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Zurich Improv Comedy Festival - The 20's
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13 - 28 june 2026

zurich improv comedy festival - JUNE 2026

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13,14 + 19, 20, 21 + 26, 27, 28 JUNE 2026

Nosferatu - "the 20's"

Zurich Improv Festival goes Nosferatu in the 1920s! Coffins meet cocktails, fangs meet flapper dresses, jazz meets the shadows.… and laughter is rising from the crypt. This year’s Zurich Improv Festival embraces Nosferatu, the 20's as its theme: eerie, gothic, and gloriously ridiculous.

Expect silent-movie moods, sharp fangs, and stories born in the dark and made up on the spot. Nothing is scripted, everything is alive — or at least… undead. Join us for a festival where horror meets humor and the night is full of surprises.

festival workshops

  • STAND-UP COMEDY WORKSHOP | Finding the Funny | Sherri D. Sutton | 10:00-15:30
    STAND-UP COMEDY WORKSHOP | Finding the Funny | Sherri D. Sutton | 10:00-15:30
    13 Jun 2026, 10:00 – 15:30
    Ida Theatre, Zürich, Aargauerstrasse 80, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
    Ida Theatre, Zürich, Aargauerstrasse 80, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
    Turn your truth into laughter in this immersive, high-energy 5-hour stand-up comedy workshop led by internationally touring comedian & writer. For writers, performers, educators, and anyone brave enough to find the funny in their own story. You also can open for Sherri's show!
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  • CONTACT IMPROV WORKSHOP | Ettore Nicoletti | 10:30-17:00
    CONTACT IMPROV WORKSHOP | Ettore Nicoletti | 10:30-17:00
    14 Jun 2026, 10:30 – 17:00
    Tanzhaus, Zürich, Wasserwerkstrasse 127a, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland
    Tanzhaus, Zürich, Wasserwerkstrasse 127a, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland
    Learn to create scenes with your body and develop visual storytelling. A physical improvisation training inspired by contact improvisation in contemporary dance, using physical destabilization & off-balance states as tools to step beyond habitual comfort zones & open up new expressive possibilities.
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  • DO! IMPROVISE | WORKSHOP | Isabelle Valera | 12:00-16:00
    DO! IMPROVISE | WORKSHOP | Isabelle Valera | 12:00-16:00
    20 Jun 2026, 12:00 – 16:00
    Tanzhaus, Zürich, Wasserwerkstrasse 127a, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland
    Tanzhaus, Zürich, Wasserwerkstrasse 127a, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland
    Ever wondered how performers make up hilarious scenes on the spot? Or do you just want to feel more confident thinking on your feet? Join us for a high-energy, zero-pressure introduction to Improv Theater—the art of spontaneous storytelling.
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  • CLOWN & PHYSICAL COMEDY WORKSHOP | Georgia Paliogianni | 10:30-17:00
    CLOWN & PHYSICAL COMEDY WORKSHOP | Georgia Paliogianni | 10:30-17:00
    21 Jun 2026, 10:30 – 17:00
    Tanzhaus, Zürich, Wasserwerkstrasse 127a, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland
    Tanzhaus, Zürich, Wasserwerkstrasse 127a, 8037 Zürich, Switzerland
    Explore the clown world: honor the now, obey impulse, create, and unleash inhibitions all while wearing the smallest mask in the world. Take pleasure in being ridiculous and find out what is uniquely funny about YOU!
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  • LONG FORM LAB. (An Introduction) | Jim Libby | 10:30-17:00
    LONG FORM LAB. (An Introduction) | Jim Libby | 10:30-17:00
    27 Jun 2026, 10:30 – 17:00
    Ida Theatre, Zürich, Aargauerstrasse 80, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
    Ida Theatre, Zürich, Aargauerstrasse 80, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
    You love improvising. You’ve played the games, felt the rush, but now you’re asking, what comes next? Together, we’ll explore how classic long forms work and where we might take them next. You’ll leave with new tools, fresh inspiration, and a deeper sense of what stories are.
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  • IMPROVISED MUSICAL | WORKSHOP | Kaisa Kokko Palmer | 10:30-17:00
    IMPROVISED MUSICAL | WORKSHOP | Kaisa Kokko Palmer | 10:30-17:00
    27 Jun 2026, 10:30 – 17:00
    Comedyhaus, Zürich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    Comedyhaus, Zürich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    How to create an instant musical with compelling characters, musical style songs for different occasions, dance numbers and believable choreography to create a story that is as big as musical stories are! No need for previous musical improv experience.
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  • WRITING SKETCH COMEDY | Jacob Banigan | 10:30 - 17:00
    WRITING SKETCH COMEDY | Jacob Banigan | 10:30 - 17:00
    27 Jun 2026, 10:30 – 17:00
    CET Workshop, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
    CET Workshop, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
    Sketch Comedy ideas manifest in various ways: an absurd premise, a bizarre character, a mad world, a commentary on ours. The nature of Sketch means we need to make each crazy idea work in a short amount of time.
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  • SILENCE IS GOLDEN | WORKSHOP | Kaisa Kokko Palmer | 10:30-13:30
    SILENCE IS GOLDEN | WORKSHOP | Kaisa Kokko Palmer | 10:30-13:30
    28 Jun 2026, 10:30 – 13:30
    Comedyhaus, Zürich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    Comedyhaus, Zürich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    Most of the time we use too many words when improvising. This workshop concentrates on creating and maintaining a deep and meaningful relationship between improvisers mostly without verbal connection.
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festival shows

