Liverpool: A City of Improv The Liverpool Improvisation Festival (LiF) is now in its fourth year and brings the best of the world’s improvisation to Liverpool and the best of Liverpool to the world. Building on a legacy of improvisational excellence – from Ken Campbell, Improbable Theatre, Hoof! and School of Night – LiF brings the best local, national, and international talent to the heart of the city. Liverpool, recently crowned the 7th best city in the world by Timeout, will once again be the epicentre of improvised creativity.

LiF fosters a spirit of innovation and risk-taking. It's a platform for performers, teachers, and creators of all levels to connect, learn, and grow.

​Supported by the Unity Theatre and Liverpool John Moores University, LiF 2026 promises to be an unforgettable experience.