Grand Rapids Improv Festival GRIF

Grand Rapids Improv Festival GRIF “SWIFT. CURRENT. The Grand Rapids Improv Festival (GRIF) is a three-day celebration of improvisational comedy in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, MI. SWIFT.

COMEDY.”

The Grand Rapids Improv Festival (GRIF) brings people from all over to celebrate the magic of improv comedy!
2025 GRIF tickets available now: https://grimprovfest.com/tickets For GRIF 2022 We are excited to welcome troupes from all over the midwest and beyond participate in performances, workshops, and special events. The success of the festival depends on the many sponsors, volunteers,

and performers, and is produced by a small committee of local comedians. Events are held at The Comedy Project in Grand Rapids. Follow www.GRimprovfest.com for more information, and subscribe to follow events! COMEDY.

Another GRIF down!GRIF 2025 was a huge success with three nights full of bangers, and a few packed community events to b...
10/12/2025

Another GRIF down!

GRIF 2025 was a huge success with three nights full of bangers, and a few packed community events to boot. We are so thankful for every team and performer that graced the stage this weekend, and even more thrilled for everybody who showed up support them. And thank you again to our incredible sponsors Mitten Brewing, Ice Guru Events, and Wengers Bowling for your much appreciated support! We had a blast, and can't wait to see you all next year for GRIF 2026 - GRIF! GRIF! GRIF! GRIF! GRIF!

Love,
Your Grand Rapids Improv Fest organizing committee.
(From left to right:) Josh, Bill, Kristin, Duncan and Nick

10/11/2025

GRIF is super excited to announce a last minute addition to our lineup!

"El Improviachi" is an improvised musical show where Señor Vicente Fo### of Los Improviachis performs a completely improvised mariachi musical with a member of the audience. No matter what language is used, laughter will be had.

Don't miss this show divertado esta noche! 7pm TONIGHT (Sat Oct 11th), at The Comedy Project!

10/09/2025

Thank you WZZM for the feature! Hope to see everybody this weekend!

We can't WAIT to see HODGEPODGE play this weekend. An incredible all-star cast with bios and credits too long to fit in ...
10/08/2025

We can't WAIT to see HODGEPODGE play this weekend. An incredible all-star cast with bios and credits too long to fit in a post. Come see what all the hype is about - and come learn from them on Saturday in one of our TWO workshops! Link in the bio!

Thanks for the article! Hope to see you all at the festival this weekend!
10/06/2025

Thanks for the article! Hope to see you all at the festival this weekend!

From Oct. 9 to Oct. 11, visitors to The Comedy Project in Grand Rapids can attend the 11th annual Grand Rapids Improv Festival, a weekend showcase of regional improv comedy groups.

Salsation is the longest running Latine sketch and improv troupe in Chicago, 27 years strong.
10/06/2025

Salsation is the longest running Latine sketch and improv troupe in Chicago, 27 years strong.

10/05/2025
Half Hazard are two improvisers, yes, but they are also, to be more specific, artists, friends, philosophers, life-coach...
10/05/2025

Half Hazard are two improvisers, yes, but they are also, to be more specific, artists, friends, philosophers, life-coaches, renaissance men, everymen, enjoyers of both the finer and simpler things in life, and perhaps most importantly: the holders of a patent-pending telekinetic process whereby they are able to transform any two audience suggestions into one. Eventually. Along the way, they will explore the possibilities of each word combination they generate, and ultimately, the human condition.

- a group 9 BFFs who love to preform improv together. (Mozzarella sticks not included)
10/04/2025

- a group 9 BFFs who love to preform improv together. (Mozzarella sticks not included)

Turt & Trout is a musical improv act featuring the famed duo as they play their greatest hits (and some of their solo wo...
10/04/2025

Turt & Trout is a musical improv act featuring the famed duo as they play their greatest hits (and some of their solo work) in an ongoing tour they've been forced into due to a misunderstanding of their contractual obligations. Despite a 20-or-so year long hiatus to find themselves, the two still manage to capture the old magic with a little help from their fans and each other.

Like Father, Like Son has been performing together since 2019, and this is their 6th GRIF. Jesse and Kurt are best frien...
10/03/2025

Like Father, Like Son has been performing together since 2019, and this is their 6th GRIF. Jesse and Kurt are best friends who like to play pretend and take it very seriously. They both know stage combat AND real combat, so watch out.

Cartwheel, Go! Comedy’s newest Launch Team from Ferndale Michigan.
10/03/2025

Cartwheel, Go! Comedy’s newest Launch Team from Ferndale Michigan.

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The Grand Rapids Improv Festival (GRIF) is a five-day celebration of improvisational comedy in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. GRIF 2019, now in our sixth year, is set to be our biggest and best yet, with dozens of troupes coming from all over the nation to participate in performances, workshops, and special events. The success of the festival depends on the many sponsors, volunteers, and performers, and is produced by a small committee of local comedians. Events are held at The Comedy Project and various venues in Grand Rapids. Follow www.grandrapidsimprovfestival.com for more information, and subscribe to follow events! SWIFT. CURRENT. COMEDY.