Chicago’s Comedic Epicenter
We’re so happy that our second iO Fest was such a success!
Four days of improv, sketch, music, and more along with specialty workshops in celebration of Chicago’s vibrant comedy scene. Special guests from iO’s talented roster of alumni took the stage alongside a diverse array of today’s top comedic talents from all over the country.
We can’t wait for next year!
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
iO Fest will be Chicago’s largest improv festival with over 120+ confirmed acts featuring……stay tuned.
This four day festival also includes specialty workshops offered by headliners and top comedic talent.
Headlining acts of past iO Fest’s included Meadows, Walsh and Friends, Afternoon Delight with Brendan Walsh, The Sloppy Boys, Sarah Sherman from Saturday Night Live, Jordan Klepper from The Daily Show, Tim Baltz from Righteous Gemstones, Chris Redd from Saturday Night Live, a live taping of Hello From The Magic Tavern, and performances by TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi from Strangers with Candy and Veep. Last’
Don’t miss out- come witness a marathon of amazing comedic talent!
Press for Bentwood:
CHICAGO TRIBUNE – It’s called the Bentwood Comedy Festival for the chairs, and it’s by iO Theatre and some of the folks who invented improv.
CHICAGO READER – The iO Theater’s Bentwood Comedy Festival arrives with an abundance of talent
WBEZ CHICAGO – Momo and the Mayor (Live from Chicago’s iO Theater)
CHICAGO SUN TIMES – Tim Meadows profile ahead of his 2024 performance
BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO – Chicago’s Largest Improv Festival
Take a workshop
Stay tuned for announcements regarding specialty workshops led by our headliners & other special guest instructors!
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Open 4:30PM every day
How to Find us
How to get here
iO is a five minute walk from the North/Clybourn Red Line Stop and just two minutes off the 72 North Ave Bus Route. We offer no parking, but limited street parking and several pay-to-park lots are located within one block.
