Toronto Burlesque Festival

The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns November 12 – 15, 2026 to the iconic Buddies in Bad Times Theatre — inviting you into REVERIE, a world beyond the ordinary. An escape from the mundane.
A dream made flesh.
A gilded invitation to imagine something more.

Whether you’re a seasoned burlesque aficionado or a first-time attendee, this year’s festival offers a transportive journey through world-class burlesque, cabaret, and drag, featuring artists from Toronto, across Canada, and around the globe.

With FOUR NIGHTS of dazzling, dreamlike entertainment, each performance invites you deeper into a realm of fantasy, glamour, rebellion, and transformation.

 

2026 Festival Headliners

Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière (Montreal)


Jeez Loueez (New Orleans / Chicago)


Jezebel Express (New York / Newfoundland)

Plus, a Burlesque Legend Headliner for our Sunday finale — bringing a performance and exclusive Legends Lunch + Learn you won’t want to miss.

illustration by Nikkie Stinchcombe “Little Paper Forest”