Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Coja Snacks isn't perfect, but it's a snack bar that dares to innovate
After suffering a fire in 2024, the Amsterdam-based snack bar Coja Snacks has reopened with a modernized interior and an expanded menu. While the business successfully adapts to current market trends ...
World Rowing Championships at Bosbaan postponed due to thunderstorms over Amsterdam
Severe thunderstorms over Amsterdam caused a temporary delay for several finals at the World Rowing Championships at the Bosbaan. Despite the disruption, rowers Simon van Dorp and Melvin Twellaar succ...
D-Block Europe and French Montana to play AFAS Live in Amsterdam
D-Block Europe and French Montana are set to perform a joint concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Tickets for the event, which will highlight the collaborative history of the two acts, will be available...
Video | Mark Zuckerberg returns in The Social Reckoning movie trailer
A trailer has been released for The Social Reckoning, which serves as a sequel to the 2010 film The Social Network. The new movie is scheduled to premiere in theaters on October 8.
Cultural center Sexyland gets permanent temporary location at NDSM
The cultural clubhouse Sexyland has secured a new ten-year home at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, where it will operate under the name Super Sexyland World. After spending over a year without a permanen...
Sexyland gets permanent home and returns to its NDSM roots in 2027
Sexyland has signed a ten-year lease to return to its roots at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, with plans to open a permanent venue called Super Sexyland World by 2027. The renovated space will include f...
Ferry operators to strike on September 9: no ferry service between North and the rest of Amsterdam all day
GVB employees in Amsterdam, including ferry operators, will strike on September 9, causing a total halt to public transport services. The action is a protest against proposed government budget cuts to...
Fontaines D.C. to perform at Ziggo Dome on November 10
Fontaines D.C. will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 10 as part of an extensive European tour. Tickets for the band's debut performance at the venue go on sale on September 3.
Ajax to face Atalanta and Getafe among others in Conference League
Ajax has been drawn into the Conference League group stage, where they will face opponents including Atalanta, Getafe, and FC Thun. The competition, which starts on October 15, follows a new format wh...
Should the NPO really want this? Creating content for platforms that aim to get children addicted to screens as young as possible
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is venturing into microdrama, a format of short, vertical mobile videos, to reach younger audiences on platforms like TikTok. This experimental move has sparked debate...
Video | Davina Michelle surprises motorists with performance from truck
Dutch singer Davina Michelle surprised drivers at a gas station on Friday with a live performance from a truck. The event was held to promote the release of her new studio album.
'Red hair is going extinct', and other myths about hair color debunked by experts
Thousands of redheads from around the world are gathering in Tilburg for the annual Redhead Days Festival held on the last weekend of August. The event aims to address common myths surrounding red hai...
Prime Video to adapt Stephen King's Crouch End into a miniseries
Prime Video is developing a miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's 1980 horror story Crouch End, which follows a woman searching for her missing husband. The series will be written by Paul Tomalin an...
Dutch royals saddened by death of Norway's King Harald: 'Takk for alt'
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has passed away, triggering tributes from international leaders and royal families across the continent. Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Quee...
Prime Video to produce documentary on Formula 1 driver Lando Norris
Prime Video is producing a documentary about Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris, focusing on his life outside of racing. The film is expected to be released on the streaming platform next year.
Visit the Indische Buurt Festival or join an open mic: what to do in Amsterdam this weekend
Amsterdam hosts a variety of events this weekend, including the Indische Buurt and Alles is Noord neighborhood festivals, film screenings at the Eye Filmmuseum, and art exhibitions at Loods6. Resident...
Transgender people facing long waits for care sometimes start hormones themselves: 'It can be dangerous'
Fifteen percent of transgender individuals on the waiting list at Radboudumc have begun hormone therapy without professional supervision. Data indicates that 30 percent of these individuals are using ...
Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo to lead new hospital series
Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo will lead and executive produce a new series titled Not a Sound, based on the novel by Heather Gudenkauf. The plot follows a nurse who discovers a murder mystery after...
No Tolu, no party at Ajax: why the loanee has much more impact than the big-money signing
Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare is outperforming marquee signing Marcos Leonardo, demonstrating better tactical fit and energy on the pitch. Following his strong performance against FC Sion, Arokodare has...
Norwegian King Harald dies at 89
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89 after a long reign marked by his dedication to duty and his firm stance on his personal life. He will be succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Haakon, as...
Maarten Spanjer has cancer: 'Not afraid to die at all'
Actor Maarten Spanjer has publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis but maintains a composed, philosophical outlook on his health. He will document his experiences with the illness and his ongoing treatm...
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk could not stay on the sidelines forever
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk is returning to the media industry with a new podcast series titled Schuilen in schoonheid and an upcoming travel program on SBS6. The podcast features in-depth interviews about...
Soul singer Gladys Knight (82) to reduce performing
Soul singer Gladys Knight is reducing her performance schedule to spend more time with her husband and grandchildren. The 82-year-old artist expressed appreciation for her fans' decades of support ami...
Millions watch GTA 6 on Netflix simultaneously: platform buckles under the hype, reaction videos go viral
The premiere of a GTA 6 presentation on Netflix attracted millions of viewers, causing temporary outages on the platform due to record-breaking traffic. The footage revealed a detailed virtual Miami, ...
Qian van Binsbergen created a series about white men: ‘White men seem to suffer from a kind of tunnel vision’
Documentary filmmaker Qian van Binsbergen has developed a new series that examines the power structures associated with white men. The project follows her previous success with the award-winning produ...
Ajax provides involuntary entertainment under manager Míchel Sánchez
Ajax secured a spot in the Conference League main tournament following a 5-3 victory over FC Sion on Thursday. The match featured experimental tactics and varied performance levels from the Dutch side...
Hundreds of Norwegians gather at palace for ailing King Harald
Hundreds of Norwegians have gathered at the royal palace in Oslo to offer support as King Harald remains in critical condition. The 89-year-old monarch has been hospitalized for over a week, with his ...
Former council member Guido Frankfurther finally becomes a tram driver after multiple attempts: "Powerful"
Former Amsterdam city council member Guido Frankfurther has successfully qualified as a tram driver after overcoming several previous setbacks, including failing an initial reaction test and needing p...
Looking forward to Telstar - Ajax: "I'm an Amsterdammer, but I have a Telstar heart"
Former players who have represented both Telstar and Ajax shared their personal insights and predictions ahead of the two clubs' upcoming Eredivisie meeting. While some favor the Amsterdam giants, oth...
Tieka (42) and Léla (9): ‘Sometimes I really wonder: where do all your thoughts go?’
Tieka and her nine-year-old daughter Léla discuss the joys of growing up and parenting together in Amsterdam. The pair highlights their shared spontaneity and frequent evening outings, such as watchi...