Total improv fest
Total improv festival
17 · 18 · 19 June 2026 · Lisbon
Fábrica Braço de Prata · 17–18 June
Palácio do Grilo · 19 June
Improvisation · Presence · Listening
Movement · Voice · Theatre · Sound · Poetry
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
About the Festival
Total Improv Festival is an international gathering exploring improvisation across music, theatre, movement and interdisciplinary art.
For three days artists, performers, educators and curious participants come together to experiment, learn, collaborate and share creative practices.
The festival is part of the Performing Bridges Erasmus+ project, which explores how improvisation can support creativity, learning and collaboration across artistic and educational contexts.
Day 1 - June 17 Fábrica Braço de Prata
Morning and afternoon sessions focus on body, voice, and group dynamics through improvisation.
Workshops by Telmo Ramalho, Luciano Amarelo, Rizumik, and Marta Carvalho explore character, rhythm, presence, and creative states.
Evening program opens into a vibrant performative space with DJ sets, live performances, and an open mic session.
Day 2 - June 18 Fábrica Braço de Prata
The second day expands into physical theatre, poetic movement, and collaborative practices.
Sessions led by Filipe Sousa, Félix Lozano, Pedro Paz, and Aixa Figini invite participants to deepen awareness, expression, and interaction.
The evening unfolds into collective formats — open dance, improvisational choir, and release jam.
Day 3 - June 18 Palácio do Grilo
The final day shifts into a new space, bringing together sound, movement, and visual exploration.
Workshops by Pedro Miguel Silva, Yael Karavan, Eric Gonçalves, and others focus on error, flow, perception, and sensory experience.
The festival concludes with performances and DJ sets, merging improvisation into a shared celebratory atmosphere.
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Festival as a Living Laboratory
Within the Performing Bridges project, the festival functions as a living laboratory where ideas about improvisation can be explored in practice.
The project investigates how improvisation can support communication, creativity, and collaboration in artistic and educational environments.
During the festival, artists and participants engage in workshops, collaborative sessions, and performances that allow these ideas to unfold in real time.
The experiences and insights emerging from the festival contribute to the development of the Performing Bridges methodological toolkit and online platform, helping to document and share practices that can support educators, artists, and cultural professionals across Europe.
