Comedy Café in Amsterdam
Comedy Café Amsterdam is a waterfront stand-up club at IJdok 89, about 15 minutes’ walk from Centraal, with several shows each week in Dutch, English and other languages and a car park directly below.
Photo credits
The Comedy Café room set up before a show, with the stage area at the front.: Comedy Café Amsterdam · Venue website
Quick answers
- Address
- IJdok 89, 1013 MM Amsterdam
- Address
- IJdok 891013 MM Amsterdam
- Nearest station
- Amsterdam Centraal, 15 min walk
- Closest parking
- IJDock garage, 2 min walk
- Regular tickets
- €18.50–€23.50
- Typical show
- Starts 20:00–21:00, ends 22:00–23:00
- Languages
- Dutch, English and guest languages
- Capacity
- Not published; intimate club
- Contact
- +31 20 722 0827
Holidays at Comedy Café
Open on the holidays: these nights are in the agenda.
- ChristmasCocktails & Comedy
- ChristmasMasters of Comedy
Comedy Café agenda: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Amsterdam.
Last night at Comedy Café: STANDUPOVKA | AMSTERDAM, Cocktails & Comedy
December 2026
Plan your visit to Comedy Café
Seating at Comedy Café Amsterdam: one room, no published row plan
Comedy Café’s IJdok club is one room with the stage at the front; the venue publishes no row plan or seat numbers, so choose front for closeness or back for overview.
The club’s site and event pages do not publish a seating chart, row numbers or levels. The room is a single club space rather than a theatre with a balcony, and the site’s before-the-show photo is not a seat plan.
Without numbered seats, the practical choice is front versus back: the front rows put you closest to the comedian, while the back gives more overview and an easier exit. Legroom and step-free access are not published; contact the club before booking if you need either.
If you want the best pick, arrive when doors open. For a group, ask the venue to keep seats together when you book.
- Legroom and step-free access are not published; ask the venue before booking.
- The site sells no seats by row or number, so arrive early for the best choice.
How many people fit in Comedy Café Amsterdam?
Comedy Café does not publish a capacity; it is a small room, and the club’s site gives no seat count.
The club's site and event pages do not give a capacity or a seating plan. For scale, Het Perron, a nearby small venue, holds 50 people and Torpedo Theater holds 49.
Tuschinski, 2 km away, seats 1,290 — a reminder that Comedy Café is a club room, not a theatre. If you need an exact number for a group, ask the venue directly.
| Venue | Type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Comedy Café Amsterdam | Comedy club | Not published |
| Het Perron, Amsterdam | Small venue | 50 |
| Torpedo Theater, Amsterdam | Small theatre | 49 |
| Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski, Amsterdam | Cinema | 1,290 |
Can you eat at Comedy Café Amsterdam?
Comedy Café has a bar and its parking partner mentions dinner with the show; the venue itself publishes no menu, prices or kitchen hours, so ask when you book.
Cocktails & Comedy is the regular weekend format: stand-up, cocktails and a bar, with the room looking out over the IJ. Interparking's page on the club says you can combine a show with dinner in the Comedy Café.
The club's own site publishes no food menu, kitchen hours or dinner price. Treat the dinner mention as a lead, not a confirmed menu: ask the venue when you book, especially for allergies or a group.
- The bar serves cocktails.
- Interparking mentions combining a show with dinner, but no menu is published; ask the club for the current offer.
- If you want a full meal without a booking, eat before you arrive; the club's published food details are thin.
Tickets, show times and house rules
Most evening shows start at 20:00 or 21:00 and run 1.5–2 hours; regular tickets cost €18.50–€23.50, while touring specials go up to €45.
The agenda mixes early and late shows: some start at 18:00 and finish at 20:00, most start at 20:00 or 21:00 and finish at 22:00–23:00. The event page gives the exact door and start time.
Prices depend on the show. Cocktails & Comedy and Masters of Comedy are usually €18.50–€23.50; specials and touring shows range from about €25 to €45. The event page gives the current price.
If Comedy Café cancels a show up to three hours before the start, tickets are refunded or you can choose another date free of charge. The club is not liable for travel, accommodation or overnight costs. One touring show states that tickets are non-refundable except if the show is cancelled, so check the event’s own terms.
- Typical start
- 20:00–21:00
- Typical end
- 22:00–23:00
- Regular tickets
- €18.50–€23.50
- Touring specials
- About €25–€45
- Languages
- NL, EN, ES, TR, AR, RU, TA, RO
- Cancellation
- Refund up to 3 hours before the start
- Buy through the event page; the agenda links each show to its ticket page.
- Check the language label before booking: the club programmes Dutch, English, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, Tamil and Romanian shows.
- The venue has two locations: IJdok 89 and Southend Comedy Club at IJsbaanpad 45. Check your ticket.
How do I get to Comedy Café Amsterdam?
The club is at IJdok 89 on the IJdok island, about a 15-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal or a 3-minute walk from the Westerdoksdijk bus stop.
From Centraal, leave the station on the IJ side, turn left along the Ruijterkade and cross the old bridge, then the narrow footbridge onto IJdok. Walk under the Palace of Justice and number 89 is on your right. The venue’s own route says under 10 minutes; street routing measures 15, so allow 10–15 minutes.
Bus 48 from Centraal stops at Westerdoksdijk, 220 m and 3 minutes from the door. Buses 18, 21 and 22 stop at Buiten Brouwersstraat (11 minutes) and Buiten Oranjestraat (13 minutes).
Parking at Comedy Café Amsterdam: IJDock and alternatives
Park in the IJDock garage at IJdok 33, directly under the club and a 2-minute walk; reserve online for the evening rate.
