Amsterdam Comedy Shows

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AMSTERDAM COMEDY SHOWS

Boom Chicago is most famous for our own comedy shows, but there is so much more. Join us for new productions, new performers, new events, and new surprises! These are the shows that are now on sale in the following categories:

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Boom Chicago shows: A unique mix of scripted scenes, improvisation and music, created by and starring Boom Chicago’s cast.
Boom Academy Classes: A unique comedy jam where Boom Academy students and instructors join forces!
Community Nights: Shows created by and for Amsterdam’s comedy community.
Visiting Comedians: International comedians and stand up comedy nights.
Dutch events: Dutch cultural programming for Amsterdammers.

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Holiday Special Events

Christmas is ON this year!

Miracle at Boom Chicago

Amsterdam’s Pop-Up Christmas Cocktail Bar Nov 25 – Jan 3
Decor – Drinks – Delight – And other words that start with D.
It’s Delicious Drinking this December

PRO TIP: Catch the fun,…

IN DECEMBER

Sitcom: The Holiday Special!

Our hit show Sitcom in Christmas wrapping. Enjoy a mix of comedy, improv, songs and sketches all through December!

Yes, We are OPEN on Christmas!

See our hit Sitcom comedy show with dinner Dec. 24 & 26. Dec 25 we are open for cocktails! Miracle at Boom Chicago, our pop-up Christmas cocktail bar is open every day in December!

December 4!

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Join us Saturday, Dec 4 in the Christmas bar. Wear your ugliest sweater and all participants get a free ticket to Sitcom (on a different night).

Queen Your Plate Drag Brunch Dec 5

Your favorite drag queen brunchers are back for Sinterklaas!
Put on your shoes! It is about to get absolutely stunning in the afternoon! Two options for the show and brunch: Sit with your group…

The Hangover Show

It’s the first New Years in years! Sleep in and then come out for an improv comedy show!

Boom Chicago has the best way to ruin your New Year resolutions! Drink at our hangover show…

Holiday Cardio Dance Party

Holiday Cardio Dance Party @ Miracle Bar
Saturday, December 11th at 13:00 in Main Zaal

Mainstage Shows

SITCOM

Boom Chicago’s hysterical new comedy show, is a throwback to the 90s when any TV problem could be solved in a half an hour… including the commercials.

Saturdays at 22.00

SHOT OF IMPROV

Shot of Improv is Boom Chicago’s fully improvised comedy show in English. Enjoy 1hour 45 minutes of improv comedy, the best way to start your lockdown-free life!

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE

Sunday Night Live is de uitvoering van een comedy toneelstuk dat maar 1 keer gespeeld zal worden. De zondag vibe bij Boom Chicago is anders dan de rest van de week. Een perfecte einde van…

Community Shows

COMMUNITY NIGHTS

Thuis Party!

Join our brand new Boom Chicago House Teams making their debut on our Rozengracht stage. These graduates of the Boom Chicago Academy were selected by our cast from an intense audition with an eye towards…

THE ACADEMY JAM

Boom Academy students and instructors join forces on the first Sunday of every month. Students are currently enrolled in our improv class Advanced Game or higher. A unique comedy Jam once a month.

MUSICAL COMEDY NIGHT

Part of our “Boom Academy” series, a night is dedicated to Musical Comedy. Boom Academy Musical Comedy Night: A Night of Musical Improv and More!

BOOM CHICAGO SUNDAY MIC

Enjoy monthly stand-up comedy in Amsterdam! Watch some of the greatest comedians throughout the Netherlands test out some of their newest material at Boom Chicago’s newest monthly open-mic night!

Visiting Comedians and Shows

AMSTERDAM ENGLISH COMEDY NIGHTS

Join us for Amsterdam English Comedy Nights at Boom Chicago! This comedy tour visits Boom Chicago with two stand-up acts a handful of Fridays per year.

Next show is November 26!

New Monthly Show!

The Cunnilingus Show

Upcoming show:
December 4 “Christmas Special”

Every first Saturday of the month come watch and be a part of a queer comedy variety show!

January 7!

LEAVING TRUMPLAND

In Leaving Trumpland Greg Shapiro says goodbye to the Trump voice he has done since the ‘Netherlands Second’ video on Zondag Met Lubach. When Trump left the spotlight, it…

December 6!

Little Too Much

Little Too Much is an English comedy solo by comedian Anshita Koul, or as the Germans call her Frau Koul.

Debate and Discussion

IN DUTCH

LATEN WE PRATEN

Elke tweede donderdag van de maand (donderdag 9 september, donderdag 14 oktober, donderdag 11 november)

Een serie gesprekken waarin we kwesties aan de orde stellen die actueel…

IN DUTCH

Kelder op Zolder

Eenmaal per maand op donderdag 23/9, 28/10, 25/11

Cabaretier en kleinkunstmaker Thom Gerrits organiseert een cabaret avond met verschillende opkomende jonge talentvolle cabaretiers.

IN DUTCH

ONBEKEND BEMIND

Elke eerste donderdag van de maand

Ronit Palache en Corine Koole dagen onbekende mensen uit de stad en de buurt uit om hun levensverhaal te vertellen.

Classes

IMPROV TASTER CLASS

Just want to dip your toe in? This trial class is for people who want to see what improv is all about before jumping in all the way. See how much fun it is before…

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 for the fun community. – No acting experience is necessary!

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