SELECTED SHOWS AND EVENTS!

Boom Chicago Into the Metaverse — Meta Luck Next Time! Choose your avatar, escape reality and join the cast for a hilarious comedy show at the edge of the metaverse Thursdays & Saturdays!

Improv Spectacular — The best improv in Amsterdam every Friday! A fast-paced, funny night featuring our top cast making you (and themselves) laugh while waiters bring drinks to your table.

Boom Chicago Comedy Festival July 7-17 — First headliners announced! Fuad Hassen, Fern Brady, and Op Sterk Water with Arjen Lubach!

Shot of Improv — A late night, fast-paced hilarious improv show with lots of drinking. It’s a party! Free shots for good suggestions!

Boom Chicago Mainstage Shows

IMPROV SPECTACULAR

This fast-paced, funny night features our top cast making you (and themselves) laugh while waiters bring drinks to your table.

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BOOM CHICAGO INTO THE METAVERSE

Boom Chicago into the Metaverse! Choose your avatar, escape reality and join the cast of Boom Chicago for a hilarious, live, in-person comedy show at the edge of the metaverse.

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SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE

A completely improvised show based on true, funny stories from Boom Chicago cast members. Those stories turn into great scenes and songs right before your eyes! It’s the perfect end to your weekend!

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SHOT OF IMPROV

A late night, fast-paced hilarious improv show with lots of drinking. It’s a party! Free shots for good suggestions!

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MUSICAL IMPROV SPECTACULAR

A special Wednesday musical comedy show centering around a fascinating guest storyteller who inspires the Boom cast as a starting point for improvised scenes and songs based on their stories!

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Featured Events & Shows

The Humorist Showcase

Boom Chicago and Humorist bring you “The Humorist Showcase”, a monthly stand-up show featuring the best local and visiting comedians + a very special guest: a Boom Chicago student!

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May 30: Julia Samuel – School of Life

Bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel comes to Boom Chicago Monday, May 30! She will help you to better understand your family story and provide you with inspiration to improve the relationships that matter most to you.

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THE CUNNILINGUS SHOW

Every first Friday of the month come watch a crazy queer comedy variety show!

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SLAY ROYALE

A group of up and coming drag artists compete in a lipsync smackdown for the crown. Come watch a fierce performance in this interactive show and stay for a kiki and afterparty!

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CORONA RULES UPDATE

Please take responsibility for your own health and that of your party. If you don’t feel well, please take a COVID home test. We want you to come have fun with us, but be safe and smart!

Updated March 10

TOP-RATED COMEDY SHOWS IN AMSTERDAM

ABSOLUTELY the best comedy show I have ever been to

"This is ABSOLUTELY the best comedy show I have ever been to. It’s been a month and I’m still raving about it! Wish you could bring something similar to NZ!"

– Kristen W. via Google

From the start the room laughing

"From the moment the MC jumped on stage he had the room laughing. It was an excellent vibe, with awesome audience participation and I sincerely laughed A LOT. Oh, and this was the English show - so very diverse audience. Highly recommend it for a night out!"

– Marta via Google

Kan ik me niet herinneren

"Uitstekende improvisatie! Groot talent! Leuk om te doen tijdens een bezoek aan Amsterdam. Nam een 13-jarige mee en ze vond het heel gevat!"

– Gina via TripAdvisor

Will put a smile on your face

"Great atmosphere, fun approachable comedians, especially good for those gloomy Amsterdam days where it rains non-stop, it will put a smile on your face!"

– Marijn B. via TripAdvisor

Fantastische ervaring!

"Een topverhaal dat van voor tot achter super in elkaar zit en waar we volledig in op gingen; inclusief ingenieuze trucjes, grappige details, erg mooi decor en de nodige spannende momenten! Echt een aanrader!"

– Nysje via TripAdvisor

Extremely well done, entertaining and funny

"This is a clever Second City Type show put on live in Amsterdam. It was founded by to Chicago natives and it is extremely well done, entertaining and funny."

– John B. via Google

IMPROV CLASSES

If you always wanted to do improv classes, now is your chance!

INTRO TO IMPROV

This is where it all starts! An exciting eight-week course for beginners of all backgrounds. Join to increase your confidence, performance skills or join a fun community.

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IMPROV TASTER CLASS

This 2 hour class shows you what improv is all about! Sign up alone or with friends and meet new fun people!

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OVER 25 YEARS OF COMEDY

In 1993, funny childhood friends fell in love with Amsterdam and moved here to start a sketch and improv comedy show.

25 plus years later, Boom Chicago has grown into the innovative and influential comedy institution it is today. With two theaters and shows almost every night, we have made millions of people laugh (and hosted a few sourpusses as well).

Many comedians began their careers here including Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin, Ike Barinholtz, Jason Sudeikis and Kay Cannon. Boom alumni fill the writing staffs at Saturday Night Live and many successful TV programs. Best of all, the next generation of superstars is onstage tonight!

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