Impy 500 Qualifiers

Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 7:30 PM EDT • $17.10 (includes fees)

Description
The Indianapolis 500 is arguably Indiana's most-honored tradition. For the last 115 years, the event has seen glorious victories, agonizing defeats, and everything in between. Come see the inception of what is destined to become Indiana's second-most-honored, 115-year tradition, as Fort Wayne Improv presents the inaugural Impy 500.

Here's how the Impy 500 works:

  • For the Friday night qualifiers, 5 improv troupes take the stage one at a time.
  • Each troupe is given 500 seconds to put on their best improv performance, be it short-form improv, long-form improv, or a mixture of both.
  • The audience determines their two favorite teams by being as loud as the infield at the Indy 500.
  • The two teams return on Saturday night for the finals, with each team given 25 minutes to perform whatever improv they'd like.
  • The audience decides the champion of the night. 
  • The champion is crowned.
The stakes couldn't be higher. The anticipation couldn't be more.

If you have an improv troupe and would like to have YOUR troupe considered for the Impy 500, please complete this entry form by MAY 15, 2026. Entrance for consideration is FREE, though we only have five slots available. Participants will be notified by MAY 20, 2026.

Who will drink milk from the coveted Impy Cup? Hopefully, no one who is lactose intolerant.
  • Cashless Venue and All Sales Final: We do not take cash at the door or bar. Tickets are non-refundable.
  • Arrival: Doors open 1 hour before showtime. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Late entry is not guaranteed.
  • Content & Age: Recommended 18+ (content is unscripted PG-13 style unless noted).
  • Details: See our FAQs for parking or review our full terms and conditions. 
Location

1314 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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