ImprovFestivals.orgDetroit Improv Festival
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 5-8, 2026 |
| Edition | DIF 13 |
| Location | Ferndale and Hamtramck, MI, USA |
| Language | English |
| Organizer | Detroit Improv Collective, Inc. |
| Website | detroitimprovfestival.org |
| Detroit Improv Festival | |
| @detimprovfest |
Overview
The Detroit Improv Festival (DIF) is an annual improv comedy festival based at Go Comedy! Improv Theater in Ferndale, Michigan, expanding to Hamtramck for DIF 13. Founded in 2011 and produced by the Detroit Improv Collective, Inc. (DICo), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the festival brings together local and national improv troupes for a multi-day celebration of spontaneous, unscripted comedy.
DIF draws performers from cities including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and New York, with programming ranging from longform to shortform improv. The festival features live performances, workshops led by acclaimed instructors, and community events including meetups, panels, and parties.
Submissions
DIF 13 submissions are open through April 30, 2026 at a $40 regular rate (early bird was $30 through March 31). Apply via the online submission form.