Defrost Festival Returns for its Fifth Year!
Mark your calendars for the FIFTH instalment of the biggest improv festival in the southern hemisphere
We're gearing up to bring you the FIFTH instalment of Defrost Festival; our annual mid-winter celebration of all things improv and sketch comedy
In 2026 Defrost will run from July 29th to August 8th, and will feature:
Fantastic shows and social events
9 nights of fun at The Improv Conspiracy Theatre and Theory Bar
Heaps of your favourite Improv Conspiracy performers trying new things, plus interstate and intercity talent
Epic 90-minute spectacular events, standard 60-minute premium shows, and bite-sized 30-minute performances
Opportunities to participate in Jams and games
Exciting social nights every Friday and Saturday
World-class comedy workshops
Single-session workshops from some of the best local and interstate instructors
All levels of experience are welcome to join
Tickets go on sale from June 8th - keep an eye out for special early-bird promotions and discounts
Sign up to our Defrost mailing list for updates: https://improvconspiracy.notion.site/183a5e8dcadb80ac84e1ca134804e60a
Join us for some red-hot shows and social events guaranteed to cure your winter blues.
About the author
Laura Josephine
Laura Josephine is the Theatre Operations Manager and Assistant Artistic Director of The Improv Conspiracy Theatre. She took her first class here in early 2013 and has been involved teaching and performing ever since.
