Australian Burlesque Festival

Australian Burlesque Festival A Bold Celebration of Community, Creativity, and Legacy. Together, We Are Shaping Burlesque’s Future. The ultimate festival experience built on legacy & history!

More than an iconic and legendary festival, we are a movement that inspires and transforms! Now in its 13th year The Australian Burlesque Festival is a whirlwind of shows, workshops and more touring nationally in 2022! Starring incredible local burlesque and cabaret stars.

ALICE SPRINGS… JUST 4 WEEKS TO GO! The countdown is officially ON!In just FOUR WEEKS, the Australian Burlesque Festival ...
05/09/2026

ALICE SPRINGS… JUST 4 WEEKS TO GO!
The countdown is officially ON!

In just FOUR WEEKS, the Australian Burlesque Festival lands in Alice Springs for one spectacular night of glamour, tease, comedy, cabaret and jaw-dropping variety.

THE BIG TEASE SOIRÉE
Saturday 3 October 2026
Araluen Arts Centre

For 17 years, we’ve been bringing the very best of burlesque to audiences across Australia — and now it’s Alice Springs’ turn!
Expect:
Sensational burlesque
Incredible performers
Glitter & glamour
And a night you absolutely won’t forget!

BUT THAT’S NOT ALL…

Our headline performers are bringing their workshops to Alice Springs!

This is your chance to get up close and personal with some of the incredible talent appearing in the festival and learn from the professionals themselves.

Whether you’re a seasoned performer, curious beginner or simply want to have fun, these workshops are an experience not to miss.

HEADLINER WORKSHOPS
Learn the art, attitude and allure of burlesque directly from our visiting festival stars.

Spaces are limited so don’t wait!

This isn’t just a show.
It’s a night out.
It’s an experience.
It’s a little bit naughty.

And it’s your chance to experience the Australian Burlesque Festival in Alice Springs.

So… who are you bringing?
Your bestie?
Your partner?
Your whole gang?

Or are you coming solo and making some new friends? 💋
ONLY 4 WEEKS UNTIL THE BIG TEASE SOIRÉE!
And with the headliner workshops happening around the festival, there’s even more reason to get involved.

🎟️ BOOK YOUR TICKETS & WORKSHOP SPOTS NOW
www.australianburlesquefest.com

Alice Springs… it’s time to get your tease on.

MELBOURNE — THREE NIGHTS. THREE SHOWS. ONE FABULOUS WEEKEND! The Australian Burlesque FestivalAustralia’s original Festi...
04/09/2026

MELBOURNE — THREE NIGHTS.

THREE SHOWS. ONE FABULOUS WEEKEND!

The Australian Burlesque Festival

Australia’s original Festival of Variety and Tease is bringing glamour, burlesque, cabaret and spectacular live entertainment to Melbourne this October!

FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER: EMPRESS ER****UE
Our sultry preview night! Sneak peeks, surprises, incredible performers and plenty of edgy tease.

SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER: THE BIG TEASE GALA
The main event! A spectacular celebration of world-class burlesque, variety and glamour, bigger, bolder and gloriously entertaining.

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER: NEW FOLLIES
Meet the future stars of burlesque! Cheer on fresh new talent as they strut, tease and compete for the New Follies crown!

Three nights. Three completely different experiences. One Festival of Variety and Tease.

Make a night of it… or make a weekend of it and come to all three!

Spiegel Haus, Melbourne
23 • 24 • 25 October

Tickets are selling — don't miss out!
Book now: australianburlesquefestival.com.au

Australian Burlesque Festival — Festival of Variety and Tease.

SYDNEY... ARE YOU READY? The Big Tease Gala is sashaying into town on Saturday 10 October for one unforgettable night of...
02/09/2026

SYDNEY... ARE YOU READY?



The Big Tease Gala is sashaying into town on Saturday 10 October for one unforgettable night of glamour, glitter and world-class burlesque.

One night only. Show is already selling fast! Grab the last VIP tables.

Starring










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Tickets are on sale now.
https://www.theconcourse.com.au/event/australian-burlesque-festival-2026/

The Concourse, Sydney
Saturday 10 October



AUSTRALIAN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL™
17 Years of Original Burlesque Excellence

ALICE SPRINGS… JUST 4 WEEKS TO GO! The countdown is officially ON! In FOUR WEEKS, the Australian Burlesque Festival land...
01/09/2026

ALICE SPRINGS… JUST 4 WEEKS TO GO!

The countdown is officially ON!

In FOUR WEEKS, the Australian Burlesque Festival lands in Alice Springs for one spectacular night of glamour, tease, comedy, cabaret and jaw-dropping variety.

THE BIG TEASE SOIRÉE
Friday 2 October 2026


For 17 years, we’ve been bringing the very best of burlesque to audiences across Australia, and now it’s Alice Springs’ turn.

Expect:
Sensational burlesque
Incredible performers
Glitter & glamour
Comedy & cabaret
A night you won’t forget

This isn’t just a show.

It’s a night out. It’s an experience. It’s a little bit naughty.

So who are you bringing?

Your bestie?
Your partner?
Your whole gang?
Or are you coming solo and making some new friends?

ONLY 4 WEEKS UNTIL THE BIG TEASE SOIRÉE!

Don’t wait until the week before and discover everyone else already has their tickets.

Alice Springs… it’s time to get your tease on.

Tix: www.australianburlesquefest.com

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THE AUSTRALIAN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL 2026 IS COMING… AND YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS TOUR!Australia, get ready for TEASE, ...
27/08/2026

THE AUSTRALIAN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL 2026 IS COMING… AND YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS TOUR!

Australia, get ready for TEASE, GLAMOUR, VARIETY. COMEDY & more.

The Australian Burlesque Festival is hitting the road for an unforgettable 2026 tour and this is your chance to experience some of the most spectacular burlesque and variety performers from Australia and around the world.

Darwin: 2 Oct
Alice Springs: 3 Oct
Newcastle: 8 Oct
Gosford: 9 Oct
Sydney: 10 Oct
Briabane: 16 Oct
Gold Coast: 17 Oct
Melbourne: 23, 24, 25 Oct

Expect jaw-dropping performances, international headliners, incredible Australian talent, glamour, tease and plenty of surprises. The 2026 line-up includes international stars alongside Australia's finest performers.

This isn't just another night out. It's an experience. A chance to dress up, escape the ordinary, celebrate self-expression and see burlesque at its most spectacular.

17 YEARS OF THE AUSTRALIAN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL.
ONE EPIC TOUR.
LIMITED NIGHTS.
🎟️ AND THE BIGGEST FOMO IS HEARING EVERYONE ELSE TALK ABOUT IT WHILE YOU WISH YOU'D BOUGHT A TICKET.

So don't wait until the photos hit your feed.
Don't wait until your friends say, “OMG, you should have come!”
Grab your tickets, rally your favourite people and make a night of it.
Your seat is waiting. Your excuse is not.

🎟️ BOOK NOW & BE PART OF THE 2026 AUSTRALIAN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL!
See the full 2026 Festival events & tickets

DARWIN & ALICE SPRINGS WE’RE OPENING THE FESTIVAL! The wait is OVER! Tickets in bio 2 October Darwin 3 October Alice Spr...
25/08/2026

DARWIN & ALICE SPRINGS
WE’RE OPENING THE FESTIVAL!

The wait is OVER!

Tickets in bio

2 October Darwin


3 October Alice Springs


Get ready for two nights of fabulous burlesque, variety, cabaret and unforgettable entertainment.

Whether you’re coming with your friends, colleagues, family or just looking for an excuse to get out and have some fun, this is where you want to be!

Don’t be the one hearing about it afterwards… BE THERE!

Tickets are moving so grab yours now and come celebrate with us!

Darwin & Alice Springs where the excitement begins!

BRISBANE… THIS IS YOUR WARNING.Something very exciting is coming to town.The Australian Burlesque Festival returns to Br...
19/08/2026

BRISBANE… THIS IS YOUR WARNING.

Something very exciting is coming to town.

The Australian Burlesque Festival returns to Brisbane for one spectacular night of glamour, tease, comedy, cabaret and seriously unforgettable entertainment.

THE PRINCESS THEATRE, BRISBANE
FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER 2026
















Expect jaw-dropping performances, outrageous costumes, wicked humour, spectacular artistry and enough glitter to leave you questioning your life choices.

This isn’t your average night out.

It’s the kind of night you’ll hear your friends talking about the next morning…

“OMG. You should have been there.”

And honestly? You should.

Bring your besties.
Book the date.
Dress up.
Get the cocktails.
Prepare to be thoroughly entertained.

Tickets are on sale now and you do NOT want to be the person who misses out.

17 YEARS OF THE AUSTRALIAN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL.
ONE VERY BIG NIGHT IN BRISBANE.

Be there. Or hear about it afterwards.



AUSTRALIAN BURLESQUE FESTIVAL™
17 Years of Original Burlesque Excellence

DARWIN, WE'RE COMING TO YOU! WHY DARWIN IS GETTING A LITTLE MORE GLAMOROUS THIS OCTOBER...What are you doing Friday 2 Oc...
10/08/2026

DARWIN, WE'RE COMING TO YOU!

WHY DARWIN IS GETTING A LITTLE MORE GLAMOROUS THIS OCTOBER...

What are you doing Friday 2 October?

Who's coming with you?

Ready for a little glamour, mischief and fun?

Because it's time for a night out.

You've seen the posters.

Now come experience the show.

THE BIG TEASE SOIRÉE

Presented by the Australian Burlesque Festival™

17 years of celebrating the art of burlesque, bringing together incredible performers, unforgettable characters, glamour, comedy and spectacular live entertainment.

AANT Centre - Darwin's Premier Live Entertainment Venue
Friday 2 October 2026

Featuring:

​RedBone
​Bonita Dangerdoll
Tash York
​Dolores Daiquiri
Lyra la Belle
Darwin Divine Dancers
Emmeline Spankhurts
Velvet Verve
Kitty Fable
Saskia
Millie Devine

Whether you're planning a girls' night, date night, birthday celebration or simply looking for something a little different to do in Darwin...

Come out. Get dressed up. Grab your favourite people. And let us entertain you.

DARWIN — THIS ONE'S FOR YOU.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW

https://tickets.yourcentre.com.au/Shows/The-Australian-Burlesque-Festival-Big-Tease-Soiree

10/08/2026

Darwin locals, we want to know.
Have you ever been to a burlesque show?
YES
NO
“I have absolutely no idea what to expect”

We're bringing The Big Tease Soirée to Darwin again in 2026.

Let's see how many of you are ready for it.

10/08/2026

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