Dutch Comedy Tours 2026: New Shows and Specials

If you love Dutch comedy, this week is basically a gift. Three of the biggest names in the scene are on the road at the same time, a brand-new wave of award winners was just crowned in The Hague, and December already has a date that could sell out the Ziggo Dome. Here is your rundown of the Dutch comedy tours and specials making news right now.

Jandino's 20-Year Jubilee: De Grote Jubileumshow

Twenty years. That is how long Jandino Asporaat has been standing on Dutch stages, and he is celebrating it the only way he knows how — with a party big enough to fill theaters all over the country.

His new show, De Grote Jubileumshow – Jandino 20 jaar, is touring this week. On Thursday, October 22, he plays Theater De Skâns in Gorredijk at 8:15 PM. The show follows a run of dates including Theater Aan de Slinger in Houten on October 21, Podium Het Garnizoen in Harderwijk, and Veluvine in Nunspeet. Tickets are in the roughly €28–€34 range depending on the venue, which is honestly fair for a night with one of the hardest-working entertainers in the Netherlands.

What can you expect? The show walks through his career — from his first steps in small theaters to sold-out arenas, television, and films. His famous characters show up, and yes, Judeska is part of the party too. But Jandino has said this is not just a look back. He calls it a celebration of life itself: falling down, getting back up, and laughing together through it all. There is a personal side to this one — he has talked about how he used to skip his own birthday, and how he now wants to make room for celebration. With his audience, of course.

If you have never seen him live, this is probably the best entry point you will get. The jubilee format means the hits are all there.

Guido Weijers' Oudejaarsconference 2026

Then there is Guido Weijers, who is doing what he does every year at this point in the calendar: slicing up the news of the year before it is even over. His Oudejaarsconference 2026 is the twelfth edition of his end-of-year show, and he is already deep into the tour.

This week he plays TAQA Theater De Vest in Alkmaar on Tuesday, October 20, followed by Cool kunst en cultuur in Heerhugowaard on October 21. Shows are around 8:15 PM and tickets sit at roughly €35–€39.50. He has more dates lined up through the autumn, including Schouwburg Het Park in Hoorn on November 15 and Stadsschouwburg in Groningen on December 18. The big one: an Oudejaarsconference XL at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on December 23 — just days before New Year's Eve.

Weijers' style is a mix of stand-up comedy and philosophy, and this year's edition is billed as taking apart the strange year of 2026 "without judgment, but with a razor-sharp tongue." Since winning the Cameretten audience prize back in 2000, he has made six theater shows and played the Oudejaarsconference eleven times before. If you like comedy that makes you think while you laugh, this is your show. Book early — the resale sites are already busy for these dates, which usually means the regular sales are thin.

Najib & Roué: Alles is Comedy Heads for the Ziggo Dome

The most electric touring story this week belongs to Najib Amhali and Roué Verveer. The duo's show Alles is Comedy is playing theaters this week — AFAS Circustheater in Scheveningen on October 20, Schouwburg de Lawei in Drachten on October 21 — and the demand is real. On resale platform TicketSwap, dozens of fans are on the waiting list for their upcoming De Meervaart shows in Amsterdam on October 23 and 25.

But here is the headline: on December 18, 2026, Najib & Roué take Alles is Comedy to the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Tickets start at €29.95, organized by Lust For Live, and the show is open to all ages (kids under 16 advised to come with an adult). Two comedians filling a 17,000-capacity arena with stand-up is the kind of thing that only a handful of Dutch performers can pull off. If you are anywhere near Amsterdam this December, this is the night to plan around.

This Week's Big Winners: Poelifinario 2026

Beyond the tours, the Dutch comedy world had its awards night. On Monday, October 12, the VSCD Cabaret Awards — the Poelifinarios — were handed out at the Cabaret Gala in Theater Diligentia in The Hague.

The winners:

• Ruud Smulders won the Poelifinario for Entertainment with Rüdsichtslos — his first-ever Poelifinario. The jury praised how he layers stand-up blocks and recurring storylines. Last year's winner, Jochem Myjer, presented the prize digitally.
• Lisa Ostermann took the Engagement prize for De Baas, her second career Poelifinario after winning in 2024. Her acceptance speech made headlines too: she addressed the online hostility she faces and urged young female comedians not to be intimidated. Soundos El Ahmadi presented the award.
• Yentl en de Boer won Kleinkunst for Rekhalzen — their second win in this category after Modderkruipers in 2023. They are touring right now and play the Scheldetheater in Terneuzen on October 29.
• David Linszen received the Neerlands Hoop prize for promising talent with Striptease van de Dood — he plays De Kleine Komedie in Amsterdam on October 19 and 20.

These awards are a good cheat sheet for what to watch next. Past winners almost always go on to bigger tours, and this year's lineup looks especially strong. You can read about more Dutch entertainment award winners this year here.

How to Plan Your Comedy Nights

A few practical notes if you want to catch any of these shows. Most Dutch theater tickets run from about €28 to €40 for regular seats, and shows typically start at 8:00 or 8:15 PM. Buying directly through the theater or an official platform like Ticketmaster NL is the safest route — the resale market is heating up for the big dates, and prices climb fast.

For the arena-scale events like the Ziggo Dome, there is a bigger scene building: Dutch stars are announcing major tours across the board this season, so if you are traveling for a show, it is worth checking what else is on that weekend. Comedy and music double-headers make for great trips.

One last tip: many comedians add extra dates when shows sell out, so if your first choice is gone, sign up for alerts on the venue's site rather than overpaying on resale. The Dutch comedy scene is one of the most active live circuits in Europe, and there is genuinely always something next week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is touring in Dutch comedy right now?

The biggest active tours this week include Jandino's 20-year jubilee show De Grote Jubileumshow, Guido Weijers' Oudejaarsconference 2026, and Najib & Roué's Alles is Comedy. Rising award winners like David Linszen and the duo Yentl en de Boer are also playing theaters across the country.

When is the Najib & Roué Ziggo Dome show?

Najib Amhali and Roué Verveer bring Alles is Comedy to the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on December 18, 2026. Tickets start at €29.95 and the show is open to all ages, though visitors under 16 are advised to attend with an adult.

How much do Dutch comedy show tickets cost?

Regular theater tickets for the big names typically cost between €28 and €40, depending on the venue and seat category. Arena shows like the Ziggo Dome date start around €30. Sold-out shows often appear on resale platforms at higher prices, so booking directly with the theater is usually the cheapest option.

Who won the 2026 Poelifinario cabaret awards?

At the October 12 gala in The Hague, Ruud Smulders won Entertainment for Rüdsichtslos, Lisa Ostermann won Engagement for De Baas, Yentl en de Boer won Kleinkunst for Rekhalzen, and David Linszen received the Neerlands Hoop prize for promising talent.

About the Author

Sidra Salman is the founder of Dutch Stars Daily, where she writes practical, research-backed guides on Dutch celebrities and entertainment news. Every guide is tested and written in plain English for a US audience.