# Event Details - **Event Name**: OIF 2026 - THURSDAY: FESTIVAL KICKOFF - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: The 2026 Ottawa Improv Festival opening night kicks off with high-energy crowd-pleasing performances! Our opening night is jam packed full of dynamic improv acts.​​ Ottawa favourites perform alongside some incredible troupes visiting from Montreal and Toronto. If you want to see a variety of hilarious, energetic acts, come watch this jam packed night of hilarity. This show is the most improv for your buck and won't disappoint. Highlights include improvised hip hop, an improvised musical and some of your favourite energetic Ottawa duos. Featuring: Do you prefer Josh of Joshua (Ott), Flying Panda Theme Park(Ott), Reindeer Tornado (TO), The Scenario (TO) & Indoor Recess (Ott), *siblings* (Ott), mom.boy.dad (Mtrl), Peaking Duck (TO), Belt Musical Improv (Ott) For more details on the acts, full lineup and more: https://www.ottawaimprovfest.com/. --------------------------------------------- Doors to our studio open at 6 pm every night of the festival, so you have plenty of time to grab a drink or snack at the OIF bar and hang out before the show. The theatre itself opens at 6:30 pm. There will be an intermission around 8 pm: drinks and snacks are available at the bar. The venue has several accessible entrances: Click here for venue accessibility information --------------------------------------------- ?BIG NEWS, OTTAWA!? Ottawa Improv Festival's FESTIVAL KICKOFF show on Thursday, May 28 just got a massive upgrade!! Not only are we bringing the laughs, but we are also officially declaring it DOOR PRIZE NIGHT! ? Every single person who buys a ticket and walks through the door has a chance to go home with some of the absolute best local experiences Ottawa has to offer... Check out this insane prize lineup: ? The Haunted Walk: A gift certificate for multiple spooky tours (in Ottawa and beyond!). ? The Mayfair Theatre: Two tickets to catch a flick at Ottawa’s favorite historic cinema. ?️ House of Targ: A $25 gift certificate for pierogies, pints, and pinball. ?️‍♂️ Escape Manor: A $50 gift certificate to test your wits in one of their legendary escape rooms. ☕ Black Squirrel Books & Espresso: Two $25 gift certificates for your next favorite read and caffeine fix. ? Lumberjaxe Axe Throwing: The grand prize! A gift certificate for a 90-minute axe-throwing session for up to 8 people (a $350 value!). --------------------------------------------- Please note all ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds will be provided. --------------------------------------------- What is OIF? The Ottawa Improv Festival or OIF is an annual improvised comedy festival that features hilarious and talented local, national and international performers. The vision of the festival is to inspire the Ottawa community to expand and grow the art of improv by offering awe-inspiring shows, world-class workshops and collaborative networking spaces. OIF is produced by The Improv Embassy, Ottawa’s school dedicated to improv comedy. ​ Last year‘s festival was a full house, so grab your tickets soon before they’re gone! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/oif-2026-thursday-festival-kickoff/200030082771017 - **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, art, entertainment, comedy, performances, live-music, dance, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 30 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Arts Court/Cour des arts - **lat**: 45.42545673689 - **long**: -75.688631236553 - **full address**: Arts Court/Cour des arts, 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: OIF 2026 - THURSDAY: FESTIVAL KICKOFF - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9f34833d9f8660b208c292cf2e91813602bef1de160fd242ac30a9d81abbde63-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030202-gmir?v=1779933798 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is OIF 2026 - THURSDAY: FESTIVAL KICKOFF being held? - **A:** OIF 2026 - THURSDAY: FESTIVAL KICKOFF takes place on Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Arts Court/Cour des arts, 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing OIF 2026 - THURSDAY: FESTIVAL KICKOFF? - **A:** OIF 2026 - THURSDAY: FESTIVAL KICKOFF is organized by Ottawa Improv Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** OIF 2026 - THURSDAY: FESTIVAL KICKOFF is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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