Yo Adrienne! Improv Festival

The Yo Adrienne! Improv Festival is a three-day improvisational comedy extravaganza, the largest event of its kind in the greater Philadelphia region. The festival will take place August 29-31, 2025, at the Adrienne Theater, Philly’s home for improv comedy.

Split across three days and two stages, the festival will feature nonstop laughter and unforgettable performances, brought to life by some of the most exciting improvisers working today. Headlining acts include Schmooty!, a top independent team in Philadelphia, and Man vs. Movie, an acclaimed one-man show featuring Paul Vaillancourt, a veteran Los Angeles–based improviser who cofounded iO West and authored The Triangle of the Scene. Other acts include Bird and Friends: Cosmic Unity (New York City), Awkward Conversations (Hartford, Connecticut), BABE (Richmond, Virginia), Barbra (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), Improvised Columbo (New York City), and 1800CHANGEDMYLIFE (Austin, Texas). The festival also features workshops taught by Paul Vaillancourt, with topics including Triangle of the Scene, The Slacker, and Starting Scenes Stronger. Rounding out the festival is a series of improv jams—perfect opportunities for seasoned improvisers and first-time performers alike.

The Yo Adrienne! Improv Festival is independently produced by Sam Miller (Bark0), Dominick Arp (SideQuest Theater), Renata Rabinovich (Hat on a Hat), and Kiran Pandey (From the Future), four prolific Philadelphia improvisers who are excited to provide a showcase for Philadelphia’s vibrant improv comedy scene.

The festival runs August 29–31, 2025, with performances starting at 3:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Festival passes, day passes, and workshop tickets are currently available for purchase at yoadrienneimprovfestival.com. The festival is BYOB and ADA-accessible.