ImprovFestivals.orgOrange County Improv Festival
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 16-18, 2026 |
| Location | Santa Ana, California, United States |
| Venue | The Frida Cinema (shows); Historic Santora Building (workshops) |
| Language | English |
| Organizer | Improv Collective |
| Website | improvcollective.fun/ocif |
| Orange County Improv Fest |
Overview
The Orange County Improv Festival (OCIF, also known as OC Improv Fest) is an annual festival held each summer in downtown Santa Ana, California. First held in 2013, it is the largest improv event in Orange County and is dedicated to celebrating and elevating the region's growing improv community while building connections with performers from across the country. Shows take place at The Frida Cinema, Orange County's nonprofit cinema venue, with workshops at the historic Santora Building a couple blocks away.
The 2026 edition is led by Co-Directors Bridget Steiner and Eric Vue, with Chris Beal as Technical Director and Mina Barsoum as Associate Director. Show submissions for the 2026 festival were accepted through March 31, 2026.