New York Immersive Invitational (2026)

Experience the inaugural New York Immersive Invitational, a one-night festival celebrating the boldest ideas in immersive theatre. Multiple immersive creators from across New York City have accepted an extraordinary challenge: conceive, design, build, rehearse, and premiere an entirely new immersive experience in less than 48 hours. The result is an evening of daring, unpredictable, and wholly original work that can only exist for this moment. The New York Immersive Invitational is both an incubator for immersive art and a celebration of the creative process itself. Audiences have the rare opportunity to experience ambitious new work at its earliest stage—to step inside ideas before they evolve into fully realized productions. Some pieces may never be seen again. Others may go on to become the next acclaimed immersive experience. Following five successful editions in Los Angeles and a recent expansion to Denver, the Immersive Invitational makes its New York debut, bringing this unique creative challenge to one of the world's most vibrant immersive theatre communities. Each iteration showcases a new lineup of local artists, ensuring that every Invitational is a one-of-a-kind celebration of the creativity and innovation that define its home. Whether you're a longtime fan of immersive theatre or discovering the art form for the first time, the NYC Immersive Invitational invites you to experience five original immersive worlds—all in a single unforgettable evening. Performances at: 1 PM, 4 PM, and 6:30 PM