Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Waylon investigates how to compensate fans for cancelled concert
Dutch singer Waylon is exploring ways to compensate fans after the production company organizing his Top 1000 concert series went bankrupt. Since ticket holders may not receive refunds due to the inso...
Another awkward scenario: Ajax may be unable to play play-offs at the Arena due to Harry Styles
Ajax may be forced to play potential European football playoff matches away from the Johan Cruijff Arena due to a series of Harry Styles concerts scheduled at the stadium in late May. The club can avo...
New exhibition at Stedelijk Museum: Ivna Esajas challenges art world conventions
IJmondtrekkers leaders form a scouting family: 'Many have been members since childhood'
The scouting group De IJmondtrekkers meets every Saturday at the edge of Zuid-Kennemerland park in IJmuiden to engage in traditional outdoor activities like building fires and pioneering. The organiza...
Rapper Ye adds second GelreDome concert weeks after ticket rush
Rapper Ye has announced a second concert at the GelreDome on June 8, following the rapid sell-out of his first show scheduled for June 6. Concert organizer J. Noah Live confirmed the additional date d...
Is there a future for Circus Hakim now that new development leaves no room for the theater? 'I want to keep telling the story'
Circus Hakim, a theater run by Hakim Tra0dia in Haarlem, faces an uncertain future due to large-scale redevelopment plans at its current location. After twelve years at the former Lieven de Keyschool,...
Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as Conan the Barbarian
Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to reprise his iconic role in the upcoming film King Conan. The announcement of the actor's return as the famous barbarian was first reported by Deadline.
Michiel Huisman lands detective role in American series
Dutch actor Michiel Huisman has been cast as a detective in the upcoming NBC series 'What the Dead Know.' He will star alongside 'Orange Is the New Black' actress Taylor Schilling in the American prod...
Toos & Henk - March 10
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his 'Toos & Henk' comic strips. The illustrations are published daily from Monday to Saturday.
Rembrandt thought marksman Frans Banninck Cocq was a ‘scoundrel’ and a ‘prick’
Sylvester Stallone involved as producer in new Rambo film
Sylvester Stallone is serving as an executive producer for a new Rambo film that is currently in production. The actor, who starred in the previous installments of the franchise, announced his behind-...
Actor Timothy Busfield denies sexual abuse allegations by actress
Actor and director Timothy Busfield has denied allegations of sexually abusing actress Claudia Christian during film production in 1991. This follows separate charges filed against him earlier this ye...
Even Betondorp cannot escape housing market madness: 3 million euro home
A former school building in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Betondorp is for sale for nearly 3 million euros, reflecting the extreme price increases in the city's housing market. The 327-square-meter pr...
Velsen Municipality reverses decision: 5,000 glass ornamental fish will not return to Kromhoutstraat in IJmuiden due to high costs and budget pressure
The municipality of Velsen has decided not to reinstall 5,000 glass decorative fish on Kromhoutstraat in IJmuiden due to high costs and budget constraints. This decision reverses a commitment made in ...
No sound insulation in wall between parsonage and De Krocht, municipality knew long before renovation: ‘No action despite promises’
A resident of a rectory adjacent to Theater De Krocht has taken the municipality of Zandvoort to court over the lack of sound insulation in a shared wall. Despite claims that the municipality was awar...
Neapolitan Fred’s Coffee stands in contrast to the many sleek beige coffee shops
Claudia de Breij to perform 2026 New Year's Eve special
Claudia de Breij will perform the 2026 New Year's Eve special, marking her fourth time hosting the annual cabaret show. The performance will be broadcast on NPO 1 to review the events of the year.
Claudia de Breij to perform 2026 New Year’s Eve special: 'We must go on'
Claudia de Breij will perform the 2026 New Year's Eve show on NPO 1, marking her fourth time hosting the annual review. The comedian and singer will reflect on the events of the past year in the natio...
Libris Literature Prize shortlist announced, 'six declarations of love to literature'
Frenna and Sef biggest winners at Edison Pop
Frenna and Sef were the top winners at the Edison Pop 2026 awards ceremony held on Monday in Leusden. Frenna received the award for best single, while Sef won for best album, and DI-RECT was honored w...
DI-RECT honored with Edison Pop Lifetime Achievement Award
The Dutch band DI-RECT has been awarded the Edison Pop Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor was presented to the group by former manager Dick Westland during a gala event at the AFAS Theater in Leusd...
DPG Media tightens security after incident at Amsterdam headquarters
DPG Media is increasing security at its facilities following an incident where a man caused damage and unrest at its Amsterdam headquarters last week. The suspect has been arrested and remains in poli...
Amsterdam gains a new city museum on Monday – and everything is tiny: ‘You can look at it for hours’
Dirk-Jan Prins, photojournalist and Tata critic, dies. His work lives on
Dutch photojournalist and Zilveren Camera winner Dirk-Jan Prins has passed away at the age of 71. He was widely recognized for his photography documenting environmental issues at the Tata Steel plant,...
Singer Jill Scott to perform at AFAS Live in October
American singer Jill Scott is scheduled to perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on October 10. The concert will feature songs from her new album titled "To whom this may concern."
Does going viral with a ‘wacky’ video actually win votes for local politicians?
Local Dutch politicians are increasingly using viral social media videos, ranging from humorous skits to unconventional language, to attract voters for municipal elections. The article explores whethe...
Toonbeeld Castricum seeking music buddies again
The "Muziekmaatjes" project in Castricum is launching a second edition to connect different generations through music. Following the success of the initial project, the organization is looking for new...
Disappeared: merger was no taboo at vv Nieuw-Vennep
This article reflects on the history of the defunct football club vv Nieuw-Vennep as part of a series on former sports organizations. The club, which was the predecessor to the current VVC, is noted f...
A striped shirt and bold questions were all talk show host Jan Lenferink (1945-2026) needed
Who is Oscar Garcia, the new Ajax manager? A close friend of Jordi Cruijff and a man struck by great personal tragedy
Oscar Garcia, a 52-year-old Catalan, has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax's first team. He was promoted by technical director Jordi Cruijff with the specific goal of securing qualification...