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Sat, 3 Oct 2026

concert 568 exhibition 822 theater 329 stand-up 111 musical 40 classical 32 opera 12 ballet 32 cinema 50 lecture 560 festival 346 club 300 market 108 other 619 all

Heb het leuk!

Sat 3.10. – Thu 8.10. (6 days) Cultura, Ede € 17,50

Cabaret performer Jaco van Holland brings his show 'Heb het leuk!' to Cultura Ede, blending humour with poignant storytelling.

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Try Out Dolf Jansen

Sat 3.10. – Sat 10.10. (8 days) Cultura, Ede € 25

Dolf Jansen delivers a New Year's Eve show mixing stand-up, poetry and improvisation about politics and power at Cultura Ede.

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Guido Weijers

Sat 3.10. Cpunt Hoofddorp, Hoofddorp

Stand-up comedy from one of the Netherlands' most famous comedians, Guido Weijers.

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Eva Eikhout - The Life Is Short, Just Like Me!

Sat 3.10. – Sun 4.10. (2 days) ATLAS Theater, Emmen

Cabaret performer Eva Eikhout brings her show 'Het Leven Is Kort, Net Als Ik!' to ATLAS Theater Emmen.

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Jim Gardner

Sat 3.10. 21:00 Luxor Live, Arnhem

American singer-songwriter Jim Gardner performs at Luxor Live in Arnhem.

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Pieter Derks Ja, leuk (reprise)

Sat 3.10. 20:15 Posthuis Theater, Heerenveen

Pieter Derks brings back his comedy show 'Ja, leuk' at Posthuis Theater in Heerenveen.

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Ice Presents Khalid Alterch

Sat 3.10. Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, Leeuwarden

Moroccan stand-up comedian Khalid Alterch brings his sharp humour to the stage in Leeuwarden for an evening of comedy.

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Jörgen Raymann - BIG YARI: Welcome Home, Where Nobody's Waiting for You

Sat 3.10. – Sun 4.10. (2 days) Renesse

Jörgen Raymann brings his comedy show 'BIG YARI: Welcome Home, Where Nobody Is Waiting for You' to Renesse.

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Wendy Eisenberg

Sat 3.10. 20:30 Bimhuis, Amsterdam € 19 / € 23

American stand-up comedian Wendy Eisenberg performs her distinctive brand of comedy and performance art.

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Angela Groothuizen | Sexy Sixty

Sat 3.10. – Sat 31.10. last day Theater de Speeldoos Baarn, Baarn

Angela Groothuizen brings her new show 'Sexy Sixty' to Theater de Speeldoos in Baarn, an evening filled with humor and personal anecdotes.

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Ricky Koole

Sat 3.10. 20:30 Poco Más, Roelofarendsveen

Stand-up comedian Ricky Koole performs his show at Poco Más.

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Richard Groenendijk - Gelukkig heb je mij nog

Sat 3.10. – Sun 29.11. in progress Veenendaal

Richard Groenendijk brings his stand-up show 'Gelukkig heb je mij nog' to Veenendaal.

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Charl Delemarre

Sat 3.10. 20:15 Stichting Theater Twee Hondjes, Hellevoetsluis

Charl Delemarre performs at Theater Twee Hondjes in Hellevoetsluis.

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Martijn Crins

Sat 3.10. – Fri 16.10. (14 days) Theater Hanzehof & Buitensociëteit, Zutphen € 21

Martijn Crins presents his second stand-up programme 'Hè Fijn', examining his own drives with unflinching honesty and exposing the absurdities of human existence.

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Ricky Koole - Rare Leeftijd

Sat 3.10. – Fri 9.10. (7 days) Theater de Winsinghhof, Roden

Ricky Koole explores the strange phases of adulthood through sharp self-observation and wit in this stand-up comedy show.

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Jörgen Raymann - BIGI YARI: Welcome Home, Where Nobody's Waiting for You

Sat 3.10. – Sat 24.10. (22 days) Veenendaal

Dutch stand-up comedian Jörgen Raymann brings his show 'BIGI YARI: Welcome Home, Where Nobody's Waiting for You' to Veenendaal.

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Niels Geusebroek - Because of You

Sat 3.10. – Sat 20.3. in progress Veenendaal

Niels Geusebroek brings his show 'Because of You' to Veenendaal.

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College Café: Frits Spits

Sat 3.10. – Tue 13.10. (11 days) Weeffabriek, Geldrop

Stand-up comedian Frits Spits performs at College Café, an informal comedy and cabaret night at Weeffabriek in Geldrop.

