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DC Sketchfest

March 31 – April 3, 2027
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Wednesday, March 31 through Saturday, April 3, 2027 — four nights of sketch comedy in Washington, DC, at MILKCRATE and Sitar Arts Center.

Application Window Fee
Early Open now October 20 – October 31 $25
Standard November 1 – November 29 $30
Late November 30 – December 13 $40

Prices are the application fee; DC sales tax and a card processing fee are added at checkout.

Applications close December 13. Everyone who applies hears back in mid-January 2027.

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Mumbie the Mumbo Sauce wearing a festival sash

4 nights of sketch comedy
from across
the US and Canada

Where

Two venues, both in Washington, DC.

Door times and ticket on-sales go out to the mailing list closer to the festival.

Talk to us

Questions about applying, tickets or the fest? Email admin@dcsketchfest.com and a real person will answer.

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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

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 nights 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?
Wednesday, March 31 through Saturday, April 3, 2027 — four nights of sketch comedy.
Where is it happening?
Two venues, both in Washington, DC. MILKCRATE hosts Wednesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 1. Sitar Arts Center hosts Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3. Addresses are in Where; join the mailing list for door times and ticket on-sales.
How do I apply to perform?
Applications are open now — fill out the application form and pay the fee for the window you're applying in: $25 through October 31, $30 from November 1 to November 29, and $40 from November 30 to December 13. DC sales tax and a card processing fee are added on top, and you'll see the full total before you enter a card. Applications close December 13, and an application isn't complete until the fee is paid.
When will I hear back?
Every applicant is notified of their status in mid-January 2027, whether or not they're placed in the festival.
Where do I get tickets?
Tickets aren't on sale yet. Once the lineup is set, tickets for every show go on sale right here. Join the mailing list and we'll email you the moment they're up.
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!
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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