Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
These locals are competing in the World Cup in North America
Several players from Amsterdam are competing in the ongoing World Cup in North America, representing both the Dutch national team and other countries. The Netherlands is scheduled to play a match agai...
Dutch order food en masse during World Cup: Frikandel and pizza Margherita most popular
Dutch food delivery services are experiencing a significant surge in orders as fans watch the national team compete in the World Cup. Popular items include frikandellen and pizza Margherita, leading s...
Toppers in Concert to return to Johan Cruijff ArenA next year
The Toppers will return to the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam for their "Toppers in Concert" event on May 28 and 29, 2027. The concert dates were confirmed by the event organizers following initial ...
Netherlands vs. Sweden can also be watched on Zandvoort beach: 'But I have no illusion that people come here specifically for that'
Beach pavilions at Zandvoort beach are preparing to screen the upcoming football match between the Dutch national team and Sweden this Saturday evening. While screens are being provided as a service t...
Readers divided over new herring season coverage: 'It's all commercial hype. They have to be sold anyway'
Dutch readers are divided over the commercial hype and promotional activities surrounding the annual arrival of the new herring season. While some call for an end to the marketing spectacles, others v...
Minions fan George Lucas lands role in third Minions movie
Star Wars creator George Lucas will have a voice role in the upcoming film 'Minions & Monsters,' which is set to premiere on July 1. Lucas is a self-proclaimed fan of the yellow characters that first ...
Ed van der Elsken made darkroom stories in black and white, but color laid him bare
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is presenting an exhibition of the working archive of renowned Dutch photographer Ed van der Elsken, highlighting his transition from black-and-white to color photography....
Ajax reach agreement with Monaco over Caio Henrique (28)
Ajax has reached an agreement in principle with AS Monaco for the transfer of 28-year-old left-back Caio Henrique. The Amsterdam-based club will reportedly pay a transfer fee of nine million euros, wh...
Why we should all eat more herring: ‘One of the fish species that comes out best on all fronts’
The arrival of the 'Hollandse Nieuwe' herring marks the start of the season for a fish praised by experts for its sustainability and health benefits. Compared to other seafood, herring contains low le...
Ray and Berend try to score a summer hit: "I feel a lot of negativity from you"
Actors Ray and Berend have released a new song titled "Fluitje" and aim for it to become a major summer hit. Despite facing skepticism from reporters during an interview at Amsterdam's Rembrandtplein,...
Screen Time | In Toy Story 5, toys seek a right to exist in the tech world
Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses the upcoming film Toy Story 5, which explores the struggle of traditional toys to remain relevant in a world of tablet-addicted children. The movie highlights the s...
Erik van Goor collected hundreds of match-worn Oranje shirts: ‘The embodiment of a sporting moment’
Erik van Goor has amassed a collection of hundreds of match-worn Netherlands national team football shirts spanning over fifty years of history. This extensive collection serves as the basis for his b...
Zara Larsson celebrates midsummer at Pinkpop, downpour at the end of Twenty One Pilots' set
Swedish singer Zara Larsson performed at the Pinkpop festival on Friday during a midsummer celebration. While the event largely escaped the storms affecting the rest of the Netherlands, a heavy downpo...
Beverwijk takes extra security measures during city festival
The municipality of Beverwijk is implementing extra security measures for its upcoming City Festival to prevent further incidents. This decision follows an evaluation of previous editions, which were ...
Entrepreneur Heleen Hülsmann: ‘No one comes to Amsterdam for fashion’
Michael Berg (70) on double award-winning thriller series The Mergelland Murders: ‘This is Limburg Noir’
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
Contrapposto review: Not a dizzyingly brilliant masterpiece from Dave Eggers this time, but a great literary beach read
Most dishes at Ottolenghi’s restaurant are excellent, yet Mara Grimm sticks to his cookbooks (8-)
Ding-dong ditching or throwing water balloons: aren’t these just harmless pranks? ‘People go to the police very quickly’
TikToker Levi van de Brug’s Amsterdam: ‘I don’t eat somewhere just because it’s a hype’
Valeria Luiselli wrote a completely original novel: how do you start a new story when you’re stuck in the middle?
Football commentator Wytse van der Goot: ‘I could already talk, talk and keep on talking so easily’
Review of The Summer and the Girl: Jonne is clearly a wounded woman from the first page
Gregory Porter to perform at the Olympic Stadium: ‘Outdoors I have a different setlist than in a jazz club’
Why Amsterdam welcomed migrants, the unemployed and the homeless with open arms in the 19th century
Dutch historian discovers first portrait of the States-General from 1608
Dutch cultural historian Joris Oddens has discovered the first portrait of the States-General, which dates back to 1608. The artwork is significant as it commemorates the first recognition of the Neth...
TV producer James Burrows, producer of Cheers and Friends, dies at 85
James Burrows, the influential American television director and producer known for his work on iconic sitcoms such as Cheers and Friends, has died at the age of 85. Over his decades-long career, Burro...
Match-worn Netherlands shirts auctioned for 59,069 euros
Match-worn shirts from the Dutch national team's first World Cup game against Japan were auctioned for 59,069 euros. The majority of the proceeds will benefit the Princess Máxima Fund.
Erik de Zwart on his family trait: 'I got my gift of gab from my mother'
Dutch media personality Erik de Zwart reflects on his personal habits and views on aging in a new interview with Mezza magazine. He discusses his interest in model trains and his decision to use Botox...