Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Violinist Isabelle Faust performs Kurtág’s Kafka Fragments as Muziekgebouw artist-in-residence
TikTokers cycling through Amsterdam: ‘We don’t intentionally cycle faster to hit a tourist’
Heemskerk native a professional musician in Finland for years. Rody van Gemert: 'At five I pretended to play and bowed to the audience'
Rody van Gemert, a 54-year-old classical guitarist originally from Heemskerk, has built a career and life in Helsinki, Finland. Despite resisting his parents' vacation plans to Scandinavia as a child,...
Telstar supporter Wim Adrichem once wrote a book about being a fan of an unsuccessful club: ‘Maybe I should write a new one’
Telstar supporter Wim Adrichem is considering writing a new book following the football club's recent promotion and cup success. His previous work explored the experience of supporting a team that rar...
Louvre director resigns after high-profile robbery and strikes
Laurence des Cars has resigned as the president of the Louvre museum, with French President Emmanuel Macron accepting her resignation on Tuesday. The museum has recently faced significant challenges, ...
Whale jaw found in Zeeland comes from closed Zoological Museum in Amsterdam
Third edition of Porn Film Festival Amsterdam: ‘Porn is so much more than a 10-minute jerk-off video’
Martijn Krabbé receives award for 'impressive voice-over work' in programs
Martijn Krabbé has been honored with the Voice Over Award 2026 for his outstanding voice-over work in numerous television programs. The award was announced on Radio Veronica, with the jury recognizin...
Jutta Leerdam, Femke Kok and other Olympians honored for unique Winter Games achievements: ‘It’s slowly starting to sink in’
Several Dutch skaters, including Jutta Leerdam and Femke Kok, were awarded royal honors for their achievements at the Winter Olympics in Milan. The group, which included individual speed skaters and t...
Anjet Daanje longlisted for International Booker Prize
Dutch author Anjet Daanje has been named to the longlist of the International Booker Prize for her novel "De herinnerde soldaat" (The Remembered Soldier). The prestigious award recognizes the best wor...
Rock trio Sjako! remains as idiosyncratic as ever on new album: 'Improvising is a form of communication for us'
The Haarlem-based rock band Sjako! has released a new double album titled 'Senior Citizens' after forty-five years, featuring a mix of understated songs and long improvisations. The band will perform ...
Andrew's arrest biggest crisis for British royal family: 'Hard to get out of'
The arrest of Prince Andrew has triggered a major crisis for the British monarchy, described by experts as one of the most difficult situations in its recent history. Observers suggest that the instit...
Number of fireworks-related eye injuries increases further
The number of people with eye injuries from fireworks during the New Year's period reached 215, the highest total in twelve years. According to the Dutch Ophthalmological Society, half of the victims ...
National Sinterklaas arrival this year in Grave, Brabant
The national arrival of Sinterklaas will take place in Grave, North Brabant, this year. This traditional event marks the official start of the festive season in the Netherlands.
Maarten Paes is tenth Ajax goalkeeper in five years: how did the revolving door in goal come about?
Maarten Paes has become the tenth goalkeeper to play for Ajax in the last five years, highlighting a period of significant instability for the position at the club. The Dutch team has struggled to dev...
Dispute over carnival parody of ABBA song headed to court
The Dutch carnival band De Kapotte Kachels and Universal Music Publishing are heading to court over a legal dispute regarding a parody of an ABBA song. The disagreement involves the band's track 'Dikk...
Evening on equal opportunities and diversity in education at Haventheater IJmuiden
The municipality of Velsen and Haventheater IJmuiden hosted an evening on March 9th focused on equality of opportunity and diversity in education. The event was organized in collaboration with Discrim...
Russell Brand denies new rape allegations
British comedian and actor Russell Brand denied new charges of rape and sexual assault in court on Tuesday. The allegations relate to incidents that reportedly took place in London in 2009 and are in ...
Young Haarlem intellectuals were already discussing cremation, vegetarianism, and prostitution rules around 1850
Around 1850, young intellectuals in Haarlem engaged in discussions regarding progressive social issues like cremation and vegetarianism following the 1848 constitutional reform. This period marked a s...
Rob Wijnberg steps down as editor-in-chief of De Correspondent
Rob Wijnberg is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the online journalism platform De Correspondent to take on a new role within the organization. Deputy editors Rosan Smits and Maaike Goslinga will a...
Video | Jason Derulo brings parents on stage at Ziggo Dome show
Actor Robert Carradine dies at 71
American actor Robert Carradine, known for his roles in The Long Riders and Revenge of the Nerds, has passed away at the age of 71. His family confirmed the news, stating that the actor took his own l...
Lubach outshines Catshuis speed dates with rapped introduction of new cabinet
Attention Twilight fans: five-film marathon coming to Haarlem
Kinepolis Haarlem will host a marathon featuring all five films from the Twilight saga on Saturday, March 7th. Fans can watch the entire series back-to-back on the big screen during this special event...
The new city artist doesn't draw, but uses an ancient technique
Mirre Yayla Séur has been named Amsterdam's new city artist, opting to use the traditional craft of glass painting instead of conventional drawing on paper. Her work will focus on capturing the city'...
Priest Oleksandr Khylevych offers Ukrainians a piece of their own land and culture: ‘I haven’t made much progress with Dutch yet’
Ukrainian priest Oleksandr Khylevych offers spiritual support and a sense of cultural identity to fellow refugees in the Netherlands through weekly Eastern Orthodox services. Having fled his homeland ...
Tom Hanks to play Abraham Lincoln in new film
Tom Hanks is set to star as Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming film adaptation of the novel "Lincoln in the Bardo." In addition to playing the lead role, the American actor will also serve as a producer ...
Patrick Kluivert opens Cruyff Court in his old neighborhood: ‘When I was young we didn't have such a nice pitch’
Free things to do this spring break: Best tips and outings with kids in Amsterdam
