Dutch Centre

20/10/2026

📸 Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Dutch Centre for an insightful evening on how Brexit is reshaping UK–EU trade!

🗣️ Together with our speakers, we explored trade agreements, tariffs, sanctions and the legal challenges facing international businesses.

💬 Thanks to everyone who joined the discussion and stayed for networking and bitterballen!

17/10/2026

🌍 Roots & migration in Suriname and the Caribbean.

💭 How do we reconnect with our ancestral roots, and what does it mean to belong across cultures and generations?

👉 Join us for a panel discussion with filmmaker Amanda van Hesteren, Dr Audrey Allwood and Sacha Oudolf exploring heritage, identity and the lasting impact of colonial history, featuring excerpts from documentary series The New Generations of Suriname.

🎤 Moderator Rose Roobeek.

📅 Thursday 22 October 2026 | 19:00–20:30
📍 The Dutch Centre, London
🎟️ Book your free spot and join the conversation!

This event is kindly sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

14/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Yentl en de Boer and David Linszen!

🏆 Yentl en de Boer won the Poelifinario in the Kleinkunst category for the second time.

🏆 David Linszen received the Neerlands Hoop 2026, recognising the most promising talent in Dutch cabaret.

✨ We’re proud to have welcomed both acts to the Dutch Centre and are delighted to celebrate their achievements with them. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

12/10/2026

❓How is Brexit reshaping UK-EU trade?

Join leading experts for an evening exploring trade agreements, tariffs, sanctions and the legal challenges facing international businesses today.

🎤 Guest speakers: Elbrich Algra ( 🇳🇱 Dutch Embassy in the UK 🇬🇧 ), Bernard Claessens & Bert Gevens ( Loyens & Loeff )

📅 Thursday 15 October | 19:00–21:00 (doors open at 18:30)
📍 Dutch Centre, 7 Austin Friars, London EC2N 2HA
🎟️ Drinks and our famous bitterballen!

Talk, Q&A and networking. We look forward to seeing you there!

03/10/2026

Thank you Paulien!
It is with great sadness and shock that we at the Dutch Centre heard about the premature death of author, comedian, podcaster, word artist and all around beautiful human being, Paulien Cornelisse (1976-2026). We were blessed with her presence on more than one occasion at sold out performances at the Dutch Centre, most recently in 2024. Like no other, she managed to brilliantly, lovingly and non-judgementally comment on the quirks of our curious language and ultimately of human behaviour as a whole which explains why she was so widely respected and adored. We will miss you, Paulien, and our thoughts are with Chris and Wiek and all your loved ones.
Christine Sas, Trustee Dutch Centre.

01/10/2026

🌷 Another perk of being a Friend of the Dutch Centre!

✨ our DC Friends enjoyed an exclusive private & free view of the latest exhibition at the ING Art Collection, featuring the work of artist Emily Allchurch.

👉 Want to join us next time? Become a Friend today: https://www.dutchcentre.com/pricing-plans/list

27/09/2026

✨ What a special evening with Geert Mak!

🧡 We were delighted to welcome the renowned Dutch historian and writer to the Dutch Centre in London for an inspiring evening exploring the long and fascinating ties between the Netherlands and the UK.

📸 Here are some photos from the event, thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a memorable evening!

23/09/2026

Last few tickets left!

🎉 Great news! More tickets are now available!

Due to high demand for our Geert Mak event on Thursday 24 September, we’ve moved the event to our larger Church Hall.

Same venue, bigger hall — and more chances for you to join us! 🙌

🎟️ Book your ticket now: https://surl.li/dkskpt