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 €30. 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!
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!
Boom Chicago takes over the Prins & Aap on in the afternoon on May 11 (Mother’s Day)! Enjoy laidback luxury, brunch bites, close-up magic, comedy bingo, handcrafted cocktails — and mocktails — with a bouncy, spring soundtrack! What’s not to like?
Frank de Boer blikt samen met Nino Wilkes terug op Ajax 1995. Verhalen uit de kleedkamer, inzichten van een aanvoerder en een interactieve voetbalquiz. Met als afsluiter: geïmproviseerde comedy van Boom Chicago. Een avond vol nostalgie en voetbalpassie.
The Eurovision Song Contest is an international song competition that features participants representing primarily European countries. This is not that. Eight participants from countries you’ve never heard of compete for your love and applause. Show-stopping improvised songs based on your suggestions. Which “country” will win? It’s up to you.
- Extra Balcony Seats Available
Ajax-legende Jari Litmanen vertelt zijn kant van het 1995-sprookje aan Nino Wilkes. Ontdek hoe hij het meemaakte, doe mee aan een voetbalquiz en geniet van comedy. Voor iedereen die Ajax ‘95 nog voelt in het hart.
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?
- Sold out
La Ruina is a show in which both attendees and special guests share in public their most embarrassing anecdote: that time their partner left them by whatsapp, when they fell asleep in an important meeting, a misunderstanding with a cab driver… The typical anecdote that friends always ask you to tell at dinner parties.
As a pioneer of stand-up in Mexico and Latin America, she has been a key figure in popularizing the genre in the region, inspiring a new generation of comedians. Her humour is characterised by its honesty and wit, addressing issues such as social relations, female identity, politics, and Mexican traditions.
Following a UK election – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… Nish Kumar is back with European dates of his new politically-charged stand-up show. As seen and heard on The Mash Report (UK), Taskmaster (UK) and Pod Save the UK. ★★★★ The Guardian (UK)
After the huge success of Tutto scontato, Aurora Leone is back by popular demand with new dates for her show in major European cities. She is ready to win over audiences beyond Italy’s borders, bringing her comedy and stories “on Erasmus.”
Pierluca Mariti, conosciuto online anche come @piuttosto_che, torna a teatro con un monologo comico dopo il tour del suo primo spettacolo Ho fatto il Classico.
Described by The Sunday Times as a “truly gifted stand-up,” Joanne has been taking Ireland’s comedy scene by storm with sold-out tours, laugh-out-loud chat show appearances, acclaimed newspaper columns, and a hit documentary. She’s enjoyed back-to-back sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe with Wine Tamer and The Prosecco Express.
Desde que es cómico, David Navarro no ha dejado de enfadarse en el escenario con todos aquellos que le hacían la vida imposible y con todo lo que le ponía de los nervios. Ahora ha llegado el momento de hacerlo sobre sí mismo.
Comedian Steve Treviño is “America’s Favorite Husband.” He can “speak wife fluently,” he never calls “the guys” for help on a home project, and he knows better than to “make his own decisions,” since decision-making is a privilege reserved solely for his wife, Renae.
Gianmarco Soresi is a NYC-based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats, which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, ABC News, and more.
On June 13th, 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.
Boom Chicago welcomes Pantomima Full, a.k.a. Alberto Casado and Rober Bodegas, to our stage. You may have seen them online, but for one night only they’re bringing their sketches and comedy to Amsterdam, LIVE.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Juno Birch, the absolutely stunning outlandish blue alien who’d love nothing more than to speak to the manager of Earth. Juno travels the Earth and probes the absurdity of life on this planet, in her one woman stand-up comedy tour ‘Probed.’
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.
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!
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.
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.
¡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.