Shade Burlesque Festival

Shade Burlesque Festival Uplifting the BIPOC Legacy through burlesk
�Lək̓ʷəŋən Territory | Victoria, Canada

Our 2025 Legend of Honour: Ka’ena!It was Shade’s tremendous honour to welcome a trailblazing Polynesian Legend who start...
11/03/2025

Our 2025 Legend of Honour: Ka’ena!

It was Shade’s tremendous honour to welcome a trailblazing Polynesian Legend who started burlesque in the 1950s! ⭐️

📸 Photographs of her at Shade by

💥 she shared her gorgeous and diverse culture from the islands of Hawaii, born of fire and water, when the volcanoes burst from the sea. Ka’ena share at shade Speaks how she quickly became an international marquee performer, working throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Japan. Ka’ena told us of tales from the industry while she captured audiences with her performances and dances of the traditional past.

Behind the scenes shots of Legend Ka’ena, Joy Rider, Lia Jasmine & ACTin’ Up getting ready for the magic of showtime!📸 P...
10/13/2025

Behind the scenes shots of Legend Ka’ena, Joy Rider, Lia Jasmine & ACTin’ Up getting ready for the magic of showtime!

📸 Photographed by

Throwback to the Caber-Shade Competition!It was astonishing to see the fierce talent take on competition day. The embodi...
10/09/2025

Throwback to the Caber-Shade Competition!

It was astonishing to see the fierce talent take on competition day. The embodied energy brought to the stage in tremendous and powerful ways was a real treat to our audience. We are grateful for each and every one of you 💫

📸 | Photographed by

THE SHADE AFTERPARTY IS HERE!Let’s celebrate the success of the inaugural Shade Burlesque Festival at our Post Festival ...
10/08/2025

THE SHADE AFTERPARTY IS HERE!

Let’s celebrate the success of the inaugural Shade Burlesque Festival at our Post Festival Party next week — OCTOBER 16th 🍹🎉

This event is also a fundraiser to support the funds it takes to put on a multi day event so bring your bills as all tips will be donated to Shade!

💥 | OCT 16 | 537 Johnson St | 19+
🍻 | Doors: 7pm
🎤 | Show: 8pm

🎟️🎟️ TICKETS ARE LIVE (🔗 in b!o)
$10 - $25 sliding scale!

♿️ FOD has a wheelchair & mobility aid accessible front entrance, front room or back room seating & washroom. Please contact FOD staff for additional info at (777) 432-4565

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Shade Photo Booth pictures available!Follow the link in our bio for Friday & Saturday pics!Please note that due to blur ...
10/06/2025

Shade Photo Booth pictures available!

Follow the link in our bio for Friday & Saturday pics!

Please note that due to blur times or lighting or quality some pictures did not make it to the final cut

Please tag and credit when posting!

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Throwback to Friday night’s showcase📸 | Photographed by
10/06/2025

Throwback to Friday night’s showcase

📸 | Photographed by

Feedback forms are live!Did you participate in the Shade Burlesque Festival 2025? We want to hear what YOU have to say!!...
10/04/2025

Feedback forms are live!

Did you participate in the Shade Burlesque Festival 2025? We want to hear what YOU have to say!! Whether you attended as a performer, volunteer, or patron, we want to know what you loved and where we can continue to grow!

Link in bio! 🙌🏼

A sweet moment during the crowning of our Monarch encapsulating the core value of our festival — uplifting each other📸 |...
10/03/2025

A sweet moment during the crowning of our Monarch encapsulating the core value of our festival — uplifting each other

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Shade Curtain Call: Night 1 + 2Look at all these stunning performers who lit up The McPherson Playhouse this past weeken...
10/02/2025

Shade Curtain Call: Night 1 + 2

Look at all these stunning performers who lit up The McPherson Playhouse this past weekend! We are still reveling in the electric magic of Friday’s Showcase of Culture & Truth and Caber-Shade Competition ✨

📸 | Photographed by

10/02/2025

2025’s second runner up… VENA KAHLO 👑

Congratulations to for taking 3rd place with this fierce performance, we raise our hands to you!⭐️

Wear your crown high!

Remember your Shade Festival weekend forever with a snapshot in time! 💗Your Shade Photo Booth photos from are now avail...
10/01/2025

Remember your Shade Festival weekend forever with a snapshot in time! 💗

Your Shade Photo Booth photos from are now available! 📸

Follow the link in our story and use code 7140 to download for free and please credit the talent when sharing

THANK YOU! ♥️Shade Burlesque Festival has officially come to its close after a weekend full of powerful performances, ed...
09/29/2025

THANK YOU! ♥️

Shade Burlesque Festival has officially come to its close after a weekend full of powerful performances, educational opportunities, connection & celebration.

This has been made possible by a massive community effort coming together to uplift BIPOC artistry & for that we raise our hands & say thank you 🤲🏼

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