In the Press
Fairfax County Times, March 2025
D.C. Sketchfest Makes Triumphant Return
“The inaugural D.C. Sketchfest was a huge success last year, and this year’s event will feature even more sketch artists and almost double the number of shows and performers.”
WTOP News, March 2025
Things to do in the DC area: Sketchfest, Spring Art Walk … and more!
“Laugh it up at D.C. Sketchfest, the District’s sketch comedy festival. Running from March 26 to 29, over 35 comedy troupes from the U.S. and Canada are set to take the stage at The D.C. Arts Center.”
Washington City Paper, March 2024
It’s Time: D.C. Is Finally Getting Its Own Sketch Comedy Festival
“The nation is pretty much converging here. All these acts are seasoned. They’re the best of the best.”
Northern Virginia Magazine, March 2024
DC Sketchfest Brings Comedy to Capital
“Diversity makes comedy more meaningful — and funnier.”
BroadwayWorld, March 2024
Washington DC's First Sketch Comedy Festival to be Presented in March
“As a national city, with its own established sketch comedy community, we felt it was time to come together as a collective voice and invite some of the best teams from across the US and Canada to our own stages.”
WTOP News, March 2024
DC Sketchfest presents District’s first-ever sketch comedy festival with 22 comedy troupes
“No matter what show you go to, you’re going to see 90 minutes of just pure hilarious comedy.”
WAMU, March 2024
Get Out There: The Washington Roast combines politics with improv and sketch comedy
WTOP, March 2024
Kevin Hart, Elton John, Larry David headline March entertainment in DC area
- Included in the WTOP March Entertainment Guide
Press Contact
Email Andy Weld at andy@dcsketchfest.com for artist interviews or additional festival information.
2025 Press Release
Artist Photos
Press Tickets
Email Isaiah Headen at admin@dcsketchfest.com to request press tickets.