Amsterdam: Boom Chicago English Comedy Show & Drinks

You're Already in Your Seat at Boom Chicago, Drink in Hand

You sit at a table with drinks, watch improv and sketch comedy performed entirely in English, and stay after to meet the cast in the bar. The show runs 90 minutes most nights (75 minutes on Sundays), with stand-up on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:15 PM. Table seating and drink service are included. The venue is wheelchair accessible and near public transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Enjoy English comedy show at Boom Chicago

• Arrive at Boom Chicago venue
• Take table seating with drink service
• Watch fast and funny English comedy show
• Stay after show to meet the cast

The experience

The lights dim at Boom Chicago and you're three minutes into a sketch that didn't exist ten minutes ago. The performers are riffing off something someone shouted from the audience, and the whole room is laughing at a joke that will never happen the same way twice. This is what happens when you walk into Amsterdam's longest-running English-language comedy venue: improv, sketch, and songs made up on the spot, all in one night, all performed by comedians who've gone on to write for Saturday Night Live and create shows like Ted Lasso.

The show format shifts depending on when you go. Sunday nights run 75 minutes if you want to keep it tight, while Fridays and Saturdays flip to stand-up at 10:15 PM. A different energy altogether. Weeknight shows are the full improv-and-sketch mix. You're seated at a table, not crammed into a row, and the bar staff brings drinks before the lights go down and during the intermission, so you're never dry-mouthed through the punchlines. After the final bow, the cast hangs around the bar, and you can actually talk to them, ask how they came up with that bit, maybe hear a story about how they landed the gig.

Boom Chicago has been doing this for over 30 years in the same Amsterdam location. The roster changes, but the energy doesn't. It's the kind of room where a bad night doesn't happen because the whole thing lives or dies on what the audience gives back. Bring a date, bring a group of friends, bring whoever you want to hear laugh out loud in a language you actually understand. It's a proper night out, not a tourist checkbox.

What’s included

Entry to the Boom Chicago comedy show, table seating, drink service before and during the performance, and access to the bar afterward to meet the cast.

Options for this experience

3 options

Late Night Show at Boom Chicago22:15

Show by The Famous Boom Chicago19:00 and 20:00

Boom Comedy Show, the famous one20:00 and 22:15

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 19:00, 20:00 and 22:15

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Boom Chicago

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a night out in Amsterdam that doesn't require you to follow a script or translation. The comedy is fast, the seating is comfortable, and the drinks keep coming while you're laughing.

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Top questions

What time do shows start at Boom Chicago?

Most shows begin in the evening. Fridays and Saturdays feature a special stand-up show at 10:15 PM. Check the booking page for exact start times on your chosen date.

How long is the comedy show?

Most shows run 90 minutes. Sunday shows are condensed to 75 minutes.

Is the show in English?

Yes, the entire show is performed in English.

Can I order drinks during the show?

Yes. Table seating includes drink service before and during the performance.

Can I meet the performers after the show?

Yes, the cast stays in the bar after the show ends, and you're welcome to join them there.

Is Boom Chicago wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are also available nearby.

Can I bring children or infants?

Infants and small children can attend (they can ride in a pram or stroller), but note that comedy content and late show times may not suit very young children.

What's the difference between the regular show and the Friday/Saturday stand-up?

Most nights feature improv and sketch comedy. Fridays and Saturdays at 10:15 PM switch to stand-up comedy instead.