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Jan 19, 2026

Blanche Improv launches London Improv Festival

A new three-day improv festival coming to London in May 2026.

In December 2025, Blanche Improv launched The London Improv Festival, set to take place from 22nd - 24th May 2026.

The festival promises to be a ‘celebration of artistry, community and joy’, with preparations well underway for a spring weekend of workshops and shows. Festival director Lelda Kapsis, founded Blanche Improv in 2023, which has fast become a well loved pillar of the London improv scene. 

Top New York based improviser Sebastian Conelli has already been announced as a headline performer at the festival. He regularly performs with Raaaatscraps and Asssscat and is the co-host of the podcast Loud About Nothing

More acts are set to be announced soon, but it’s already shaping up to be must-attend event for UK improvisers.

The London Improv Festival is taking place at Blanche Improv in Earls Court London, 22nd - 24th May 2026. Full details: https://www.thelondonimprovfestival.com/

We'll bring you all the festival updates as and when we find out. Looking forward to May!