The 2026 Secret City Improv Festival
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The 2026 Festival Schedule
Featuring A Record Number of Teams for 2026, with over 150 performers coming from 21 cities in 17 states.
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Stay @ The Doubletree Oak Ridge Knoxville
Book Your Room
Event dates: October 7th -10th, 2026
Book by: September 2nd, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Oak Ridge – Knoxville
Address: 215 S. Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA
Phone +1 865-481-2468
1 king bed or rooms with two queen beds @ 20% off
The link below is now ready for guests to book their rooms directly for the “Secret City Improv Festival”. This link will take you directly to those held rooms.
Guests can also call the hotel directly and refer to the group name.
Please note that this special package includes complimentary breakfast for up to 2 people and a late check-out of 1:00 pm with a minimum 2-night stay
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Stay @ The Comfort Inn and Suites Oak Ridge
2 Double Beds or King Bed No Smoking Rooms for $89 per night. Book before September 20, 2026 to receive that rate.
Make it a memorable stay in the quaint city of Oak Ridge
Our Comfort Inn® Oak Ridge-Knoxville hotel combines modern accommodations with spacious, relaxing guest rooms. Located near Interstate 40 and 75 in Oak Ridge, this hotel offers access to some of the city’s top attractions. Less than 3 miles away is the Manhattan Project National Historical Park, a United States National Historical Park commemorating the Manhattan Project. While you’re there, check out the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge, which teaches visitors about life during the Manhattan Project.
When it’s time to gather with friends, family, or co-workers, our meeting rooms have you covered, with capacity for up to 139 guests. Free WiFi, plus a fitness center, business center, and valet cleaning service, make every work-related trip a breeze.
Whether you’re in town for fun or a job, you will enjoy a great night’s sleep in our cozy beds. Each morning begins with a free hot breakfast of our famous waffles and other healthy breakfast options. Take a dip in our seasonal outdoor pool and enjoy the small conveniences we offer, like free coffee whenever you need it, guest laundry services, and ample parking. To top off your stay, guest rooms can come fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, sofa bed, and work desk.
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Secret City Improv Comedy Festival on WDVX Blue Plate Special
We are very proud to announce that the Secret City Improv Comedy Festival will be featuring two of our performing teams on the legendary Blue Plate Special on WDVX 89.9 FM in Knoxville. You can come watch the teams perform at 12 PM on October 8 and October 10 from the stage located at 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902. The show is free and everyone is welcome.
October 8th – Four First Names from Orlando, FL
October 10th – Off Broadway from Nashville, TN
Check out WDVX on their website or by listening live.
2026 Festival Away Games
All Away Games and Drop-In Workshops are Free!
October 8, 2026
6PM Drop In Workshop @ Oak Ridge Public Library
Instructor: Elke Reid from New York City
October 9, 2026
12:00 PM Lunch with Family @ Ohana Market
Lineup TBA
1 PM Drop In Workshop @ Oak Ridge Public Library
Instructors: Porch Cats (Charone Frankel & Greg Metcalf) from Ravenna, OH
4:00 PM Hoprov Brew Ha Ha @ Crafters Brew
Lineup TBA
5:30 PM @ Coffee Break @ Calamity’s Coffee
Lineup TBA
October 10th
3:15 PM Unsilent Library @ Oak Ridge Public Library
Lineup TBA
3:30 PM Courtyards Senior Living
Flow – Oklahoma City, OK
Catbomb – Chicago, IL
Workshops and Masterclasses
(Tickets go on sale September 1st)
October 9th
12:00 PM
AJ Surrell and Jeff Sheary – Playing Multiple Characters
1:30 PM
Conner Strickland – Grab Bag
3:00 PM
Rebecca Groner – Empowering Your Play
4:00 PM
Elke Reid – Dali Dalience
October 10th
Masterclasses
9:00 AM
Karla Dingle
12:00 PM
Will Luera
Workshops
10:00 AM
Matt Peiken – Duos
12:00 PM
Cameron Cylkowski
1:30 PM
Paul Simmons