The 8 Shows in the Netherlands That Earn Their Price

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 The Other Side watching Coqtales, Amsterdam’s all-male interactive show. Expect professional dancers, drinks, audience participation, optional dinner, group discounts, and complimentary afterparty access. It suits bachelorette groups, birthdays, and girls’ nights out.

“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, Amsterdam’s long-running English-language comedy club. Expect quick improv, sketch comedy, songs, and audience suggestions, with table service for drinks. Friday and Saturday nights also offer a 10:15 PM stand-up show, while Sundays have a 75-minute version.

“We both absolutely loved the show neither of us could stop laughing!”

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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 in Amsterdam’s Jordaan for an English-language comedy show featuring improv, stand-up, sharp writing, music, and audience suggestions. Choose from available shows and times, buy drinks at the bar, and expect an intimate setting where your ideas may become part of the performance.

“A good time. We went impromptu. Would recommend if you have an unplanned evening. Talented group of people.”

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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 singers, musicians, dancers, variety acts, and illusionist Nigel Otermans, protege of Hans Klok. Your ticket includes a three-course shared dinner, with ground-floor tables, booths, and balcony seating available. Drinks cost extra, and the evening runs from 6:30 PM to about 12:30 AM.

“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.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. Learn how sex work and coffeeshops fit into Dutch politics, pass the Oude Kerk and famous red windows, then visit a 1970s-style live peep show for an extra €2.

“I enjoyed the small group setting and we really got to know our guide who was absolutely wonderful !”

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6.Magic Show

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

Spend two hours at Amsterdam Magic Show in the Jordaan, where close-up tricks lead into a 105-minute stage performance. Expect different styles from performers such as Zippo, Rico Weeland, Soumya, Fritz with a Z, and mind-reader Evan Kastor.

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7.The Comedy Embassy Stand-Up Show

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

Head to Boom Chicago’s Upstairs Theater for a two-hour Comedy Embassy show, held Friday and Saturday nights. Four English-speaking comedians share new and tested material, with a full bar and drinks allowed in the theater. The first Friday of each month spotlights newer comics.

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

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

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

You’ll see five or six European magicians perform close-up magic before an 8pm stage show, with floating tables, mind tricks, comedy cards, and silent acts. The small theater seats up to 60, and you can stay for an informal after-party with music and more magic.

“It was a small venue a lot of personal attention. Not very flashy or stagy but the tricks were very solid and amazed by their talent.”

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