Performance Information
The Jet City Improv Festival will be hosted primarily at West of Lenin Theatre in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. Performances take place Thursday, July 16, Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Perform at JCIF
​Applications are now open for the 2026 Jet City Improv Festival.

JCIF builds on the legacy of the Seattle Festival of Improv Theater and launches a new chapter of bold, collaborative improv in Seattle. 
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Selected performers will:
• Perform as part of the inaugural Jet City Improv Festival
• Receive workshop discount codes
• Be invited to festival social mixers and partner events

Please note: This first edition of JCIF is unpaid.

Applications close April 19, 2026 at 11:45 PM.
Notifications will be sent by May 18, 2026.

👉 Apply to Perform at JCIF
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Workshop Information
Festival workshops will take place Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, 2026 at West of Lenin Theatre and University Heights Center in Seattle.

Sessions may be scheduled as:
• 2-hour standard workshops
• 3 or 4-hour Master Classes

Final scheduling will depend on instructor availability, curriculum scope, and festival fit. Instructors will be paid $100–$400, depending on length and whether the session is offered as a standard workshop or Master Class.

​Lead a Workshop at JCIF
​Jet City Improv Festival is seeking experienced instructors who bring a clear point of view and strong facilitation skills.
We are looking for workshops that are:
• Clearly structured and skill-building
• Ensemble-focused and experiential
• Designed for a defined experience level
• Distinct in specialty, format, or approach
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Applications close April 19, 2026 at 11:45 PM.
Notifications will be sent by May 18, 2026.

👉 Apply to Teach a JCIF Workshop

​Festival Performances will take place:

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026

​West of Lenin Theatre
203 N 36th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Additional Info:
  • These show welcomes all ages, though occasional content may be better suited for adults.
  • Pick up your tickets at Will Call.
  • All seats are general admission.
  • There is no late seating.
  • Please allow ample time to find parking in the Fremont neighborhood.
  • $5 TeenTix with membership, available at the door if not sold out

​Festival workshops will take place:

​Friday, July 17, 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026

​West of Lenin Theatre
(Front & Back Studio)
203 N 36th St
Seattle, WA 98103

​University Heights Center
(Drama Room & Green Room)
5031 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Morning and afternoon sessions will be scheduled. Final workshop times and room assignments will be confirmed after instructor selections.