
The Famous Boom Chicago Comedy Show









For 30+ years, Amsterdam’s English-language comedy institution has amazed locals, visitors and critics alike! Boom Chicago combines quick improvisation comedy, razor-sharp writing, and songs made up on the spot. People can’t believe how funny the show is. Enjoy our full bar service (with friendly prices), before, during and after the show.
The Famous Boom Chicago Comedy Show
Opening hours
How to visit Boom Chicago with your City Card
As soon as your City Card is valid, book your tickets via the Boom Chicago website. The 100% discount code is CITYBOOM. After entering this code (plus their city card voucher number), they will receive the ticket in the mail. You can of course just drop by, but many shows are sold out in advance. You can always just show up, but many shows sell out in advance.
Where Comedy Stars Are Born
Boom Chicago launched the careers of many comedy superstars like Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin and the creators and stars of Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly). Key met Peele at Boom Chicago.
The list goes on: Heather Anne Campbell (Rick and Morty) Ike Barinholtz (The Mindy Project), Kay Cannon (Pitch Perfect movies, Blockers), Ally Beardsley (Dimension 20) and the writers and stars of Saturday Night Live, Breaking Bad, 30 Rock, Community, Portlandia, The Office, Veep, Arrested Development, Girls, Broad City, MadTV, How I Met Your Mother, Inside Amy Schumer, Parks and Recreation, Drunk History, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Night With Conan O’Brien, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Best of all, the next generation of comedy superstars is on stage tonight!
Have a Drink With Future Celebrities
At Boom Chicago, guests are seated at tables and can enjoy drink service before and during the show. Afterwards, join the cast for a drink at the bar. You may never get this close to these future celebrities again!
Accessibility
General accessibility provisions and information
Present, available or allowed
- Service dog allowed
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Provisions for people with reduced mobility
Present, available or allowed
- Lift
- Passageways that are sufficiently wide
- Accessible restroom
- Mobile payment
Not present, not available or not allowed
- Personal assistant
- Guide lines
- Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
- Sign language interpretation provided
- Closed captioning
- Open captioning
- Hidden disability Sunflower-keycord recognised here
- Low stimulus hours
- Sensory experience
- Audio description
- Accessible information
- Material in Braille
- Stairs with handrail
The Famous Boom Chicago Comedy Show
Opening hours
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