Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
SBMG makes comeback with one-off show at Ziggo Dome
Rappers Chivv and Henkie T are reuniting as the musical duo SBMG for a one-time comeback concert at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome on December 5. This event marks their first performance together in seven yea...
José and daughter Zehra share passion for performing arts: 'I used to take her to dance classes in a baby carrier'
José Vermeij and her daughter Zehra Togrul share a lifelong passion for dance and theater, which began when José founded her own performing arts center in 2009. Zehra was introduced to the studio en...
Subsidy for restoration of historic facades in Zandvoort
Entrepreneurs and property owners in Zandvoort can apply for subsidies to restore historical facades. The scheme offers financial support of up to 10,000 euros for mid-terraced buildings and 12,500 eu...
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Atlas is back: the giant on the Dam breathes again
The 7-meter-tall statue of Atlas has been returned to the rear facade of the Royal Palace on Amsterdam's Dam Square following a major restoration. The Titan once again carries the celestial sphere as ...
These two acts make their comeback in Amsterdam
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins (1930-2026) was never not improving himself
Pinkpop pays tribute to Limburg pop culture at this year's festival
The Pinkpop festival will present a theatrical and musical tribute to Limburg's pop culture this year titled "Hoogmis van het Zuiden." This anniversary production features performances from various ar...
Rock band Nothing But Thieves to perform twice at Ziggo Dome next year
British rock band Nothing But Thieves will perform two concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam next year. The shows are scheduled for Friday, January 15, and Saturday, January 16.
How do we get young men out of the manosphere? This is the key
Psychologist Thijs Launspach examines the attraction young men feel toward the "manosphere," an online environment promoting male dominance and female submissiveness. He explains the psychological fac...
Boy band B-Brave to perform reunion concert at AFAS Live on May 8 after ten years
The Dutch boyband B-Brave is reuniting for a concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on May 8th, marking ten years since their last performance together. The announcement was made by concert organizer MOJO ...
Ajax tries to save a leaking ship by throwing the crew overboard
Station house in Hillegom is no longer a municipal monument. House scores too few points to ignore owners’ request
The owners of a former railway service house near Hillegom station have successfully petitioned to remove their home from the municipal monument list. The municipal council is expected to finalize the...
After nine matches and a fifth-place finish, Tomiyasu leaves Ajax: ‘No one is satisfied’
Efteling introduces new attraction where visitors can fly themselves
The Efteling theme park has announced a new attraction called Ravenring, which is designed in the style of Raveleijn. Set to open next winter, the ride will allow visitors to control their own flight ...
Scouting Group De Vliegende Pijl (100) sheds its dusty image: 'Parents want their children to play outside again instead of behind a screen all day'
The Haarlem-based scouting group De Vliegende Pijl is celebrating its 100th anniversary while experiencing a surge in membership. Organizers attribute this growth to parents' increasing desire for the...
Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo and Jeremie Frimpong fight 'pure hate' against professional footballers: 'If you cross that line, it becomes bitter and vicious'
A new campaign featuring Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo, and Jeremie Frimpong has been launched to combat online hate directed at professional footballers ahead of the World Cup. The initiative aims to disti...
Work by French artist Henri Matisse coming to H’art Museum in Amsterdam
Ilse DeLange announces new tour for April 2027
Dutch singer Ilse DeLange has announced a new concert tour scheduled for next spring. She will perform at venues in Tilburg, Groningen, and Amsterdam starting in April.
A warm hidden gem in Schalkwijk: ‘Everyone from the neighborhood steps inside’
The Open Koffie Huis in Haarlem's Schalkwijk neighborhood serves as a welcoming community hub where local residents can gather and connect. Located on Frieslandstraat next to a thrift store, the venue...
K-pop group BTS big winner at the American Music Awards
The South Korean K-pop group BTS emerged as the biggest winner at the American Music Awards. The group secured multiple accolades, including Artist of the Year, Best Male Artist, and Summer Hit of the...
Walk along Amsterdam's secret ring road
This article explores a six-kilometer historical ring road in Amsterdam through a collection of archival photographs. It invites readers to experience the route themselves by walking or cycling along ...
Missing children, disposable children; it’s heartbreaking. ‘Yet,’ GerBen van ’t Hek believes, ‘every child has the right to be off the radar for a while’
GerBen van ’t Hek argues that despite the convenience of smartphone tracking, children should have the right to be "off the radar" and out of parental sight. He emphasizes that this freedom is essen...
American saxophonist and jazz musician Sonny Rollins dies at 95
Danish Queen Margrethe (86) hospitalized again
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been readmitted to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen for treatment of a large blood accumulation around her hip. The condition was discovered during a CT scan and is attribut...
Quite understandable that many women are drawn to the idea of an island boy
Sûr Atelier nominated for Appeltje van Oranje: Haarlem initiative aims to challenge fast fashion and break the cycle of poverty
Sûr Atelier, a clothing studio based in Haarlem, has been nominated for the Appeltje van Oranje award for its efforts to break the cycle of poverty. The initiative has operated for over ten years, pr...
Kim Lammers sees a brave hockey club setting a good example
Kim Lammers has praised Hockeyclub Voordaan for taking a significant step that many other sports clubs have only discussed. The club's initiative is being highlighted as a brave and positive example f...
Apologies for casual clothes in court, but judge more concerned about alcohol and cocaine DUI after day in Zandvoort
A man from Noordwijk appeared in court for driving under the influence of alcohol and cocaine following a visit to Zandvoort. While the defendant apologized for his casual attire, the judge emphasized...
Toos & Henk - May 26
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his daily comic strip Toos & Henk from Monday to Saturday. The series offers his unique perspective on current events.