The 22nd Annual New York Burlesque Festival Set For Next Month

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 premiere in 2003. This October, Thirsty Girl Productions will serve up 4 nights of glitter and glamour in Gotham with over 100 eye-popping performances from international leading burlesque and variety entertainers at four of NYC’s hottest nightclubs. Bringing together over 2,500 enthusiastic audience members who, in addition to enjoying the tassels and tail feathers of burlesque and boylesque, will be entertained by live music, international DJs, variety and circus performers, and shopping at our pop-up boutiques for corsets, pasties, jewelry, vintage dresses, lingerie, couture gloves, and more!

Thursday, October 3rd, let the NYBF games begin with The Teaser Party at 3 Dollar Bill in Brooklyn! Hosted by The Maine Attraction & Fancy Feast, this night is filled with performances by over a dozen national and international performers, plus foot stomping           DJ Momotaro and go-go dancers galore. You can also visit our exciting burlesque shopping bazaar and enjoy post show dancing alongside the stars of the show!

Plus, VIP ticket holders can win fabulous prizes and learn fascinating facts about performers in an exclusive Pre-show Game Show extravaganza hosted by Boo Bess & Jonny Porkpie featuring Burlesque Trivia, Dance-offs, Dildo Ring Toss & more!

Friday, October 4th, join us for The Premiere Party at Williamsburg’s iconic, Brooklyn Bowl. This infamous party hosted by Daphne Always & Maria Topcatt, features over 20 burlesque beauties from the weekend's spectacle of stars. Expect high energy and cutting-edge performances at this legendary night featuring burlesque, boylesque, variety,  live music, and  DJ Fresh Prince of Darkness spinning while NYC’s hottest go-go dancers take the stage! You can also shop our eclectic vendors including pasties, burlesque accessories, NYBF merchandise & more!

Saturday, October 5th, put on your top hat ‘n tails for the Saturday Spectacular at Sony Hall, hosted by Shelly Watson & The Great Wilfredo! This magical night with plenty of song and dance, evokes glamour in the venue formerly known as Billy Rose’s Diamond Horseshoe, and was once a famous 1940s burlesque house! Feel the ghosts of goddesses past and be dazzled by a showcase featuring the finest performers from around the globe in a timeless supper club atmosphere. This is truly a luscious night that’s not to be missed. 



Sunday, October 6th,  The New York Burlesque Festival goes out with one last hoorah at Manhattan’s Le Poisson Rouge with The Golden Pastie Awards and Supper Club Stage Show!  Join us and our notorious cast at this Oscar-style escapade, full of mischievous antics, hosted by Sir Richard Castle. At this show, you will enjoy 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 TMZ Award: For the performer most likely to have all the gossip” and, “The Dorothy Award: For the performer most likely to bring their dog into the dressing room during a show." Expect stellar performances and not just from the cast as the entire NYBF crew comes together for an evening of high jinks including an exclusive red carpet walk that kicks off the night!