Entertainment

Amsterdam Clubs Launch €24.50 Monthly Pass to Win Back Younger Visitors

Four Amsterdam nightclubs have introduced a subscription model called the Nachtpas, giving holders unlimited access for a flat monthly fee.

Apr 15 • Lisa Vinogradova

Only 48 Municipalities Have Agreed to Later Closing Hours for World Cup Matches

Only 48 of 342 Dutch municipalities have agreed to extend bar closing hours for the World Cup, meaning the majority are not giving venues permission to…

Mar 23 • Lisa Vinogradova

New European Social Media Platform W Social to Launch in the Netherlands

W social is set to replace X and will require users to verify their identity and will store all data on European servers under EU privacy laws.

Feb 2 • Lisa Vinogradova

International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)

Discover films, new voices, and unforgettable stories at IFFR. Every year, Rotterdam transforms into a city-sized cinema full of premieres and…

Jan 27 • Dutch Brief

Illegal Online Gambling Spend Overtakes Legal Sites in the Netherlands

The Gambling Authority (KSA) estimates €617m went to unlicensed platforms in 2025 versus €600m legally, as tighter safeguards push some players…

Oct 14, 2025 • Lisa Vinogradova

Guinness World Record Pie Baked in Maastricht

Dutch pastry chefs set a Guinness World Record with a 7.7-metre, 1,058-kg apricot pie at the BBB Bread & Pastry Fair.

Oct 13, 2025 • Lisa Vinogradova

Netherlands Will Skip Eurovision if Israel Takes Part

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS cites Gaza humanitarian concerns, press freedom issues, and alleged interference as reasons for its decision. The EBU’s…

Sep 15, 2025 • Lisa Vinogradova

Noorderzon Returns — International Line-up Announced

From AI dance to groundbreaking circus, Groningen’s biggest summer festival reveals its main programme as ticket sales open soon.

May 20, 2025 • Lisa Vinogradova

Netflix Docuseries 'Trainwreck' Revisits Chaos of Project X in Haren

A viral birthday invite turned riot in Dutch town Haren becomes the focus of an upcoming Netflix episode in chaotic docuseries.

May 8, 2025 • Lisa Vinogradova

Last-Minute Guide, King's Day 2025 in Groningen

From free markets and live music to big parties – here's where you should be.

Apr 26, 2025 • Lisa Vinogradova

Club OOST Will Close After Nine Years in Groningen

After nine years of music and community, Club OOST will close its doors on July 5 due to rising costs and financial pressure.

Apr 16, 2025 • Lisa Vinogradova

NATO Tour Comes to Groningen: Events, Education, and Local Concerns

From 11 April, the NATO tour “NATO and the Netherlands: A Journey” will be in Groningen. The tour includes debates, exhibitions, and school visits to…

Apr 11, 2025 • Lisa Vinogradova

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts