38 events for the next 18 months
Three finalists compete in this annual student cabaret festival, vying for audience and jury prizes. A showcase for emerging Dutch comedy talent.
Pepijn Schoneveld blends Dutch song with comedy in a cabaret concert full of poetry and jokes, accompanied by pianist Charlie Bo Meijering.
Remko Vrijdag presents his new solo programme 'Marko Maandag' with stories, songs and parodies. A cabaret show full of unexpected twists and comic insights.
Maaike Dirkje Hop presents an evening of women trying out new material. The line-up stays secret until showtime, but promises original cabaret that is sometimes hilarious, sometimes vulnerable.
Kim Schuddeboom presents her third programme 'Hardleers', a sharp and confrontational cabaret evening about choices, patterns and growing older.
Oscar Smit, jury prize winner at Cameretten 2024, delivers sharp stand-up about the housing market and politics. An evening of clever jokes and social commentary.
Brothers Joey and Dave return with their most lighthearted show yet - no heavy family stories, just comedy. But can they really keep things funny when they're trying so hard?
Wina Ricardo's debut cabaret show 'Wina's Wereld' blends current affairs with personal stories rooted in her Moluccan and Curaçaoan heritage. A sharp, moving, and hilarious evening from the 2026 comedy talent of the year.
Roel C. Verburg presents 'Slechtste Liedjes van de Straat', a best-of of his funniest sketches and most beloved songs. An evening of absurdist humour, musical interludes and linguistic acrobatics.
Nilgün Yerli asks a central question in her cabaret show: under what conditions does love actually exist? A funny and philosophical exploration of love, relationships, and the certainties we cling to.
Two complete cabaret programmes in one night: Maaike Dirkje Hop presents her acclaimed musical-cabaret 'Erkenning', followed by Kim Karssen with 'God is een snotje' - a chaotic mix of performance and physical humour.
Christian van Eijkelenburg presents 'Small Talk', an absurdist cabaret show about the sense and nonsense of everyday conversation, featuring visuals, electronic sounds and painfully relatable humour.
Klaas van der Eerden presents his new cabaret programme 'Imperfect', blending personal stories, physical comedy and musical numbers with sharp observations about life's imperfections.
Anne van Gorp and Bas van der Rhee's debut cabaret 'De natte dromen revue' is a provocative, high-energy show packed with sketches and absurd characters exploring sexual discomfort and challenging outdated norms.
Wouter Monden performs his show 'Met Blokjes' - a blend of stand-up, storytelling, and philosophy about LEGO, childhood memories, and life's absurdities.
Remy Evers explores his moral compass through physical comedy and sketches in this acclaimed new show at Theater De Liefde.
Kiki Schippers performs her debut New Year's Eve conference with satirical songs, impressions, and sharp commentary on politics and society.
Marjolijn van Kooten presents a new cabaret show full of dark humour and tender songs about appreciating life. A witty, unabashed evening directed by Anne van Rijn.
Dutch-Belgian comedian Saïd el Hassnaoui performs his show 'Saïd Laughs with Love', a hilarious take on his transformation from single to exhausted father.
Cabaret performer Riza Tisserand presents 'According to the Rulebook', a show about choosing between following the rules or going your own way, filled with humour and philosophy.
Chris Verlaan performs a new cabaret show filled with dry humour and self-mockery, exploring his struggle with loneliness, relationships and the search for connection.
The three winners of the Groninger Studenten Cabaret Festival bring their winning acts to Theater De Liefde in Haarlem.
Cabaret performer Patrick Nederkoorn presents a new show full of absurd stories, songs and jokes at Theater De Liefde.
André Manuel performs 'The Lonely Soul', a satirical cabaret show where the last comedian on Earth must make artificial intelligence laugh to save humanity. Hard-hitting humour from one of the Netherlands' most interesting cabaret artists.
Tim Hartog presents his new cabaret programme 'In principle' at Theater De Liefde. An evening of sharp jokes, stories and subtle emotions.
Maartje Mikx performs her new solo show 'She's asking for it' - a personal, funny and moving exploration of dating after divorce, with sharp wit and direct audience engagement.
