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.
We’re now accepting pitches to perform or teach at the 2025 Festival. Hit the button below to find out more about what we’re after and what we’re offering.
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We’re looking for proposals of shows, workshops and talks to be part of the 2025 NZ Improv Festival: Here, Together, Now.