Boom Chicago has been amazing audiences with our comedy for 30 years, and now we’re taking it to the next level. WTF Improv is about people in the audience, inspired by live interviews. Want to be in the show? You can!
We are most proud of our mainstage shows which feature smart topical scenes, hysterical stand up and our famous improvisation comedy. There are monthly theme nights, and plenty of visiting comedians from all around the world. At Boom Chicago, there are fantastic shows almost every night, with only the occasional stinker. And damn, now the backspace button doesn’t work.
We also teach improvisation! The Boom Chicago Academy has almost 250 active students which makes an exciting Amsterdam comedy community. New Intro to Improv classes start five times a year and we offer improv taster classes almost every week for only €25. Join the fun!
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Definitely Amsterdam’s best stand-up comedy! You can’t beat 5 stars on Trip Advisor! and 4.9 stars on Google! We’re that funny! First dinner in the city. Then Comedy Embassy at Boom Chicago!
This fast-paced, funny night of comedy made Boom Chicago famous! Our top cast makes you (and themselves) laugh while waiters bring drinks to your table. It’s a great night out!
It’s giving vibes, it’s giving jokes, it’s giving free shots. A late night, fast-paced hilarious improv show with lots of drinking. It’s a party! Free shots for good suggestions!
This is a funny show about right now! Tech companies and a new generation of experts and influencers are shaping us in new ways. Social media, AI and the smartphone have changed how we think and connect. Do we want to stop? Why can’t we look away from our screens?
A completely improvised comedy show based on true, funny stories from Boom Chicago cast members. Those stories turn into great scenes and hysterical songs right before your eyes! You won’t believe it’s improvised! Long form improv at its finest!
A hysterical evening of queer comedy every first Thursday of the month! See the best queer talent in Amsterdam mix it up with stand-up comedy, musical numbers, improv, storytelling, and the occasional drag superstar. Hosted by the fantastic Katie Nixon. Happy hour 20:30-21:30 half price all drinks!
Come to PowerPints, where eight presenters have five minutes each to present on ANY subject they like.
I was told to write something to market my new show Loophole, but to be honest, I don’t think you’re going to decide whether to buy a ticket or not based on this half-arsed collection of words.
So, really, all I need to do is reach the required 50 characters.
With her fast-paced, provocative stand-up, Grace Campbell is one of the UK’s most talked-about new comedians. She is also a writer and producer, conquering the UK with her sharp tongue and witty humor. She is on a constant mission to challenge and undermine all those in power and existing conventions.
Northern Irish comedian Shane Todd returns to Boom Chicago Amsterdam this autumn for a solo show as part of his new Full House tour. Ticket sales start on Friday 9 August at 10am via Ticketmaster.
Stand-up comedienne Maisie Adam is coming to the Netherlands for the first time. On Wednesday 22 January 2025, the British comedian will perform her new show ‘Appraisal’ at Boom Chicago Amsterdam.
Welcome to Slide Slam: World Championship of PowerPoint Karaoke. Come witness the competitive art of improvised presentations, where seven seasoned presenters and one audience wildcard will attempt to persuasively present a PowerPoint deck they have never seen before.
Self-help Singh, the alter ego of comedian Masood Boomgaard, came to life in a vision after Masood fell and hit his head while rushing to the bathroom to avoid the gut-related effects of a bad lamb vindaloo. Self-help Singh’s live show is a hilarious yet thought-provoking mix of stand-up comedy, parody and motivational speeches.
In his new show, Josh Berry explores his own fragile masculinity and the inner vestiges of his subconscious through a plethora of characters and impressions.
Hot off a sold-out UK tour, Tatty Macleod brings her certain je ne sais quoi to Europe. Known for her popular English vs French online sketches, Tatty asks important questions: Is he a f*ckboi or is just French? Do I have a drinking problem or am I just English?
Kyla Cobbler is taking the world of comedy by storm. The Cork native and Barcelona resident, brings freshness to the scene with her unique connection to the audience. Her honest, blunt and deep storytelling style combined with her powerful energy on stage, have made her the big new talent you don’t want to miss.
