Magic. Mischief. Mayhem.
The sixteenth New Zealand Improv Festival will place from 26 September – 4 October 2025, in beautiful Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), based at the BATS Theatre with a few events offsite.
Featuring a dizzying variety of shows, workshops, mixers, conference sessions and social events, NZIF showcases the best of improv from Aotearoa, Australasia and beyond.
Pitches to present at the 2025 Festival are now closed. Watch this space for details of our programme!
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The New Zealand Improvisation Trust board seeks applications for the role of Artistic Director for the NZ Improv Festival, 2026-2028.