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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
434 listed buildings sold in Haarlem: sales price 62 percent higher than standard homes
According to data from the NVM brokers' association, 434 monument properties were recently sold in Haarlem. These historic homes are priced 62 percent higher on average compared to standard residentia...
Amsterdam asked Environmental Service four times if new Music On festival tent was approved, but received no response
Afrojack and Martin Garrix to perform at final Formula 1 race in Zandvoort
DJs Afrojack, La Fuente, and Martin Garrix are scheduled to perform during the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend in Zandvoort in late August. Afrojack and La Fuente will open the evening programs ...
The sun is back and Amsterdam strolls by the water: ‘The city turns into a half-naked parade’
Exhibition on clothing as a form of control at Museum Kranenburgh: ‘I love fashion, but I also see its limitations’
Talk to AI like you pray to God
Pope Leo XIV has issued a papal letter detailing the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence. The document highlights concerns regarding the spread of disinformation, the exacerbation ...
Sanne Vogel to marry after nine-year engagement
Actress and director Sanne Vogel has announced she is planning her wedding with partner Melchior Schimmel after a nine-year engagement. The 42-year-old artist shared the update during an interview wit...
Belly sliding and plenty of music: diverse program for three-day Velsen-Noord village festival
Velsen-Noord will host its traditional three-day village festival from June 19 to June 21. The event features a diverse program including belly sliding, a children's square, activities for seniors, an...
SBMG makes comeback with one-off show at Ziggo Dome
Rappers Chivv and Henkie T are reuniting as the musical duo SBMG for a one-time comeback concert at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome on December 5. This event marks their first performance together in seven yea...
José and daughter Zehra share passion for performing arts: 'I used to take her to dance classes in a baby carrier'
José Vermeij and her daughter Zehra Togrul share a lifelong passion for dance and theater, which began when José founded her own performing arts center in 2009. Zehra was introduced to the studio en...
Subsidy for restoration of historic facades in Zandvoort
Entrepreneurs and property owners in Zandvoort can apply for subsidies to restore historical facades. The scheme offers financial support of up to 10,000 euros for mid-terraced buildings and 12,500 eu...
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Atlas is back: the giant on the Dam breathes again
The 7-meter-tall statue of Atlas has been returned to the rear facade of the Royal Palace on Amsterdam's Dam Square following a major restoration. The Titan once again carries the celestial sphere as ...
These two acts make their comeback in Amsterdam
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins (1930-2026) was never not improving himself
Pinkpop pays tribute to Limburg pop culture at this year's festival
The Pinkpop festival will present a theatrical and musical tribute to Limburg's pop culture this year titled "Hoogmis van het Zuiden." This anniversary production features performances from various ar...
Rock band Nothing But Thieves to perform twice at Ziggo Dome next year
British rock band Nothing But Thieves will perform two concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam next year. The shows are scheduled for Friday, January 15, and Saturday, January 16.
How do we get young men out of the manosphere? This is the key
Psychologist Thijs Launspach examines the attraction young men feel toward the "manosphere," an online environment promoting male dominance and female submissiveness. He explains the psychological fac...
Boy band B-Brave to perform reunion concert at AFAS Live on May 8 after ten years
The Dutch boyband B-Brave is reuniting for a concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on May 8th, marking ten years since their last performance together. The announcement was made by concert organizer MOJO ...
Ajax tries to save a leaking ship by throwing the crew overboard
Station house in Hillegom is no longer a municipal monument. House scores too few points to ignore owners’ request
The owners of a former railway service house near Hillegom station have successfully petitioned to remove their home from the municipal monument list. The municipal council is expected to finalize the...
After nine matches and a fifth-place finish, Tomiyasu leaves Ajax: ‘No one is satisfied’
Efteling introduces new attraction where visitors can fly themselves
The Efteling theme park has announced a new attraction called Ravenring, which is designed in the style of Raveleijn. Set to open next winter, the ride will allow visitors to control their own flight ...
Scouting Group De Vliegende Pijl (100) sheds its dusty image: 'Parents want their children to play outside again instead of behind a screen all day'
The Haarlem-based scouting group De Vliegende Pijl is celebrating its 100th anniversary while experiencing a surge in membership. Organizers attribute this growth to parents' increasing desire for the...
Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo and Jeremie Frimpong fight 'pure hate' against professional footballers: 'If you cross that line, it becomes bitter and vicious'
A new campaign featuring Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo, and Jeremie Frimpong has been launched to combat online hate directed at professional footballers ahead of the World Cup. The initiative aims to disti...
Work by French artist Henri Matisse coming to H’art Museum in Amsterdam
Ilse DeLange announces new tour for April 2027
Dutch singer Ilse DeLange has announced a new concert tour scheduled for next spring. She will perform at venues in Tilburg, Groningen, and Amsterdam starting in April.
A warm hidden gem in Schalkwijk: ‘Everyone from the neighborhood steps inside’
The Open Koffie Huis in Haarlem's Schalkwijk neighborhood serves as a welcoming community hub where local residents can gather and connect. Located on Frieslandstraat next to a thrift store, the venue...
K-pop group BTS big winner at the American Music Awards
The South Korean K-pop group BTS emerged as the biggest winner at the American Music Awards. The group secured multiple accolades, including Artist of the Year, Best Male Artist, and Summer Hit of the...
Walk along Amsterdam's secret ring road
This article explores a six-kilometer historical ring road in Amsterdam through a collection of archival photographs. It invites readers to experience the route themselves by walking or cycling along ...