Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

One of the best-known stand-up comedians in the English-speaking world comes to Eindhoven. On Wednesday 9 December 2026, Jimmy Carr brings his show Laughs Funny to the Hertog Jan Zaal of the Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, with two shows on the same evening. Both are sold out.

Who is Jimmy Carr?

Jimmy Carr is a British comedian who has been one of the biggest names in stand-up for more than two decades. He is known for his rapid-fire one-liners, his distinctive laugh and his very dark, often deliberately offensive sense of humour. Many people know him from British television panel shows, and he has released numerous stand-up specials that can be found on streaming services.

His style is unmistakable: short, perfectly timed jokes, one after another, often followed by an exchange with the audience. Carr is famous for his crowd work, so if you sit near the front, be prepared to become part of the show.

Laughs Funny

Laughs Funny is the title of his current show. True to form, expect a fast-paced evening of one-liners and audience interaction. His material regularly touches on taboo subjects, so it is not a show for the easily offended. The Muziekgebouw does not list an age rating, but given his reputation, it is not a show for children.

Two shows

Because of the demand, the Muziekgebouw added an extra late-night show on the same evening:

• First show: doors 18:00, start 19:00.
• Extra late-night show: doors 21:00, start 22:00.

Both shows take place in the Hertog Jan Zaal and both are sold out.

Practical information

• Date: Wednesday 9 December 2026.
• Hall: Hertog Jan Zaal, Muziekgebouw Eindhoven.
• Tickets: Premium €75, rank 1 €65, rank 2 €60, rank 3 €55. Sold out.
• Language: the Muziekgebouw does not state the language, but Jimmy Carr performs in English.

Looking for a ticket?

Keep an eye on the Muziekgebouw's official channels for returned tickets. Avoid tickets offered on social media or unofficial resale sites; they may be fake or heavily overpriced.

Tips for ticket holders

• Arrive on time. Comedians don't wait, and latecomers may have to wait for a pause to enter.
• Switch off your phone. Most comedians strongly dislike phones being used to film their material.
• Plan dinner around your show. For the 19:00 show, eat early or afterwards; for the 22:00 show, there is time for a relaxed dinner in the city centre.

English comedy in Eindhoven

Jimmy Carr's sold-out evening shows how big the audience for English-language comedy in Eindhoven has become. For smaller, more intimate nights, see Bell's Comedy Club and touring comedians at LAB-1, such as Pernille Haaland.

Getting there

The Muziekgebouw Eindhoven is on the Heuvel in the city centre, about a ten-minute walk from Eindhoven Centraal. The public entrance is at Heuvel 140. Car parks, including the one under the Heuvel shopping centre, and guarded bike parking are nearby. The restaurants around the Markt, the Kleine Berg and the 18 Septemberplein are a few minutes' walk away.

See all comedy in Eindhoven and the calendar for December 2026.