Host your talk show at Jaarbeurs Studio
The perfect venue for your talk show
Jaarbeurs has many faces. What began as a venue to enhance Dutch trade has grown into an international hub for meaningful encounters, both physical and digital. Creating the power of connection is what we do best, and you can feel it in our spaces and in our people.
When you book a venue at Jaarbeurs, you gain access to over 100 years of experience in hosting successful events. We’re proud of our flexibility, our know-how, and our drive to make every talk show a success.
Why organise a talk show at Jaarbeurs?
Easily accessible
Located in the heart of the Netherlands, right next to Utrecht Central Station, with over 3,000 parking spaces.
Focus on your story
Our experienced event managers and technicians ensure a flawless broadcast, so you can focus fully on your content.
In-house technology and support
Benefit from the perfect combination of high-tech equipment and a warm, welcoming environment for your online event.
Plug & Play convenience
Enjoy our seamless and personalised approach to organising your online event.
Jaarbeurs Studio
Planning a talk show? Do it right at Jaarbeurs studio. The perfect setting for everything from intimate conversations to lively debates. Our technicians take care of sound, lighting and everything in between, leaving you free to focus on creating compelling content. Together, we’ll make sure your talk show leaves a lasting impression.
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5 tips for a successful talk show
A table, a few guests, a host and a camera. 3, 2, 1… action! Organising a talk show might seem straightforward, but there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Here’s how to keep your audience glued to the screen:
The Evening Show with Arjen Lubach, Bar Laat, Eva!, Humberto, RTL Boulevard... all well-known talk shows. What they have in common? A clear format. A concept on paper. Write everything down for yourself: what is the theme of the talk show? And who is the target audience? Then think about the variety. Choose entertainment in between, such as a performance by a band, a video or another interactive element.
Whether the talk show will be a success also depends on the skill of the presenter. Someone who does not let others finish talking, may not be a suitable discussion leader at the table. They need to be able to keep asking questions, sense the right atmosphere and at the same time dare to lead the conversation in an exciting direction.
If you host a talk show where you work with multiple guests, you don't usually put them all at the table at the same time. That means they have to change places halfway through the show. This looks messy on screen. Fortunately, you can also solve this by putting in a performance. Or by showing a 'bumper'; an intermediate clip or animation.
The eye wants something too. And although it is in the name, a talk show is more than just talking. So think carefully about the décor too. And the lighting and the type of table, for example. At Jaarbeurs we have already taken care of this for you. Moreover, the Jaarbeurs Studio has different settings, so you can alternate between talk show and lounge corner.
You can, of course, convert your own space into a studio. Yet that is not wise. Because if you want a professional result, it is smart to also choose a professional environment. An environment where top technology is used and where you get technical support. Jaarbeurs Studio was developed together with our partners EMC Expo and Heuvelman Sound & Vision; every detail has really been thought through.