The New Mexico Burlesque Festival

09/01/2026

How about this *throwback* to the FIRST NMBF in 2019?! Peep all those beautiful, brilliant humans!!! (NMBF 2019 was hosted by World Famous *BOB* - Headlined by Miss Poison Ivory - and had a special Local Legend experience by Lola Foxx!!)

09/01/2026

Pssssst.... Maybe have those videos polished by 9.16.26..... 👽 🤫

We're about ONE MONTH away from apps opening for - are *YOU* ready? We'll be back at the KiMo Theatre for three nights of star-studded, award-winning, stage-slaying entertainment - and our two day workshop lineup is going to be top-tier!! You do not want to sleep on this!

The last two years have brought in record numbers of applications! It's a deliciously difficult task to narrow down the pool - but we are up for the task!!!

Here's some things you can do to be ready!!! (There will be a no-fee Early Bird period! 🐦)

✨ Polish up those application videos! 🎥
✨ We will be unable to accept fire or aerial acts 🚫
✨ Mark your calendars - Feb 11-13, 2027! 🗓️
✨ Share with all your friends and favorite performers!!! 🎁

08/15/2026

We're about ONE MONTH away from apps opening for - are *YOU* ready? We'll be back at the KiMo Theatre for three nights of star-studded, award-winning, stage-slaying entertainment - and our two day workshop lineup is going to be top-tier!! You do not want to sleep on this!

The last two years have brought in record numbers of applications! It's a deliciously difficult task to narrow down the pool - but we are up for the task!!!

Here's some things you can do to be ready!!! (There will be a no-fee Early Bird period! 🐦)

✨ Polish up those application videos! 🎥
✨ We will be unable to accept fire or aerial acts 🚫
✨ Mark your calendars - Feb 11-13, 2027! 🗓️
✨ Share with all your friends and favorite performers!!! 🎁

08/15/2026

We 💜 WTFunk!!! Help support this amazing festival through their sponsorship initiative!

If you're in the PNW, check out tickets - next weekend!!!

08/12/2026

So excited to begin curating the SEVENTH !!!! Apps go live next month so make sure to follow - share with a friend - and don't miss out!!! We'd hate to miss out on you 😘

07/30/2026

Such an awesome selection of talented educators!!! We're always so proud to partner with What the Funk An All BIPOC Burlesque Festival and can't wait to see all the amazing acts they curate! And who will be crowned GRAND MASTER FUNK??

07/16/2026

Knock, knock. Who's there? NMBF'27 date drop!!! We'll be back to take over the KiMo Theater for three star-studded nights of entertainment - Feb 11-13th, 2027!

Applications go live mid-September, so start polishing those submission videos!!



Check out nmbfproductions.com to see our past years' lineups and more!

06/16/2026

Happy Birthday, Viva La Fever!!! 🥵😻🤩 2026 BHOF Legend of the Year!!!

Happy Birthday to the one and only Viva La Fever!!!!

We can't wait to see you in a month!!!

06/09/2026

Have *you* ever helped sponsor a festival or performance art event? Why (or why not)? What perks did you feel like were "worth it"? We love when our efforts lift each other up - so we're always down for in kind services/trades as well!! We've got some great ideas cookin' for 2027 and you can help make it happen!!!

Feel free to comment or DM if you've got ideas or want to get involved!

Pics below from some of our workshops! Your support could go toward all of THIS!!!

05/31/2026

✨ Congratulations and amazing work to everyone who graced Vegas with their sparkle this weekend! Your contributions mean so much! And it was amazing to see so many of our previous NMBF cast members on stage!!!

Extra CONGRATS to Chola Magnolia (2026 headliner) and The Rhinettes (2026 group act) for your well deserved title wins!!

Other NMBF'26 artists on the stage this weekend: Joona Bae, Matt Adore, Sneaky Boo, Miss Candi Yams, Vita Devour, Mademoiselle Amelia, Dulce Djour, RedBone, and of course, Tito Bonito! Wow!!!! 🤩✨🤩

Make sure to follow The Burlesque Hall of Fame to support this amazing event, learn more about our burlesque Legends, and to get involved!!

The 2026 Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender Tournament of Tease Winners:

Most Dazzling: Valerie Veils
Most Comedic: Hot Blonde Slvt
Best Small Group: Les Copines, Miss Angie Z and Aria Delanoche
Best Large Group: The Rhinettes
Best Debut Runner-Up: MochaMocha2.0
Best Debut and Most Innovative: Charlie Quinn Starling
M- Exotic World 2nd Runner-Up and Most Classic: Peekaboo Pointe
M- Exotic World 1st Runner-Up: Chola Magnolia
Miss Exotic World: Gin Minsky