Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Topsport Amsterdam office unusable after Olympic Stadium fire
Topsport Amsterdam faces a five-month displacement after a fire in the Olympic Stadium's parking garage caused significant soot and smoke damage to its offices. Despite the facility closure, the organ...
Prince Andrew receives damages after early lease termination
Prince Andrew has secured compensation after his housing contract was terminated decades early, though he previously faced a large fee for property maintenance. Meanwhile, a judge has declared that th...
Jetten calls parliamentary debate on rainbow flag 'a pity'
Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed disappointment over the political division in the House of Representatives regarding the decision to hoist the rainbow flag for Coming Out Day. Despite opposition f...
Athletics coach Kees honored for founding Parkinson's running group for fellow patients
Kees van den Berg has received a Respect Award for founding a specialized running group for Parkinson's disease patients at the AV23 athletics club in Amsterdam. As he prepares to step down from his r...
Rian Gerritsen and William Spaaij to star in Flodder the Musical
Rian Gerritsen and William Spaaij have been cast as the leads in the upcoming Flodder de Musical, a stage adaptation of the classic 1986 Dutch comedy film. The production, which will also feature Koen...
Review: Pierre-Laurent Aimard pays tribute to the 88 keys of the grand piano
Pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard launched his residency at the Muziekgebouw in Amsterdam with a challenging program of contemporary music. The concert featured a special performance with composer George ...
ADE 2026: these are the best free parties
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026 features a wide array of free events across the city, including pop-up parties, art exhibitions, and industry mixers. The diverse program offers music and cultural exp...
Kluun (62) finds Amsterdam too tidy and well-behaved: ‘If you compare the Amsterdam of today to the city of twenty years ago, you think: what happened?!’
Author Kluun expresses disappointment with the changing, overly polite nature of modern Amsterdam, contrasting it with the grittier city of twenty years ago. He also advocates for linguistic evolution...
Review: The Secret Club 3.0 is a colorful collection of fun
De Geheime Club 3.0 is an experimental performance by four young artists that explores themes of time and modern anxiety through music and movement. Developed under the BonteHond talent program, the s...
Students lose energy drinks after police locker inspection
Students at a school in Nieuw-West had energy drinks and nicotine pouches confiscated following a locker inspection conducted by school staff and the police. Authorities stated the search was intended...
Review: & Juliet is a mediocre musical farce with great music and stunning dance
The musical & Juliet reimagines Shakespeare's classic play using the hit songs of producer Max Martin to tell a coming-of-age story about Juliet. While the production impresses with high-energy street...
Hefner's widow asks Jessica Biel to reconsider movie role: 'Don't glorify him'
Crystal Harris, the widow of Hugh Hefner, is urging actress Jessica Biel to reconsider her role in the film Playmates due to allegations of abuse and exploitation at the Playboy Mansion. Harris argues...
Prince Harry suffered from depression weeks after moving to Canada: 'Had panic attacks'
Prince Harry revealed that he suffered from a depressive episode and panic attacks following his relocation to Canada, triggered by the sudden lack of adrenaline after years of high-stress royal dutie...
ABN AMRO expects newspaper revenue growth due to willingness to pay for news
Dutch newspaper publishers experienced their sixth consecutive year of revenue growth, reaching 1.2 billion euros, largely driven by a surge in digital subscriptions. While advertising income has dwin...
Olympic Stadium garage reopens after fire, no major impact on marathon
The parking garage beneath the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam has reopened following a fire that caused significant damage to the local Topsport Amsterdam offices. Organizers of the upcoming TCS Amsterd...
Many students attend Pink Breakfast in Haarlem, but: "Purple Friday is under pressure"
On Purple Friday, students wore purple to support the LGBTI+ community, with a well-attended Pink Breakfast held at the Haarlem city hall. However, recent data shows a notable decrease in the acceptan...
This won't be a hit piece on people in the Zuidas, I say on the way to the Green Business Club Zuidas anniversary
The Green Business Club Zuidas recently celebrated its fifteenth anniversary of promoting sustainability efforts within the Zuidas business district in Amsterdam. While the organization has made signi...
HBO to produce Crazy Rich Asians sequel series with returning cast
HBO is producing a follow-up series based on the bestselling Crazy Rich Asians books, with plans for original cast members to return. Filming for the project is expected to begin next year, building o...
Raving on a train or dancing in a church: 8 unique ADE locations in Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Dance Event will feature eight unique, unconventional venues ranging from a moving train and an arcade hall to historic churches and a five-star hotel kitchen. These diverse locations of...
TV puppet Karbonkel on public display for first time since restoration
The television puppet Karbonkel, famous for appearing in the Dutch educational show Ik Mik Loreland, is currently on display for the public following a major restoration project. Visitors can view the...
Ajax and Barcelona honor Johan Cruyff with Legacy Match at the Johan Cruyff Arena
Ajax and Barcelona will play a tribute match in the Johan Cruijff Arena on November 15, 2026, to honor Johan Cruijff ten years after his passing. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Johan Cruyff ...
Nearly 1.6 million viewers for Televizier-Ring, 600,000 fewer than last year
The Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala recorded nearly 1.6 million viewers, a decrease of 600,000 compared to last year's broadcast. Despite the decline, the event was the most-watched program of the day, wi...
Maartje Mulder’s (30) Amsterdam: ‘A friend had the Lunchroom Wilhelmina logo tattooed on her ankle as a tribute’
Amsterdam resident Maartje Mulder shares her favorite city spots and personal history as part of a retrospective on the year 1996. The military professional and startup employee reflects on local stap...
KATSEYE's Sophia Laforteza to return in 2027 following health issues
KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza will rejoin the group in January 2027 following a health-related hiatus that began in August. The singer missed the band's current world tour to focus on her recovery a...
DI-RECT honors deceased family members on new album: 'This is how we keep them alive'
The Dutch band DI-RECT honors deceased family members on their new album, I: Keep The Fire On, using music as a way to process personal grief. The record serves as the first chapter of a planned trilo...
Wereldmuseum opens exhibition on disco: from dance floor to fight for rights
The Wereldmuseum is opening an exhibition on October 10, 2026, that explores the history and cultural impact of disco music. The display highlights how the genre evolved from underground clubs into a ...
PaffPopcornPanel on Low Expectations: ‘Everyone in this film was looking for themselves’
A panel discussed the film Low Expectations, focusing on its realistic portrayal of a struggling musician searching for her identity and purpose in life. While viewers felt the narrative was at times ...
The advantage of having zero viewers is that Buzz can quit without anyone noticing
The Net 5 talkshow Buzz is struggling to find an audience, with ratings so low they are effectively unrecorded. The program, which aims to mimic the casual nature of a group chat, remains largely unno...
Young people in Startblok Elzenhagen feel unsafe due to aggressive co-resident
Residents at the Startblok Elzenhagen housing complex in Amsterdam are feeling unsafe due to an aggressive neighbor who has reportedly threatened and intimidated other occupants. While the complex's c...
Visit the 'Pre-ADE Market', do yoga at the Thomas Church or go to a lunch concert at the Concertgebouw: what to do in Amsterdam this week
Amsterdam is hosting a wide variety of events this week, including theatrical performances, art exhibitions, and the 40th edition of the Cinekid film festival. Residents can also participate in neighb...