Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Rolling Stones fans queue for hours at Paradiso for Ronnie Wood concert: If I see him I might cry
Hundreds of dedicated Rolling Stones fans waited for hours outside the Paradiso venue in Amsterdam for a concert by guitarist Ronnie Wood. Despite record-high ticket prices for the historic venue, att...
Humberto Tan expecting child with new partner
Television presenter Humberto Tan is expecting a daughter with his partner, documentary filmmaker Elise Roodenburg. The 60-year-old broadcaster has three children from a previous marriage.
King Charles confirms Harry and Meghan will not have a role in the royal family
King Charles has formally confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not hold any official roles within the British royal family. The couple, who relocated to the United States in 2020, will r...
Archive with one hundred hours of Oasis recordings could fetch 1.8 million euros
A collection of one hundred hours of rare Oasis recordings, spanning from 1994 to 2001, is being auctioned with an estimated value of up to 1.8 million euros. Although the buyer will own the physical ...
Amsterdam seeks new night mayor to succeed Freek Wallagh
Amsterdam has opened applications for a new night mayor to succeed Freek Wallagh, who has held the position since 2023. The public will vote for candidates, with the final selection taking place on No...
Amsterdam seeks new night mayor to succeed Freek Wallagh
Amsterdam is searching for a new night mayor to replace current officeholder Freek Wallagh, with applications now open to the public. Following an online voting phase, a final selection event will tak...
Embrace the detours, that way you see a new piece of Amsterdam every day
Extensive road construction throughout Amsterdam has created significant logistical challenges for commuters and businesses alike. However, instead of viewing these disruptions solely as obstacles, on...
Zanele Muholi fights against oblivion with exhibition on the black queer community
South African artist Zanele Muholi is presenting an exhibition at Amsterdam's Galerie Ron Mandos that focuses on her twenty-year career documenting and advocating for the Black LGBTQ community. The sh...
Herman van Veen and Ramses Shaffy inducted into Songwriters Wall of Fame in Hilversum
Herman van Veen and the late Ramses Shaffy have been selected as the first inductees into the newly created Dutch Songwriters Wall of Fame. A celebratory event will take place on September 14 at the B...
All-you-can-eat in Amsterdam: where to eat unlimited food
Amsterdam features numerous all-you-can-eat restaurants ranging from Brazilian rodízio and Korean barbecue to specialized sushi and pancake venues. These dining spots offer diverse culinary experienc...
Hotel in 'Kinkerbuurt hole' approved after years-long battle, but neighborhood continues fight
Despite a favorable ruling from the Council of State for a long-stay hotel in Amsterdam's Kinkerbuurt, local residents are continuing their decade-long protest against the development. Opponents hope ...
Lost to PSV, but Ajax has many reasons to be optimistic about this season
Although Ajax lost their recent match against PSV, analysts remain optimistic about the team's tactical growth and performance under trainer Míchel. The discussion also covered a controversial foul b...
Kelly Osbourne wore wig to hide weight loss: 'I didn't feel good'
Kelly Osbourne revealed she wore a wig and specific clothing to hide her drastic weight loss while attending a tribute to her late father at the Grammy Awards. The presenter expressed regret over her ...
Sara (26) lives in 28 square meters without outdoor space: The Jordaan is our garden
Interior designer Sara Zuidema lives in a 28-square-meter apartment in the Jordaan area of Amsterdam. She successfully optimizes her small space by downsizing furniture and occasionally relying on nei...
Join Noord aan Zet
The Haarlem municipality is seeking community project proposals for Haarlem Noord to enhance the neighborhood's social and green spaces. The initiative includes a new specific budget for youth project...
Exhibition A Good Hard Look: encounter between a dismantled scooter and a note from K. Schippers on a sidewalk tile
The exhibition A Good Hard Look at Gallery Working Title features a collaborative exploration of surrealism by artists Jade van Doesburg and Baroeg Mulder. By combining personal artifacts from writer ...
Review: ‘His work is what it is’ – this Amsterdam gallery presents Jeroen Henneman’s first major solo exhibition in eight years
Jeroen Henneman’s first major solo exhibition in eight years is now on display at the Vriend van Bavink gallery in Amsterdam. The show features a wide range of his signature standing drawings, sculp...
Peter Pannekoek and Jan Smit to host Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala again
Peter Pannekoek and Jan Smit will return to host the 61st Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala on October 8. The ceremony will be held at Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam and broadcast live on NPO 1.
Claudia de Breij, Caro and Rob Kamphues in new season of De slimste mens
The 28th season of the Dutch quiz show De slimste mens will premiere on September 21, hosted by Herman van der Zandt with Paulien Cornelisse as the new jury member. The upcoming series features a vari...
'I said: alright': how a 19-year-old was recruited for an armed robbery via Snapchat
A 19-year-old man from Amsterdam was recruited via Snapchat to participate in an armed robbery of a jewelry store. He allegedly agreed to carry out the crime, which involved threatening a jeweler with...
Theater maker Jon van Eerd to shut down production company but is not retiring
Theater maker Jon van Eerd is closing his production company, Pretpakhuis, after the final run of Boeing Boeing in 2027. Despite the closure, the 66-year-old artist intends to continue his career by f...
Local residents protest tree felling for Rijksmuseum sculpture garden: ‘If you have enough money, you can appropriate a piece of public space’
Local residents in De Pijp are protesting the planned removal of trees in Carel Willinkplantsoen to make way for a new Rijksmuseum sculpture garden. Opponents argue that the museum is inappropriately ...
NPO requests minister to revoke Ongehoord Nederland license after all
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO has requested the revocation of Ongehoord Nederland's license due to repeated violations of journalistic codes and poor cooperation. This move follows public controver...
Video | Kim Kardashian and Ye sit separately at daughter North's solo performance
Kim Kardashian and Ye were observed sitting separately while attending a solo performance by their daughter, North. Kardashian was seen recording parts of the event on her phone during the appearance.
Ciara expecting fifth child: 'Another one to love'
Singer Ciara has officially announced she is expecting her fifth child, posting a video showcasing her baby bump. She and her husband, former NFL player Russell Wilson, already share a blended family ...
Awesome! This Haarlem local features in the second season of Strijders
Veerle, a 26-year-old flight attendant from Haarlem, is testing her physical and mental endurance as a contestant on the second season of the military-style competition show Strijders. Filmed in Bulga...
Rob Reiner receives posthumous Emmy, Shailene Woodley also wins award
Director Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy award following his death, while other performers including Shailene Woodley and David Harbour were also recognized at the Creative Arts Emmy ceremony in...
In Nina Jurna's old house in Rio now lives a drug dealer's son and you'd better not point a camera at him
Correspondent Nina Jurna explores the vast social and safety disparities of Rio de Janeiro in her new documentary series, Onze vrouw in Rio. Drawing from her personal history living in both favelas an...
Dutch makeup artist Arjen Tuiten wins Emmy for The Pitt
Dutch makeup artist Arjen Tuiten has won an Emmy Award for his prosthetic makeup work on the television series The Pitt. The recognition follows his contribution to creating a realistic body replica f...
Think in spoons and name your days, like Dashing Tuesday: how behavioral scientist Emma (36) recharges beforehand instead of refueling afterwards
Behavioral scientist Emma Op den Kamp, based at the University of Amsterdam, studies methods for managing physical and mental energy to prevent exhaustion. In her new work, she encourages individuals ...