Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
‘Tourists out, Amsterdammers in’: hotels open doors to the neighborhood next week
Their chef makes the best lasagna in the world, claims new aperitivo bar Ilario in De Pijp: 'I estimate that 60 percent of our guests are Italian'
Nassau Church turns 100 and celebrates with neighborhood opera: ‘Be kind and normal to each other’
WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam: what you need to know
Roodbeen and Kijk in de Vegte move to Radio 10, replacing Gordon and Froukje
Radio presenters Jan-Willem Roodbeen and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte are moving from NPO Radio 2 to Radio 10. Starting after the summer, the duo will host the station's morning show, replacing current pre...
Desert plant that can live for centuries on display in special Hortus greenhouse: "Truly amazing"
The Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam has debuted a rare Welwitschia mirabilis desert plant housed in a specially designed, climate-controlled greenhouse. This unique plant, which can live for over 1,000 ...
Darryl ‘Insayno’ was Haarlem’s city poet for two days until comments on slavery and the Holocaust surfaced: ‘My plans for Haarlem will remain in the vault forever’
Rapper Darryl Danchelo Osenga, known as Insayno, reflects on his brief two-day tenure as Haarlem's city poet in 2020, which ended due to controversy over past lyrics comparing slavery to the Holocaust...
'Wonder plant' back on display at the Hortus after 14 years: 'It is a living fossil'
Formula 1 flash auction at De Groene Ezel: Twenty collectibles to renovate front garden of Ons Huis Heemskerk Foundation: ‘You buy something nice and contribute to a good cause’
On Saturday, June 27, thrift store De Groene Ezel will hold a flash auction featuring twenty Formula 1 collectibles, such as signed posters and vintage t-shirts. All proceeds from the event will be do...
Music producer Clive Davis dies at 94, discoverer of Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys
American music producer Clive Davis dies at 94
Renowned American music producer and former record executive Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94 in his New York home. His family confirmed his death to The New York Times following his hospi...
Toy Story 5 review roundup: 'More radical changes desired'
Toy Story 5 explores the conflict between classic toys and modern technology as Woody and Buzz Lightyear compete with screens for a child's attention. While reviews acknowledge the film's attempt to a...
Amsterdam-Zuidoost kicks off first Keti Koti Sports Day with tjoro-tjoro, trappevoet and schoppesteentje
Summer Festival of Consolation aims to make audiences laugh at current events: ‘The best joke hurts because it exposes something’
SBS6 pulls the plug on reality show with Jan Versteegh
Dutch broadcaster SBS6 has canceled the upcoming reality program 'Vijf Dagen Vast' hosted by Jan Versteegh. The decision to scrap the show was made following an evaluation of the initial recordings.
Bar Notelle in Beverwijk treats guests to free beer for every Dutch goal: promotion continues despite high-scoring win over Sweden
Bar owner Stef van der Zon in Beverwijk is offering patrons a free beer for every goal the Dutch national team scores during their matches. Despite the Netherlands scoring five times against Sweden re...
Almost Outside Reading Day in Haarlem! 5 must-reads according to popular BookTokker Marwa
Buitenleesdag (Outdoor Reading Day) takes place on Sunday, June 28, encouraging residents of Haarlem to read in local parks and on sunny terraces. The event features book recommendations from popular ...
Jaap (70) is a collecting artist, and it shows in his home: ‘At De Rarekiek in Runstraat, sales were boosted with jenever’
Photographer Hans van der Meer shows the tragicomic side of amateur football
Zuiderbad no longer heated with natural gas
The historic Zuiderbad swimming pool in Amsterdam is transitioning away from natural gas by installing heat pumps and 263 solar panels, reducing its gas usage by 90%. This sustainability project for t...
Searching for traces of history during public day at Fort Island IJmuiden
On Sunday, July 5th, Fort Island IJmuiden will host a public day featuring culture-historical guided tours. Visitors will be guided across the four-hectare island to discover various historical traces...
Suddenly, an alarm goes off just before Thijs Römer's performance
Dutch actor Thijs Römer has returned to the theater with a performance detailing his time in prison, marking a carefully managed comeback following his legal controversies. A reporter attending the s...
Haarlem commemorates and celebrates Keti Koti in the city
Haarlem will host several activities, including lectures, city walks, and workshops, on Saturday, July 1st, to commemorate and celebrate the abolition of slavery. These events mark the annual Keti Kot...
Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue to appear together in new film
Director Quentin Tarantino and singer Kylie Minogue have been cast in a new film by British director Jamie Adams. Filming has already begun in Wales, though the project's title and plot details remain...
Beverwijk harness race cancelled due to heat: 'Dramatic but responsible decision'
The horse trotting race in Beverwijk, scheduled for Thursday, has been cancelled due to forecast temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius. Organizers described the decision as difficult but necessary ...
When will the Ajax coach first take to the pitch and what happens to surplus players? Four pressing questions answered
Ajax is preparing for the new football season while the World Cup is underway, with several questions remaining regarding the team's training schedule. Club watcher Johan Inan addresses key topics, su...
Merel Westrik to host NTR program Project Rembrandt
Merel Westrik has been announced as the new host for the fifth season of the talent competition Project Rembrandt. Produced by the broadcaster NTR, the show is scheduled to air in the spring of 2027.
Extra measures at TT Assen due to heat
The TT Circuit Assen is implementing extra safety measures for the event from June 26 to 28 due to expected high temperatures. Visitors are permitted to bring their own non-glass bottles and can refil...
Thijs Römer in play about his sex crimes case: ‘I don’t know if I would have reported myself’
TU Delft allowed to reserve spots for women in aerospace engineering
The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights has ruled that TU Delft may reserve 30 percent of its Aerospace Engineering study places for female students to address low enrollment in the field. While th...