Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
The Phantom of the Opera returns to the Netherlands after thirty years
The musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' is set to return to the Netherlands after more than thirty years. The production will be staged at the Nieuwe Luxor Theater in Rotterdam starting in the spring o...
Renze Klamer’s new show stings for Humberto Tan: 'Loyalty is punished'
Humberto Tan has expressed frustration over Renze Klamer receiving a new talk show on RTL starting this September. Tan described the decision as strange, noting that Klamer previously left his role at...
Paper newspapers will no longer be delivered to Vlieland and Schiermonnikoog from July
Publishers Mediahuis and DPG will stop delivering paper newspapers to the Dutch islands of Vlieland and Schiermonnikoog starting in July. The decision, caused by changes at postal service PostNL, affe...
King's Day in the districts: that's where the party's at!
King's Day celebrations will take place throughout all districts of Amsterdam, featuring traditional flea markets, orange-themed parties, and live music. The city has provided a guide and tips for res...
Supermarket opening hours in Haarlem during King's Day 2026
This article provides the opening hours for supermarkets in Haarlem during King's Day 2026. It serves as a guide for residents and visitors needing to purchase supplies or snacks during the national h...
Who are the best street footballers in Amsterdam?
The Johan Cruyff Street League is returning to Amsterdam, where children from all parts of the city will compete for the title of best street football team. The tournament seeks to crown the top stree...
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Carrie ten Napel replaces Özcan Akyol after conflict on Sterren op het Doek
Carrie ten Napel has been named the new host of the television show Sterren op het Doek, replacing Özcan Akyol after his conflict with Omroep MAX director Jan Slagter. The new episodes featuring Ten ...
Stolen John Keats love letters returned to owner after 40 years
Eight love letters written by English poet John Keats between 1819 and 1820 have been returned to their rightful owner nearly forty years after they were stolen. The recovery follows a theft that occu...
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Ron Peters has been Telstar's club doctor for over 30 years: 'Players must feel safe with you'
Ron Peters reflects on his thirty-year career as the club doctor for Telstar, highlighting the club's rapid professionalization following their promotion. He notes that despite these changes, the team...
Ziggo Dome reprimands Louis Tomlinson after singer smokes joint on stage
Singer Louis Tomlinson was reprimanded by the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam after smoking a joint on stage during his concert on Monday night. The venue confirmed that the act violated their official regula...
Nieuw-Vennep dancer Sophie van der Heide (26) wins TV show Project Dans 2026
Sophie van der Heide, a 26-year-old dance teacher from Nieuw-Vennep, has won the television competition Project Dans 2026. In the finale aired on April 20, she was awarded the title of 'Best all-round...
Unique 1905 recording of the Wilhelmus discovered by chance in museum attic
The National Gramophone Museum discovered the oldest known recording of the Dutch national anthem, the Wilhelmus, which dates back to 1905. An expert found the rare wax cylinder recording by chance in...
Composer Mathilde Wantenaar wrote a mini-opera about curiosity: ‘It is something deeply human’
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Teenager charged with arson at London synagogue
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with arson following an attack on a synagogue in London. The incident follows a series of attacks on various Jewish sites in the British capital, leading to the impl...
Pope Leo commemorates predecessor Francis one year after death
Pope Leo commemorated the first anniversary of the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis. During the memorial, he expressed gratitude for Francis's significant legacy and contributions to both the Ca...
Oldest Osmonds member Alan dies at 76
Alan Osmond, the oldest member of the legendary American singing group The Osmonds, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news to several American media outlets on Tuesday.
Ruth Jacott to tour the country with new theater show next year
Singer Ruth Jacott is set to launch a new theater tour across the Netherlands in early 2027. The tour will consist of fifteen performances scheduled in various theaters throughout the country.
400kg 'Scaredy-rabbit' to stay permanently in Flevopark: "Represents an increasingly busy city"
The three-meter-tall 'Anxiety Rabbit' sculpture by artist Piet Parra will remain permanently in Amsterdam's Flevopark after local authorities converted its temporary permit. Originally a gift from the...
Contractor crashes into old gate of Duinvliet estate
A contractor working on a nearby house renovation accidentally drove into and damaged a historic entrance gate at the Duinvliet estate on Monday afternoon. The incident caused significant damage to th...
From Paris to Seville and Italian pianist at 't Mosterdzaadje
Musicians Ksenia and Dasha Beltiukova, along with harpist Mirjam Rietbergen, will perform a concert titled 'From Paris to Seville' at the 't Mosterdzaadje venue. The event is scheduled for Friday even...
Arnold Karskens’ dismissal at ON! stands, but he receives 100,000 euros
The court in The Hague has upheld the dismissal of Arnold Karskens from the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland. While the dismissal remains in place, the founder and former chairman was awarded 100,000 e...
Prince's estate releases new single ten years after his death
To mark the tenth anniversary of Prince's death, his estate has released a previously unreleased recording of the song "With This Tear." The track is being issued as a new single to commemorate the la...
Nathan Bell’s blues about the flip side of the American Dream. ‘Optimism as a survival mechanism’
American folk and blues musician Nathan Bell is returning to Haarlem this Wednesday to perform music from his new album, "Demokracy Blues." The record features raw blues sounds and confrontational lyr...
EU court: Hungary violates EU rules with law on LGBTQ+ content
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary's law restricting access to LGBTQ+ content violates EU treaties by stigmatizing and marginalizing individuals. The ruling follows a legal challenge...
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Netflix hit Baby Reindeer to get Dutch stage version
A Dutch theater adaptation of the Netflix hit Baby Reindeer is in development, featuring comedian Thijs van de Meeberg in the lead role. The production follows the story of a comedian whose life unrav...