Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Bevrijdingspop: searching for a nice spot next to the nettles. 'A highlight is when Matthy from the Bankzitters winks at me'
Bevrijdingspop, a major liberation festival in the Netherlands, began with a calm atmosphere as attendees gathered at the festival grounds. The event features various performers, including Matthy from...
Hélène Hendriks still recovering from back surgery: 'Just want to deliver'
Presenter Hélène Hendriks is recovering from major back surgery she underwent last year while continuing her professional work. The 45-year-old told AD that she is committed to fulfilling her duties...
Amsterdammers with dirty jobs go viral on social media: ‘So satisfying to watch’
The name Telstar was born at the Zwart family business in the port of IJmuiden: ‘It was a great time. Spectators even sat in the trees’
Jack and Ton Zwart recount the origins of the Telstar football club's name and logo, which were created at their family business in the IJmuiden harbor 63 years ago. Jack designed the iconic logo, whi...
Ecumenical Ascension Day celebration in Wijk aan Zee supports children with speech impairments in Ukraine
An ecumenical tent service will be held on the Dorpsweide in Wijk aan Zee on Thursday, May 14, to celebrate Ascension Day. Participating leaders from local churches and the Salvation Army are organizi...
Another fire incident in London, now at former synagogue
British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack at a former synagogue in London. This incident follows a series of similar attacks and attempted arsons targeting Jewish residents in...
Johannes Wirix-Speetjens (28) returns to Haarlem with Classical Queers, an ode to queer artists: 'Their music connects us, but the struggle for recognition is not over'
Johannes Wirix-Speetjens will perform his show Classical Queers at De Schuur in Haarlem on June 10. The production explores his experiences growing up queer in the city and pays tribute to influential...
Splinter Chabot focuses on hope in May 5 lecture despite societal coarsening
Writer Splinter Chabot delivered the annual May 5th lecture in Utrecht, questioning the state of freedom amidst increasing societal polarization and rising antisemitism. He highlighted the tension bet...
The Pussycat Dolls cancel nearly entire US tour
The Pussycat Dolls have announced the cancellation of almost all North American dates for their reunion tour. The group shared the decision on Instagram, stating that only one performance remains on t...
In pictures | Theatrical and colorful: the most impressive outfits from the Met Gala
The Met Gala in New York showcased theatrical and colorful outfits from various celebrities on the red carpet. This year's theme for the major fashion event was 'Costume is Art,' emphasizing highly cr...
Work by Russian artist denied entry to the Netherlands on display at De Balie
Whether Telstar plays in the Eredivisie or first division next season, season tickets are sold out
Dutch football club Telstar has sold out all 3,361 available season tickets for the upcoming season, ensuring the stadium will be at full capacity. The tickets were all renewed or sold despite uncerta...
Follow everything about Bevrijdingspop 2026: are people coming for the party or to truly celebrate freedom?
The 46th edition of Bevrijdingspop, the oldest and largest liberation festival in the Netherlands, is taking place today at the Haarlemmerhout in Haarlem. A live blog is tracking the event to see whet...
Police officer Curtis always stays calm, just like Janny in the dispatch center
At Ziggo Dome, Tame Impala proves studio magic also works on a grand scale live
The Foundling Podcast: Detective visit brings Lieve closer to family
In the podcast 'De Vondeling,' Lieve works with family detective Els Leijs to trace her biological parents using DNA databases like MyHeritage and Ancestry. New test results confirm Lieve's Moroccan h...
Albert Heijn starts bodycam pilot to tackle aggression and threats
Albert Heijn is launching a pilot program where employees in several stores in Amsterdam and Rotterdam will wear bodycams. The initiative aims to address the rising levels of aggression and threatenin...
Canadian violinist sues Google after AI feature labels him a sex offender
Canadian violinist Ashley MacIsaac is suing Google for $1.5 million after an AI feature falsely labeled him a sex offender. MacIsaac claims that the incorrect information led to the cancellation of a ...
Life in the city, life in a village: Books about living in the shadow of a steel mill and in a Rotterdam high-rise
This article discusses new books by Nadia de Vries, Lies Gallez, and Wilfried de Jong that explore various living environments. The stories cover themes such as growing up near a steel factory, the de...
Concert on the Amstel, festivals and soup: what to do on Liberation Day
Amsterdam celebrates Liberation Day with a variety of music festivals, communal "Freedom Soup" meals, and cultural activities across several city districts. Key highlights include the arrival of the P...
One spoonful of salmon salad per roll, no more. A well-oiled catering machine feeds Bevrijdingspop volunteers
A dedicated catering team is responsible for feeding more than 400 volunteers working behind the scenes at the Bevrijdingspop festival on May 5th. The operation ensures that the staff is well-fed whil...
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas concert series due to health
Country music star Dolly Parton has canceled her upcoming concert series in Las Vegas due to health concerns. She shared the news with her fans through a video update on Instagram.
A look inside on Dam Square: how the Royal Palace survived WWII (and how to see it for yourself)
The Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam is highlighting its history and survival during the Second World War. Visitors are invited to explore the building and learn about the stories hidden behind...
Fewer than 5 percent of Dutch people lived through the liberation
Fewer than 5 percent of the current Dutch population, totaling approximately 800,000 people, were alive during the liberation at the end of World War II. This data comes from an analysis by the ANP ne...
Celebrating freedom is worthless if you don't keep fighting for it every day
On Bevrijdingsdag, the article highlights the global decline of freedom due to violence and human rights threats, while asserting that celebrating liberation is still valid. It emphasizes that such ce...
Artist creates 'painting' of hole in Kinkerbuurt: 'Shows the incompetence'
An artist in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt neighborhood has turned a hole in a construction fence into a "painting" to protest a vacant lot that has remained empty for 15 years. The artistic intervention hi...
Video | Beyoncé returns to Met Gala after ten years with daughter Blue Ivy
Suspect thinks community service in the forest sounds fun; Judge: ‘Punishment is not meant to be fun’
A suspect appeared in court for driving with a fake license in Muiden and expressed interest in performing his community service in a forest. The judge reminded the defendant that punishment is not in...
British artist fills Oude Kerk with construction debris – a powerful symbol of Amsterdam under construction
