The 13th Annual New York Burlesque Festival

Celebrating over a Decade, of Glitter and Glamour in Gotham
with over 100 performers from around the Globe!

The Annual New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind in the world, and has attracted sold-out crowds since it’s premiere in 2003. This September marks the 12th year for this celebrated event, and producers, