Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Kaboom Animation Festival puts women in the spotlight: ‘Every country has its own animation queen’
Final total for 3FM Serious Request over 18.8 million euros
The 3FM Serious Request campaign raised a final total of 18,848,700 euros for the charity Spieren voor Spieren. This updated figure includes an additional 400,000 euros collected after the record-brea...
Elvis tribute band Calling Elvis plays at Biercafé Middeloo in Driehuis
The Elvis tribute band Calling Elvis is scheduled to perform at Biercafé Middeloo in Driehuis on Sunday, March 22. The concert provides an opportunity for fans to enjoy a live tribute to the legendar...
Dublin artists thrive thanks to basic income, is that something for Amsterdam?
Behind the scenes of the Kinderen voor Kinderen King's Games song
Open book club at IJmuiden Library: The Wrath of Abraham
Bibliotheek Velsen will host an open book club at the IJmuiden library on Monday, March 23. The event focuses on the book De Woede van Abraham, which served as the foundation for the musical De Kanaal...
Letschert discusses safety concerns with student rabbi
Minister Rianne Letschert met with student rabbi Yanki Jacobs and Jewish students on Monday to discuss growing safety concerns. The conversation specifically addressed the well-being of Jewish student...
BBC seeks dismissal of Trump libel case
The BBC is seeking to dismiss a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The legal action, initiated late last year, centers on the editing of one of Trump's speeche...
Nielson and ‘Charl Sings Ramses’ at Summer Park. Third headliner to follow this week.
The Summer Park Sessions festival will be held in Park Velserbeek, Velsen-Zuid, from September 4 to 6. Organizers have announced Nielson and 'Charl zingt Ramses' as two of the evening headliners, with...
Heemstede school cancels iftar following outcry over separate entrances for men and women. ‘We want to preserve peace in the neighborhood’
The HBM secondary school in Heemstede cancelled a planned iftar meal following public controversy over a letter sent to parents that included instructions for gender-segregated entrances and dress cod...
Police release footage of two suspects in Jewish school attack
Police have released footage of two suspects involved in an attack near a Jewish school on Zeelandstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid. The incident occurred during the night between Friday and Saturday.
Documentary series on the ecstasy industry gives producers a voice
CANAL+ has released the trailer for a new Dutch documentary series titled "Snoepjes," which features interviews with producers and individuals involved in the ecstasy industry. The series focuses on t...
Photographer Jaimy Gail breaks a persistent taboo with exhibition Vulva
Vanished: Droste Football Club, where fire spoiled the chocolate
This article profiles the history of Voetbal Vereniging Droste, a defunct corporate football club associated with the famous chocolate manufacturer. It is the 25th entry in a series focusing on sports...
Jewish school administrator disappointed after meeting with Jetten
Herman Loonstein, the administrator of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The meeting was convened to discuss sec...
Jewish school director ‘deeply disappointed’ after meeting Jetten: ‘Issues are being downplayed’
Herman Loonstein, the director of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten regarding recent attacks. Loonstein ar...
Record number of discrimination reports in Kennemerland, but Jews and Muslims still struggle to find reporting center
Discriminatie.nl Kennemerland reported a record 1,069 discrimination complaints in 2025, representing a 42 percent increase compared to the previous year. Despite the overall rise in reports, the orga...
K3 Originals reunion show coming to Videoland in April
The original members of the group K3 will perform a reunion concert at Rotterdam Ahoy, which will be broadcast on the streaming service Videoland on April 11. Viewers can join a digital watchparty at ...
Musical 'Cats' returns to the Netherlands with a twist: the Rijksmuseum is the setting
Hillegom names bike path after beloved priest of former St. Joseph's Church
The municipality of Hillegom has officially named a previously anonymous bicycle path the Pastoor Hardingpad in honor of a beloved local priest. Alderman Karin Hoekstra unveiled the new street sign fo...
From ‘shocked’ to ‘we are not afraid’: mixed reactions from parents at Jewish school Cheider
Prosecutors on son of Norwegian Crown Princess: 'Anger issues and lack of respect'
Norwegian prosecutors characterized Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, as having a lack of respect for the law during their closing arguments on Monday. The prosecution stated ...
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In the football canteen, it’s not about politics. ‘No, we’re talking about the laundry bag’
On the eve of municipal elections, visitors at a Dutch football canteen indicate that while they do not discuss politics in the clubhouse, they all plan to vote. The atmosphere remains focused on prac...
Camouflage crop tops and dancing in tanks: hashtag #WW3 on TikTok
Journalist Senna Brammer explores a TikTok trend where members of Generation Z use humor, such as dancing and wearing camouflage, to address the threat of World War III. This content is part of a seri...
Metal band Korn to perform at Ziggo Dome in November
The American metal band Korn, featuring lead singer Jonathan Davis, is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 8. This upcoming concert marks the band's return to the Netherlan...
The Parool Bucket List: what every Amsterdammer must do in the city once
The Paralympics are no longer about pity, this is elite sport (and great television too)
The author reflects on their forty-year career at the Dutch broadcaster NOS, noting that disability sports like the Paralympics were historically overlooked in favor of other programming. Today, these...
Video | Emotional tribute at the Oscars to late director Rob Reiner
Toos & Henk - March 15
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.