HIGHLIGHTS

The world’s on fire— so let’s roast it!

What Could Possibly Go Wrong? is a wildly unpredictable, bilingual improv, sketch, and musical comedy experience that dives headfirst into the absurdity of modern life.

From political chaos to everyday disasters, this all-star team—fresh off a successful Netherlands tour and international stages— turns your suggestions into unforgettable moments of hilarity.

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!

The Comedy Embassy welcomes hysterical foreign dignitaries from the international stand-up community. They deliver Ambassador-level comedy (or at least Consul General-level comedy) to a very enthusiastic crowd.

This two hour show (including an intermission) brings you four, top English-speaking comedians including the incredible Nira Tal and Rogier Bak. 

Boom Chicago improvisers and top Amsterdam actors join forces onstage to do what they each do best. The actors act. The improvisers improvise- but at the same time! It’s a hysterical concept unlike any other show at the festival

Our comedians don’t know the scene and must make up their half of the show, trying to make sense of the scene around them. What comes out is amazing and very, very funny!

Epic Rap Battles of History (from Los Angeles) is a comedy rap series created by Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD, which pits historical and pop culture figures against one another in a an rap battle format. It’s sharp writing with big, energetic performances.

The series has amassed over 4 billion views — yes billion — on YouTube and has featured appearances from the world’s biggest stars including Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Key & Peele, Lilly Singh, Rhett, and Link.

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Get ready for a night of bold, brilliant, and downright hilarious comedy with Ladies Night Out!

This show shines the spotlight on the incredible women, past and present, in the Boom Chicago cast. This is a funny roller coaster of sharp stand-up and fearless, quick-thinking improv.

Based on past editions, this is one of the highlights of the festival!

Join us for a hilarious and heartwarming improv show that brings together Henry van Loon, perhaps the biggest comedian in the Netherlands, the incredible Boom Chicago cast, and the inspiring InterActing Show Team.

The latter is the best of Boom Chicago’s teenage improvisers on the autism spectrum, known for their trademark, no-filter comedy. Everyone plays together on the Boom stage on this exciting, hilarious show!

Get ready for a night of unscripted brilliance with Amsterdam Improv All-Stars!

This high-energy show brings together the best improv talent in the city for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud experience where anything can happen.

Celebrate fresh talent at Thuis Party!

This show highlights Boom Academy graduates as they hit the stage with brand-new acts and unstoppable energy. Come support the next generation of comedy stars!

Solo Comedy Showcase at Boom Chicago’s cozy Attic Theater puts the spotlight on bold performers delivering their unique brand of comedy— no frills, no filters, just pure comedic talent.

From stand-up to solo improv, each act brings something fresh, funny, and unforgettable to the stage.

Local legend Derek Scott Mitchell (@letsdoubledutch) joins the Boom Chicago mainstage cast for one night. The number one expat-Dutch comedy hero brings his sharp wit to the Boom stage and shares his stories. The Boom cast then transforms them into hilarious scenes, characters and even songs. What an opening event!

Boom Chicago’s all star cast is Meg Buzza, Matt Castellvi, Deshawn Mason, Laura Maynard, and Katie Nixon

Arjen and Friends is een exclusieve improvisatieshow tijdens het Boom Chicago Comedy Festival!

Arjen Lubach brengt topcomedians samen voor een avond vol snelle scènes, verrassingen en pure comedy—volledig geïmproviseerd en geïnspireerd door het publiek.

Mis deze unieke show niet! Met Daniel Koopmans, Dave Luza en verrassingsgasten!

Brothers Seth and Josh Meyers bring their hit Family Trips podcast to Amsterdam for the first time! Join them for a special BCCF edition with very special Boom guests talking about their Amsterdam stories.

Scheduled to appear are Ike Barinholtz (The Studio) Brendan Hunt (Ted Lasso), Jill Benjamin, Pete Grosz, Andrew Moskos, Pep Rosenfeld, Larry & Hilary (their very funny parents) and more.

Don’t miss this extra funny live edition of their very funny podcast!

This fast-paced, funny night features our top cast and local legend Derek Scott Mitchell (@letsdoubledutch) making you laugh while waiters bring drinks to your table.

Derek Scott Mitchell steps into the spotlight with the Boom Chicago mainstage cast. Known as the top expat-Dutch comedy voice, he’s bringing his razor-sharp wit to a night full of laughs and high-energy improv.

The evening starts with short-form improv and games with rules, bells, and lots of audience suggestions. We need a job and a movie-style! Let’s go! We finish with long-form improv for a complete improvisation journey!

Boom Chicago’s most loved alumni and friends return for one mega show. Scheduled to appear are Seth Meyers, Brendan Hunt (Ted Lasso), Ike Barinholtz (The Studio), Derek Scott Mitchell (@letsdoubledutch), Josh Meyers, Pete Grosz, Jill Benjamin, Josie O’Reilly, Dave Buckman, Mike Orton Toliver, and our fantastic current mainstage cast. Today’s stars meet tomorrow’s stars in Shot of Improv XL— a high-energy, anything-goes comedy show.

Multi award-winning standup comedian, improviser and storyteller Marjolein Robertson is one of the most exciting names on the circuit.

