Big Fat Gong Show

Big Fat Gong Show: Shtick Fest edition at Comedy Club Haug Rotterdam

Over 20 comedians, 5 minutes, one merciless gong

🎤 BIG FAT GONG SHOW 🎤

This show contains Dutch and English speaking comedians

This edition of the Big Fat Gong Show is part of Shtick Fest 2026. From 19 to 21 November 2026, Comedy Club Haug in Rotterdam becomes home to Shtick Fest, our international comedy festival. And our regular shows are joining in. On [day date] November, the Big Fat Gong Show takes over the Corner Room, with festival energy filling vibe right on the Boompjeskade.

Are you ready for a night full of laughs, chaos and a hefty dose of humour? This is the ultimate test for the best and the worst comedians around! Comedy Club Haug presents: the Big Fat Gong Show!

Over 20 comedians, 1 microphone, and only you, the audience, get to decide who stays after 5 minutes and who has to clear the stage! Our audience jury decides who gets the merciless gong – but don’t worry, if you disagree, you’re more than welcome to let us know with full conviction!
The MC does keep a veto.

Who has the best jokes, but above all, who has the guts to step on stage? Get ready for a night full of surprises, roaring laughter and maybe even a few awkward silences.

Want to sign up as a comedian? Drop us an email at gongshow@clubhaug.com and who knows, you might soon be standing on the legendary Big Fat Gong Show stage yourself! The winner gets a spot in one of our pro shows!

See you there!

What is shtick?
“Shtick” (or “schtick”) is an English word used to describe the type of humor that is characteristic of a comedian — someone whose job is to make people laugh. In Dutch, you might translate “shtick” as “humor style” or “comic approach.” At the Big Fat Gong Show you’ll see more than twenty of them in one night, or at least until the gong sounds.

Tickets & MultiPasses
Grab a ticket for one show with a Single Shtick. Want more? Pick a MultiPass and build your own festival lineup:

1️⃣ Single Shtick (1 show) €12,50
One ticket for this show.
2️⃣ Double Shtick (2 shows) €41,50
Two shows, double the fun.
3️⃣ Triple Shtick (3 shows) €58
Three shows, perfect for your own comedy lineup.
5️⃣ Five-Star Shtick (5 shows) €90
Five shows, the biggest discount, maximum fun.

How does a MultiPass work?
A MultiPass is a personal pass for one person. Once it’s activated, you claim your seat for each show yourself, across all festival days from 19 to 21 November 2026. Heads up: it’s not a group ticket. Coming with a friend? You’ll each need your own pass or ticket.