YESfest Windsor 2026

WE CAN'T BELIEVE IT EITHER. YESfest 2026 is here. We have more surprises than a carnival funhouse...

Last year, you packed out our inaugural festival and stayed with us through the ups and downs. This year we are going bigger and better!

ABOUT YESFEST 2026:

Get ready to say "Yes, and..." to a weekend of goofing off. YESFest is back, bringing the best of local and guest improv comedy to Windsor. From high-energy mainstage acts to wild late-night antics and exclusive free workshops with the pros, we’ve got a massive double-scoop of comedy served up just for you. 

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON:
We have some incredible surprise guest stars joining the festival lineup and teaching workshops this year! We can't reveal who yet- but you won't want to miss them. RSVP to this page because we will be sharing our guest stars SOON!

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THE SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, JULY 17TH
8:00 PM – The Kickoff Bucket Show! 
Welcome to the carnival! We’re starting the festival fast and furious. Names go into the bucket, chaos ensues.

SATURDAY, JULY 18TH
12:00 PM & 3:00 PM – PWYC Improv Workshops with Comedy Pros (Details and registration forms will be announced SOON)

6:00 PM – Cheeky Monkeys Reunion Show! 
The legends return! Don't miss this highly anticipated reunion set that's sure to bring down the house.

8:00 PM – WIT! Mainstage Show 
Expect premium, fast-paced, top-tier improv comedy from the mainstage crew and special guests...

10:00 PM – The Late Weird Show 
When the sun goes down, the comedy gets weird. Everyone is exhausted. Expect the unexpected in our final, late-night festival slot.

HOW TO JOIN THE FUN:
- RSVP to this event page to get live updates and be the first to know who our surprise guests are.
- Be the first to sign up for our PWYC workshops. As a non-profit, we want to bring professionals to you for an affordable price of donation only. Registration announced soon.

Scan the QR code on the official YESfest poster attached below to grab your show tickets/bundles and lock in your workshop spots before spots are FULL.

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