Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Review: the new crime series Rippers is a weak imitation of Mocro Maffia
With ‘The Fortress’, Dutch artist Dries Verhoeven shows geopolitical pain at the Venice Biennale
Exhibition A Travelogue for the Eye opens in Haarlem
The exhibition 'A Travelogue for the Eye' by Frank Visser and Mirjam Bleeker is scheduled to open at Kunst Centrum Haarlem on Friday, May 22. The show features a collection of works presented by the t...
Het Parool’s Crime Podcast returns to the theater due to success
Review: Fuses are short again in the second season of Beef
Aisha Dutrieux: 'I want to know what it feels like to no longer want to live. For a book'
Writer Aisha Dutrieux recounts meeting an individual at a symposium on euthanasia for psychological suffering while conducting research for a new book. The individual offered to share their personal e...
Noa Vahle understands prejudices: 'Given opportunities sooner than others'
Presenter Noa Vahle acknowledged on her podcast that she understands why people have prejudices regarding her career trajectory. She admitted that being the daughter of Linda de Mol allowed her to rec...
Singer Lenny Kuhr nominated for the Pim Fortuyn Prize
Singer Lenny Kuhr and columnist Martin Sommer are among five nominees for the Pim Fortuyn Prize, which recognizes individuals who advocate for free speech. The nominations were announced by juror Joos...
Personal belongings of late Friends actor Matthew Perry auctioned
Several personal items belonging to the late Friends star Matthew Perry, including scripts and photos from the show, are being put up for auction. The proceeds from the sale will benefit the foundatio...
At school he was an ‘insufferable troublemaker’, now Harm Edens has his own park
Hollywood actor John Malkovich receives Croatian citizenship
American actor John Malkovich was granted Croatian citizenship during a special ceremony in Zagreb on Tuesday. The event officially recognized the Hollywood star's new status in the country.
Toos & Henk - May 6
Cartoonist Paul Kusters offers a unique perspective on current events through his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The cartoon is featured daily from Monday to Saturday.
Spiritual father Bert Kisjes (86) steps down as chairman of ‘People’s Church’: ‘I saw my time disappear in meetings’
Bert Kisjes, the 86-year-old founder and chairman of the 'Mensenkerk' in Beverwijk, is stepping down from his role due to the burden of prolonged administrative meetings. The theologian and philosophe...
Amsterdam entrepreneur keeps Benelux’s largest picture framer in city center: ‘I didn't buy a frame shop, I bought an adventure’
Wild squid and huge pans of paella – Nazka owner opens Spanish restaurant in Amsterdam
Review: Saved Game is ruthlessly disruptive and Julia Ghysels is an actress who puts everything on the line
Gijsbert Hanekroot was the definitive pop photographer of the seventies
Rein Rog (79) has been a volunteer at sc Buitenveldert for 40 years: ‘This is my second home’
How children see the future of Amsterdam: ‘Totally unexpected creations emerge’
Royal couple closes May 5 concert with lively Latin music
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended the annual May 5th concert in Amsterdam, where they were seen dancing to Latin music performed by singer Rolf Sanchez. The event concluded with a selec...
In pictures | How the Liberation Festivals unfolded in the Netherlands
Several Liberation Festivals across the Netherlands experienced high attendance on Tuesday, with some sites reaching full capacity. Festivals in Utrecht and Rotterdam were forced to temporarily close ...
Not two, but four Olivia Rodrigo concerts at the Ziggo Dome
American singer Olivia Rodrigo has announced two additional concert dates at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for next year. In addition to her shows on March 23 and 24, she will now also perform on March ...
Video | Kylie Minogue looks back on career in docuseries: watch the trailer
War remains secondary at Bevrijdingspop: 'This festival is mostly about having fun, and that's how it should be'
Bevrijdingspop 2026 continues to prioritize music and celebration, despite organizers' previous promises to place a greater emphasis on themes of war and security. Attendees found that these serious t...
Everyone reflects at liberation celebration in Velsen-Noord. ‘Dancing in the Breestraat after liberation was unforgettable’
Residents in Velsen-Noord gathered to commemorate the end of World War II, sharing personal memories of the liberation. The article highlights the importance of local observances alongside larger fest...
Remembrance Day protester: 'I am not allowed on Dam Square, while my grandmother survived Auschwitz'
During the Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square in Amsterdam, police detained nine protesters carrying signs with the slogan "Never again is now." One activist, whose grandmother survived Auschwitz,...
Young Bevrijdingspop visitors stay level-headed despite world misery: ‘Freedom is just enjoying a beer’
Tens of thousands of visitors attended the Bevrijdingspop festival to celebrate freedom and enjoy a day of entertainment. Most attendees focused on the festive atmosphere, emphasizing the importance o...
Women’s resistance in the Vondelstraat: “You really feel it in the stones of the building”
The AT5 series De Straten van Amsterdam explores the history of women's resistance in the Vondelstraat during World War II. The episode highlights the stories of Jewish photographers Eva Besnyö and M...
The Rolling Stones confirm new album, written in a month: ‘We are in top form’
Paul McCartney on new Rolling Stones album out in July
The Rolling Stones have confirmed that their new album, titled Foreign Tongues, will be released on July 10. The record follows weeks of hints from the band and features a guest appearance by Paul McC...