  • ANYTHING GOES SHOW | ZURICH IMPROV FESTIVAL | @CET | Improv SHOW
    ANYTHING GOES SHOW | ZURICH IMPROV FESTIVAL | @CET | Improv SHOW
    22 May 2026, 19:30 – 21:30 CEST
    CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
    CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
    Anything Goes is an improv night with a simple concept: invite all the Zurich improvisers to perform together, lovingly sabotage their comfort zones, and see what happens… Expect prizes and surprises! Free for performers, CHF 10 for the audience.
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  • BLESS YOUR HEART & PASS THE TRAUMA - INTERNATIONAL SHOW - Sherri D. Sutton
    BLESS YOUR HEART & PASS THE TRAUMA - INTERNATIONAL SHOW - Sherri D. Sutton
    13 Jun 2026, 20:00 – 21:00 CEST
    CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
    CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
    Award-winning comedian and TEDx speaker Sherri D. Sutton presents Bless Your Heart and Pass the Trauma, a 45-minute “best-of” from her acclaimed one-woman shows: Don’t Make Fun of Jesus, Taking Out the White Trash, and Dumped by a Clown.
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  • STUDENT SHOWS - CET'S ENSEMBLES | ZURICH IMPROV FESTIVAL - "The 20's"
    STUDENT SHOWS - CET'S ENSEMBLES | ZURICH IMPROV FESTIVAL - "The 20's"
    26 Jun 2026, 18:00 – 20:45 CEST
    Comedyhaus - Zurich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    Comedyhaus - Zurich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    CET Students - CET's Ensembles - 18:00-20:45 - Beginners/Intermediate Our IMPROV ensembles will create a never before seen show based on your suggestions! Don't miss this night of laughs and giggles!
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  • ROCKET SUGAR FACTORY | INTERNATIONAL SHOW - Festival June 2026 | Close Encounters Theatre
    ROCKET SUGAR FACTORY | INTERNATIONAL SHOW - Festival June 2026 | Close Encounters Theatre
    26 Jun 2026, 21:00 – 22:00 CEST
    Comedyhaus, Zürich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    Comedyhaus, Zürich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    RSF is the improv power-duo, Jim Libby (USA) and Jacob Banigan (Canada). Based in Austria, Rocket Sugar Factory tours throughout Europe and North America with their distinct style of improv. Join us for an exciting SHOW at Comedyhaus!
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  • THE ENGINEERS - CET'S ENSEMBLES - ZURICH IMPROV FESTIVAL - "The 20's"
    THE ENGINEERS - CET'S ENSEMBLES - ZURICH IMPROV FESTIVAL - "The 20's"
    27 Jun 2026, 18:00 – 19:45 CEST
    Comedyhaus - Zurich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    Comedyhaus - Zurich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    The Engineers - CET's Ensembles - 18:00 - 19:45 - Beginners/Intermediate Our IMPROV ensembles will create a never before seen show based on your suggestions! Don't miss this night of laughs and giggles!
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  • CROCODILE PAWS | INTERNATIONAL SHOW - Kaisa Kokko Palmer & Sara Palmer
    CROCODILE PAWS | INTERNATIONAL SHOW - Kaisa Kokko Palmer & Sara Palmer
    27 Jun 2026, 20:00 – 20:45 CEST
    Comedyhaus, Zürich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    Comedyhaus, Zürich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    These two improvisors traveled across oceans and met by chance in Ireland in 2016. It was love at first sight, except that Sara is from the United States and Kaisa is from Finland. After quite a journey, they found a way to each other and have been improvising together on and off stage ever since.
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  • A STAN IS BORN! BEST NEW SHOW 2025 | INTERNATIONAL SHOW | Alexis Sakellaris
    A STAN IS BORN! BEST NEW SHOW 2025 | INTERNATIONAL SHOW | Alexis Sakellaris
    27 Jun 2026, 21:00 – 21:45 CEST
    Comedyhaus, Zürich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    Comedyhaus, Zürich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    A love letter to all the DIVAS and the GAYS who stan them! Born in New York City as a closeted kid, Alexis is forced to follow his family to... rural Germany. Ugh. Diva down. Discovering women online is his only salvation: Céline, Whitney, Mariah, Beyonce, Aretha... you name em, he got em…
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  • LOCAL IMPROV TROUPES | ZURICH IMPROV FESTIVAL - "The 20's"
    LOCAL IMPROV TROUPES | ZURICH IMPROV FESTIVAL - "The 20's"
    28 Jun 2026, 13:45 – 16:00 CEST
    Comedyhaus - Zurich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    Comedyhaus - Zurich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    LOCAL IMPROV TROUPES - 13:45-16:00 One ticket for all the shows! Don't miss this day of laughs and giggles!
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  • CET'S TROUPES | ZURICH IMPROV FESTIVAL - "The 20's"
    CET'S TROUPES | ZURICH IMPROV FESTIVAL - "The 20's"
    28 Jun 2026, 17:00 – 20:40 CEST
    Comedyhaus - Zurich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    Comedyhaus - Zurich, Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zürich, Switzerland
    CET TROUPES - CET's Ensembles - 17:00-20:40 Our IMPROV ensembles will create a never before seen show based on your suggestions! Don't miss this night of laughs and giggles!
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directors