IJDock has 500 spaces and is open 24 hours a day; the garage has charging points for electric cars. Take the lift or stairs up and you are at the club in under a minute.
Reserve online before you travel: the venue says a reservation is required, and booking ahead can cut the price by up to 50%. The evening product runs from 17:00 to 02:00 and must be booked at least 15 minutes ahead.
Parking Paradise at Haarlemmer Houttuinen 303 is the next-closest garage, an 11-minute walk; it publishes no rate. A’DAM Parking on the north bank is 22 minutes away and charges €5.40 per hour, up to €55 per day.
| Garage | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| IJDock | IJdok 33 | 2 min | €2.75 per 20 min; €50 per 24 h; book online |
| Parking Paradise | Haarlemmer Houttuinen 303 | 11 min | Paid; no published rate |
| A’DAM Parking | Overhoeksplein 1, 1031 KS Amsterdam | 22 min | €5.40 per hour; max €55 per day |
Comedy Café IJdok or Southend Comedy Club?
Comedy Café sells tickets for two Amsterdam buildings; check which one is on your ticket before you travel.
| Building | Address | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Comedy Café IJdok | IJdok 89, 1013 MM Amsterdam | Main waterfront club; most shows and the IJDock garage below |
| Southend Comedy Club | IJsbaanpad 45, 1076 CV Amsterdam | Second club in Amsterdam-Zuid; touring and club shows |
What is Comedy Café Amsterdam?
Comedy Café Amsterdam is a stand-up club on the IJdok waterfront that has programmed comedy since 1994, with several shows each week in Dutch, English and visiting languages.
Comedy Café has programmed stand-up in Amsterdam since 1994 and now runs two rooms: the IJdok club on the waterfront and Southend Comedy Club at IJsbaanpad 45. The IJdok room looks out over the IJ and is a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal.
The week is built around Cocktails & Comedy and Masters of Comedy, with English-language Comedy Night, open mics and touring shows in Dutch, English, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, Tamil and Romanian. Check the language label on the event page before you book.
The club is an intimate room rather than a theatre: capacity is not published, there is a bar for cocktails and drinks, and the IJDock garage sits directly underneath. Tickets for the regular shows are €18.50–€23.50; specials cost more.
Photos
Photo credits
The Comedy Café room set up before a show, with the stage area at the front.: Comedy Café Amsterdam · Venue website
A comedian on stage at Comedy Café Amsterdam, with the audience in the room.: Comedy Café Amsterdam · Venue website
The exterior of Comedy Café Amsterdam on IJdok, with the club entrance and waterfront.: Comedy Café Amsterdam · Venue website
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Comedy Café Amsterdam: questions people ask
The questions below cover the things visitors ask most: location, parking, tickets, times, language, food and capacity.
Where is Comedy Café Amsterdam?
Comedy Café Amsterdam is at IJdok 89, 1013 MM Amsterdam, on the IJdok island between Amsterdam Centraal and the IJ.
How long does it take to walk from Amsterdam Centraal?
About 15 minutes on foot, following the IJ side of the station, the Ruijterkade and the footbridge onto IJdok. Bus 48 to Westerdoksdijk cuts the walk to 3 minutes.
Is there parking at Comedy Café Amsterdam?
Yes. The IJDock garage at IJdok 33 is directly under the club, a 2-minute walk, with 500 spaces. The venue asks visitors to reserve online; the evening product covers 17:00–02:00.
How much does parking cost?
IJDock charges €2.75 per 20 minutes or €50 per 24 hours at the normal rate; booking online can cut the price by up to 50%. A’DAM Parking across the IJ charges €5.40 per hour, up to €55 per day.
How much are tickets?
Regular shows such as Cocktails & Comedy and Masters of Comedy cost €18.50–€23.50. Touring specials run from about €25 to €45; the event page shows the exact price.
What time do shows start and end?
Most evening shows start at 20:00 or 21:00 and end around 22:00–23:00. Some early shows start at 18:00 and end at 20:00; the event page gives the exact time.
Are the shows in English or Dutch?
Both. The agenda labels every show: Comedy Night in English and many weekend Cocktails & Comedy shows are English, Masters of Comedy and many others are Dutch, and the club also hosts Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, Tamil and Romanian shows.
Can I eat at Comedy Café Amsterdam?
The club has a bar and its parking partner mentions combining a show with dinner, but the venue publishes no menu, price or kitchen hours. Ask when you book; otherwise eat before you arrive.
How many people fit in Comedy Café Amsterdam?
The club does not publish a capacity. It is a small room: for scale, nearby Het Perron holds 50 and Torpedo Theater 49, while Tuschinski seats 1,290.
Is Comedy Café the same as Southend Comedy Club?
No. Comedy Café’s IJdok club is at IJdok 89; Southend Comedy Club is a second Amsterdam location at IJsbaanpad 45. Check the venue on your ticket before you travel.
What happens if a show is cancelled?
If Comedy Café cancels up to three hours before the start, ticket costs are refunded, or you can switch to another date free of charge. Travel and accommodation costs are not covered.
Do I need to book?
Booking online is the safest way to get a seat, especially for weekend Cocktails & Comedy and Masters of Comedy nights; the club sells tickets through its agenda.
Sources: Comedy Café: homepage (October 30, 2026) · Comedy Café: contact and route (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap: nearby venues and Wikidata capacities (October 30, 2026) · Interparking: parking and dinner at Comedy Café (October 30, 2026) · Comedy Café: upcoming shows (October 30, 2026)
