nuJul 23, 2026, 08:01

Erykah Badu to perform at Carré in October

American singer Erykah Badu is scheduled to perform a concert at the Carré theater in Amsterdam on October 13. Concert organizer MOJO announced that the event, titled 'An Intimate Experience with Erykah Badu', will focus heavily on musical improvisation.

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30 years of ADE: how a small networking conference grew into the world's largest dance marathon

The Amsterdam Dance Event is celebrating its 30th anniversary, having grown from a small industry gathering into the world's largest dance festival. Over the past three decades, the event has helped transform electronic music into a recognized art form while solidifying the Netherlands' reputation as a global leader in the dance industry.

Dandy and contrarian Whistler cared little for anatomy in his portraits: harmony took precedence over reality

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is presenting a major retrospective on the British-American artist James McNeill Whistler, known for his nonconformist approach to traditional painting. The exhibition explores how Whistler prioritized aesthetic harmony over anatomical accuracy, frequently challenging critics and clients with his unconventional style.

Exhibition reveals how the former owners of Huis Willet-Holthuysen were deeply involved in the slave trade

An exhibition at Museum Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores how the residence's 18th-century owners profited from the colonial slave trade. The display details how the city's canal district served as a major center for the plantation economy.

The first time I saw Cabaret, I thought writer Joe Masteroff was a visionary

This column discusses the film Spinoza and the musical Cabaret, both of which explore historical themes of freedom and social progress that remain relevant today. By reflecting on the fictionalized friendship between Spinoza and Rembrandt in 17th-century Amsterdam and the enduring messages of Cabaret, the author finds comfort in the persistence of these vital human ideals.

IDFA film festival sounds alarm over higher tourist tax: 'Amsterdam is pricing itself out of the market for cultural events'

The IDFA documentary festival warns that rising hotel VAT and tourist taxes are making it difficult to host international cultural events in Amsterdam. Festival director Cees van 't Hullenaar states that these costs are pricing the city out of the competitive event market.