Travel Information

What venue(s) will be a part of the festival?

The TIM Comedy Theater located at 414 E 79th Street in Tucson will be the main theater hosting the event. Our 45 seat theater is where the Tucson Improv Movement holds its weekly shows. Our theater features a quaint lobby where we sell local beer and wine, and a beautiful exposed brick theater utilizing original material from the previous tenant an art studio as our fixtures and accents.

Located in the Historic 4th Avenue District "the Heartbeat of Tucson" in Downtown Tucson. This vibrant commercial corridor is populated by over 140 locally owned boutiques, bars, and cafes; all residing in historic buildings. http://www.fourthavenue.org


What lodging options are available?

We have three great options for hotels while in town. All of that information can be located at our website www.tucsoncomedyarts.com.


What dining options are available?

We work with local vendors across the 4th Avenue Historic District to provide food and drink specials at local establishments.

We host several meals at the theater on Friday and Saturday provided by festival sponsors.


What local events or attractions are available?

Tucson features a ton of tourist attractions, and November is the perfect time to visit as our dessert temperatures cool down.

Tucson features a number of attractions, outdoor adventure, and the 23 best miles of Mexican food. More information about all the things to do while in town can be found at through our visitors center. https://www.visittucson.org

We are currently working with local tourist organizations to provide a day time excursion for festival performers.

Festival Information

How much stage time will performers receive?

Improv sets are typically 20 minutes, with more time for bigger known acts.


What is the range of shows and styles the festival is seeking?

We are looking for mainly long form improvisation, and other alternative comedy type shows.


What is the local improv scene like?

Tucson has a bustling improv scene. There are two vibrant improv theaters in town that produce short and long form improv. The Tucson Improv Movement has over 80 regularly performing company members.

Tucson is also home to Laffs Comedy Caffe, the oldest comedy club in Arizona. It has been continuously running since 1988.