Barcelona Improv Festival
25-29 October, 2023
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Welcome to Barcelona Improv Festival
We are excited to finally return after a long absence. In 2023 we will celebrate our triumph over many adversities to highlight themes of renewal, redemption, and reclamation.
See below for information on workshops, shows, travel and accommodation, social events, and COVID protocols.
Stay tuned here for more information about applications, registrations, and more. Here’s what we know right now (as of 1 March, 2023):
The festival will kick off with a welcome party and jam on Wednesday 25 October.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will feature workshops from 10am-5pm and shows from 8pm-11pm at RAI and The Comedy Clubhouse
Workshop teachers were selected from those accepted for the cancelled 2020 festival, plus invited guests, and there will be no teacher applications this year.
Each night will feature performances from 2 teams selected from applications and 2 mixer teams.
Applications for teams are now open. If you are interested in applying with your group, you will be asked to share a sample video, website, social media, and a description of the show you’ll perform. There will be no application fee, but all performers will have to pay a registration fee.
Registration will include free show passes, invitations to all social events, discounts on workshop, welcome bag, and more.
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Workshops
Workshops will be 2, 3, 5, or 10 hours long. Some will culminate in a mixer performance.
Improv Shows
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Nights 26-28 October
Travel and Accommodation
We are reserving some discounted rooms at Safestay Gothic Hostel, and will update you as we confirm details.
Social Events
Meet and Greet the Improv Elite
Check in and Registration
Get yourself settled in, pick up your welcome bag, confirm your workshops, and meet fellow improvisers to explore Barcelona.
Wednesday, 25 October, 2:00pm-7:00pm
Welcome Party and Icebreakers
Join us for some games to get to know each other and kick off the festival. Open to all registered participants.
Wednesday, 25 October, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Improv Jam
Yeah we could take a night to not do improv…. but why would we? Once we break the ice, let’s light up the stage and jam the night away!
Wednesday, 25 October, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Closing Party
TBD
Survivor’s Dinner
For those extending their Barcelona vacation (and who can blame you), join the fellow festival survivors for one last hurrah.
Sunday, 29 October, 6:00pm-10:00pm
COVID Protocols
As of 1 March, 2023, there are no requirements for vaccination, testing, or masking.
Protocols will be updated as conditions change. Please check back regularly for the most up to date information.