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Oscar Smit - 472,000 euro (try-out)

Sat 3.10. 20:30 Kleine Walhalla, Rotterdam

Oscar Smit takes aim at the overheated housing market in this try-out of his new cabaret show. The 2024 Cameretten jury prize winner delivers clever jokes and sharp political commentary.

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Cabaret: Valentina Tóth

Sat 3.10. – Sun 4.10. (2 days) Veghel

Valentina Tóth combines opera, theatre, musical and comedy in an idiosyncratic cabaret show full of social critique.

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Guido Weijers - New Year's Eve Conference 2026 (try-out)

Sat 3.10. Veenendaal

Stand-up comedian Guido Weijers previews his 2026 New Year's show in Veenendaal with a work-in-progress performance.

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Jandino - The Big Anniversary Show - Jandino 20 Years

Sat 3.10. – Thu 14.1. in progress Veenendaal

Jandino celebrates two decades in comedy with his anniversary special, featuring humour and anecdotes from his career.

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Klaas van der Eerden - Imperfect (try-out)

Sat 3.10. – Fri 12.2. in progress Veenendaal

Dutch stand-up comedian Klaas van der Eerden tries out his new comedy show 'Imperfect' in Veenendaal.

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Nasrdin Dchar - What If...

Sat 3.10. – Fri 30.4. in progress Veenendaal

Nasrdin Dchar explores big questions with humour and room for thought in his new show 'What If…'.

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Alone Tonight (try-out)

Sat 3.10. 20:30 Het Klooster Oude Noorden, Rotterdam

Thom Gerrits brings his full-length cabaret show "Alone Tonight" to Fijt & Fictie in Rotterdam - a premiere for the venue.

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Comedy Unleashed | Saturday | Rotterdam (NL)

Sat 3.10. 21:00 ComedyCity Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Stand-up comedy night featuring a lineup of comedians at ComedyCity Rotterdam.

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Luuk Weggemans

Sat 3.10. Theater De Boerderij, Huizen

Luuk Weggemans performs at Theater De Boerderij in Huizen.

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Kiki Schippers

Sat 3.10. 20:00 Theater Vianen, Vianen

Dutch performer Kiki Schippers takes the stage at Theater Vianen for an evening show.

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Comedy Dinner Night at Restaurant Vroeg

Sat 3.10. – Sun 11.10. (9 days) Restaurant Vroeg, Bunnik € 82,50

An evening of laughter and good food: Comedy Dinner Night pairs live stand-up comedy with dinner at Restaurant Vroeg.

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Daan van der Hoeven - Mensenmens

Sat 3.10. – Sun 9.5. in progress Veenendaal

Dutch stand-up comedian Daan van der Hoeven brings his show 'Mensenmens' to Veenendaal.

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Matthijn Buwalda - De rest mag je hebben

Sat 3.10. – Fri 26.3. in progress Veenendaal

Dutch stand-up comedian Matthijn Buwalda brings his show 'De rest mag je hebben' to Veenendaal.

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Fred van Leer - I Actually Don't Know (Reprise)

Sat 3.10. – Sat 31.10. last day Veenendaal

Fred van Leer brings his comedy show 'I Actually Don't Know' back to Veenendaal with witty observations and recognizable moments.

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Rob Kemps - Leave Me Not Alone

Sat 3.10. – Fri 27.11. in progress Veenendaal

Rob Kemps performs his show 'Don't Leave Me Alone' in Veenendaal.

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Saïd Laughs with Love - Saïd el Hassnaoui

Sat 3.10. – Thu 1.4. in progress Veenendaal

Stand-up comedian Saïd el Hassnaoui brings his show 'Saïd Laughs with Love' to Veenendaal.

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Tim Kroezen - 550

Sat 3.10. – Fri 16.10. (14 days) Weeffabriek, Geldrop

Cabaret performer Tim Kroezen presents his humorous show at Cabarethuis Weeffabriek.

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Girls on Fire 3 | Hilke Bierman, Jeannine la Rose and Nicole Berendsen

Sat 3.10. – Sat 24.10. (22 days) Theater de Speeldoos Baarn, Baarn

Three stand-up comedians - Hilke Bierman, Jeannine la Rose and Nicole Berendsen - perform in the third edition of Girls on Fire.

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Cabaret | Kasper van der Laan Ruim (try-out)

Sat 3.10. – Wed 28.10. (26 days) Theater de Bussel, Oosterhout

Kasper van der Laan presents a try-out of his new cabaret show 'Ruim' at Theater de Bussel.

