Sign of the Beast Burlesque, Portland, OR (2026)

Producers of the first Festival in the world dedicated to heavy metal and burlesque - Metalesque Fest!

06/02/2026

Metalesque Fest performer applications have officially closed! ⚔️

Despite the tumultuous times we continue be in, we are overwhelmed with gratitude with having had 120 performers submit applications to our festival!
We will be working hard now to make the difficult decision on choosing our cast for METALESQUE FEST 2026 this fall!!!! - Fest tickets will be available soon!

Please check your emails regularly over the next couple weeks if you applied.

Whether or not you are chosen for this year’s fest PLEASE continue to unapologetically make q***r alternative art. We need it in this world!
🔥🔥🔥

05/29/2026

Performer applications CLOSE SUNDAY at midnight! ⏳

Click our bio link or visit our website for performer, vendor and staff applications.
SignOfTheBeastBurlesque.com

🎸 *THE METAL MONTH OF MAY* 🎸

*BIPOC performers apply for free during entire application period. *

Fest Dates:
Friday, September 11th
Saturday, September 12th

What we are looking for:
Performance art including pole, aerial, drag, burlesque, sideshow, acro, dance all set to METAL music! 🤘

What festival performers receive:
💥$75 payment
💥Individual tips
💥Professional photos & video
💥 tote bag filled with goodies from our local sponsors.
💥 Invitation to cast parties
💥 First access to workshops
💥 Free admission to entire festival with private viewing area

📸
2025

05/27/2026

FINAL COUNTDOWN! Performer applications CLOSE May 31st at midnight! ⏳

Click our bio link or visit our website for performer, vendor and staff applications.
SignOfTheBeastBurlesque.com

🎸 *THE METAL MONTH OF MAY* 🎸

*BIPOC performers apply for free during entire application period. *

Fest Dates:
Friday, September 11th
Saturday, September 12th

What we are looking for:
Performance art including pole, aerial, drag, burlesque, sideshow, acro, dance all set to METAL music! 🤘

What festival performers receive:
💥$75 payment
💥Individual tips
💥Professional photos & video
💥 tote bag filled with goodies from our local sponsors.
💥 Invitation to cast parties
💥 First access to workshops
💥 Free admission to entire festival with private viewing area

📸
2025 performers

05/17/2026

THIS THURSDAY- bring cash 💸
45 Alive: Benefit Birthday Bash
For Darcy (aka Hai Fleish) - F*CK Cancer! 💥

Join us on May 21 to celebrate Darcy’s birthday and support her through breast cancer treatment. (We are looking for one more person to help out night of the show. Please DM us asap if interested!)

Not one to let a “bad boob” keep her down, we are going to party with a full-to-the-brim show featuring burlesque, drag, and a seriously impressive list of raffle items that you DO NOT want to miss out on.
Performances by ⤵️

kitk

Hosted by

This is a cash only event so bring your dollars!

Thursday, May 21st
Peacock Bar .pdx (14 & SE Morrison)
Doors 6:30 / Show 7pm.
$15 - tickets ONLY sold at the door!
Bar is 21+

To learn more about Darcy’s medical story, please visit her GoFundMe page. While you’re there, any donations or shares to the community are much appreciated!

Questions? Want to donate items for the raffle?
Contact: [email protected]

05/07/2026

We got one more hot tip for ya! -Costume edition
Applications are rolling in and are so excited to watch everyone’s submissions! 🤩

Incase you didn’t hear… applications are open!!! 🚨

Click our bio link or visit our website for performer, vendor and staff applications.
SignOfTheBeastBurlesque.com

You have until May 31st at midnight to get it in.⏳

🎸 *THE METAL MONTH OF MAY* 🎸

*BIPOC performers apply for free during entire application period. *

Fest Dates:
Friday, September 11th
Saturday, September 12th

What we are looking for:
Performance art including pole, aerial, drag, burlesque, sideshow, acro, dance all set to METAL music! 🤘

What festival performers receive:
💥$75 payment
💥Individual tips
💥Professional photos & video
💥 tote bag filled with goodies from our local sponsors.
💥 Invitation to cast parties
💥 First access to workshops
💥 Free admission to entire festival with private viewing area

📸
2025 performers

Address

Portland, OR

Website

http://www.signofthebeastburlesque.com/

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