Bell's Comedy Club: English Stand-Up at LAB-1
Laughing in a new country is harder than you think: jokes rarely survive translation. That is why Bell's Comedy Club exists. On Friday 23 October 2026, the English-language stand-up night for internationals returns to LAB-1 in the city centre of Eindhoven.
What is Bell's Comedy Club?
Bell's Comedy Club is a regular comedy night at LAB-1, made especially for the many internationals who live and work in and around Eindhoven. The nights are hosted by Stephen Bell, an Irish comedian based in the region, who also selects the line-up. Every edition brings together a mix of comedians: established names from the Dutch and international English-language comedy circuit, and sometimes a talent spot for someone new.
The show is in English, and the jokes are aimed at an international audience. Expect stories about living abroad, Dutch habits that baffle newcomers, relationships, work and everything in between. You don't need to have lived in the Netherlands for years to get the jokes, but if you have, you will probably recognise a lot.
The line-up on 23 October
For this edition, LAB-1 announces:
- Kaili Smith
- Pat Moore
- Nigel Williams
With Stephen Bell as your host, that makes for a full evening of stand-up. Line-ups can change at short notice; the LAB-1 website always has the latest information.
Practical information
- Date: Friday 23 October 2026.
- Doors: 20:40.
- Show: 21:00 to about 23:00.
- Venue: LAB-1, Keizersgracht 19, Eindhoven.
- Tickets: from €12, sold online through LAB-1 (via Eventbrite).
- Age rating: 12+.
- Language: English.
Comedy nights at LAB-1 are small and popular, so buy your ticket in advance. Arrive a bit early to get a drink at the bar and find a good seat.
More dates this season
Bell's Comedy Club takes place roughly twice a month. After 23 October, LAB-1 lists editions on Friday 6 November, Friday 20 November, Saturday 5 December and Saturday 19 December 2026, each with a different line-up. So if you can't make it on 23 October, there are plenty of other chances.
About LAB-1
LAB-1 calls itself the cosiest retro cinema in Eindhoven. Besides films, often with English subtitles, it hosts comedy, quizzes, club nights and live music in its different rooms. With its relaxed atmosphere and bar, it is a perfect setting for stand-up comedy.
Make a night of it
The show starts at 21:00, which leaves plenty of time for dinner first. The restaurants of the city centre, from the Kleine Berg to the Markt, are within walking distance. And if you are still in the mood after the show, Stratumseind is a few minutes away. The same week, Dutch Design Week fills the city with exhibitions and installations, so you can easily combine a design day with an evening of comedy.
Getting there
LAB-1 is at Keizersgracht 19 in the city centre, about a ten-minute walk from Eindhoven Centraal. There are bike racks nearby, and car parks in the centre.