2026 Mobile Improv Comedy Carnival

2026 Mobile Improv Comedy Carnival

April 17th, 2026 - April 18th, 2026

Mobile

Join improv troupes from around the country for a weekend of unscripted hilarity in downtown Mobile! 

The 2026 Mobile Improv Comedy Carnival will feature a total of 17 performances over two nights, featuring all of the Mobile-based improv troupes, as well as performers from nine U.S. states! Located in the back of the beautiful Mobile Carnival Museum, the 2026 MICC will be the state of Alabama's first festival dedicated exclusively to improvised comedy! The festival is headlined by "HERE the Improvised Musical", from Columbus, Ohio, an act called "nothing short of brilliant" by NPR, and that has headlined festivals and shows in over 25 countries and 100 cities worldwide!


The festival will showcase performances on both the nights of Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, as well as improv-focused workshops during the day of the 18th, including completely free intro-to-improv workshops for the community. You can buy tickets and/or sign up for workshops online at improvcarnival.org.

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    Mobile Carnival Museum
    • 355 Government St.
    • Mobile, AL 36602
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    In the back room of the Mobile Carnival Museum. Free parking available.

    Region

    Mobile is located in the The Gulf Coast Area of the Beaches Gulf Coast Region

    Fees

    $55 weekend pass, $45 earlybird (until 3/20)

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    Where to Stay

    Candlewood Suites Downtown Mobile

    Located in heart of downtown steps from Dauphin Street. Over-sized suites with full kitchens. Perfect home base for exploring beautiful parks, historical neighborhoods, fascinating museums, and abundant entertainment options. By far the best downtown...

    Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham

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    Hampton Inn and Suites Mobile - Downtown Historic District

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    Drury Inn Mobile

    Experience Drury’s comfortable rooms, award-winning service and many free extras. This hotel provides easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and the beautiful city of Mobile.

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Mobile I-65/Airport Blvd, AL

    The Homewood Suites I-65/Airport Blvd hotel is ideal for both business and leisure guests.

    Courtyard by Mariott Mobile

    Visit website for information

    Days Inn by Wyndham North Mobile

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    Holiday Inn - Mobile West I-10

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    Mobile Marriott

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    Where to Eat

    The Trellis Room at the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa

    Acoustical to blues music Wednesday through Saturday at the Cafe named after the legendary Mardi Gras figure Joe Cain.

    Braided River Brewing Company

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    Foy Superfoods Downtown

    Foy stands for fountain of youth. Foy is Mobile, Alabama's destination for fresh eats.

    Veet's Bar & Grill

    Veet's has been the home for musicians near and far since February '98! A Mom & Pop shop that makes everyone feel at home with the best live music around!

    Dick Russell's Bar-B-Q

    Barbecue pork, beef and chicken

    Callaghan's Irish Social Club

    This neighborhood club in the beautiful Oakleigh Garden District, not far from downtown Mobile, offers live music on Sunday nights.

    Panera Bread

    Freshly baked breads and pastries. Sandwiches, salads, soups and pasta.

    Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe

    Serving over 47 flavors of homemade ice cream, Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe’s aroma will have your taste buds standing on end. This family shop maintains a proud tradition of delectable recipes.

    Pollman's Bakery

    Put your diet on hold for a day, make a beeline to Pollman's and grab yourself a slice of chocolate praline dobosch torte or one of the many other delicious Pollman treats.
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    What to See & Do

    Shoe Station

    The Southeastern retail chain Shoe Station has 21 stores and was founded in Mobile, AL in 1984.

    Mobile Museum of Art

    Art museum in Langan Park. Permanent fine arts and crafts collection covering 2000 years of cultural history. Blockbuster and traveling exhibitions, theater, interactive gallery. To keep you safe, we are implementing some precautions for our staff an...

    Church Street Graveyard

    The cemetery is situated on four acres and is surrounded by a brick wall that dates to 1830. Many of the gravestones are significant examples of stone carving work done in New England and the Gulf Coast in the early 19th century.

    The Peoples Room of Mobile

    Premiere destination for live music in downtown Mobile featuring the finest local, national and international singer/songwriters, storytellers and musicians in an intimate setting where both artist and audience connect.

    Saenger Theatre

    1,921-seat theater built in 1927. Former vaudeville and movie palace, now grand theater. Hosts national and international performers, Broadway musicals, orchestras, concerts, more.

    Episocopal Church of the Redeemer

    The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Fellowship hall is leased to the public as needed per event.

    Phoenix Fire Museum

    The Phoenix Fire Museum is in the restored home of the Phoenix Volunteer Fire Company No. 6.

    Bienville Bites Food Tour

    Experience over 300 years of Gulf Coast history and culture as you taste Mobile’s best restaurants through an exclusive guided tour.

    Dog River Marina

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