This November, the Toronto Burlesque Festival (TBF) invites audiences to step into REVERIE — four nights of bold artistry, glamour, fantasy, and joyful rebellion at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, November 12–15, 2026. Toronto’s flagship burlesque festival brings together more than 50 extraordinary burlesque, cabaret, and drag artists from Toronto, across Canada, and around the globe for an unforgettable celebration of contemporary burlesque.

“Contemporary burlesque has evolved into a diverse, artist-led performance movement encompassing drag, circus, comedy, activism, body liberation, disability representation, and live theatre,” says the Toronto Burlesque Festival council. “Our Festival showcases contemporary burlesque as a multidisciplinary art form, featuring storytelling—not just classic striptease, from across Canada and around the world.”

Previously announced headliners include Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière (Montreal), Jeez Loueez (New Orleans/Chicago), Jezebel Express (New York/Newfoundland), and a special appearance from Burlesque Legend and Burlesque Hall of Famer Lovey Goldmine (Las Vegas).

The 2026 Toronto Burlesque Festival Lineup by day:

Thursday November 12 - Joyful Rebellion

Hosted by Sassy Ray, an opening night of bold, brilliant performances that celebrate resistance, pleasure, and the power of choosing joy.

Headliners: Jeez Loueez & Jezebel Express

Feature: The 2026 Coco Framboise TBF Trailblazer Announcement

Performers: Beef Pattie, Dainty Smith, Deeva D, Holly Graphic, Ingrid Moonshine, Joona Bae, Kage Wolfe, Scarlet Black, Scarlet Delirium, Space Trucker, and Wrong Note Rusty and James & The Giant Pasty

Friday November 13 - Wit & Whimsy

Hosted by Le Tabby Lexington, enjoy an evening of playful, imaginative performances that blur the line between mischief and magic.

Headliners: Jeez Loueez & Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière

Features: Bella Sin & Kitty Kin-Evil

Performers: Anne Hinged, BonBon Bombay, Ivory, Kurt Cumstain, La Dame Derriére, Mizzaddy, Newfound Lad, Numi, and Tomboy Selleck

Saturday November 14 - Gilded Glamour

Hosted by Jeez Loueez, expect breathtaking artistry, lavish costumes, and performances that shimmer with golden excellence.

Headliners: Jezebel Express & Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière

Feature: Aza Lia

Performers: Abby Fantastic, Androsia Wilde and Roxy Reverie, Apolo D‘Vino, Aquarius Moon, Chack Bare Again, Ghula Mortisse & Chrissy Bunz, Jezebel Sinclair, Kuya Atay, Lotus Noir, Vita Devour, and Zilly Lill

Sunday November 15 - Through the Looking Glass

Hosted by Madame Ode’Miin Surprise, this grand finale features a high tea brunch followed by an intimate opportunity to connect with burlesque history and legacy.

Headliner Legend: Lovey Goldmine

Feature: BoylesqueTO

Performers: Autumn Leaves, Bea Lissima, Cake Cabaret, Cooter Nipplestein, Eros Sea, Kopy Cat, Kreme Inakuchi, Lily Misfit, Mone't Ha-Sidi, Petra Liyahn, Lavender Sinclair, and Pickles LaVey

In addition to these four spellbinding showcases, Toronto Burlesque Festival will offer two days of public workshops on November 13 and 14, led by the festival’s headliners and featured performers, and the TBF Vendors Marketplace with handmade wares and rare finds for showgirl aficionados, curios curators, and camp and kitsch collectors.

Founded in 2008, the Toronto Burlesque Festival is an artist-led, non-profit organization and annual event which showcases high-calibre performances rooted in messages of diversity, inclusivity, body positivity and artistic expression through the art of burlesque. We believe in fostering a safe and supportive environment for burlesque creators, students, and appreciators of all genders, sizes, ethnicities, and backgrounds through showcasing world class entertainment on our stages.

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Toronto Burlesque Festival

November 12–15, 2026

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

12 Alexandra Street in Toronto

Tickets are $51.50 – $231.50

Livestream: $20.50 per show or $77.20 for all four

www.torontoburlesquefestival.ca