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Cabaret | Jade Mintjens | Thanks for Coming to Theater de Bussel

Sat 3.10. – Fri 22.1. in progress Theater de Bussel, Oosterhout

Jade Mintjens brings her cabaret show 'Thanks for Coming' to Theater de Bussel in Oosterhout.

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Amsterdam Kleinkunst Festival - Finalists Tour

Sat 3.10. – Sun 4.10. (2 days) Almere € 10

Finalists from the Amsterdam Kleinkunst Festival present their latest cabaret shows, music and personal stories in Almere.

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Luuk Ransijn Uitkijk (try-out)

Sat 3.10. – Sat 10.10. (8 days) Theater De Kaasfabriek, Wormer € 19,50

Cabaret performer Luuk Ransijn tries out his new stand-up comedy show 'Uitkijk' at Theater De Kaasfabriek.

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Blauwe Vinkjes - Poeha

Sat 3.10. – Sun 11.10. (9 days) Podium Oostknollendam, Oostknollendam € 17,50

Cabaret duo Blauwe Vinkjes brings their show 'Poeha' to Podium Oostknollendam. Following their successful debut, they return to perform for their devoted fans.

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Best of Stand-Up

Sat 3.10. 21:00 Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam

Regular Dutch-language stand-up show at Comedy Club Haug with rotating headliners, club regulars, and new talent. Sharp, live-tested material in about two hours.

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Prime Time Saturday (NL)

Sat 3.10. 20:30 ComedyCity The Hague, The Hague

Dutch-language stand-up comedy night at ComedyCity The Hague, doors open at 20:30.

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Comedy Spotlight in Dudok Arnhem (NL)

Sat 3.10. 20:30 Dudok Arnhem, Arnhem

Stand-up comedy night at Dudok Arnhem featuring various comedians.

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Chuckle-Up!

Sat 3.10. 21:30 Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam

A two-hour comedy night at Comedy Club Haug featuring announced comedians and guest performers.

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Best of Stand-Up Early Show

Sat 3.10. 18:30 Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam

Dutch-language stand-up comedy night with rotating headliners, club regulars, and new talent at Comedy Club Haug.

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Hans de Booij

Sat 3.10. De Krachtcentrale, Huizen

Cabaret performer Hans de Booij performs at De Krachtcentrale in Huizen.

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Boban Braspenning - BRUTO

Sat 3.10. – Sun 4.10. (2 days) Bladel

Cabaret performer Boban Braspenning presents his programme BRUTO in Bladel.

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Jochen Otten - De kwaadste niet

Sat 3.10. – Sun 11.10. (9 days) Veenendaal

Dutch stand-up comedian Jochen Otten brings his show 'De kwaadste niet' with witty observations and comedic timing.

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Thijs Kemperink - To the Limit (try-out)

Sat 3.10. – Sun 4.10. (2 days) Theater Hofpoort, Coevorden

Dutch stand-up comedian Thijs Kemperink presents his show 'To the Limit' in try-out form at Theater Hofpoort.

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Arjan Kleton - LOMP

Sat 3.10. – Thu 17.12. in progress Veenendaal

Cabaret performer Arjan Kleton brings his humorous show LOMP, packed with jokes and music.

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Girls on Fire 3 - Hilke Bierman, Jeannine La Rose & Nicole Berendsen

Sat 3.10. – Wed 13.1. in progress Veenendaal

Three stand-up comedians - Hilke Bierman, Jeannine La Rose and Nicole Berendsen - perform in the third edition of Girls on Fire in Veenendaal.

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Eric Mijnster - Het geluksgevoel

Sat 3.10. – Sat 13.2. in progress Veenendaal

Eric Mijnster performs his show 'The Feeling of Happiness' in Veenendaal.

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Rayen Panday - Grip

Sat 3.10. – Sun 14.2. in progress Veenendaal

Rayen Panday brings his show 'Grip' to Veenendaal.

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Kees van Amstel - Can We Leave Early?

Sat 3.10. – Sat 20.2. in progress Veenendaal

Dutch cabaret performer Kees van Amstel presents his comedy show 'Can We Leave Early?' featuring witty social commentary.

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Jay Francis - Tunnelvisie

Sat 3.10. – Thu 18.3. in progress Veenendaal

Comedian Jay Francis brings his show 'Tunnelvisie' to Veenendaal.

