Comedy Festival Limburg

Discover Limburg’s next stage sensation!

Following two sold-out editions packed with belly-laughs and surprising talent, PLT, Fine Label, Maaspoort and Stand up Heerlen are proud to present the third edition of the premier showcase for up-and-coming comedy and cabaret talent from the region.

Through three thrilling preliminary rounds and a semi-final, the sharpest tongues from the Netherlands and Belgium will battle it out for a place in the grand final at Theater Heerlen. Laughter reigns supreme! And you’ll be in the front row to witness the birth of new stars. Who will be the Low Countries’ next big discovery?

Take part in the Limburg Comedy Festival!

Are you itching to share your funniest material with an audience? Do you do stand-up, cabaret, variety or something in between? Then this is your chance!

Once again this year, we’re on the lookout for up-and-coming comedy talent from the region. Don’t worry if you’re not from Limburg – everyone is welcome to take part. It doesn’t matter what form you choose – as long as it’s funny.

You can register from 28 August to 1 October by filling in the form at this link: As we may receive more applications than there are places in the preliminary rounds, we’d also ask you to share a link to footage of your funniest performance or material with us. We’ll make a selection based on this.*

No later than two weeks after the registration deadline, we’ll let all participants know whether they’ve made it through to the preliminary rounds.

Still unsure? That’s only natural. Taking part in a competition can be nerve-wracking, and it’s likely that nobody ever feels completely ready. Above all, see it as an opportunity to gain experience, learn new things and develop yourself further – whatever the outcome.

So don’t wait too long: sign up and take on the challenge!