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What to expect
This is an audition round of the Comedy Talent Award, a stand-up comedy competition.
Sometimes as many as 12 comedians perform in one evening, from complete beginners to experienced amateurs.
The audience decides who goes through to the quarter-finals.
The jury and audience prize winners may play at the Utrecht International Comedy Festival, which runs from 26 February to 8 March 2026.
- Only newest talents perform this evening
- Not the usual open mic mix
Questions
When does Comedy Talent Award – Preliminary Round 9 start and end?
Comedy Talent Award – Preliminary Round 9 runs Monday, 16 November 2026, 20:30.
Where is Comedy Talent Award – Preliminary Round 9?
Comedy Talent Award – Preliminary Round 9 takes place at Comedyhuis, Catharijnepoort 6, Utrecht.
What happens at this event?
This is an audition round of the Comedy Talent Award, a stand-up comedy competition.
This evening shows only the newest talents.
Sometimes as many as 12 comedians perform in one evening.
Comedians range from complete beginners to experienced amateurs.
The audience decides who goes through to the quarter-finals.
What can winners win?
The jury and audience prize winners may play at the Utrecht International Comedy Festival.
The festival runs from 26 February to 8 March 2026 in Utrecht.
Comedy
Getting there
Comedyhuis, Catharijnepoort 6, 3511 WM Utrecht, Utrecht, NL
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