Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Rising homelessness in Amsterdam is also visible in hidden camps: It often starts with a single Decathlon tent
Informal tent encampments are appearing with increasing frequency along railway lines and highways on the outskirts of Amsterdam. These settlements, which often grow from single tents, highlight the c...
Feuding star presenters, unemployed pundits: it promises to be a turbulent year for talk shows
The past television season was marked by internal conflicts among star presenters, failed ambitious projects, and a surge in unemployed pundits. Industry experts anticipate that the upcoming year for ...
Jazz saxophonist Kika Sprangers (31) performs with nine vocalists at Amsterdam’s Dominicuskerk: ‘A choir can completely take you over’
Jazz saxophonist Kika Sprangers is launching a two-month tour across the Netherlands with a choir project titled Hera, featuring nine vocalists. The series of performances in local churches begins on ...
Kerstin (31) from Germany has lived in Amsterdam for ten years: ‘I almost feel at home in the Dutch language, but one or two beers help’
Kerstin Wehmeyer, a 31-year-old German national living in Amsterdam, has successfully integrated into Dutch society after a decade in the city. By utilizing a language partner and engaging in social c...
The Amsterdam of singer and actor Jasha (30): ‘My favorite pub, Eddy Bar, is never too busy, and my mother lives around the corner’
Singer and actor Jasha Rudge released his debut album in May and is set to appear in the series Basta this September. The Amsterdam-based performer enjoys spending time at local spots like Eddy Bar an...
'Fuck the system': An 1868 operetta becomes anarchist punk in Tulip Town
Artist Steef de Jong has transformed Jacques Offenbach's 1868 operetta L’île de Tulipatan into a modern, anarchist punk production titled Tulip Town. The performance examines themes of gender roles...
Van Beeren lacks the sense of wonder we experienced at De Reiger, owned by the same people (7.5)
The iconic Amsterdam restaurant Eetcafé Van Beeren is under new ownership and has introduced a completely revamped kitchen menu. Despite maintaining its traditional atmosphere, the establishment repo...
Lord of the Rings producer working on new fantasy film Wars of the Drakons
A producer famous for the Lord of the Rings trilogy is returning to filmmaking to work on a new fantasy project titled Wars of the Drakons. Set in the fictional land of Aerion, the film follows a warr...
Amsterdam tenant forces rent reduction from 1200 to 380 euros and survives landlord's eviction attempt
An Amsterdam tenant successfully challenged an exorbitant rent payment, leading the Rent Tribunal to reduce their monthly costs from 1208 euros to approximately 380 euros. The landlord subsequently fa...
Family film Minoes returns in 4K – and Eye spent months removing dust and scratches
The beloved family film Minoes has been digitally restored to 4K quality for its 25th anniversary. Staff at the Eye Filmmuseum spent months meticulously removing dust and scratches from the original f...
Cycling from gig to gig during the Wiel Klankenfestival: ‘It could all go wrong. I love that’
The fourth Wiel Klankenfestival features an eclectic lineup of music and spoken word performances across several locations in Amsterdam. Singer-songwriter Meral Polat will open the event, which includ...
Precious necklace of Egyptian queen stolen in Vienna museum heist
A valuable diamond-encrusted necklace once owned by Egyptian Queen Nazli Sabri was stolen by two men from the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. The piece, created by Van Cleef & Arpels, was being disp...
Men's double sculls win gold at World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, silver for women
Dutch rowers Van Dorp and Twellaar won gold in the men's double sculls at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam after overcoming a weather delay. Meanwhile, Benthe Boonstra and Roos de Jong earn...
Lil' Kleine demands hundreds of thousands back from former manager Nathan Moszkowicz
Rapper Lil' Kleine is suing his former manager, Nathan Moszkowicz, for approximately 350,000 euros. The rapper claims the money was improperly transferred to Moszkowicz's company following a major dea...
Video | Céline Dion receives warm welcome upon arrival in Paris
Singer Céline Dion has received a warm welcome upon her arrival in Paris. This visit marks her first major series of performances since being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.
Election of bishop in Old Catholic Church of Haarlem: "Truly exciting"
The Old Catholic Church of Haarlem is holding a public election this Saturday to select a new bishop, a process currently characterized by significant uncertainty regarding the outcome. Following the ...
GVB expands ferry schedule: later into the evening and more frequent service from Pontsteiger to NDSM
GVB is doubling the frequency of the Pontsteiger to NDSM ferry and extending service hours on several routes starting September 1 to address rising passenger numbers in Amsterdam. The transit authorit...
Haakon to be sworn in as new King of Norway on Tuesday
Haakon will officially become the new King of Norway, known as Haakon VIII, during a swearing-in ceremony at the parliament on Tuesday. He has chosen "Everything for Norway" as his royal motto, succee...
Notable Flowerbikeman has been detained for nearly a month: "Significant chance of deportation"
Warren Gregory, widely known as the Amsterdam Flowerbikeman, has been detained for nearly a month due to residency permit issues. He is currently held in a Rotterdam detention center while awaiting a ...
Coja Snacks isn't perfect, but it's a snack bar that dares to innovate
After suffering a fire in 2024, the Amsterdam-based snack bar Coja Snacks has reopened with a modernized interior and an expanded menu. While the business successfully adapts to current market trends ...
World Rowing Championships at Bosbaan postponed due to thunderstorms over Amsterdam
Severe thunderstorms over Amsterdam caused a temporary delay for several finals at the World Rowing Championships at the Bosbaan. Despite the disruption, rowers Simon van Dorp and Melvin Twellaar succ...
D-Block Europe and French Montana to play AFAS Live in Amsterdam
D-Block Europe and French Montana are set to perform a joint concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Tickets for the event, which will highlight the collaborative history of the two acts, will be available...
Video | Mark Zuckerberg returns in The Social Reckoning movie trailer
A trailer has been released for The Social Reckoning, which serves as a sequel to the 2010 film The Social Network. The new movie is scheduled to premiere in theaters on October 8.
Cultural center Sexyland gets permanent temporary location at NDSM
The cultural clubhouse Sexyland has secured a new ten-year home at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, where it will operate under the name Super Sexyland World. After spending over a year without a permanen...
Sexyland gets permanent home and returns to its NDSM roots in 2027
Sexyland has signed a ten-year lease to return to its roots at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, with plans to open a permanent venue called Super Sexyland World by 2027. The renovated space will include f...
Ferry operators to strike on September 9: no ferry service between North and the rest of Amsterdam all day
GVB employees in Amsterdam, including ferry operators, will strike on September 9, causing a total halt to public transport services. The action is a protest against proposed government budget cuts to...
Fontaines D.C. to perform at Ziggo Dome on November 10
Fontaines D.C. will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 10 as part of an extensive European tour. Tickets for the band's debut performance at the venue go on sale on September 3.
Ajax to face Atalanta and Getafe among others in Conference League
Ajax has been drawn into the Conference League group stage, where they will face opponents including Atalanta, Getafe, and FC Thun. The competition, which starts on October 15, follows a new format wh...
Should the NPO really want this? Creating content for platforms that aim to get children addicted to screens as young as possible
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is venturing into microdrama, a format of short, vertical mobile videos, to reach younger audiences on platforms like TikTok. This experimental move has sparked debate...
Video | Davina Michelle surprises motorists with performance from truck
Dutch singer Davina Michelle surprised drivers at a gas station on Friday with a live performance from a truck. The event was held to promote the release of her new studio album.