DC Sketchfest

DC SKETCHFEST

MARCH 25 - 28, 2026
The DC ARTS CENTER

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4 NIGHTS
DOZENS OF TEAMS
ONE INCREDIBLE FEST

APPLICATIONS OPEN
‍OCTObER 1

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FEST PICS

Girl Mountain

Vivek Srikanthan

Grace and the Gang

Jackie & Allison Into the Multiverse

Ghost Girl

Chaps

Cam Wyllie

Brick Penguin

Andy Assaf

IN THE PRESS

DC Sketchfest has been featured in Washingtonian, The Washington Post, NBC Washington, Washington City Paper, Fairfax County Times, WTOP, and more!

TESTIMONIALS

"My experience was overwhelmingly positive. There is clearly so much love put into every aspect of the festival. The competence and exceptional management is just a bonus."

Jordan Moeller

"Everyone was very friendly, and loved watching and talking about their shows. The environment curated was exceptionally amicable."

Nicholas Marino

Brandy Alexander

"You all rock! It was so well organized, easy to navigate, and well communicated…We definitely want to be invited back!"

Jackie Skinner & Allison Villaseñor

Jackie & Allison Into the Multiverse

"So nice! Everyone went above and beyond to take care of the performers. Having a festival mascot was so fun!"

Ghost Girl

"This was the best tech we have ever had even going to 10 other cities."

Anonymous

"Loved the snacks!"

Liz Coin

Money & Things

WE'RE BACK AT

The DC Arts Center

THE FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE IN THE HEART OF ADAMS MORGAN on 18th STREET

The DISTRICT'S SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL

Home of Mumbie the Mumbo Sauce

You ask,
‍we answer!

WHAT IS DC SKETCHFEST?
What is sketch comedy?
How can I perform?
What groups CAN APPLY?
Can I volunteer?
Where do I get tickets?
Who’s that crazy bottle guy?
Any more questions?