12 Amsterdam Shows Worth Booking

1.Coqtales Show: The Hottest Male Show in Amsterdam, Magic Mike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Spend about 90 minutes at Coqtales, Amsterdam’s first all-male show, with professional performers, drinks, audience interaction, and optional dinner or VIP seating. It suits bachelorette parties, birthday groups, and girls’ nights out. Advance booking is wise, and an afterparty keeps the evening going.

“A Friend and I were here and it was absolutely fabulous we enjoyed the show and the atmosphere was light and fun. The Boys gave a great performance and staff was absolutely lovely.”

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2.‘Boom Chicago’ English Comedy Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend about two hours at Boom Chicago for fast English-language improv, sketch comedy, songs, and audience suggestions. Table seating and drink service make it easy for a date or group night out. Friday and Saturday feature a 10:15 PM stand-up show, while Sundays offer a 75-minute version.

“My partner and I had a great night at Boom Chicago! We arrived about an hour early and got to enjoy some nice drinks in their nicely decorated bar/lounge area. The atmosphere was great! As to the show itself, the comedians were really good, especially the host, who created an energetic vibe anytime he was on stage. 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking for an entertaining night out in Amsterdam!”

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3.English Comedy Show Amsterdam: Boom Chicago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27Best value

Spend about two hours at Boom Chicago, an English-language comedy venue in Amsterdam’s Jordaan. Expect sharp improv, stand-up, music, and audience suggestions, with beer, wine, and cocktails available at the bar. Choose from available shows and times, but check the performance theme before booking.

“Absolutely hilarious! The show was great. The staff was over the top friendly and accommodating. We showed up with our 5 year old not realizing the show was more for adults- they still made it fun for him! We had a blast. Highly recommend.”

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4.VEGAS Dinner Show with 3-Course Sharing Menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · 1 day · from $169

Spend an evening at The Harbour Club Theater with live musicians, dancers, circus acts, and magic from Nigel Otermans, taught by Hans Klok. Your three-course shared dinner arrives during the show. Choose ground-floor, booth, or balcony seating, with drinks available to buy.

“De show was prima. Eten daarentegen viel tegen. Michelin ster prijzen en hoeveelheid maar de kwaliteit van de All you can eat om de hoek. Wij kregen net zoveel eten met z’n vijven als de tafel naast ons waar twee personen aan zaten, heel vreemd. 2 kleine stukjes kip en een stukje vis verdelen over 5 personen en een klein schaaltje nasi. We moesten maar om meer vragen als we het op hadden. Op de vraag waarom we niet meteen wat meer konden krijgen was het antwoord dat we dan mischien wel weer teveel zouden krijgen. Rare opmerking gezien de tafel naast ons met 2 personen die in principe elk…”

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5.Midnight Masquerade Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 78 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

At Supper Restaurant in Amsterdam, you’ll enjoy a four or six-course dinner during a three-hour Midnight Masquerade show. Expect Roaring Twenties glamour, circus-style acts, burlesque, dancers, singers, striking lights, DJs, and entry to the club afterward. Casual chic dress is required.

“I had a reservation on Friday night and it was such a great experience! The shows were amazing and we enjoyed the food as well. The staff were incredibly kind and really made our night. Highly recommend!”

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6.“Chèri Chèri” – Biggest Drag Show in Europe Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Spend an evening with Envy Peru, Vanessa van Cartier, Janey Jacké, Skyla Versai, and Sederginne at Amsterdam’s Chèri Chèri drag show. Expect lip-syncing, comedy, fashion, dance, costumes, and a message of self-acceptance. Choose from three seating options, with food and drinks ordered separately.

“supper show ülihea atmosfär, maitsev söök. kõik suurepärane. parandada võiks riietehoiu teenust, see oli kohmakas ja aeglane, kuid saadud emotsiooni nimel olen nõus tunde oma riideid ootama. üliäge”

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7.Red Light Tour Exclusive + Peep Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $61

Walk Amsterdam’s Red Light District with an English or German guide in a group of up to four. Hear the area’s history, politics, sex-work system, and coffeeshop story, then visit a 1970s live peep show. Guides have included Noemi, Ginevra, Lili, Joschka, Deborah, Josh, and Kubra.

“Our tour was great, so informative, really friendly guide with loads of recommendations for Amsterdam”

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8.Magic Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Spend two hours at Amsterdam Magic Show in the Jordaan, where performers including Zippo, Rico Weeland, Soumya, Fritz with a Z, and Evan Kastor present close-up magic, comedy, mystery, and mind reading in an intimate 1920s theater.

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9.The Comedy Embassy Stand-Up Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend a Friday or Saturday night at Boom Chicago’s Upstairs Theater for The Comedy Embassy, a two-hour English-language show with four international comedians and an intermission. You can bring drinks into the room. The first Friday each month focuses on new comics and fresh material.

“Fantastic. All of the comedians were funny and they had material about international life and Amsterdam. A perfect mix!!”

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10.Amsterdam Magic Show: Things That Make You Go Huh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join five or six European magicians for close-up magic at 7:30 pm, then a two-hour English stage show at 8 pm. Expect card tricks, comedy, silent magic, floating tables, and more in a small, personal theater setting. An optional after-party follows.

“booked the magic stage show as a birthday treat for my companion. the show was held in a local community space which was fine except that I would have been grateful to have known about the steep stairs involved. Luckily we explained our difficulty and were given the chance to go ahead of others in the audience so we could take our time using the stairs. The whole show was a wonderful evening of magic, both close up and on stage, and was quick, funny and very professional. We would certainly come again. Miss this gem at your peril!”

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11.VEGAS Dazzling Variety Dinner Show in Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $192

Spend about five hours at the Harbour Club Theater for VEGAS, an Amsterdam dinner show packed with live music, magic, acrobatics, burlesque, dancers, and glittering Las Vegas-style production. Your ticket includes a three-course sharing menu, while drinks cost extra.

“The show is amazing. I recommend it. It was great. The singers, the dancers, the show they put were a very nice experience. I will come back”

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12.The Comedy Embassy Stand-Up Show Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about two hours at Boom Chicago’s Upstairs Theater with four English-speaking comedians, a lively compere, an intermission, and drinks from the bar. The Friday and Saturday show begins at 10:15 pm and may feature comics from around the world, including performers such as Jacob.

“Fantastic night! Despite a slight issue getting the Trip Adviser purchased tickets scanned in the venue, we had a cracking night. Great bar and very reasonable prices bearing in mind where we were. Upstairs 'Into The Attic' for the comedy experience. Really well laid out intimate setting and then a truly masterful display from our Comedy Compere!! A wide range of comedians throughout the show, nice crowd work without being harassing and a headline set worth of any world class comedy clubs!”

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