Royal Improv Festival
Jul 9 – Jul 14, 2026
Charlotte, NC, US
Application Fee: 20
Improv
Application Deadline
Apr 19, 2026
The Royal Improv Festival is a multi-day improv comedy festival in Charlotte and Lake Norman, North Carolina, organized by Queen City Comedy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The festival is part of the Queen City Comedy Experience, Charlotte's premier celebration of comedy, which has been running since 2017.
The 2026 edition expands to six days and two locations, featuring headliners TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi - the celebrated Chicago-based longform improv duo. The festival includes shows, workshops, jams, and after parties, all designed to bring performers together in a collaborative environment.