Comedyhuis in Utrecht
Utrecht's independent comedy club since 2009: shows at two locations in Hoog Catharijne and on the Oudegracht, parking from €12 in P5.
Photo credits
A comedian on stage in front of a full house at the Comedyhuis Club: Comedyhuis Utrecht
Quick answers
- Capacity
- Not published; 2025 plan: 169 + 80
- Address
- Catharijnepoort 63511 WM Utrecht
- Nearest station
- Utrecht Centraal, short walk
- Closest parking
- Hoog Catharijne P5, short walk
- Evening parking
- From €12 after 17:00, reserve ahead
- Show starts
- Fri/Sat 18:30 and 20:30
- Cloakroom and bags
- No published policy; contact the venue
- Tickets
- Via Weeztix; non-refundable, transferable
Holidays at Comedyhuis
Open on the holidays: these nights are in the agenda.
Stand-up comedy at Comedyhuis: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Utrecht.
Last night at Comedyhuis: Writers Room Open Mic, NL Talentenpoule
This week
November 2026
Plan your visit to Comedyhuis
How many people fit in Comedyhuis?
- Club hall
- Not published (planned 169)
- Club foyer
- Not published (planned 80)
- Kargadoor Grote Zaal
- 100 (older listing)
- Kargadoor Werfkelder
- 30 (older listing)
Comedyhuis publishes no capacity for the current club. The 2025 build campaign planned 169 seats in the hall and 80 in the foyer; the opening show on 4 September 2026 admitted 160 visitors.
At De Kargadoor, an older third-party room-hire listing (Makelpunt) gives 100 people for the Grote Zaal and 30 for the Werfkelder; it names no seating layout.
| Room | Building | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Comedyhuis Club hall | Catharijnepoort 6 | Not published (planned 169) |
| Comedyhuis Club foyer | Catharijnepoort 6 | Not published (planned 80) |
| Grote Zaal (De Kargadoor) | Oudegracht 36 | 100 (older listing) |
| Werfkelder (De Kargadoor) | Oudegracht 36 | 30 (older listing) |
Seating at Comedyhuis
Comedyhuis publishes no seating plan. The hero photo shows tables and loose chairs around the stage rather than fixed rows.
Tickets are sold through Weeztix on comedyhuis.nl.
- First-time visitors are advised to leave a little earlier: the club is in the basement of Hoog Catharijne.
- Popular shows sell out, so book ahead.
Food and drink at Comedyhuis
The website mentions a bar in the club, but publishes no menu or kitchen service for regular shows.
For corporate events, Comedyhuis works with its regular caterer, Artisanal Cuisine, for lunch and catering.
Eat in Hoog Catharijne or around Utrecht Centraal before you arrive.
Visitor information
Comedyhuis publishes no cloakroom, locker, bag or toilet policy for the club; contact the venue with questions.
- No published cloakroom, locker or bag policy; contact the venue if you need to bring a large bag or mobility aid.
- Tickets are sold through Weeztix.
Accessibility at Comedyhuis
Comedyhuis Club is fully wheelchair accessible: from Hoog Catharijne take the lift to level -1, no stairs needed. Let the venue know in advance so staff can guide you to a suitable spot.
At De Kargadoor, the Grote Zaal is wheelchair accessible; the Werfkelder is reached by stairs only and is not wheelchair accessible.
- Contact the venue before your visit if you use a wheelchair or have other access needs.
Tickets and house rules
- Tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and cannot be returned, including in cases of force majeure for the buyer.
- You may transfer your ticket to someone else; use TicketSwap or the resale option in your ticket email where available. Share the QR code with only one new visitor.
- If Comedyhuis cancels an event, tickets are refunded; service, booking and transaction fees are usually not refunded.
- Check the date, start time and location before you pay; shows run at both Catharijnepoort 6 and Oudegracht 36.
Getting to Comedyhuis
Comedyhuis Club sits in the basement of Hoog Catharijne, level -1 on the canal side, under the Starbucks. Utrecht Centraal station is the nearest station, a short walk through the shopping centre.
From the station, follow the signs to Hoog Catharijne, find the Starbucks and go two flights down (or take the lift). From the street, go to Catharijnepoort at ground level and one flight down to the water.
Address
Catharijnepoort 6, level -1 on the canal side
From Utrecht Centraal
Short walk through Hoog Catharijne
- The club is new, so Google Maps can still send you the wrong way: head for the Starbucks in Hoog Catharijne and follow the steps above.
- Late at night, check the last train from Utrecht Centraal before you travel.
Parking at Comedyhuis: Hoog Catharijne P5
Evening parking in Hoog Catharijne P5, from €12, reserved in advance.
The evening rate applies to one in-and-out; tariffs and availability change, so book ahead. Without an evening booking, Interparking's standard P5 tariff is €2 for the first 20 minutes and then €1 per 10 minutes (€1.20 per 10 minutes on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00), with €45 for 24 hours.
P5 has 1,174 spaces and a maximum height of 2.1 m, with entrances near Daalsesingel 71 and Catharijnesingel 55. Interparking's P5 page notes that Catharijnesingel is closed to through traffic and that the Hoog Catharijne garages stay reachable.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Garage | Hoog Catharijne P5 |
| Address | Daalsesingel, 3511 LC Utrecht |
| Evening rate | 17:00-02:00, from €12 |
| Entry and exit | One entry and one exit per booking |
| Booking | Reserve online in advance (Interparking) |
| Walk to club | Short walk |
| Spaces | 1,174 |
| Maximum height | 2.1 m |
| Standard tariff | €2 first 20 minutes, then €1 per 10 minutes |
- Other Hoog Catharijne garages, with their distance from P5 as listed by Interparking (not walking distances to the club): P4 (Stationsstraat 29) 108 m, P3 (Stationsstraat 152) 123 m, P6 (Rijnkade 3) 221 m, P2 (Spoorstraat 17) 233 m, P1 (Spoorstraat 22) 249 m.
