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Jul 24 – Aug 1, 2026
Denver, CO, US
Improv Stand-up
Workshops
The RISE Comedy Festival is a celebration of Improv, Stand Up and Sketch Comedy that will take place over 2 weekends in July & August! This year w...
Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026
Baltimore, MA, US
Improv
The largest comedy fest in the Mid-Atlantic is back! We're proud to present our very own 7-day comedy festival, the Baltimore Improv Festival. Com...
Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2026
Philadelphia, PA, US
Experience three unforgettable days of improv magic with 30+ teams, workshops, and jams. Join us in the heart of Philly for laughter, learning, and...
Aug 5 – Aug 8, 2026
Ferndale, MI, US
The Detroit Improv Festival (DIF) is a celebration of spontaneous, unscripted comedy in the heart of the Motor City. Since its launch in 2011, DIF ...
Aug 5 – Aug 9, 2026
Tampa, FL, US
America’s biggest and best improv comedy festival turns 10 in 2026! To celebrate, we’re bringing you more of everything: More shows, more jams, mor...
Aug 20 – Aug 23, 2026
San Diego, CA, US
Improv Sketch Musical Stand-up Clowning
Whether you’re improv-curious or improv-fluent, join artists and fans in San Diego to learn and play together. Experience workshops, performances, ...
Chicago, IL, US
Application Fee: Free
Grounded. Human. Vulnerable. Instant. Deep. The Dramatic Improv Festival (DIF) is a unique event in the world of improv- a celebration of grounded...
Tulsa, OK, US
Application Fee: 50
Improv Sketch Stand-up
Established in 2014 by Guthrie Green, Blue Whale Comedy Festival’s mission is to put Tulsa on top of the national comedy map. By bringing over 200 ...
Aug 24 – Aug 30, 2026
Seattle, WA, US
Application Fee: 250
Innovative international teachers and guests for workshops, shows, parties, and fun. Registration is open for Festival Unexpected Seattle, Unexpect...
Sep 4 – Sep 6, 2026
Bend, OR, US
Stand-up
The Bend Comedy Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded and run by a women and queer-led team dedicated to growing the comedic arts in Central Or...
Sep 10 – Sep 13, 2026
Burlington, VT, US
The Big Pond Improv Festival is produced each year by Vermont Comedy Club, a locally-owned comedy venue in downtown Burlington, Vermont. Vermont ...
Sep 24 – Sep 27, 2026
Sketch
In 1999, our founder, Seattle performer and writer Mike Daisey, saw an emerging circle of sketch comedians developing in the city, and decided to c...
Omaha, NE, US
Omaha Comedy Fest brings established and emerging comedians together for a weekend that’s part showcase, part training ground, part really good tim...
Oct 22 – Oct 25, 2026
Oakland, CA, US
Application Fee: 25
Musical
Over four days, attendees will be able to watch over a dozen musical improv teams perform, attend workshops taught by visiting teachers, and jump i...
Nov 5 – Nov 8, 2026
Bellingham, WA, US
The Bellingham Improv Festival is an annual celebration of improvisational theater held in Bellingham, Washington. Hosted by The Upfront Theatre, a...
Austin, TX, US
Application Fee: $25-45
Out of Bounds Comedy Festival is an annual, multi-day celebration of independent comedy held in Austin, Texas. OOB showcases a wide range of comedi...
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