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 Tuesdays. As of August 2026, shows include Theatresports, Blockbuster, TriviaProv and more.

There are also special shows at the Improv Centre from time to time. They include seasonal productions, like romance-themed ones around Valentine’s Day, or Christmas-themed productions in December. On August 8th and 23rd in 2026, there’s TIC Summer Games, where two teams compete in a variety of improv challenges. On August 9th, there’s also True Story! which turns true stories from the audience into improvised comedy on stage.

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

Regular Comedy Shows at the Improv Centre

As of August 2026, regular shows at Granville Island’s Improv Centre include Theatresports, Theatresports Unhinged, Blockbuster, and TriviaProv. 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

TriviaProv

This show involves the audience each week. Everyone is encouraged to use their mobile device to compete in a trivia contest. Answers from the trivia then inspire funny moments on stage.

TriviaProv 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.

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

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.