The Improv Centre on Granville Island

The Improv Centre is a theatre at Vancouver’s Granville Island. It’s where you’ll find live improv, theatresports-style shows and stand-up comedy.

As of December 2025, a number of shows are happening at The Improv Centre including Blockbuster, Twist of Fate, Theatresports and ‘Tis the Season. The last of these takes place a few times each week and features an improvised holiday sitcom compete with commercials! On December 31st there are also three showings of NYE at TIC.

TIP: If you bring your ticket to a participating restaurant on Granville Island, you can receive up to 20% off your bill! For more details, click The Improv Centre’s Restaurant Partners.

For the most up-to-date information about what’s showing at the theatre, visit theimprovcentre.ca/shows.

What’s Showing at the Improv Centre at Granville Island?

There are regular shows on most days of the week except for Mondays and some Tuesdays. As of December in 2025, shows include Theatresports, Blockbuster, Twist of Fate, Choose-Day and more.

The venue’s address is 1502 Duranleau Street. It’s near the entrance to Granville Island under the Granville Street Bridge.

'Tis the Sitcom at The Improv Centre'Tis the Sitcom at The Improv Centre

Special Shows at the Improv Centre

There are special shows at the Improv Centre from time to time. They include seasonal shows, like romance-themed ones around Valentine’s Day, or Christmas-themed productions in December.

One special production in 2025 is NYE at TIC. It takes place at 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm and 11:00 pm on December 31st. The show features moments from the past year and also includes a candy buffet, dessert bar and photo booth. The late night performance comes with a champagne toast too. Another special show is New Year, New Me. Performers use memories from the audience to start the year with some laughs. The show runs on Fridays and Saturdays between January 2nd and the 24th. Later in January, from the 27th until the 31st, The Improv Centre hosts The Heat: An International Improv Comedy Festival. It features improv groups from across the world.

See The Improv Centre‘s website for tickets and to learn more about the shows.

The Bachelor-ish at The Improv Centre

Regular Comedy Shows at the Improv Centre

As of December, regular shows at Granville Island’s Improv Centre include Theatresports, Blockbuster and Twist of Fate. Below are details about each of them.

Theatresports at the Improv Centre

Theatresports is the name of the venue’s traditional style of show. It’s what the Improv Centre has become famous for.

During this show two teams of actors do short, improvised skits and compete against one another for points. It’s kind of like the TV program Whose Line Is It Anyway. The “contestants” have to act out silly, quirky and unusual scenes. They have to think fast on their feet and make things up as they go.

With the Theatresports shows, sometimes the actors use props, sometimes they have to sing, and frequently there is audience participation. Even the sound and lighting person has to act and react quickly to what’s happening on stage.

The Theatresports shows happen on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets cost about $31.50 each.

See The Improv Centre‘s official website for tickets and to see what’s currently showing.

The Improv Centre Theatre

Twist of Fate

This show features a host that doesn’t let the performers rest. Topics are constantly changed, teams are swapped and there are challenges with points to be won as well. It’s a true test of improvisation.

Twist of Fate shows happen on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $20 per person.

The Improv Centre Bar

Blockbuster

Blockbuster is a show based on films. Scenes from popular movies are recreated on stage with hilarious twists.

The show runs on Thursday nights at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost as low as $20 each.

TIC House Team Opener (Photo by Chelsey Stuyt)

The Improv Centre’s Restaurant Partners

If you have a ticket for a show at The Improv Centre, be sure to explore Granville Island. If you have enough time either before or after the show, take your ticket to one of seven restaurants that The Improv Centre has partnered with to receive a discount of up to 20% off your bill. This offer is only valid on the same day as the show you have tickets for. Participating restaurants include Tap & Barrel and the Keg Steakhouse.

For the full list of restaurants and more details, click Restaurant Partners.