Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Nightlife culture subsidy for young people
The city of Haarlem has announced a €15,000 subsidy fund for 2026 to support creative night culture events aimed at youth under the age of 18. Organizers can apply for up to €2,500 per event for p...
Samen Haarlem Foundation and Spaarnediners win 2026 Participation Award
Stichting Samen Haarlem and Spaarnediners have been named the winners of the Haarlem Participation Prize 2026 for their impactful community initiatives. Stichting Samen Haarlem was recognized for its ...
Flowers and memorial at Circus Renz site in Beverwijk after death of Bernardo Renz (25): performances cancelled
A memorial has been established at the Circus Renz site in Beverwijk following the death of 25-year-old junior chef Bernardo Renz in a traffic accident in Germany. Consequently, all scheduled circus p...
Zara pulls Curaçao World Cup shirts after major blunder
Fashion retailer Zara has withdrawn its new World Cup-themed T-shirts from stores following a significant spelling error. The shirts incorrectly printed the name of the island as "Curaçau" instead of...
Presentation of book on Bloemendaal’s first minister this weekend
On Sunday, June 7, the book "Op een hellend vlak" will be presented at the Dorpskerk in Bloemendaal. The biography details the life of Johannes Lubberti, who served as the first minister of Bloemendaa...
Megan Haakman embodies her idol Joni Mitchell again for Rolling Thunder Revue concerts: ‘Her songs have such a rich sound’
Megan Fleur Haakman, a 29-year-old singer from Enkhuizen, is reprising her Joni Mitchell tribute for the Rolling Thunder Revue concerts. She will perform alongside musicians who toured with the origin...
'We're better artists than fifty years ago.' Legendary Rolling Thunder Revue revived without Bob Dylan, but with key figures Rob Stoner and Scarlet Rivera
Members of Bob Dylan's legendary Rolling Thunder Revue, including Rob Stoner and Scarlet Rivera, are touring the Netherlands fifty years after the original 1970s tour. While Dylan himself is not part ...
Maan and Goldband singer Karel Gerlach split: 'As good friends'
Dutch singer Maan de Steenwinkel and Goldband vocalist Karel Gerlach have ended their relationship after three and a half years. Their management confirmed the split, stating that the pair remain on g...
Jetten: Netherlands loses a unique voice in Lieke Marsman
Poet, writer, and philosopher Lieke Marsman passed away at the age of 35 on June 3 following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten honored her memory, stating ...
Writer Ragna (43) searched for her ancestors in Suriname and India: ‘Should we be grateful that they suffered? That feels very strange to me’
CIDI protests at Ye concert in GelreDome
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) announced plans to protest American rapper Ye's upcoming concert at the GelreDome in Arnhem this Saturday. CIDI director Naomi Mestrum stated...
Hungarian prosecutors drop case against Budapest mayor over Pride
Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against the mayor of Budapest regarding his role in organizing a 2025 Pride march. The decision, announced on Thursday, ends the legal pursuit of the mayor f...
Polish poet Małgorzata Lebda writes poetic story of grief in a village where the scent of death lingers
It is a crying shame that American Tillie Olsen’s oeuvre remained so limited
Friction and tension on the French coast in the treacherous summer novel Three Weeks in August
Persepolis creator Marjane Satrapi dies at age 56
French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, has passed away at the age of 56 in France. Her death was confirmed by her family to the French news agency A...
'At the start of the evening people are hesitant; by the end we are dancing together' Participation awards for Spaarnediners and Stichting Samen
The Spaarnediners and Stichting Samen initiatives have been awarded the Participation Prizes for their work in fostering social connection through communal meals. The winners highlighted how shared di...
A place of honor for the legacy of Pieter Vermeulen: namesake nature museum opens next week in IJmuiden
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum will open its doors at a new location on Doorneberglaan in IJmuiden next Wednesday. This opening marks the conclusion of a years-long search for a suitable permanent home f...
Heritage of the Week | A Look at the Sky
A unique ceiling painting, originally from a demolished building on Sarphatistraat, has been rediscovered in a farmhouse in Zunderdorp. The find preserves a piece of historical heritage from a structu...
To the zoo with sirens blaring and flashing lights
The annual KinderBeestFeest will take place on Friday, June 5, featuring a procession of emergency vehicles including police cars and ambulances through Amsterdam. The event provides a special experie...
Sociaal Culinair celebrates its fifth anniversary at Nieuwe Groenmarkt on Sunday June 7
Sociaal Culinair will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Sunday, June 7, at the Nieuwe Groenmarkt in Haarlem. Over the past five years, the event has become a staple of the city's calendar as an affor...
Writer Lieke Marsman (35) dies
Tom Holland turned down Saturday Night Live hosting gigs due to dyslexia
Actor Tom Holland revealed on the podcast "Good Hang with Amy Poehler" that he has turned down multiple invitations to host Saturday Night Live. Holland explained that his decision was primarily due t...
Barbie playbook used for He-Man: ‘Driven mainly by nostalgia’
Following the success of the Barbie movie, toy manufacturer Mattel is preparing a new cinematic release for the 1980s action hero He-Man. The company aims to revitalize the brand for modern audiences ...
Even on that dramatic day, Yoeri’s alarm went off at 7:01 as usual
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to battery after Mardi Gras fight
American actor Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple assault following his arrest earlier this year in New Orleans. The charges stem from a physical altercation that took place dur...
Toos & Henk - June 4
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through the Toos & Henk comic strip. The illustrations are published daily from Monday to Saturday.
Haarlem residents launch national citizens' assembly on migration: 'Combat polarization and preserve our democracy'
A group of residents from Haarlem has launched a national citizens' assembly on migration to address and reduce deep societal polarization on the issue. The initiative aims to involve approximately 17...
Why didn't Donald Pols just say it right away? It's not that simple, says psychologist Aukje Nauta
Donald Pols, the director of the Dutch environmental organization Milieudefensie, has faced criticism for concealing his past involvement with a far-right group in South Africa for decades. Experts an...
