Dutch, English, Greek, and Polish comedy. Just a few of the languages you can expect at the new Wonka Comedy Festival. In 2023, the Wonka Podia—five theaters from the Brainport region—joined forces for the first edition. We’re now already up to the fourth edition, which will take place from May 14 through 24 2026. A festival for everyone!
Comedy takes center stage at this festival. It’s an accessible genre that can bring people from the region together. Young and old, comedy connoisseurs and newcomers alike can enjoy it together. And especially residents of the region who still find the Dutch language a bit challenging. Everyone is warmly welcome to experience a comedy night in their preferred language at the Wonka Podia: a successful collaboration between Parktheater Eindhoven, Kattendans Bergeijk, Theater de Schalm Eindhoven, Theater de Hofnar in Valkenswaard and Het Speelhuis in Helmond.
In collaboration with external comedy programmers—including those from Comedy Club Amsterdam—a high-quality program has been put together. A selection from the program: Rogier Bak and Nadine Froughi (English/American), East-European Stand-up (English), Sundeep Bhardway (English), Katerina Vrana (Greek), Kaj Bre?!(Croatian-Serbian) and Ryszard Mazur (Polish).
This edition is made possible in part by Brabant-C x ASML. Visit wonkacomedyfestival.com to view the full program and see what’s playing where and when. Get your tickets now and come join the fun at the fourth edition of the Wonka Comedy Festival!