Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Influencer Stuntkabouter banned from leaving France after accident that killed friend
Dutch influencer Martijn van Eijzeren, known as Stuntkabouter, has been ordered to remain in France following a fatal car accident that killed 28-year-old film director Ilya Vierhout. While Van Eijzer...
Natasha Bedingfield singalongs and Roxy Dekker hits at a scorching Pinkpop
The Pinkpop festival in Landgraaf is contending with extreme heat and potential thunderstorms. Performers Natasha Bedingfield and Roxy Dekker are tasked with entertaining the crowd despite the challen...
NOS sends thirteen people to the World Cup, including one woman to fetch coffee for Joep and Jeroen; Henk Spaan reacts
Journalist Henk Spaan criticized the NOS for sending a thirteen-person delegation to the World Cup that included only one woman in a perceived subservient role. In his weekly column, Spaan also evalua...
Renze Klamer breaks silence on RTL Tonight departure: 'Was very unhappy there'
Renze Klamer has spoken out about his early departure from the show RTL Tonight, revealing he was unhappy with the lack of creative influence. In an interview with AD, he explained that the rigid prog...
Renze Klamer on RTL Tonight debacle: ‘I drove to work with a knot in my stomach’
Anne Hathaway expecting third child: 'Baby, I'm yours'
American actress Anne Hathaway and her husband Adam Shulman are expecting their third child. Hathaway shared the news on Friday through an Instagram video featuring her baby bump.
Shakira scores first Dutch number 1 hit in years with World Cup song
Shakira has reached the number one spot on the Dutch Single Top 100 with "Dai Dai," a collaboration with Burna Boy. The track serves as the official anthem for the current FIFA World Cup.
The Snackspert was skeptical of Bumpy’s Chicken, but the food TikTokers turned out to be right after all
Artist Katharina's first words in Amsterdam: 'I find a name like Josje problematic'
Birthday and Father's Day: A good day for Richard Kemper to talk about death
Dutch columnist Richard Kemper reflects on the irony of celebrating a birthday, noting that each year signifies being closer to death. Writing on a day that coincides with Father's Day, he shares his ...
Beverwijk City Festival: what to do on Saturday and Sunday?
The city festival in Beverwijk is taking place through Saturday, June 27, featuring various events and activities for the public. The celebration highlights a schedule of festivities planned for both ...
Wikipedia's birthday: 3 interesting Wiki facts about Haarlem
On June 19, 2026, the Dutch version of Wikipedia celebrates its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the article explores the digital encyclopedia's coverage of Haarlem and highlights interesting f...