THEATRE FESTIVAL: Brisbane Improv Festival - Big Fork Theatre

Title: Brisbane Improv Festival 2026

Presented By: Big Fork Theatre

Genre: Improv / Comedy / Improvised Theatre

Synopsis: Brisbane Improv Festival is a five-day celebration of Brisbane's thriving improvised theatre community. Hosted by Big Fork Theatre, the festival showcases a diverse program of live improvised comedy, musicals, storytelling, genre shows and special guest performances from Brisbane and visiting artists from around Australia and New Zealand. Alongside the performances, the festival also offers workshops for improvisers to develop their skills.

Performance Dates: 14–18 July 2026

Performance Location and Address: Big Fork Theatre, Level 2, 252 St Paul's Terrace, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

Ticket Costs: Individual show tickets and Participant Pass available (prices vary)

Ticket Link: https://www.bigforktheatre.com/brisbane-improv-festival-about-2026

Other information: The festival includes 15 live shows across five nights and 14 workshops. A Participant Pass is available for those wishing to attend all performances.

Festival Program

Tuesday 14 July

• Raised by Wolves + The Flat Earthers

• House of the Bogan

• Cage Match – Heat 1

Wednesday 15 July

• Krank Sandler + Only In It For a Tony

• John Comedy's Dream Factory + Improvision

• Eastfield Shopping Centre + Bimmy Teach You Lesson

Thursday 16 July

• A Back Line + The Unexpected Genre Show

• Gone with the Script: An Improvised Movie

• Cage Match – Heat 2

Friday 17 July

• Past Lives & Blind Date with an Improviser

• Headline Act: BIF Edition

• Ben Russell & Friends

Saturday 18 July

• Stuck: In Time

• Cage Match – Grand Final