Defrost Festival 2026 | The Improv Conspiracy Theatre

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Defrost Festival

2026 Dates: Wednesday July 29th through Saturday August 8th

🔥❄️ It's time to warm your toes by our comedy fire! ❄️🔥

Defrost is our annual mid-winter celebration of all things improv and sketch comedy. Please join us for some red-hot shows and social events guaranteed to cure your winter blues.

Fantastic shows and social events

9 nights of fun at The Improv Conspiracy Theatre and Theory Bar
Heaps of your favourite Improv Conspiracy performers trying new things, plus interstate and intercity talent
Longer 90-minute featured shows, standard 60-minute premium shows, and bite-sized 30-minute community performances
Exciting social events every Friday and Saturday night

World-class comedy workshops

Single-session workshops from some of the best local and interstate instructors
No prerequisites – all levels of experience are welcome to join

Shows & Events

Festival Workshops

Our community watering hole

Enjoy some good times downstairs at Theory Bar

Fancy a beverage after your next show or class session? Our ground floor bar is open Wednesday–Sunday.

Community members and ticket-holders get access to our fantastic Happy Hour menu all night long

Please note: drinks can not be transferred between venues in the building

Theory Bar