National Improv Games National Festival and Tournament

The Canadian Improv Games National Festival is an immersive educational experience that fosters creativity and camaraderie. Through improvisational theatre, students develop valuable life skills, forge lasting connections, and grow in a supportive, inclusive community. The Festival offers 4 days of specialized workshops and learning opportunities from experienced improvisers and instructors from across Canada, as well as four nights of performances from the best teams in the country! Registration for non-Ottawa teams is open now until April 1st, 2025.

Ottawa-based teams may register for the festival up until April 15th, 2025.

What can I expect at the national festival?

• Four days of improv workshops with our experienced National Trainers, including both fundamentals and advanced training

• Four nighttime shows in the beautiful National Arts Centre,  with three semi-finals and a spectacular final performance of the top 5 teams.

• Access to our CIG rate at Les Suites Ottawa, with access to personal kitchen suites.

• Daily morning warm-ups, hosted by our experienced trainers, offering opportunities to warm up and socialize

• Workshops, brainstorming events, and socials for teachers and coaches at our teachers’ conference, including workshops on how to teach improv in the classroom and how to create lesson plans

• Demonstrations on long-form and short-form improv from our experienced alumni and performers.

• The chance to make a friend from every province!

• Opportunities to explore Ottawa, with a hotel based just steps away from the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, ByWard Market, The National Gallery of Canada, and The Canadian Museum of History!

• Awesome dance parties – what’s a National Festival without a showstopping disco?

• And so much more!