artists

Sherri D. Sutton - Workshop

Sherri D. Sutton

Comedian, Writer, Educator

MORE ABOUT SHERRI
Jacob Banigan

Jacob Banigan

Actor, Performer, Artistic Director, Educator

MORE ABOUT JACOB
CET Festival 2025 - Alexis Sakellaris

Alexis Sakellaris

Comedian, Performer, Writer, Singer

MORE ABOUT ALEXIS
Ettore Nicoletti

Ettore Nicoletti

Actor, Performer, Director, Educator

MORE ABOUT ETTORE
GEORGIA PALIOGIANNI

Georgia Paliogianni

Physical Theatre Actress, Dancer, Clown

MORE ABOUT GEORGIA
Pass TICKETS

GET YOUR PASS FOR THE SHOWS

26 & 27 JUNE 2026 at Comedyhaus

CLICK HERE
Jim Libby

Jim Libby

Actor, Performer, Artistic Director, Educator

MORE ABOUT JIM
KAISA-KOKKO-PALMER-VALMIS

Kaisa Kokko-Palmer

Actor, Performer, Artistic Director, Educator

MORE ABOUT KAISA
CET Festival 2025

Comedyhaus
Albisriederstrasse 16, 8003 Zurich
comedyhaus.ch
 

TANZHAUS

Wasserwerkstrasse 127a, 8037 Zürich 

Studio 1 & 2

tanzhaus-zuerich.ch

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CET Studio

Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zurich

closeencounterstheatre.com

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IDA THEATRE
Aargauerstrasse 80, 8048 Zürich

theaterida.ch
 

CET Festival 2025

& Information

WHEN

13 - 28 June 2026

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WHERE

Zurich, Switzerland

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ACCESSIBILITY

Wheelchairs

Our venues are fully accessible to persons using wheelchairs.

HOW

Tickets

Tickets and info can be found on our website.

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WHY

We love Improv & Comedy

The purpose of the festival is to celebrate improv, comedy and artists and to unite artists from all over Switzerland and eventually the world!

 

Our motto: RESPECT & CARE.

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