prank call to suspect who shot boys
The YouTuber Rouand YT has admitted to making a prank call to a man suspected of fatally shooting two innocent Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark on New Year's Day. Initially denying inv...
Artists remove songs featuring d4vd from streaming services due to murder case
Several artists, including Laufey and Damiano David, have removed their collaborations with singer d4vd from streaming platforms. The decision follows recent news that d4vd has been charged with the m...
Ajax to play potential play-offs in Volendam due to Harry Styles concerts
Ajax will play their potential European football play-off matches at FC Volendam's stadium if they fail to finish in the top four of the Eredivisie. The relocation is necessary because the Johan Cruyf...
Ajax to play potential play-offs in Volendam due to Harry Styles concerts
Ajax will host potential European football play-off matches at FC Volendam's stadium instead of the Johan Cruijff Arena. The relocation is necessary because their home stadium in Amsterdam is schedule...
Ajax to play potential European play-offs at FC Volendam's stadium
Ajax will move its potential Conference League play-off matches to FC Volendam's stadium because the Johan Cruijff Arena is unavailable due to Harry Styles concerts. The club currently sits in fifth p...
In the hospital, Will and Hugo decided to change course: from the office to music studios
After experiencing life-threatening health scares, friends Hugo and Will quit their office jobs to build fifteen affordable music studios in Amsterdam's Amstelkwartier. The project aims to address the...
Photo of family separated by ICE wins World Press Photo
American photographer Carol Guzy has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for her image depicting a family being separated by ICE agents. The winning photograph highlights the emotional impact ...
The Black Archives returns permanently to Amsterdam East
Getting a royal decoration? Don’t wear it to a funeral (and other royal facts)
On Friday, more than 3,000 citizens across the Netherlands are receiving royal honors as part of the annual 'lintjesregen' event. The article highlights this tradition and provides etiquette tips for ...
Historical lecture on 200 years of Zandvoort seaside resort
Historian Koen Marijt will deliver a lecture on April 26 exploring Zandvoort's 200-year history as a seaside resort. The presentation focuses on the town's 19th-century transformation from a fishing v...
Heemstede butcher takes on Amsterdam with flair: 'I was a social worker in a white coat'
Former butcher Paul Wiegel has published his third book, "Professional Knowledge and the Customer Psyche," reflecting on his career and the social interactions he had with his clients. Having worked i...
Jonnie Boer's family remembers him on first anniversary of death: 'You are within us'
The family of acclaimed Dutch chef Jonnie Boer is marking the first anniversary of his sudden death at the age of sixty. Boer, who was the co-owner of the renowned Michelin-starred restaurant De Libri...
Uitgeest commemorates Gerrit de Beer, Pieter Ouwerkerk and Pieter Arnold Roodenburgh
On May 4th, the town of Uitgeest will participate in the National Remembrance Day with a ceremony and silent march organized by the local May 4th Committee. The event honors war victims, including Ger...
Exhibition on Zaanstreek elections now free to see at Zaandam city hall
The Zaanstad Municipal Archives is hosting a free exhibition of historical election documents from the period 1880 to 1939. The collection is currently on display in the public hall of the Zaandam Cit...
Comedian 'rejected' in Castricum finds new venue in Uitgeest: 'Freedom of speech is a great asset'
Comedian Rogier Kahlmann has moved his upcoming performance to Dorpshuis de Zwaan in Uitgeest after being barred from Theater Koningsduyn in Castricum for his "polarizing statements." The show is sche...
Rain or sun? This is the weather forecast for King's Day in Haarlem
Meteorologist Floris Lafeber from weeronline.nl provides the weather forecast for King's Day in Haarlem. The forecast aims to inform residents whether they can celebrate the holiday outdoors in the ci...
Exhibition on early graffiti in the Netherlands at STRAAT Museum: ‘Showing that you exist’
Twin brothers Richard and Marcel van Tiggelen are showcasing their extensive collection of early Dutch graffiti objects at the STRAAT museum in Amsterdam. The exhibition highlights the history and evo...
Beverwijk honors Father Wim van der Geest with street name
Mayor Martijn Smit officially unveiled the street name "Wim van der Geesthof" on April 21 to honor Father Wim van der Geest. The tribute recognizes his significant contributions to assisting people in...
Amsterdam tightens King's Day rules again: alcohol fines could be substantial
Amsterdam is tightening regulations for King's Day celebrations this year to address the "anything goes" atmosphere in the city. Mayor Femke Halsema announced stricter rules and higher fines for illeg...
Suspected victim of singer d4vd died of multiple stab wounds
An autopsy report released on Wednesday revealed that 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from multiple stab wounds after being found in the car of singer d4vd last year. The singer has been char...
