Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Huge line in central Amsterdam for Harry Styles pop-up store
Hundreds of fans gathered at a pop-up store in Amsterdam's Looiersgracht to purchase merchandise and music following the release of Harry Styles' new album. The store's opening precedes the singer's t...
Will there be a Heemskerk flag in the council chamber? If it’s up to Tobias Nijboer, yes. ‘It is a sympathetic proposal’
Tobias Nijboer of the local party Heemskerk Lokaal has proposed hanging the municipal flag in the council chamber to better represent local pride. The initiative comes after the municipality distribut...
Well-attended Beverwijk Christmas market to become annual event, municipality seeks permanent budget
The Beverwijk city council intends to turn its successful Christmas market into an annual event starting after the 2025 edition. Local authorities are currently investigating the allocation of a struc...
Study: Significant inequality between women and men remains in the city
The 2025 Emancipation Monitor reveals that women in Amsterdam continue to face significant inequalities compared to men, including lower economic independence and higher rates of street harassment. De...
Philosopher Jacqueline Duurland at Badhuis Leidsebuurt
The Badhuis in the Leidsebuurt will host philosopher Jacqueline Duurland and a singer-songwriter this Sunday afternoon to celebrate International Women's Day. The event offers a cultural program for t...
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood to Paradiso in September
The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood will perform a concert at Paradiso in Amsterdam on Monday, September 7. The event marks the artist's upcoming visit to the Netherlands.
Rapper Yukkie B. (1969-2026) was a fixture in the Amsterdam rap scene for years
Paradiso tickets have never been as expensive as for this rock 'n' roll legend
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess admits to choking ex
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, confessed in an Oslo court to attempting to strangle his ex-girlfriend. The confession occurred during a trial in which he faces a t...
Beemster cheese voted world's best: 'Aged, but smooth'
The Dutch cheese Beemster Royaal Grand Cru was named the best cheese in the world at a competition held in Wisconsin, USA. It secured the top title after competing against more than 3,300 other entrie...
Opinions remain divided over plans for Hillegom's Jozefkerk: 'For goodness' sake, just get started'
A public meeting in Hillegom regarding redevelopment plans for the Jozefkerk drew approximately 150 attendees, who remain sharply divided on the project. The gathering highlighted passionate arguments...
How the ‘three Ms’ are refreshing Max Verstappen's Red Bull: Saying goodbye to the excuse culture
The appointment of Laurent Mekies as team principal eight months ago has triggered a cultural shift at Red Bull Racing, moving the team away from a culture of excuses. As the team prepares for a new e...
Benali brings Ali and Nino to the stage: ‘There is always a war going on somewhere, peace is a luxury’
New artwork and water pump unveiled: Church Square regains historical look
Alderman Roel Beems has officially opened the renovated Church Square in Castricum following a two-month renovation project. The final phase of the project included the unveiling of a new artwork and ...
Tada! Haarlem's first female council members receive portraits in city hall
Mayor Jos Wienen unveiled portraits of Haarlem's first three female council members at the city hall this week. The ceremony honors these prominent historical figures for their significant contributio...
Photographers Lieke and Pim live and work in an old school. ‘For a shoot, the whole team first gathers around the dining table’
Photographers Lieke Heijn and Pim Janswaard live and work in a converted 1910 school building in Wormer, Netherlands. The 320-square-meter space consists of three former classrooms used as both a fami...
Barbara de Loor reaches career peak in the snow of Inzell
This article looks back at the historical world speed skating title won by Barbara de Loor in Inzell, marking it as the highlight of her professional career. The retrospective is part of a weekly seri...
Marco Borsato heard much more often on radio since acquittal in sexual offense case
Following his acquittal in a sex crimes case on December 4, music by Marco Borsato is being played 2.6 times more frequently on Dutch radio stations. An analysis by SoundAware shows a significant rise...
Mike (35) competes in flower arranging championship: 'I train intensively with fellow florists'
Mike Boerma, a 35-year-old florist from Haarlem, will compete in the Dutch Championship Floral Art in Ede on March 9 and 10. Boerma, who considers flower arranging a form of art, has been training int...
Museum of the Mind closes Amsterdam branch due to disappointing visitor numbers
The Museum van de Geest is closing its Amsterdam branch on the Amstel due to disappointing visitor numbers and a lack of financial surplus. Moving forward, the institution will operate exclusively fro...
Camiel Kesbeke, Pieter Valley and Bankzitters win at Best Social Awards
The 12th edition of The Best Social Awards took place on Thursday evening at Theater Amsterdam to celebrate top social media content creators. Notable winners included Camiel Kesbeke, Pieter Valley, a...
Daan Buringa (24) stars in Joe Speedboot: ‘I had no time for my spinal cord injury, I wanted to act!’
Remembering the cycling philosopher: Gerrie Knetemann would have turned 75
Friday marks the 75th birth anniversary of the late world champion cyclist Gerrie Knetemann. Known as the "cycling streetmaker," he was a celebrated sports icon and ambassador for the sport, recognize...
Pride and traveler culture on UNESCO heritage shortlist
The Dutch Council for Culture has shortlisted five heritage elements, including Pride and caravan culture, for potential nomination to UNESCO's international intangible heritage list. Education Minist...
Dutch acts eliminated in San Marino Eurovision heats
No Dutch singers will represent San Marino in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest after the final candidate was eliminated. Singer Sezina Kelsey was knocked out of the competition during the second s...
The ritual of fueling up
A neurologist describes joining a new professional group and encountering the unfamiliar agenda item 'ineten' during their first department meeting. The author expresses curiosity and a hint of appreh...
'It's special that this still happens,' says Max (8) from Zandvoort after unveiling stumbling stones in his street
Four Stolpersteine were unveiled in Zandvoort on Thursday to commemorate Jewish residents who did not survive the Holocaust. Local primary school students attended the ceremony to help preserve the me...
Musical plea at Bloemendaal town hall to save the Ark
The Haarlems Straatorkest performed at the Bloemendaal city hall on Thursday to support the Ark residential community, whose six residents are set to lose their home on May 31. The group is seeking as...
Director Peter Jackson receives lifetime achievement award at Cannes Film Festival
Director Peter Jackson will receive the Honorary Palme d'Or for his lifetime achievements at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. The three-time Oscar winner, best known for the Lord of the Rings trilog...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (6-8 March)
This article provides a guide for activities and events taking place in Haarlem during the weekend of March 6 to March 8. It encourages locals to head out and enjoy the city as the weather improves an...