Jordan Jensen started comedy in upstate NY before moving to Nashville TN, where she spent a year working for clubs and taking her comedy on the road in her pickup truck.
- Sold out
Join Micky as she desperately fights against her old coping mechanisms, whilst contemplating love, the art of gift giving and Ozzy Osbourne.
Larry’s been spending a lot of time with his granny lately. He wants to tell you about it. Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty.
David Cross hardly needs an introduction, considering his impressive track record in the comedy world. He has been performing stand-up shows since he was 17, formed the sketch group Cross Comedy, and starred in ‘Mr. Show‘, ‘Arrested Development‘, ‘Modern Family‘ and much more. His performances often mix political commentary with satire.
Canadian-Iranian comedian Neema Naz headlines the “My Estupid Life” world tour. You already love his original characters, impersonations, and content featuring his mom. Now he will tell the animated tales of growing up in an immigrant household.
MAINSTAGE SHOWS
Laugh with Pep and Greg, the best political comedians in the country! This hysterical show answers the most important for the Democrats: Why We Lost! These two have the answer and it’s not what you think! Come join us for a great night of serious comedy.
This fast-paced, funny night of comedy made Boom Chicago famous! Our top cast makes you (and themselves) laugh while waiters bring drinks to your table. It’s a great night out!
Boom Chicago has been amazing audiences with our comedy for 30 years, and now we’re taking it to the next level. WTF Improv is about people in the audience, inspired by live interviews. Want to be in the show? You can!
It’s giving vibes, it’s giving jokes, it’s giving free shots. A late night, fast-paced hilarious improv show with lots of drinking. It’s a party! Free shots for good suggestions!
A completely improvised comedy show based on true, funny stories from Boom Chicago cast members. Those stories turn into great scenes and hysterical songs right before your eyes! You won’t believe it’s improvised! Long form improv at its finest!
This is a funny show about right now! Tech companies and a new generation of experts and influencers are shaping us in new ways. Social media, AI and the smartphone have changed how we think and connect. Do we want to stop? Why can’t we look away from our screens?
A hysterical evening of queer comedy every first Thursday of the month! See the best queer talent in Amsterdam mix it up with stand-up comedy, musical numbers, improv, storytelling, and the occasional drag superstar. Hosted by the fantastic Katie Nixon. Happy hour 20:30-21:30 half price all drinks!
Presenter and Ballenjongen author Nino Wilkes brings an unforgettable comedy series to Boom Chicago this year, featuring a new famous guest each month. This November, he’s joined by the one and only Bridget Maasland!
Unsure about improv? Let us give you a taste! This 2 hour class shows you what improv is all about. Sign up alone or with friends and meet new fun people!
Presentator en Ballenjongen-auteur Nino Wilkes brengt dit jaar een onvergetelijke comedyserie naar Boom Chicago, met elke maand een nieuwe beroemde gast. Deze november wordt hij vergezeld door de enige echte Bridget Maasland!
We houden het Pride-feest gaande met een avond vol queer comedy elke eerste donderdag van de maand! Deze open mic is open voor iedereen die zich identificeert als onderdeel van de LGBTQIA+ gemeenschap. Standup, muziek, drag, poppen, PowerPoint- alles mag. Gehost door Katie Nixon.
Absoluut de beste stand up comedy van Amsterdam! Je kunt niet op tegen 5 sterren op Trip Advisor! en 4.9 sterren op Google! Zo grappig zijn we! Eerst uit eten in de stad. Daarna Comedy Embassy bij Boom Chicago!
Boom Chicago improvisatoren en Amsterdamse topacteurs bundelen hun krachten op het podium om te doen waar ze allebei goed in zijn. De acteurs acteren. De improvisatoren improviseren, maar tegelijkertijd! Onze komieken kennen de scène niet en moeten de helft van de show verzinnen. Wat eruit komt is hysterisch!
Het is niet de uitkomst die we wilden, maar hier zijn we dan. Huil niet. Lach met Pep en Greg tijdens een laatste politieke comedyshow waarin ze uitleggen wat er is gebeurd. We beloven dat het beter zal voelen om samen in dezelfde kamer te zijn.