René Oskam reflects on a decade as a professional poet and performer in his anniversary tour Carrousel - a hybrid of cabaret and poetry filled with raw honesty and sharp wit.
Albert Meijer performs 'Tim in a Bag', a disarmingly funny and deeply sad cabaret show about grief, loss and death following his duo partner's sudden passing.
Veldhuis & Kemper present a try-out of their twelfth cabaret programme at Theater De Liefde, testing new material ahead of the autumn premiere.
Cabaret artist Selma Visscher performs her new show Trekvogel, featuring witty jokes, songs and keen observations.
Martijn Crins tests new material in a try-out packed with absurd humour and philosophical questions about ego, freedom and society.
Cabaret performer and mathematician Tobi Kooiman brings his third show 'Best Of 4', blending logic, humour and life's big questions.
Arjan Kleton explores the desire for children, fatherhood, and what it means to be unwanted in his comedy show 'Unwanted' - with direct humour and disarming honesty.
Fabian Franciscus explores what it means to always be falling behind in life - a show full of recognition for anyone unsure how things are supposed to work.
Afghan-Dutch comedian Hermes Ahmadi makes his debut with sharp, funny stories about integration, welcome and the absurdities of Dutch life.
Alina Sharipova's debut show combines sharp humour with personal storytelling. The Uzbek-Flemish comedian won the Leiden Cabaret Festival and regularly performs at Comedy Club Haug in Rotterdam.
Leon van der Zanden returns after seven years with a new comedy show in try-out form. A confrontational performance where the audience plays a key role and every evening is different.
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Three international stand-up comedians perform at Comedy Club Haug Rotterdam for an evening of international comedy.
Stand-up comedy evening hosted by Humorist Comedy in Amsterdam.
Allure Impro Comedy performs an evening of improvisational theatre with spontaneous humour and creative sketches at De Bernardus.
Stand-up comedy night featuring Johan van Gulik and other comedians at ComedyCity Rotterdam.
Dutch stand-up comedians Chris van der Ende and Steven Stol perform alongside fellow comedians in an evening of stand-up comedy.
Stand-up comedian Marcel Coenen performs his comedy show at Harley-Davidson Club Weert.
Matthijn Buwalda performs at Kulturhus in Epe.
The Smiler presents L.O.L: Last One Laughing, a comedy night with the format 'Not another A.D.L.' in Eindhoven.
Raw Comedy Night returns to ComedyCity Rotterdam with Mino van Nassau and other stand-up comedians. Friday 11 September, doors open at 21:00.
Prime Time Friday brings an evening of Dutch stand-up comedy with Sidney Schmeltz, Shams Mirzakhyl, and more comedians at ComedyCity The Hague.
Stand-up comedy from TAFKAL performing 'Serieus Grappig' at Rotterdam Ahoy.
Dutch cabaret performer Kor Hoebe presents KORDAAT Reprise, a comedy show at Theater aan de Parade.
Comedian Erwin de Vries tests new material in a try-out performance at Theater vanBeresteyn.
A cabaret evening featuring witty songs, keen observations and recognizable themes woven together with humour.
A pop-up cabaret and performance art venue at Theater de Storm featuring local and touring performers.
Stand-up comedian Zoe Ntonta performs an evening of humor and entertainment at Boom Chicago.
Open-stage night for poets, writers, musicians and cabaret performers. Twelve speakers get five minutes each to share their work at this Arnhem edition.
Dutch performer Matthijn Buwalda brings an evening of entertainment at Theater Het Plein in Ridderkerk.
Four cabaret performers present their own short shows at Theater aan de Parade. An evening featuring four different mini performances.
Arabic stand-up comedian Ahmed Al-Basheer brings his acclaimed show 'Halawes' to De Meervaart in Amsterdam.
Alex Agnew presents his most personal show yet, exploring what it means to be a hero in an age of war and polarization. This try-out precedes exclusive October performances at the AFAS Dome.
Two comedians test new material about love and relationships. Nira shares her story of opening up her marriage at 45, while Weina explores her Dutch partner and the cultural differences between them.
