The world's biggest burlesque festival is returning to Australia in 2025
When is The Australian Burlesque Festival?
Whether you're a cabaret connoisseur or dipping your toes into the strip world for the first time, The Big Tease promises a fun night out for all. In 2025, The Australian Burlesque Festival will tour nine of the country's biggest cities, including:
Gold Coast, Miami Marketta – October 10
Brisbane, The Tivoli – October 11
Newcastle, Flamingos Live – October 16
Gosford, Factory Funhaus – October 17
Sydney, The Concourse – October 18
Alice Springs, Araluen Arts Centre – October 24
Darwin Entertainment Centre – October 25
Adelaide, Star Theatre – October 30
Melbourne, Memo Music Hall – November 1 and 2
Who's performing at The Australian Burlesque Festival?
Headlining the festival is the dazzling, award-winning Canadian burlesque star, Zyra Lee Vanity, who's best known for fusing classic burlesque glamour with Afro-Caribbean flair. Sharing the spotlight will be Adelaide's blonde bombshell Lyra LaBelle, Melbourne's 'Grande Dame of Drag and Cabaret' Tash York, and veteran glamour queen – not to mention festival director and co-founder – Dolores Daiquiri. Supporting acts will vary in each city, so be sure to check out the lineup here.
What else to expect from The Australian Burlesque Festival?
In major cities, you can get your burlesque on with a range of dance workshops – from a beginner-friendly Bump n' Grind 101 to a hip-hop-infused Traplesque 101. There's also an all-levels Go Slow class and an intermediate vintage groove Three For The Show.
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