ImprovFestivals.orgYes, Ann Improv Fest
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 25-27, 2026 |
| Edition | Inaugural |
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI, USA |
| Language | English |
| Organizer | hear.say brewing + theater |
| Website | yesannfest.com |
| @yesannfest | |
| Yes, Ann Fest |
Overview
Yes, Ann Improv Fest is an inaugural three-day improv comedy festival in Ann Arbor, Michigan, produced by hear.say brewing + theater. The festival features nationally recognized headliners performing at the historic Michigan Theater, with workshops and showcase performances held at hear.say's venue. Announced headliners include Ann Garcia & Friends, Holy Shit Improv, The Improvised Shakespeare Company, and Yes, Also All Stars.
The festival is positioned as a new annual tradition in Ann Arbor, building on the city's improv scene that hear.say has grown since opening in fall 2024. Pre-festival programming includes a two-day improv intensive on June 23-24 and a VIP Welcome Party.
Submissions
Teams can apply to perform in the showcase portion of the festival. There is no application fee, though accepted teams are charged a $20 processing fee. The submission deadline for 2026 was March 17.