This is a list of Dutch television related events from 1997.

Events 23 November - Mary Ann Morales wins the thirteenth series of Soundmixshow, performing as Lea Salonga.

Debuts International 11 September – // Billy the Cat

Television shows 1950s NOS Journaal (1956–present)

1970s Sesamstraat (1976–present)

1980s Jeugdjournaal (1981–present) Soundmixshow (1985-2002) Het Klokhuis (1988–present)

1990s Goede tijden, slechte tijden (1990–present) Goudkust (1996-2001) Networks and services Launches Network Type Launch date Notes Source Fox Kids Cable television 2 August

Conversions and rebrandings Old network name New network name Type Conversion Date Notes SourceCartoon Network EuropeCartoon NetworkCable television12 JulyFilmnetCanal+Cable television1 August

Closures NetworkTypeEnd dateNotesSourcesK-T.V.Cable televisionUnknownEuro 7Cable television28 March