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.

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 select Tuesdays. As of March 2026, shows include Theatresports, Blockbuster, I Saw You and more.

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

The Improv Centre Actors

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.

On special production in 2026 is Tita Jokes Vancouver: A Musical Comedy Extravaganza. It’s a funny show about Filipina elders. There are performances on both the Thursday and Friday of March 5th and 6th. Other special shows include Theatresports International Women’s Day Edition on March 6th, as well as an off-site show at the Site B Community Centre in Port Moody on March 20th.

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 March, regular shows at Granville Island’s Improv Centre include Theatresports, Theatresports Unhinged, House Teams Showcase, Choose-Day, Blockbuster, and I Saw You. 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. There are also Theatresports Unhinged shows on some of the same nights. This alternate version is similar but with more mature themes. Tickets start at about $31.50 each.

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

The Improv Centre Theatre

Choose-Day

Choose-Day is a show that heavily involves the audience. Guests get to draw cards to determine who, what and where the scenes take place. There are opportunities to yell out suggestions and write some down too.

This show happens on select Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. Admission is available on a sliding scale ranging from $10 to $20 per person. Happy-hour prices are also in effect all night.

I Saw You

Presented with The Georgia Straight, this show is based on the newspaper’s I Saw You column. It’s about hopeful romantic notes and letters regarding flirtatious smiles and other chance encounters that people have had.

I Saw You shows happen on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at about $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.

House Teams Showcase

House Teams Showcase features some of the best performers from across the Lower Mainland. The show features two groups working together to put on a hilarious performance.

This show runs on select Sundays at 7:30 pm. Admission costs $10 per person and happy-house deals are available all night.

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.