Dit is een grappige show over het moment! Technologiebedrijven en een nieuwe generatie experts en beïnvloeders vormen ons op nieuwe manieren. Sociale media, AI en de smartphone hebben onze manier van denken en verbinden veranderd. Willen we stoppen? Waarom kunnen we niet wegkijken van onze schermen?
Een volledig geïmproviseerde comedyshow gebaseerd op waargebeurde, grappige verhalen van Boom Chicago castleden. Die verhalen veranderen voor je ogen in geweldige scènes en hysterische liedjes! Je zult niet geloven dat het geïmproviseerd is! Lange vorm improvisatie op zijn best!
It’s giving vibes, it’s giving jokes, it’s giving free shots. Een late avond, hilarische improvisatieshow met veel drank. Het is feest! Gratis shots voor goede suggesties!
Boom Chicago verbaast het publiek al 30 jaar met onze comedy, en nu tillen we het naar een hoger niveau. WTF Improv gaat over mensen in het publiek, geïnspireerd door live interviews. Wil je meespelen in de show? Dat kan!
Deze snelle, grappige avond vol comedy heeft Boom Chicago beroemd gemaakt! Onze topcast maakt jou (en zichzelf) aan het lachen terwijl obers drankjes naar je tafel brengen. Het is een geweldige avond uit!
Definitely Amsterdam’s best stand-up comedy! You can’t beat 5 stars on Trip Advisor! and 4.9 stars on Google! We’re that funny! First dinner in the city. Then Comedy Embassy at Boom Chicago!
VISITING COMEDIANS AND EVENTS
Gursimran Khamba is a stand up comic, writer, director, producer and various other titles that require constantly chasing after invoices. He was the co-founder of AIB and has performed over 1000 shows across the world and prefers people watching him live rather than uploading material on Youtube.
Zing mee met het vrolijkste koor van Amsterdam: van Alberti tot Shaffy.
Carlos Ballarta presenta su nuevo stand-up comedy “Tlatoani” (El que habla), un espectáculo lleno de risas, reflexiones y anécdotas hilarantes. Este show toca fibras sensibles del gentilicio latinoamericano con humor negro y mucho sarcasmo.
Once starting out as a budding math teacher, Zainab nevertheless found her true calling on stage in Los Angeles, where her first stand-up comedy performance was an instant success. Since then, she has been unstoppable!
Fans get the chance to converse with Lyle live on stage as they share their hopes, dreams, and anything else in the recesses of their mind with the internet’s favorite gecko and unlicensed therapist. It will be an unpredictable evening as the audience journeys with a gecko into the unknown.
- In Dutch
De broers Jansen – cabaretier Dolf en wetenschapsjournalist Jim – komen naar Boom Chicago om hun nieuwe boek live te presenteren.
Come to PowerPints, where eight presenters have five minutes each to present on ANY subject they like.
Jake Lambert is going on his first national tour! Described as “a joke machine” by The Telegraph, Jake will talk about trying to navigate his way through everyday life, his fear of being normal, and asking why we all feel the need to ask strangers what breed their dogs are.
With her fast-paced, provocative stand-up, Grace Campbell is one of the UK’s most talked-about new comedians. She is also a writer and producer, conquering the UK with her sharp tongue and witty humor. She is on a constant mission to challenge and undermine all those in power and existing conventions.
In his new show, Josh Berry explores his own fragile masculinity and the inner vestiges of his subconscious through a plethora of characters and impressions.
Hot off a sold-out UK tour, Tatty Macleod brings her certain je ne sais quoi to Europe. Known for her popular English vs French online sketches, Tatty asks important questions: Is he a f*ckboi or is just French? Do I have a drinking problem or am I just English?
Kyla Cobbler is taking the world of comedy by storm. The Cork native and Barcelona resident, brings freshness to the scene with her unique connection to the audience. Her honest, blunt and deep storytelling style combined with her powerful energy on stage, have made her the big new talent you don’t want to miss.
Jordan Jensen started comedy in upstate NY before moving to Nashville TN, where she spent a year working for clubs and taking her comedy on the road in her pickup truck.
