The Improv Centre rings in 2026 with a triple showing of NYE at TIC on December 31
Evening features full access to dessert and candy buffets, with improv scenes based on the best moments of 2025
The Improv Centre’s Will Vaughan (left) and Carly Pokoradi perform onstage. Photo by Chelsey Stuyt
Celebrate the New Year at The Improv Centre on December 31 with fun, frivolous scenes based on the best and brightest moments of 2025. There are three shows, which will take place at 7 pm and 9 pm for ages 14 and up, and at 11 pm for ages 19 and up.
Audiences are invited to live lavishly and laugh their way into 2026 at this annual celebration, which is usually a sold-out soiree. For 11 pm guests, a complimentary flute of champagne will be offered after intermission for toasting at midnight.
Each ticket also includes full access to an all-you-can-eat dessert buffet, a candy buffet to enjoy before, during, and after the show, and a New Year’s Eve–themed photo booth. Gluten-free and vegan desserts and candies will be available.
Each ticket also includes full access to an all-you-can-eat dessert buffet and a self-serve candy station to enjoy before, during, and after the show, as well as a New Year’s Eve–themed photo booth. And for folks who are worried about dietary restrictions keeping them out of the treats, not to worry—gluten-free and vegan desserts and candies will be available as well.
Table seats are sold in pairs only, while any combination of bench or theatre seating can be purchased without restriction. For all ticket sales, visit The Improv Centre’s box office or website.
Post sponsored by The Improv Centre.
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