Aug 6-10, 2025 – YBOR CITY, TAMPA
The Countdown Improv Festival returns to Tampa’s historic Ybor City from Wednesday, August 6 through Sunday, August 10, 2025. Now in its ninth year, this annual event crowns itself as America’s biggest and best improv comedy festival, dedicated specifically to trio, duo, and solo improv performances
Taking place across two venues—the HCC Ybor Performing Arts Building and The Commodore—the festival features four stages, more than 120 acts from 21 states, and nightly shows running from the early evening into late at night
Beyond performances, the festival includes workshops, a two‑day improv summit on the business and practice of improv, and improv jams every hour from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday
Performers also enjoy standout hospitality: free coffee, swag bags, soft‑style T‑shirts, party access, and community building designed to foster creativity and collaboration
Part performer‑focused community, part city showcase—Ybor’s vibrant streets, cafes, and nightlife add local color—Countdown offers both laughs and connection for artists and audiences alike.
