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Back in 2027
Dates announced this fall

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2027 is coming

Dates drop this fall. Tickets aren’t on sale yet — join the list and we’ll email you the moment they are.

Performer applications open in October.

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Mumbie the Mumbo Sauce wearing a festival sash

4 nights of sketch
from across
the US and Canada

Fest Pics

Burnt Toast
Cam Wyllie
MIST
Sewer Boy LLC
DC Raclette Club
The Incident
Fanfiction Theater
Chaps
Drop the Root Beer and Run
Etch A Sketch

pics by mikail faalasli

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In the Press

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

Performers on stage at DC Sketchfest 2025

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

Where it happens

2027 location
to be announced

Announced this fall along with the dates. Past festivals have been held in Washington, DC.

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The District’s Sketch Comedy Festival

Mumbie the Mumbo Sauce, the DC Sketchfest mascot

Home of Mumbie the Mumbo Sauce

You ask,
we answer!

What is DC Sketchfest?
DC Sketchfest is DC's only sketch comedy festival and features dozens of comedy troupes from the US and Canada for four days each spring. DC Sketchfest is organized by the DC sketch comedy community and founded by Bad Medicine and Rails Comedy.
When is the 2027 festival?
Dates will be announced this fall. Join the mailing list and we'll email you as soon as they're set.
What is sketch comedy?
A sketch is a short, fully scripted comedy scene. Sketch comedy is the same thing you see on Saturday Night Live!
Where do I get tickets?
Tickets aren't on sale yet. Once the 2027 dates are announced this fall, tickets for every show go on sale right here.
Can my team perform?
Performer applications open in October. Join the mailing list and we'll send the application link as soon as it's live, or email admin@dcsketchfest.com with questions.
Who’s that crazy bottle guy?
Oh, that’s Mumbie. The official DC Sketchfest mascot.
Any more questions?
Email us at admin@dcsketchfest.com.

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