ImprovFestivals.orgMud City Improv Festival
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 4-6, 2026 |
| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Language | English |
| Website | instagram.com/mudcityimprovfest |
Overview
Mud City Improv Festival is an annual Chicago-based improv festival that celebrates the city's deep roots as one of the country's biggest improv hubs. The festival spans three nights across six of Chicago's improv theaters - including The Den Theatre, The Annoyance Theatre, and iO Theater - with 12 shows, workshops led by veteran improvisers, and a secret stand-up comedy finale at The Lincoln Lodge.
A distinguishing feature of the festival is its focus on connecting college improv teams to Chicago's professional improv community. College improvisers from across the country perform alongside established Chicago teams and have opportunities to attend workshops and network. The festival's name references "Mud City," a historic nickname for Chicago from its early days.
Workshops
The festival offers workshops with veteran Chicago improvisers throughout the weekend, though specific workshop details have not been announced for the 2026 edition.