- Sold out
Join Micky as she desperately fights against her old coping mechanisms, whilst contemplating love, the art of gift giving and Ozzy Osbourne.
Larry’s been spending a lot of time with his granny lately. He wants to tell you about it. Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty.
Stand-up comedienne Maisie Adam is coming to the Netherlands for the first time. On Wednesday 22 January 2025, the British comedian will perform her new show ‘Appraisal’ at Boom Chicago Amsterdam.
David Cross hardly needs an introduction, considering his impressive track record in the comedy world. He has been performing stand-up shows since he was 17, formed the sketch group Cross Comedy, and starred in ‘Mr. Show‘, ‘Arrested Development‘, ‘Modern Family‘ and much more. His performances often mix political commentary with satire.
Canadian-Iranian comedian Neema Naz headlines the “My Estupid Life” world tour. You already love his original characters, impersonations, and content featuring his mom. Now he will tell the animated tales of growing up in an immigrant household.
Self-help Singh, the alter ego of comedian Masood Boomgaard, came to life in a vision after Masood fell and hit his head while rushing to the bathroom to avoid the gut-related effects of a bad lamb vindaloo. Self-help Singh’s live show is a hilarious yet thought-provoking mix of stand-up comedy, parody and motivational speeches.
On November 15th, Pro Wrestling Holland and Boom Chicago bring you a night of action-packed entertainment! Get ready for edge-of-your-seat PWH matches paired with hilarious stand-up comedy from Boom Chicago.
Live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Jimeoin returns with a hilarious evening of World-Class stand-up on his brilliantly funny new tour show ‘Who’s Your Man?!’ Jimeoin’s cheeky and superbly observed sense of humour has won him many awards, with his wide appeal and great craic keeping audiences in stitches across the globe.
Get ready for Moulin Boom – A Booming Drag Revue at Chicago Boom Amsterdam on September 2nd! Experience a spellbinding fusion of drag and burlesque, featuring dazzling queens from the UK, Australia, Asia, and Europe. This drag extravaganza promises to ignite the stage and leave you breathless.
After sold-out shows last summer in Madrid, Paris, Barcelona, and Porto, Liss Pereira and Ricardo Quevedo are coming to Amsterdam for the first time!!! Recharged and with a new show where they will be testing and showcasing new material for their upcoming comedy specials for Netflix.
- Sold Out
Jamali Maddix brings his new collection of jokes and thoughts to his favourite city.
Rhys Nicholson’s passion for live performance has earned them global acclaim, including a Netflix special and roles on “RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under” and Netflix’s “The Imperfects.” In 2023, they toured the award-winning show “Rhys! Rhys! Rhys!” and released their first book, “Dish,” in November.
- In Dutch
GOOD BOY is een hedendaags coming of age verhaal. Jürgen Theuns vertelt, speelt en zingt het verhaal van zijn leven, bijgestaan door de acteur Valentijn Banga die Jürgen als puber speelt.
Come watch the top UvA students compete in the finals! Brought to you by the Diversity Office and Amsterdam United.
Hailing from the vibrant world of Turkish TV and cinema, Okan is not only a charismatic actor but also a stand-up sensation.
Michela Giraud is one of the most popular Italian stand-up comedians. She started performing in 2015 and thanks to her brilliant and sarcastic humor, she ended up on TV after just a few months in the comedy show “Colorado”.
Tiny Theatre is a curated night of original monologues performed live by actors, accompanied by a musician. It’s Orange Theatre Company’s way of giving a stage to new writing and performing artists. It’s fun, lowkey, and inspiring for creatives, theatre-lovers, and everyone who likes a good story.
Boom Chicago will present Drag Royalty Lady Bunny for Pride Amsterdam in a new show Don’t Bring the Kids, a night full of jokes, filthy fun and demented song parodies on Wednesday, July 31st.
With Razzle Dazzle, the Amsterdam Burlesque Revue presents a mesmerizing sequence of the best of burlesque. Flashy theatricality flies around you with a naughtiness that makes your heart race and leaves you somewhat confused… You are ‘bedazzled’!