The Sarasota Improv Festival is back July 18 & 19—and it’s bigger, bolder, and funnier than ever! Recognized as the premier improv festival in the Southeastern U.S., this high-octane weekend brings together top improvisers from across the country and around the globe for two unforgettable days of unscripted comedy. Join us for: 29 performances 17 improv troupes 80+ artists 17 interactive workshops From musical improv and fast-paced games to bold, boundary-pushing performances—every show is a one-of-a-kind experience. Whether you're a die-hard fan or brand-new to improv, this festival is your ticket to non-stop laughter and spontaneous fun in the heart of Downtown Sarasota.
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The Blue-Sky Boys (1/21/26-3/8/26)
Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground (1/7/26-1/30/26)
Life's a Beach (1/3/26-3/28/26)
Snow White (1/3/26-2/1/26)
A Tailor Near Me (12/10/25-2/15/26)
Deck the Halls (11/29/25-12/24/25)
It's a Blunderful Life (11/29/25-12/20/25)
Three Pianos (11/19/25-4/5/26)
Lucky Stiff (11/5/25-1/11/26)
Out of Bounds (11/1/25-11/22/25)
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is Sarasota’s contemporary theatre. Founded in 1973, FST has grown to a village of five theatres located in the heart of Downtown, Sarasota. Each theatre is small in size and large in impact — providing intimate and engaging settings for high-quality, professional performances. Today, FST has established itself as a major force in American Theatre. FST is the largest subscription theatre in the state of Florida and among the largest in the country,* serving more than 230,000 live attendees each year across its diverse programs: Mainstage, Cabaret, Stage III, Children’s Theatre, FST School, New Play Development, and FST Improv.
Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk (2/4/26-2/27/26)
One Hit Wonders (2/11/26-6/21/26)
A Night with Janis Joplin (3/11/26-3/26/26)
The Pirate Ship and the Sea Monster & Other Winning Plays (3/22/26-4/19/26)
Birthday Candles (4/1/26-5/17/26)
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Primary Trust
Asolo Repertory Theatre (1/7 - 2/11) | |
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Cabaret for Scholarship Fund Raiser
St. Boniface Episcopal Church (2/13 - 2/14) CONCERT HOLIDAY SHOW SARASOTA PREMIERE | |
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A Nice Family Gathering
Theatre of the Mind (2/1 - 2/1) | |
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Romeo & Juliet
Dingbat Theatre Project (6/12 - 6/28) | |
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Assassins
The Sarasota Players (4/29 - 5/10) | |
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SE FL Scottish Celtic Music Festival
Bergeron Rodeo Grounds (3/28 - 3/28) | |
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Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd
Asolo Repertory Theatre (1/21 - 3/14) | |
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Life's a Beach
Florida Studio Theatre (1/3 - 3/28) | |
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Women: Love to Sing? - Find Your Voice
First Presbyterian Church of Safety Harbor (2/12 - 3/19) | |
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