Marjolein’s last two sold-out, award-nominated Edinburgh Fringe shows explored the mind and body—then she died.

Now she’s back, exploring the soul. A finalist in Channel 4’s Sean Lock Comedy Award and BBC’s New Comedy Awards, she weaves stand-up and folklore into deeply personal, hilarious storytelling.

Drink and learn things at PowerPints, the original comedy show where presenters have five minutes to deliver a PowerPoint on any subject they like. You won’t believe what crazy things they come up with!

Past subjects have included a beginner’s guide to hypnotism, the Boston Molasses Flood, the 2002 Olympic ice-skating scandal, and the dietary requirements of Sonic the Hedgehog!

It will be fast, funny and filled with five funny minutes about things you never thought about… until now!

Welcome to The Comedy Embassy! Amsterdam’s funniest English-language stand-up comedy nights present a series of lineups featuring the best local and international stand-up comedians.

The United Nations of Comedy is a special, top-tier bill of international comedians. They serve up razor-sharp wit and side-splitting humor with a global perspective. For locals, expats, and international visitors, this show guarantees hysterical, world-class stand-up comedy from a mix of backgrounds.

Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard) is one of the stars and creators of Ted Lasso, one of the best comedies in recent memory. He is taking a break from writing the highly anticipated season four to make a special appearance at the BCCF.

Brendan returns with his acclaimed, very funny solo show. The Movement You Need is a dynamic performance blending comedy, true stories, and inspiring moments that ends up connecting the Beatles to his complicated relationship with his mother. The first show is already sold out. SECOND SHOW ADDED! 

Get ready for a night of utter brilliance and complete absurdity!

Proper Nonsense is a whirlwind of quick-witted improv and show-stopping musical madness— all made up on the spot by some of the UK’s sharpest comedic minds.

Book your tickets now for this rare Amsterdam performance!

The Comedy Embassy, Amsterdam’s funniest English-language stand-up comedy nights, presents a special U.S. comedy edition. But wait, is anything funny happening in America right now? Oh, wait… everything!

The Best of the U.S. showcases the sharpest, funniest comedians from all across the States. They all have big punchlines, sharp wit, and that signature American flair. But most interesting, they all got out. These hysterical Americans, armed with especially worldly perspectives, all live in Europe. 

Boom comes from Chicago, but the East Coast has birthed and raised some of the funniest minds in America. From the brutally honest comedy of Boston, to underdog Philadelphia with a chip on their shoulder, to New York F*cking City, this is the U.S. region that has suffered and soared.

Get ready for a night of fast-paced laughs and razor-sharp improv and sketch comedy. You will feel the New York attitude and energy!

Set sails for laughs on the high seas! Laugh Out Proud XL is your must-see, cruise-themed comedy extravaganza where every punchline makes waves.

This show brings onboard the boldest queer voices and sea-sational humor. All hosted by the smart and sassy Boom cast member, Katie Nixon.

The monthly Amsterdam hit is at the BCCF for one massive cruise!

The Boom Chicago Comedy Festival’s weirdest, loudest, show: Boom@Night. Come for the comedy and stay for the fun— and because the doors are LOCKED!

Hosted by agent of chaos (and potential FBI agent) Emily Higginson, this show will feature live comedy, music, and more. For comedy super-fans, the comedy-curious, or just the bi-curious— this show is your chance to see something completely new.

Boom@Night is taking Amsterdam by storm— so grab an umbrella and prepare to get WET!

🏆 Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee
🏆 Adelaide Fringe ‘Pick of the Fringe’ Winner

★★★★★ Funny Women, ★★★★★ Broadway Baby, ★★★★★ To Do List, ★★★★★ Three Weeks, ★★★★★ Voice Mag, ★★★★ The Scotsman, ★★★★ Fest

Giraffe-limbed comedian and Gaulier-trained clown Elf Lyons brings back her critically acclaimed, utterly ridiculous one-woman ballet to Boom Chicago. Think Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake meets Tommy Cooper. Expect physical comedy, theatrical chaos, and a very loose grasp of the French language.

Twee top comedians, één legendarische avond!

Stefan Pop en Henry van Loon bundelen hun krachten voor een unieke double bill vol vlijmscherpe stand-up, gevatte humor en briljante absurditeit tijdens het Boom Chicago Comedy Festival. Met twee ijzersterke back-to back sets laten ze zien waarom ze al jaren tot de besten van het land behoren. Eén kaartje, twee keer lachen!

Boom Chicago’s powerhouse cast joins forces with EpicLLOYD (from the almight Epic Rap Battles of History) to bring you Drop the Mic— an interactive, music-fueled improv spectacle like no other.

Freestyle rap battles, hilarious musical improv and fast-paced, hip-hop-driven games. Whether you’re an old school b-boy, an improv fan, or just ready for an awesome night out with energy, this show is straight fire.

If you look at the BCCF program closely, you can probably guess some of the very special guests…

Straight from the heart of the American Midwest, Chicago’s finest brings the legendary humor of the Windy City to the stage!

From razor-sharp stand-up to sharp improv, this show celebrates the city that invented improv comedy, and gave the world its greatest comedy icons.

The next world-famous Chicagoans are on this stage tonight!