Midwest Nerdlesque Fest

Midwest Nerdlesque Fest Nerdlesque in the Midwest! Coming November 13-14, 2026 at The Auricle in Canton, OH Good news, everyone!

The best Nerdlesque in the Midwest is coming to Akron, Ohio in 2018!

9/19 Fundraiser Performer Spotlight: Deva Diamond! Come marvel as this divine being graces The Rialto Theatre stage in j...
09/01/2026

9/19 Fundraiser Performer Spotlight: Deva Diamond! Come marvel as this divine being graces The Rialto Theatre stage in just a few short weeks!

HEY NERDS! September 19th, join us at The Rialto Theatre in Akron for a pre-festival fundraiser show! Space is limited s...
08/31/2026

HEY NERDS! September 19th, join us at The Rialto Theatre in Akron for a pre-festival fundraiser show! Space is limited so get your tickets before we sell out!

Sponsors and Vendors wanted! Contact us for more info and to join forces with the nerdiest burlesque fest ‘round these p...
07/31/2026

Sponsors and Vendors wanted! Contact us for more info and to join forces with the nerdiest burlesque fest ‘round these parts! 🤓

All notification emails have been sent out to all who applied to the Midwest Nerdlesque Festival!!! Make sure to check y...
07/31/2026

All notification emails have been sent out to all who applied to the Midwest Nerdlesque Festival!!! Make sure to check your spam folder. If you did not receive an email, please reach out to [email protected]. It was a difficult task to cast this year's festival and we are so excited to share our line up with you soon!

Final Chance to apply! Applications Close TONIGHT, so get 'em in!
06/30/2026

Final Chance to apply! Applications Close TONIGHT, so get 'em in!

Application are now open for Midwest Nerdlesque Fest 2026 at Canton, Ohio Nov 13 -14th. Submit your nerdy burlesque, dr...
03/30/2026

Application are now open for Midwest Nerdlesque Fest 2026 at Canton, Ohio Nov 13 -14th.

Submit your nerdy burlesque, drag, and other variety acts now!

Application Fees & Deadlines:
🩵 March 30 - April 13: Free for all applicants
💛 April 14 - May 31: $20 per application
🩵 June 1 - June 30: $25 per application

Fee Waivers: Performers from marginalized communities may waive their application fee for the entirety or the application period at their discretion - please note this in your submission.

Payment Method:
Send fees via PayPal to [email protected] with your performer name and “Festival Application” in the notes.

Final Deadline: June 30, 2026

More information in the form!

https://forms.gle/mbxXAkWH2uGgKqCB6

Have questions? Email us at [email protected]

F**k ICE, BTW.
01/20/2026

F**k ICE, BTW.

We are back! Midwest Nerdlesque Fest is happening November 13th & 14th 2026 at . We will be posting apps and more detail...
01/19/2026

We are back! Midwest Nerdlesque Fest is happening November 13th & 14th 2026 at . We will be posting apps and more details soon.

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201 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH
44702

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