Events

Kick off the first annual Nashville Burlesque Festival Thursday, September 12, with our Music City Show! Our opening gala puts our local performers front and center in front of a working still at Nashville’s first distillery, Corsair Distillery. It’s a breathtaking showcase of variety and burlesque performances fine crafted with a smooth finish. Featuring performers from across the nation and right here at home as they tease and treat you. Hosted by Freya West anad Shan de Leers, alongside Feature Performer Chola Magnolia you can see performances by:

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Luxury Lounge! Join us for our fabulous cocktail lounge to get acquainted and kick off the weekend! Pull on those fancy pajama pants and settle in for a night of fun at the fanciest PJ party around!

All VIP weekend guests will also be invited to our performer Cocktail Hour before the show! This exclusive cocktail hour, hosted by Corsair Distillery, is for performers and VIP ticket holders only, and allows performers to network and prepare for a sparkling weekend!

Cocktail Hour starts at 7:00, doors open to general ticket holders at 8:00, show starts at 9:00.

We’ll keep things rolling on night two of the Nashville Burlesque Festival as we move the show to The Nashville Palace! This showcase is bursting with talent, from our headliners and featured acts to performers from across the United States, all sharing the historic stage at Nashville Palace. With a focus on the history of burlesque and its salacious roots, this show is sure to titillate. Friday will be hosted by Jezebel Express and feature performances from Feature Performer Chola Magnolia, your Headliners Jeez Loueez, Jet Noir, and Michelle L’Amour as well as:

Glitz & Glam! Dress in your best and you’re beyond sure to impress. From Gothic Glam to Disco Divas, we want all the pomp and circumstance you can muster, let’s spend Friday in style!

Doors open to ticket holders at 8:00, show starts at 9:00.

The big event of the weekend features the best in burlesque and variety arts today! Join the final night of the Nashville Burlesque Festival for our Extravaganza! Curated from over 150 act submissions, this show is one everyone will remember long after the glitter fades. We’ll be taking over The Nashville Palace for the final night of tease and spectacle. Saturday night will be hosted by Jeez Loueez and feature performances from your Headliners Jet Noir, Jezebel Express, and Michelle L’amour as well as:

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Wild Side! Be it spots, stripes, fur, or even florals…we want to get wild with you. Join in on our last night of performances by donning your favorite animal print!

Doors open to ticket holders at 8:00, show starts at 9:00.