What is the Mobile Improv Comedy Carnival? What will it be like?
The MICC is Alabama’s first and only improv-only comedy festival. Our 2027 festival will be the second year of our annual festival and will feature two nights of shows from improv comedy troupes from around Mobile, the Gulf Coast and the entire country. We’ll also be hosting improv comedy workshops during the second day for students of all improv experience levels, from people just wanting to try out improv for the first time to seasoned professionals.
When and where is the festival taking place?
The second annual Mobile Improv Comedy Carnival will take place Friday and Saturday, April 16 & 17, 2027. The shows will all take place in the back room of the Mobile Carnival Museum in downtown Mobile, Alabama. Saturday workshops will take place in various locations throughout downtown Mobile.
How do I buy tickets? How much are they?
Tickets for our 2027 festival are not yet on sale, and ticket prices have yet to be announced. If you’d like to be the first to hear about tickets going on sale, though, including an exclusive discount, sign up for our e-mail list ! We’ll send festival-related news, updates and exclusive offers throughout the year!
Who will be performing at the festival?
Our 2027 lineup has not yet been announced, but you can look forward to both new and returning acts from our 2026 festival, and a wide sampling of some of the best improv troupes that the Gulf Coast, and indeed the entire country, have to offer.
Can I bring kids to the festival?
Yes! The MICC features a range of content levels suitable for audiences from families to adults. Rest assured that shows’ content levels will be clearly marked as “General Audiences” or “Mature Audiences” on signage and in the festival program so audience members can decide which shows are appropriate for them. Please note, however, that improv is entirely unscripted, and therefore certain content specifics cannot be guaranteed.
How do I submit my improv act for the festival?
Submissions for our 2027 festival are not yet open, but we expect them to open in the fall of 2026 and close at the end of the year. If you want a reminder when submissions open, the best way to do that is to sign up for our e-mail list.
How can I support the Mobile Improv Comedy Carnival?
If you’d like to help our scrappy little non-profit festival, there’s a ton of ways!
- Join our mailing list to hear the latest news regarding the festival
- Volunteer for the festival (and get some free tickets and swag in the process!)
- Buy tickets (when they become available)
- Become a Friend of the Mobile Improv Comedy Carnival with a Friend sponsorship, or get your company to sponsor our festival
- Tell others about us! Don’t let anyone say “there’s nothing to do in Mobile” ever again! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok!
I have a different question. How can I find the answer?
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