The Best Comedy Clubs Amsterdam
Who doesn’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’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’s size, it is easy to grab tickets.
Boom Chicago – Best Comedy Clubs Amsterdam Improv
A comedy giant in the city, Boom Chicago has been commanding the comedy circuit since 1993. Hosting the likes of Seth Myers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin, and Jason Sudeikis – they have perfected the act. Offering a wide range of English-speaking evenings, they have something for everyone – stand-up comedy nights, Roast sessions, Improv evenings, Powerpoint nights, LGBTQ+ evenings – their agenda is endless, and there is something to offer most evenings. I love it as a date night spot.
Alongside making you laugh through the week, they host an annual Boom Chicago Comedy Festival. Taking over a full weekend with acts ranging across the board. One to add to your summer festival schedule.
In addition to entertaining you, they are willing to teach you. You can join the Boom Chicago Academy, where they run workshops across the comedy spectrum to help you let out your internal comedian.
Comedy Café
A vibrant spot 10 minutes walk from Central station, The Comedy Cafe is is tucked away but packs a lot. Offering nights for Dutch and English speakers, it mixes local and international comedians – I had the privilege of seeing Gianmarco Soresi there after years of watching his Comedy online. Hosting greats such as Phill Jupitus, Ardal O’Hanlon, Stephen K. Amos, Gina Yashere, Tom Rhodes, and many more.
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 ‘Cocktails and Comedy’ nights (EN / NL), Open Mic Nights, and Comedy Masters.
The Comedy Embassy
This is a travelling comedy tour. It hosts various English-speaking comedy shows, bouncing between the Comedy Café and House of Watt locations. Relaxed evenings, 2.5hours of entertainment, are easy to attend – especially since they are hosting in Central and Oost, and all for under 20EUR. What’s not to love about the Comedy Embassy.
Mezrab
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’s First and Third Saturdays are comedy nights at Mezrab 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 – but with minimal tourists, it is definitely a place to watch.
Clink Comedy Club
Over the river and to the Nord, you will find Clink Comedy Club. 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 – 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.
Dopamine Comedy Club (Cafe de Plakhoek)
Dopamine Comedy Club is for you if you want a more informal and relaxed setting. Set up in Café 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 – Comedy in a brown café style. Hosting regular English-speaking nights – Every Tuesday and Thursday, as well as some non-English evenings – a monthly Hindi Comedy night on the last Thursday of each month.
Captive Audience Comedy (Vice Versa)
A trendy indie comedy clubs Amsterdam spot located on the edge of De Pijp, Captive Audience Comedy 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’s a spot that offers excellent cocktails, a fantastic bar dog, a welcoming vibe and a number of comedy shows to join – Every Wednesday and Saturday (all in English).
