06/05/2026
This is your friendly reminder that applications are due TONIGHT at midnight for the 2026 Charm City BurlNowesque & Variety Festival
Show dates: October 2-3, 2026
Location: Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
This application is open to all performers in and out of the Baltimore/ Washington area. All are welcome! Performers will be paid $125 for their performance via Creative Alliance within two weeks following the festival. All tips are pooled each night and include the Stage Kittens.
Application acceptance dates are: April 3 - June 5th
Please Fill this out to apply. This will not guarantee you a spot.
June 30, 2026: Notifications sent to all performers
About the show:
Each day of the festival has a specific theme:
Friday Oct.2: Filthy Gorgeous –a celebration of the weird and twisted side of Baltimore area’s burlesque and variety scene. You don't have to be from Baltimore, or do a Baltimore-themed act (but that would be awesome!) just have that vibe in your act.
Saturday, Oct. 3: The Tell-Tale Masquerade – a showcase of dark and macabre acts. Are you a little spooky? Bring it to the stage.
ALL SUBMITTED ACTS MUST BE LESS THAN 5 MINUTES
This application has a fee of $15. All funds collected from application fees go directly to performers.
BIPOC and disabled performers do not pay an application fee.
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