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Bellingham Improv Festival 2025
The Bellingham Improv Festival is an annual celebration of improvisational theater held in Bellingham, Washington. Hosted by The Upfront Theatre, a cornerstone of the local comedy scene, the festival brings together talented improv troupes from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Spanning several nights, it showcases a wide variety of performances, with each show offering a unique mix of teams, styles, and formats.
In addition to performances, the festival offers workshops led by visiting improv professionals, tailored to a range of experience levels. Whether you're hoping to deepen your craft, explore new techniques, or try improv for the first time, there’s something for everyone. This multi-day event takes place at The Upfront Theatre and the neighboring New Prospect Theatre in downtown Bellingham. Festival passes are available, bundling multiple shows and offering discounts on workshops.
Lively, welcoming, and community-driven, the Bellingham Improv Festival is a must-attend event for performers and comedy lovers alike.
Festival Shows
Every night brings a new mix of troupes, formats, and surprise moments.
Come for one, or catch them all with a Festival Pass!
Festival Workshops
Starts Nov 21
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Starts Nov 21
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Starts Nov 22
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Starts Nov 22
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Starts Nov 23
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Festival Pass
Want to attend all the shows? Purchase a Festival Pass for all-show access
AND an exclusive 15% off coupon code for workshops.
Festival Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors. Your support continues to make this event an annual success!

Festival Contributors
Thank you to our collaborating Improvisor teams and teachers. Welcome!


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Festival Locations
This year’s Bellingham Improv Festival kicks off Thursday night at our home base, The Upfront Theatre!
Friday and Saturday shows will be held at New Prospect Theatre — conveniently located just across the hall. Workshops take place in both theatres. Check individual workshop listings for specific location details.
The Upfront Theatre
New Prospect Theatre
Sponsorship Packages
Dedicated Fan $250 2 Festival Passes and Logo Featured on Festival Website
VIP Fan $500 2 Festival Passes, 1 Month Newsletter Recognition, 1 Social Media Dedicated Post, Logo Featured on Festival Website + 1 Month Shared Pre-show Slide
Aspiring Performer $750 4 Festival Passes, 1 Month Newsletter Recognition, 1 Social Media Dedicated Post, Logo Featured on Festival Website + 1 Month Shared Pre-show Slide + Printed and Digital Marketing
Opening Act $1250 4 Festival Passes, 1 Month Newsletter Recognition, 1 Social Media Dedicated Post, Logo Featured on Festival Website + Printed and Digital Marketing + 1 Month FULL Pre-Show Slide + Private Workshop: 1 Hour, 20 person Custom Improv Workshop
Headliner $1750 4 Festival Passes, 1 Month Newsletter Recognition, 1 Social Media Dedicated Post, Logo Featured on Festival Website + Printed and Digital Marketing + 1 Month FULL Pre-Show Slide + Private Performance [OR] Workshop: 1 Hour Performance OR 2 Hour, 30 Person Custom Improv Workshop
For questions or to become a sponsor email BIF@theupfront.com.
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Submissions are closed. Thank you to all those that submitted!