Jan Beuving performs his cabaret show Dekpunt at Het Zaantheater. A darkly comic exploration of life and death.
An open-stage night where anyone can perform their own songs, sketches, or comedy at Rotown.
Glodi Lugungu performs stand-up about identity and belonging, drawing on his experience between Congolese and Dutch cultures.
Jan Beuving presents a try-out of his new cabaret programme Dekpunt, with pianist Tom Dicke. An evening of new songs and monologues exploring mathematics, history and life.
Open Mic night at Comedy Club Haug where comedians test new material before a live audience, hosted by an experienced MC.
An open stage for new, quirky, hilarious, thrilling and moving stories told by different performers each month.
An English-language open mic night at Comedy Club Haug where comedians test new material live, hosted by an experienced MC. Two hours including a break.
Comedy night organized by Lions Haarlem at the Caprera Openluchttheater.
Sri Lankan-Australian comedian Sashi Perera performs her stand-up show 'Pear Tree', blending personal stories about family and identity with geopolitics and humour.
Theo Maassen and Alina Sharipova take the stage together at Comedy Club Haug. Two stand-up comedians with different backgrounds and career paths.
American stand-up comedian Ron Funches performs at Boom Chicago in Amsterdam.
Two comedians with contrasting personalities take the stage together: the tall, confident Theo Maassen and the smaller, anxious Sjoerd Janssen.
Ruud Houweling performs in Naarden.
American stand-up comedian and content creator Rexanthony performs at Melkweg.
Doriene Marselje performs at Chassé Theater & Cinema in Breda.
Stand-up comedian Bhuwin performs an evening of comedy and entertainment at Boom Chicago.
Stand-up comedian Black Josh performs in Amsterdam.
Serol Yapici performs at Chassé Theater & Cinema in Breda.
Stand-up comedy evening featuring Sidney Schmeltz and other comedians at ComedyCity Rotterdam.
Rashi Agarwal's debut solo explores immigration, identity, and privilege through comedy and storytelling, now featuring a visual element.
Frank Masmeijer performs in Bergen op Zoom.
A comedy night with queer performers at Café Caat in Leiden.
ICE performs solo, captivating audiences with charisma and compelling storytelling, stripped of musical or visual support.
Jim Queen delivers a hilarious stand-up about identity, image, and the absurd ways people seek visibility and embrace queerness.
Dolf Jansen dissects the shamelessness of 2026 in an energetic stand-up show filled with poetry, humour and audience interaction.
Stand-up comedy night in Alkmaar. WHAT'S NEW?! brings together local and national comedians for an evening of laughs.
Mark Lotterman performs at De Roode Bioscoop in Amsterdam.
A cabaret evening in Oldenzaal featuring various performers.
An LGBTQ+-themed comedy night in Leiden with entertaining performances for everyone.
Fred Van Leer returns with his hit comedy show, a witty exploration of love, standards and life's absurd details told through personal anecdotes and sharp observations.
A story slam evening hosted by Echt Gebeurd with the theme "Failed". Share your own story or listen to others at Kantine Walhalla.
An open mic night where emerging comedians test new material in front of a live audience, hosted by an experienced MC at Comedy Club Haug.
Dolf Jansen performs his New Year's Eve show in Bloemendaal. Tickets are available on mobile only.
British stand-up Tiff Stevenson performs a witty and physical comedy show exploring happiness, war, addiction and entropy.
Stand-up comedy show by Knock Know Who's There at Cultuurhuis De Klinker.
Marlon Kicken delivers his show 'Maestro' with hilarious stories, sharp one-liners and musical interludes. After his return from serious illness, he takes the stage stronger than ever.
German-language stand-up comedy with Andy Marcelissen performing his show 'Ich bin Andy, Meister!' in an open-air theatre setting.
Dolf Jansen takes a sharp look at 2026 in his New Year's conference, dissecting politicians, lobbyists and influencers with wit and insight.
Russian stand-up comedian Sasha Dolgopolov performs a work-in-progress show testing new material. The audience plays a role in shaping which jokes will make the final cut.
Kor Hoebe takes the stage at Theater Spant in Bussum.
