Asheville Improv Festival 2026

4 NIGHTS, 3 VENUES, 9 SHOWS, 4 HEADLINERS, 9+ WORKSHOPS, AND 35+ IMPROV COMEDY TEAMS FROM AROUND THE USA!

Our yearly festival is produced by local improvisers right here in Appalachia. Our small team wears many hats to make this festival possible for the improv-obsessed around the country.

We feature diverse improv teams and headliners who entertain sold out audiences with a range of improv formats including short-form, longform, narrative/unscripted theater, musical, and more.

Community is at the heart of everything we do. Between our local sponsors, staff, and improvisers, we love to highlight Asheville’s eclectic energy and talent.

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2026 Headliners: 

• Baby Wants Candy
• Dan O'Connor
• Logan Square Improv
• Greg Tavares

All shows will be at the following venues in Downtown Asheville:

• Diana Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
• NC Stage Company
• The Orange Peel 

To view the festival schedule and full lineup, click here.