24th Annual NY Burlesque Festival

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Thirsty Girl Productions Presents

The 24th Annual 

New York Burlesque Festival

October 2nd-4th, 2026

Cheers to 24 Years of Glitter and Glamour in Gotham!

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world and has attracted sold-out crowds since its 2003 premiere. 

This October, Thirsty Girl Productions will once again serve up 3 nights of glitter and glamour in Gotham, with over 50 eye-popping performances at three of Brooklyn and Manhattan’s hottest venues. Join the party and enjoy a variety of international burlesque, drag, circus, music, and burlesque bazaars throughout the festival! 

Our Events

Friday October 2nd, let the burlesque games begin with Miss Frankie Eleanor & Jonny Porkpie’s Pre-show Game Show extravaganza featuring burlesque trivia, dance-offs, dildo ring toss & more! Then slip into the infamous Premiere Party hosted by Storm Marrero & Maria Topcatt and expect high energy and edgy performances from around the globe! Don’t miss our exciting burlesque bazaar and pre-show Gogo dancers with DJ Fresh Prince of Darkness!

Saturday, October 3rd, put on your rhinestones and leopard print for the Saturday Spectacular at Sony Hall, on 46th Street. This magical night is hosted by The Great Wilfredo in the venue formerly known as Billy Rose’s Diamond Horseshoe, a famous 1930s & 40s Burlesque club!

The showgirl and vaudeville vibes will sparkle and the drinks flow as you are dazzled by a showcase featuring the finest performers from around the globe in this swanky supper club environment. Truly a luscious night out that’s not to be missed.

Sunday, October 4th, Join us for one last hoorah at Manhattan’s Le Poisson Rouge for The Golden Pastie Awards and Supper Club Stage Show! Sir Richard Castle and Veronica Viper host our notorious cast at this Oscar-styled escapade, full of mischievous antics, live performances and an awards ceremony that both honors and pokes fun at the world’s finest burlesque performers with a double D sized Golden Pastie for the winners. Categories include,The Hottest Freshman ,for the most dynamic newbie performer on the scene, The Twirling Dervish Award, for the best tassel twirler and The Risque-y Business Award, for the performer most likely to go full frontal. Expect stellar performances as the entire NYBF cast and crew comes together for an evening of hi-jinx including an exclusive red carpet walk that kicks off the night!

For Festival VIP Passes and a Complete Lineup visit

www.thenewyorkburlesquefestival.com

 Individual tickets for each show are available

 at the venue’s websites listed below:

Friday Oct 2nd

The Premiere Party

3 Dollar Bill

260 Meserole Street

Brooklyn, NY, 11206

Doors: 6:00pm VIP / 6:30pm GA

VIP Pre-Show Gameshow: 6:45pm

Show: 8:00pm

Tickets: $20-$50

www.3dollarbilbk.com

Saturday, October 3rd

The Saturday Spectacular

Sony Hall

245 West 46th

NY, NY, 10036

Doors: 6:00pm VIP / 6:30pm GA

Show: 7:00

Ticket Prices $35 -$70

www.sonyhall.com

Sunday, October 4th

The Golden Pastie Awards

Le Poisson Rouge

158 Bleecker Street 

NY, NY, 10012

Doors: 6:30pm VIP / 7:00pm GA

Show: 8:00pm

Tickets $20-$65

www.lpr.com