Toronto Burlesque Festival 2025
November 13 – 16, 2025
Let’s go ghouls!
Toronto Burlesque Festival is back at Buddies and things are getting hot, sticky, and a little scary. From fantasy creatures to fantastic femme features, join us for four days of deliciously daring, enticingly edgy burlesque; blending dance, drag, cabaret, and circus arts into one sumptuous spectacle.
Whether you’re a burlesque aficionado or a first-time attendee, this year’s lineup of local and international performers will be sure to bewitch you. Dust off your dancing shoes, polish your rhinestones and get ready for The Toronto Burlesque Festival – Things that Go Bump in the Night!
photography + creative direction by Fran Chudnoff, styling by Zilly Lilly + Ivory + CC Calica, makeup by Zilly Lilly + Ivory + Rahnell Branton
The Toronto Burlesque Festival (TBF) is an artist-led, non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing the best in local, national, and international burlesque, cabaret, and circus arts.
TBF’s mission is to showcase neo-burlesque artistry with a focus on creating spaces where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued, appreciated, and championed.
Toronto Burlesque Festival team
Ivory // festival director
Brook Alviano // director of communications
Zilly Lilly // creative director + operations manager
Madame Ode’Miin Surprise // board member at large
Loretta Jean // director of outreach + accessibility + IT
Forca // director of educational initiatives
Bianca Boom Boom // director of guest experience + volunteer coordinator
Tara Sachs // fundraising + partnerships
2025 Festival Headliners
Tre Da Marc (Minneapolis)
The Foxy Lexxi (Montreal)
Bettie Bombshell (Australia)
Judith Stein [FIRST Canadian Legend of Burlesque]
2025 Featured Performers
Déjà Louve (Kootenays)
Gay Jesus (Toronto)
Qween Quan (New Orleans)
2025 Featured Troupe
Les Femmes Fatales: Women and Femmes of Colour Burlesque Troupe — a revolutionary force in neo-burlesque, delivering powerful, provocative performances rooted in identity, self love, and the reclamation of POC femme bodies and sexuality.
Thursday // Opening Night Cocktail Reception for Media, Performers, VIPs, and Invited Guests
Doors to Tallulah’s Cabaret open at 6PM
Cocktail Reception in Tallulah’s Cabaret 6PM – 7:30PM
Doors for the Chamber Space open 7:30PM
Live show in the Chamber Space from 8PM-10PM
Thursday Prices
$51.50 GA – Standing Admission
$77.20 GA PLUS – guaranteed seating AND pre show VIP Cocktail Reception
$123.50 VIP
Friday // Pre-Show Vendors’ Market + Show
Doors to Tallulah’s Cabaret open at 6PM
Vendors’ Market + Schmoozing in Tallulah’s Cabaret 6PM – 7:30PM
Doors for the Chamber Space open 7:30PM
Live show in the Chamber Space from 8PM – 10:30PM
Friday Prices
$51.50 GA
$77.20 GA PLUS – Guaranteed Seating
$123.50 VIP
Saturday // Pre-Show Vendors’ Market + Show
Doors to Tallulah’s Cabaret open at 6PM
Vendors Market + Schmoozing in Tallulah’s Cabaret 6PM – 7:30PM
Doors for the Chamber Space open 7:30PM
Live show in the Chamber Space from 8PM – 10:30PM
Saturday Prices
$51.50 GA
$77.20 GA PLUS – Guaranteed Seating
$123.50 VIP
Sunday // Pre-Show High Tea, Festival Closing Brunch
Doors to Tallulah’s Cabaret open at 12PM
High tea in Tallulah’s Cabaret 12PM – 1:30PM
Chamber Space Doors Open at 1:30PM
Live show in the Chamber Space from 2PM – 4PM, Legend Talkback onstage with Judith Stein following the show
Sunday Prices
$51.50 GA
$77.20 GA PLUS – Guaranteed Seating Pre-Show Tea Brunch
$123.50 VIP
Single Show
GA $51.50
Dive into the dazzling world of the Toronto Burlesque Festival with General Admission, granting you full access to the electrifying performances in the Chamber Space and the plush Tallulah’s Cabaret, where the magic unfolds on screens away from the frenzy. First-come, first-served seating is limited and not guaranteed — arrive early for your best chance to snag a spot. Accessible seating available upon request.
GA PLUS Guaranteed Seating $77.20
Calling all Dandies! Top off your festival weekend with our General Admission PLUS High Tea Brunch, where you’ll indulge in a lavish High Tea spread while mingling with Toronto’s burlesque elite. Pop on your fascinator and your most immaculate dress while we savour an afternoon of elegance and excitement.
VIP $123.50
Step into a world of ultimate luxury with our VIP package, featuring access to our Opening Night Cocktail Reception and exclusive line bypass ensuring your every whim is catered to. Enjoy the luxury of guaranteed prime seating, all while soaking in the most dazzling performances in ultimate comfort!
Weekend Pass Prices
GA – $180
Take in all four spectacular shows with a weekend General Admission pass, offering you unparalleled access to the festival at a fantastic value! First-come, first-served seating is limited and not guaranteed — arrive early for your best chance to snag a spot. Accessible seating available upon request.
GA Plus – $231.50
Indulge in the ultimate festival experience with the General Admission Weekend Pass PLUS, granting you access to all four captivating shows, the exclusive Opening Night VIP Cocktail Reception, and the elegant High Tea Brunch, and guaranteed seating each night — all at an exceptional value that ensures you savour every moment of the extravaganza!
Includes VIP Pre-Show Cocktail Reception Thursday, November 13 + Pre-Show High Tea Brunch Sunday, November 16.
VIP – No VIP weekend passes available
Livestream Pricing
$20.50 per show / $77.20 for all four shows
Buy Tickets
Nightly Tickets
$51.50 – $123.50 + fees, pay-what-you-can options available
Weekend Passes
$180 – $231.50 + fees
Livestream Pricing
$20.50 + fees per show / $77.20 + fees for all four shows
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