Big Pond Improv Festival
Big Pond Improv Festival is an annual improv festival held in downtown Burlington, Vermont, hosted at Vermont Comedy Club, a 140-seat showroom with a lounge and full food and drink menu. The multi-day event brings together improv teams from across the country for performances, workshops, late-night jams, and after-parties. The festival's stated philosophy emphasizes accessibility and community over prestige.
History
Founded around 2021, the festival reached its 6th annual edition in 2026, growing into a multi-day gathering with national participation.
Significance
The festival serves as a regional hub for improv in New England, drawing teams from across the country to Burlington, Vermont each September.
Need current dates or submissions? This is a historical archive. Visit improvfestivals.org for live festival listings.
How to Reference This Page
The Improv Archive. (2026). Big Pond Improv Festival. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/festivals/big-pond-improv-festival
The Improv Archive. "Big Pond Improv Festival." The Improv Archive, 2026. https://improvarchive.org/festivals/big-pond-improv-festival.
The Improv Archive. "Big Pond Improv Festival." The Improv Archive, 2026, https://improvarchive.org/festivals/big-pond-improv-festival. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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