Experience an incredible lineup of stand-up, improv, sketch comedy, and LGBTQ+ shows performed by world-class talents. Dive deeper into the comedy scene with interactive workshops designed for all skill levels, and keep the fun going with lively after-parties every night.
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 €30. Join the fun!
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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!
You can’t beat 5 stars on Trip Advisor! and 4.9 stars on Google! We’re that funny!
At 22:15 every Friday and Saturday all year round (plus some Tuesdays and Sundays in the summer), you get four great comedians on one top bill! First grab some dinner somewhere. Then head to the 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 on Wednesday! Good suggestions earn free shots of Jagermeister! Happy Hour 20:30-21:30 – 50% off everything!
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 and mix it up with stand-up comedy, musical numbers, improv, storytelling, and the occasional drag superstar. Hosted by the fantastic Katie Nixon. Happy hour is 20:30-21:30… half price all drinks!
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?
Drag Royalty LADY BUNNY is coming back for Pride Amsterdam with a brand-new show, “Bunny Butchers Broadway,” a night full of jokes, filthy fun, and demented song parodies on Wednesday, July 30th.
Comedy Couture, Sherry’s newest extravaganza is celebrating 35 years of Sherry Vine. This all-new show includes parodies of Chappell Roan, Tina Turner, U2, Celine, Cher and more. After her milestone birthday show in 2024, Sherry is pulling out all the stops for 2025.
Matt Gallagher and Tom Bellingham are the hosts of P1, the world’s biggest F1 podcast. Join them for a live podcast unlike any other as they look back over every chaotic, jaw-dropping, and amazing moment from a brilliant F1 season.
Lucas Zelnick is a New York City-born-and-based stand-up comedian who turns his privileged upbringing into punchlines. With a sharp delivery and a high joke-per-minute ratio, Lucas has carved out a distinct voice that’s resonating online—amassing over 100 million views and more than 500,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok.
Originally from Oshawa, Canada, Phil Hanley is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer who is a staple of the NYC comedy scene and a regular at the Comedy Cellar.
After three sold-out tours, Taylor brings a sharp and funny take on life as a British expat in France during the “F*** Me, I’m French!” tour. During this new show, expect an evening of raunchy jokes about language confusion, culture clashes and the idiosyncrasies of both the French and British.
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.
Single, Chinese, and navigating adulthood in the modern world as a nomad like it’s an obstacle course designed by her worst enemy, He Huang, a blessed product of one-child policy knows the struggle. Dating fails, travel disasters, and life’s dark absurdities—nothing is off-limits.
“Lo que se permite, se repite” Es una experiencia colectiva de reflexión que permite detectar la extrema relevancia que le damos a lo insignificante y el poco valor que le otorgamos a lo verdaderamente importante.
With her straight-talking charm and quick wit, Kerry Godliman is celebrated as one of the UK’s best performers as both a stand-up comedian and actor. Kerry’s acting talents have seen her receive critical acclaim for her roles in After Life, Whitstable Pearl, and more!
Gus Constantellis (he/they) is a gay, first-generation Greek American stand-up comedian and writer. His material draws heavily from his experiences with a large immigrant family, his Greek heritage, raunchy yet relatable dating stories, and his unique perspective on growing up in Brooklyn.
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.
En este recorrido cargado de humor y reflexión, exploramos cómo la esencia del venezolano ha evolucionado a través del tiempo. Con la risa como aliada y la reflexión como guía, nos sumergimos en los contrastes entre el pasado y el presente, desnudando con ingenio nuestras emociones y peculiaridades.
Liza Treyger is a stand-up comedian who effortlessly captivates her audience with sharp observations, personal stories, and a bold sense of humor. She has specials on both Netflix and Comedy Central, hosts her own podcast called Enemies, and co-hosts the true crime comedy podcast That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast.
Facu Díaz ha decidido volver al stand up para entretener a los seres humanos mientras todo arde a su alrededor.
¡Caer con estilo!, una guía para que salves tu dignidad. El nuevo show de Ricardo Quevedo, una guía para tratar de salir bien librados de la batalla interna que tenemos entre lo que quisiéramos que pase y lo que realmente pasa.
Ed Gamble is bringing his “eye-wateringly hilarious” (The I) comedy to Europe for the first time ever in Autumn 2025.
Nicolás de Tracy es uno de los comediantes jóvenes con mayor crecimiento este último tiempo. Después de más de 10 años de carrera, logró afianzarse como una figura de referencia en el stand up local.
Shane Todd is an Irish comic hailing from Hollywood and has just completed his third world tour with show, ‘Full House’, – Shane’s eleventh hour. The last few years have seen Shane sell out venues in the UK, Ireland, Australia, USA, and the Middle East.