{"id":16278,"date":"2024-08-01T13:16:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T12:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/?p=16278"},"modified":"2025-01-02T16:33:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T15:33:03","slug":"comedy-clubs-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/comedy-clubs-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Comedy Clubs Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Who doesn&#8217;t like a night of Comedy? It is an excellent post-dinner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/best-places-to-grab-a-beer-amsterdam\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14745\">pre-beers<\/a> event that lightens our evening. It is one of my favorite ways to spend an evening. So, let&#8217;s break down the best comedy clubs Amsterdam spots. Fortunately, Amsterdam is a hot spot for many comedians on their European comedy tour. It is visited by the great and small as they tour the continent, and due to the city&#8217;s size, it is easy to grab tickets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boom Chicago<\/strong> &#8211; Best Comedy Clubs Amsterdam Improv<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A comedy giant in the city, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/amsterdam-l36\/amsterdam-boom-chicago-comedy-theater-admission-ticket-t416179\/?ranking_uuid=265893d2-f7ec-4ab4-bba2-45bec37e4c4c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boom Chicago <\/a>has been commanding the comedy circuit since 1993. Hosting the likes of Seth Myers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin, and Jason Sudeikis &#8211; they have perfected the act. Offering a wide range of English-speaking evenings, they have something for everyone &#8211; stand-up comedy nights, Roast sessions, Improv evenings, Powerpoint nights, LGBTQ+ evenings &#8211; their agenda is endless, and there is something to offer most evenings. I love it as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/date-ideas-amsterdam\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17282\">date night spot<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside making you laugh through the week, they host an annual <a href=\"https:\/\/boomchicago.nl\/boom-chicago-comedy-festival-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boom Chicago Comedy Festival<\/a>. Taking over a full weekend with acts ranging across the board. One to add to your summer festival schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to entertaining you, they are willing to teach you. You can join the <a href=\"https:\/\/boomchicago.nl\/academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boom Chicago Academy<\/a>, where they run workshops across the comedy spectrum to help you let out your internal comedian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"416179\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"LWQII61\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/amsterdam-l36\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/c0b0ec13-1b96-4ee0-8f58-55f190033183-640x640.jpg\" alt=\"Group of People smiling at Boom Chicago the best comedy clubs Amsterdam to visit\" class=\"wp-image-17851\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comedy Caf\u00e9&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A vibrant spot 10 minutes walk from Central station, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comedycafe.nl\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Comedy Cafe<\/a> is is tucked away but packs a lot. Offering nights for Dutch and English speakers, it mixes local and international comedians &#8211; I had the privilege of seeing Gianmarco Soresi there after years of watching his Comedy online. Hosting greats such as Phill Jupitus, Ardal O&#8217;Hanlon, Stephen K. Amos, Gina Yashere, Tom Rhodes, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a cozy little space; you feel close to the stage and the jokes. It also has a great range of drinks and snacks, partnering for comedy dinner deals with nearby Nomad, regularly hosting &#8216;Cocktails and Comedy&#8217; nights (EN \/ NL), Open Mic Nights, and Comedy Masters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/aJERdx9r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Comedy Cafe Event Tickets<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Comedy-Cafe-3-640x640.jpg\" alt=\"neon red sign showing the Comedy Cafe in text with a microphone and bar\" class=\"wp-image-16293\" style=\"width:303px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Comedy Embassy&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a travelling comedy tour. It hosts various English-speaking comedy shows, bouncing between the Comedy Caf\u00e9 and House of Watt locations. Relaxed evenings, 2.5hours of entertainment, are easy to attend &#8211; especially since they are hosting in Central and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-amsterdam-oost\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17808\">Oost<\/a>, and all for under 20EUR. What&#8217;s not to love about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comedyembassy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comedy Embassy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/content?trs=284745&#038;start_date=2024-08-01&#038;country=NL&#038;city=Amsterdam&#038;keyword=Comedy&#038;powered_by=true&#038;min_lines=5&#038;promo_id=5431&#038;shmarker=504977&#038;campaign_id=183\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mezrab<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While not a comedy-only space, it has a lot of Comedy to offer. A cultural venue that offers a mix of music, storytelling, spoken word, and Comedy evenings, it offers a lot. Each month&#8217;s First and Third Saturdays are comedy nights at <a href=\"https:\/\/mezrab.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mezrab<\/a> with an MC guiding you through the various talents on show. In addition, there is a regular Open Mic night on Mondays if you wish to try your hand. It is a great venue, a little outside the center &#8211; but with minimal tourists, it is definitely a place to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clink Comedy Club<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the river and to the Nord, you will find <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/clinkcomedyclub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clink Comedy Club<\/a>. As Nord continues to develop and grow into the new trendy place to be, this spot is making its mark with its All-Star team. Alongside this they regularly host stand up guests from out of town &#8211; the likes of Andy Haynes, J.F Harris, Tadiwa Mahlunge and Ram Arangi in the last year alone. A great catch to this comedy clubs Amsterdam is it is part of the Clink Hostel location, meaning there is a bar and hostel in the same location. You never need to leave. It is our favorite hostel in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dopamine Comedy Club (Cafe de Plakhoek)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/dopaminecomedyclubnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dopamine Comedy Club<\/a> is for you if you want a more informal and relaxed setting. Set up in Caf\u00e9 de Plakhoek, there is no stage, no lights or flash, but it is a cool little space where you can see some great little nights &#8211; Comedy in a brown caf\u00e9 style. Hosting regular English-speaking nights &#8211; Every Tuesday and Thursday, as well as some non-English evenings &#8211; a monthly Hindi Comedy night on the last Thursday of each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Captive Audience Comedy (Vice Versa)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A trendy indie comedy clubs Amsterdam spot located on the edge of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-de-pijp-amsterdam\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17721\">De Pijp<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/captiveaudiencecomedy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Captive Audience Comedy<\/a> is a secret little space. They host several events throughout the month, not exclusive to Comedy, but their comedy nights are loved and great. It&#8217;s a spot that offers excellent cocktails, a fantastic bar dog, a welcoming vibe and a number of comedy shows to join &#8211; Every Wednesday and Saturday (all in English).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who doesn&#8217;t like a night of Comedy? It is an excellent post-dinner, pre-beers event that lightens our evening. It is one of my favorite ways to spend an evening. So, let&#8217;s break down the best comedy clubs Amsterdam spots. Fortunately, Amsterdam is a hot spot for many comedians on their European comedy tour. 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