Which building is your show in?
Comedyhuis programmes on two (and occasionally more) locations. The ticket and the agenda always name the building.
| Location | Address | Rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Comedyhuis Club | Catharijnepoort 6, 3511 WM Utrecht | Hall and foyer (capacities not published) |
| De Kargadoor | Oudegracht 36, 3511 AP Utrecht | Grote Zaal (100) + Werfkelder (30), per an older listing |
Official links
About Comedyhuis Utrecht
Comedyhuis is Utrecht's independent comedy club, founded in 2009 by a collective of comedians. It programmes 300 to 400 shows a year and runs the Utrecht International Comedy Festival (UICF).
Since September 2026 the collective has its own home in a basement unit of Hoog Catharijne at Catharijnepoort 6. Before that, shows ran at De Kargadoor on the Oudegracht and at satellite venues across the city.
Comedyhuis still programmes at De Kargadoor (Oudegracht 36) and occasionally at TivoliVredenburg (Comedy Cloud) and other venues named on the ticket. Check the location before you travel.
- Founded
- 2009
- New club opened
- September 2026
- Shows per year
- 300-400
- Comedians in the collective
- About 20
The neighbourhood
Comedyhuis Club is inside Hoog Catharijne, next to Utrecht Centraal and a short walk from TivoliVredenburg.
De Kargadoor sits on the Oudegracht, in the old centre.
History of Comedyhuis
Founded in 2009 by Utrecht comedians; the collective now has about 20 members and programmes 300-400 shows a year.
Members write for Dutch TV (De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach) and perform at festivals such as Lowlands and Paaspop; the collective organises the Utrecht International Comedy Festival (UICF).
The club opened in September 2026 in a basement unit of Hoog Catharijne. A 2025 crowdfunding and loan campaign (3-5% interest) supported the build of the casco basement.
Photos
Photo credits
A comedian on stage in front of a full house at the Comedyhuis Club: Comedyhuis Utrecht
Audience laughing during a stand-up show at the Comedyhuis Club: Comedyhuis Utrecht
A comedian on the Comedyhuis Club stage, framed by a brick wall and bulbs, with the audience at tables: Comedyhuis Utrecht
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Comedyhuis Club?
It is in the basement of Hoog Catharijne, level -1 on the canal side, under the Starbucks. Utrecht Centraal is the nearest station, a short walk through the shopping centre. From the station, follow signs to Hoog Catharijne, find the Starbucks and go two flights down or take the lift; from the street, go to Catharijnepoort and one flight down to the water.
Where can I park for Comedyhuis?
Evening parking in Hoog Catharijne P5 (Daalsesingel, 3511 LC), from €12 between 17:00 and 02:00, reserved in advance through Interparking. P5 has 1,174 spaces and a 2.1 m height limit; without an evening booking the standard tariff is €2 for the first 20 minutes and then €1 per 10 minutes. Tariffs and availability change.
How many seats does Comedyhuis have?
Comedyhuis publishes no capacity for the current club. The 2025 build campaign planned 169 seats in the hall and 80 in the foyer; the opening show on 4 September 2026 admitted 160 visitors. At De Kargadoor, an older room-hire listing gives 100 for the Grote Zaal and 30 for the Werfkelder.
Is Comedyhuis wheelchair accessible?
The Comedyhuis Club is fully wheelchair accessible via the lift from Hoog Catharijne to level -1. At De Kargadoor, the Grote Zaal is accessible but the Werfkelder is stairs only. Contact the venue before your visit.
Can I get a refund on my ticket?
No: tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged or returned, even in cases of force majeure for the buyer. You may transfer your ticket to someone else. If Comedyhuis cancels the show, tickets are refunded (service and booking fees usually are not).
Where is my show: Catharijnepoort 6 or Oudegracht 36?
Comedyhuis programmes at both buildings. The agenda and your ticket always name the location, so check before you travel.
What time do shows start and finish?
On Fridays and Saturdays the Comedyhuis Club runs an early show at 18:30 (75 minutes, no interval) and a main show at 20:30. Shows on other evenings start between 19:30 and 20:30; the Open Mic and Comedy Talent Award rounds start at 20:30. Running times for other shows are on the event page.
Is there an age limit?
Comedyhuis publishes no age rating. Most shows are adult stand-up and may contain strong language; check the event page for your show.
Is there a cloakroom or lockers?
Comedyhuis publishes no cloakroom, locker or bag policy for the club. Contact the venue before bringing a large bag or mobility aid.
Do I need to book in advance?
Tickets are sold through Weeztix on comedyhuis.nl. Popular shows sell out, so book ahead.
Is there a phone number for Comedyhuis?
No phone number is published. Contact the venue through the form on comedyhuis.nl/contact/.
Sources: Comedyhuis: about us and new club build (October 20, 2026) · Comedyhuis: new club build; Makelpunt: De Kargadoor room hire (October 20, 2026) · Comedyhuis: contact and ticket conditions (October 20, 2026) · Comedyhuis: how to get there (October 20, 2026) · Comedyhuis: evening parking in P5 (October 20, 2026) · Comedyhuis: homepage (October 20, 2026) · Comedyhuis: ticket conditions (October 20, 2026)