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Spruijt en Opperman - Altijdloos

Sat 3.10. – Fri 2.4. in progress Veenendaal

Dutch comedy duo Spruijt and Opperman bring their show 'Altijdloos' to Veenendaal.

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Martijn Crins - Kooiapen (try-out)

Sat 3.10. – Sat 15.5. in progress Veenendaal

Martijn Crins tries out new material for his stand-up show 'Kooiapen' in Veenendaal.

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Veenendaal Lacht - Talent Night - Diverse Comedians

Sat 3.10. – Thu 27.5. in progress Veenendaal

A talent night in Veenendaal featuring emerging stand-up comedians trying out new material.

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Den Haag (try-out)

Sat 3.10. 20:30 Theater in de Steeg, The Hague

Hart voor Humor try-out night with 4 to 8 comedians testing their latest material. Flexible, raw, and always different.

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Also running

Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Jörgen Raymann

Fri 28.8. – Fri 29.1. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 32,50

Surinamese stand-up comedian Jörgen Raymann, a pioneer of Dutch comedy television, returns with a live theatre show.

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Nabil

Wed 10.6. – Sat 10.4. in progress Kunstlinie, Almere € 22,50

Stand-up comedian Nabil Aoulad Ayad returns to the stage after a period away.

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Johnny de Mol

Fri 28.8. – Sun 14.3. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 39,50

Johnny de Mol presents his second stand-up show 'Goed dat jij bestaat!', reflecting on family life and how the women around him influence his journey as a father.

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Jandino

Fri 28.8. – Fri 13.11. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 32,50

Dutch comedian Jandino marks two decades of performing with a special anniversary show featuring his signature humour and storytelling.

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BRO'S

Wed 3.6. – Sun 20.12. in progress Kunstlinie, Almere € 22,50

BRO'S is a theatre show full of unexpected turns, awkward silences, and surprising comedy.

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Jochen Otten

Fri 2.10. Cultura, Ede € 24

Jochen Otten brings his stand-up show 'De kwaadste niet' to Cultura in Ede, with sharp and witty observations on health, getting older, fatherhood and relationships.

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Remko Vrijdag

Fri 28.8. – Thu 21.1. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 27

Dutch cabaret artist Remko Vrijdag performs a new solo show combining chaos, fantasy and sharp social commentary.

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Roel C. Verburg

Fri 28.8. – Sat 16.1. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 22,50

Comedian and musician Roel C. Verburg performs an evening of sharp jokes, absurdist observations and funny guitar songs.

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Rob Kemps

Fri 28.8. – Fri 8.1. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 29

Rob Kemps tells the story of the greatest chansonnier of all time - a Flemish Belgian who travelled from Schaarbeek to Paris and beyond.

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Andries Tunru

Fri 28.8. – Sun 28.2. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 24

Dutch cabaret performer Andries Tunru brings his acclaimed five-star show to Het Speelhuis. A versatile artist known for TV appearances and improvisation work.

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Ruud Smulders Rudsichlos Cabaret

Wed 30.9. – Sat 3.10. (4 days) cultuurhuis de Eendracht, Gemert

Cabaret performer Ruud Smulders presents his show Rudsichlos at a cultural venue in Gemert.

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Fimme Bakker

Fri 28.8. – Sat 6.3. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 19,50

Fimme Bakker presents his debut full-length cabaret programme 'Zwaargewicht'. The jury-prize winner of the Groningen Student Cabaret Festival performs solo.

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Ruud Smulders Rudsichlos Cabaret

Fri 2.10. de Eendracht, Gemert

Cabaret performer Ruud Smulders presents his show Rudsichlos at the Eendracht cultural centre.

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Jochen Otten

Fri 28.8. – Sun 22.11. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 28

Jochen Otten performs his stand-up show 'The Worst Is Not' with dry wit and sharp observations about time, health, fatherhood, and love.

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The Cabaret Club

Fri 28.8. – Sun 25.4. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 27,50

Cabaret performers from Brabant present their own humor and stories in this special edition of The Cabaret Club.

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Iris Rulkens - Van Harte! (try-out)

Sun 4.10. – Sat 24.10. (21 days) Renesse

Dutch cabaret artist Iris Rulkens performs her try-out show 'Van Harte!' - an intimate evening of cabaret in Renesse.

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Louise Korthals

Sat 7.11. Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 24,50

Louise Korthals performs her acclaimed cabaret show 'Korthals in stukken', featuring powerful songs and commanding stage presence.

