8 days. 30 shows. over 50 workshops. 0 scripts.

IMPRO Amsterdam is Europe’s oldest and largest improvisational theatre festival.

For eight days in February, hundreds of improvisers gather in Amsterdam Noord for dozens of shows and workshops led by some of the best improvisers in the world.

Whether you’re a veteran improviser, a student, or just a curious audience member, IMPRO Amsterdam aims to show you improv like you’ve never seen it before. It’s not just comedy - improv can be dramatic, abstract, musical, narrative, political, emotional, and anything else you can dream of.

The 2026 edition will feature a huge variety of shows, from established acts recognized across the improv world to experimental shows that expand what improv is and can be.

Our full program includes must-see's like:

-REUNITED: The Band led by Lucy Trodd, with Stacey Smith, Heather Urquhart, Ralph Krumins, Markus Wisth Edvarsen, and more international superstars -Molière Unscripted led by Gael Doorneweerd-Perry, with Lori Inbal, Laura Doorneweerd-Perry, Charlotte Gittins, and Paul Berrocal -The Lorilees with Inbal Lori and Lee White -Scenes from a Marriage with performers from Improbubble -Clap Clap with Marta Borges, Pedro Borges, and guests -Zermos from Les Sémillants -1Pro84 from Le Navire - Compagnie Culturelle -Orange Tuxedo with Carla and Craig Cackowski

...as well as tons of professionally-directed mainstage performances by our festival ensemble, late-night acts spanning every genre of improv imaginable, incredible workshop showcases, and some of the most fun and inventive jams around.

In short, you really won't believe it's all made up!