Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Petition for Sesame Street film in the planetarium: ‘This film is in the DNA of Artis’
New acquisition for Zandvoort Museum: Formula 1 scale model added to collection
Artist Hans Peters has donated a Formula 1 scale model to the Zandvoorts Museum. The model is now featured in the permanent exhibition 'The Life of Memories,' which highlights the motorsport history o...
Bij45 hosts musical party for Hartekamp Groep
Entrepreneur Janwillem Talen and the Seaside Big Band are organizing a musical celebration for approximately 50 clients of the Hartekamp Groep. The event is scheduled for Wednesday evening and aims to...
Japan maintains male-only succession
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed in parliament that the imperial throne will remain restricted to male descendants. This decision aligns with a 2021 expert panel recommendation that de...
Illustrator Marit Törnqvist reveals her mysterious world
Illustrator and author Marit Törnqvist shares insights into her creative process and personal inspirations from her studio in Amsterdam. Known for her collaborations with Astrid Lindgren, she discuss...
Riley (20) from IJmuiden breaks through with his rap group POSLO: 'In April we have our own festival'
Twenty-year-old Riley Nack Martin from IJmuiden is achieving success with his rap group POSLO after winning the Rob Acda Award and performing at Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem. The group is expanding its i...
Hagen Quartet visits the Concertgebouw one last time this Friday: an emotional farewell
Lieke van Lexmond’s moon calendar was nothing compared to celebrity spiritual babble
From mop to tattoo: Household Fair changes with the times
The Huishoudbeurs at RAI Amsterdam is attracting a younger demographic by incorporating social media trends like 'clean-fluencing' alongside traditional household product demonstrations. The nearly 80...
Son of Norwegian crown princess to remain in custody longer
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will remain in custody after his preliminary detention expires on Monday. Additionally, a restraining order preventing him from cont...
Glassblowing in the forest
The article describes a game set in the Black Forest of southern Germany, highlighting the region's historical glassblowing community that has existed since the Middle Ages. The industry flourished du...
Inspiring afternoon at 't Mosterdzaadje: singer Nien Besselink and pianist Sjoerd Brouwer
Singer Nien Besselink and pianist Sjoerd Brouwer will perform at 't Mosterdzaadje on March 7. The concert features a collection of moving and humorous songs exploring various aspects of life.
Jozef Church Preservation Association not giving up: 'We will go to any lengths to prevent demolition'
The Association for the Preservation of the Jozefkerk and Rectory is fighting to prevent the demolition of the Jozefkerk monument in Hillegom. While the municipality plans to preserve only parts of th...
Bryan Adams to perform at Ziggo Dome on October 14
Canadian singer Bryan Adams is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on October 14. The concert is part of his 'Roll With The Punches' world tour and was announced by organizer MOJO on F...
Café Noorderlicht in Amsterdam-Noord makes hoped-for relaunch: 'Glad we were given the chance'
Flemming to release new album with only duets in mid-April
Dutch singer FLEMMING is set to release his third studio album, titled 'Samen Is Leuker Dan Alleen', on April 17. The album will exclusively feature duets with various Dutch artists from a wide range ...
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Ozzy Osbourne receives posthumous BRIT Award
Ozzy Osbourne will be posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this Saturday's BRIT Awards in recognition of his impact on international rock music. The ceremony will also include a s...
Writers demand Meta stop using their work for AI
Representatives of Dutch writers, translators, and journalists have formally demanded that Meta stop using their copyrighted works to train artificial intelligence models. The group calls for an immed...
Megan Thee Stallion to make Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge
American artist Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical starting in late March. She is set to perform the role of Harold Zidler for a limited eight-week engagemen...
Gorillaz take you on an intriguing eclectic and spiritual journey through India with The Mountain
Netflix pulls out of fight for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix has withdrawn from the acquisition bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery after deciding not to match a superior offer from competitor Paramount Skydance. This move marks the end of the streaming ...
Ferry documentary producer reacts to controversy for the first time: 'Not taken lightly'
Producer Sascha Visser has addressed the controversy surrounding a documentary about Ferry Doedens, who has struggled with addiction for years. In response to criticism regarding the ethics of filming...
Bruls apologizes for Nijmegen's role in slavery system
Mayor Hubert Bruls of Nijmegen has formally apologized for the city government's involvement in the colonial slavery system during a private meeting at Radboud University. The apology follows a 2025 u...
Video | Queen Máxima speaks with attendees at iftar gathering in Scheveningen
Kansas revokes driver's licenses and birth certificates of trans people
The US state of Kansas has invalidated the driver's licenses and birth certificates of more than a thousand transgender individuals who had updated their gender markers. A new law that took effect on ...
A child is made in an instant, but parenting requires no degree: ‘If you ask me, parents are just winging it’
The theater performance 'Ouderpardon' will be staged at de Schuur in Haarlem on February 27 and 28. The production explores the complexities of parenting and the fact that no formal qualifications are...
Theater maker Rajja Gomez Iglesias tours high schools with ‘Talk Dirty To Me (or not)’
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (February 27 - March 1)
Haarlem offers various activities for the weekend of February 27 to March 1, including theater visits and dancing. The tips also highlight an opportunity to find unique collectibles for enthusiasts du...
Queen Máxima visits Appeltje winner Takecarebnb
Queen Máxima visited Takecarebnb, a foundation that matches status holders with host families. During the visit, the Queen discussed the integration process and shared her own experiences as a migran...