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Esther van der Voort

Fri 28.8. – Sat 27.2. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 26,50

Comedian Esther van der Voort shares her life as a single mother of four in a witty show about what truly counts.

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Nabil

Fri 28.8. – Sun 7.3. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 23

Nabil Aoulad Ayad, a television personality from shows like 'Wie Is De Mol' and 'LOL: Last One Laughing', returns to the theatre with an evening of comedy, characters and music.

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Daan van der Hoeven

Sat 7.11. Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 22,50

Dutch stand-up comedian Daan van der Hoeven explores happiness and self-reinvention in this personal comedy show.

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Marie Koet

Sat 7.11. – Sat 16.10. (344 days) Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 22,50

Marie Koet, hailed as the comedy talent of 2026, performs her debut show Eindspel - a sharp, honest exploration of staying ahead in life, delivered with wit and self-deprecation.

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Gerrie Smits

Fri 28.8. – Thu 5.11. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 22

Gerrie Smits examines 2026 in his new show, exploring world news, cat videos, and the sensation that everything is simultaneously overwhelming and insufficient.

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Luuk Weggemans

Fri 28.8. – Sat 7.11. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 22,50

Luuk Weggemans presents his full-length pop-comedy show 'Lach maar om mij' at Het Speelhuis. The comedian and regular on 'De Fiksers' is known for his satirical humour.

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Pieter Verelst

Fri 28.8. – Sun 8.11. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 22,50

Pieter Verelst performs his new comedy show 'Always On', a candid exploration of overcommitment, the pressure to do it all, and finding balance between giving to others and caring for yourself.

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Ronald Snijders

Fri 28.8. – Thu 3.12. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 22,50

Absurdist comedian Ronald Snijders performs his new show 'Leven met humor' at Het Speelhuis in Helmond.

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Ramon Chatrer

Fri 28.8. – Sun 20.12. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 19,50

Cabaret performer Ramon Chatrer presents his second programme 'VOLK', which earned four-star reviews and was named 'Critics' Choice' by Theaterkrant.

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Marjolijn van Kooten

Fri 28.8. – Sat 30.1. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 22,50

Marjolijn van Kooten performs dry, self-deprecating cabaret about anxiety, overthinking and medication. Her sold-out shows have made her a fixture in Dutch comedy venues.

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Thijs Kemperink

Fri 28.8. – Fri 19.3. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 22,50

Cabaret performer Thijs Kemperink from Twente brings his new show 'Driven to the Limit', a sharp and witty examination of society's culture of fear.

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Stefan Hendrikx

Fri 28.8. – Fri 2.4. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 19,50

Award-winning cabaret artist Stefan Hendrikx performs his acclaimed debut show, praised by major Dutch newspapers.

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Max van den Burg

Fri 28.8. – Fri 16.4. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 22,50

Max van den Burg explores how we get trapped in comfortable, predictable routines and questions where real adventure has disappeared to.

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Kluun

Sun 13.9. – Tue 17.11. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 5

Kluun explores screen time, social media, and how to help teenagers navigate balance in the digital age - relatable themes for parents.

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Nabil

Thu 23.4. – Sun 17.1. in progress Theater vanBeresteyn, Veendam € 24,50

Nabil performs an evening of classic comedy, comic characters and witty observations, mixed with musical surprises.

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JULIE HUARD | LET'S GO HOLLYWOOD!

Tue 1.9. – Sun 29.11. in progress Theater de Speeldoos Baarn, Baarn

Julie Huard brings her cabaret show 'Let's Go Hollywood!' to Theater de Speeldoos in Baarn, packed with humour and entertainment.

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David van Rosmalen (try-out)

Fri 2.10. – Sat 3.10. (2 days) Nijmegen € 19,50

David van Rosmalen explores his own questions and uncertainties in this try-out, while studying psychology to find answers.

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Thijs Kemperink, Pushed to the Limit

Thu 1.10. – Sun 1.11. in progress Theater Stroud, Putten € 23

Thijs Kemperink brings his stand-up show with witty humor and keen observations to Theater Stroud.

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Comedy Night

Fri 9.10. – Sat 24.10. (16 days) Brummen € 12,50

Stand-up comedy evening at the Vroolijke Frans in Brummen.

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2nd Preliminary Round - Kletstoernooi De Goeie Toon

Sat 7.11. Helmond € 8

A preliminary round of the Kletstoernooi De Goeie Toon stand-up comedy tournament, where both newcomers and seasoned performers can try out their acts and build stage experience.

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