All About the Ottawa Improv Festival
Prepare to laugh and have fun as you witness hilarious comedy created on the spot!
The Ottawa Improv Festival, or OIF, is an annual improvised comedy festival that features hilarious and talented local, national and international performers. The festival’s vision is to inspire the Ottawa community to expand and grow the art of improv by offering awe-inspiring shows, world-class workshops and a great hang.
OIF is produced by The Improv Embassy, Ottawa’s theatre school dedicated to improv comedy.
How can I participate in OIF 2026?
Come see a show! The 2026 Festival takes place from May 28th to May 30th, for three full nights of hilarious acts.
If you want to try improv, we have workshops for both beginners and experienced improvisers.
For other questions about OIF, check back in for website updates or send us an inquiry.
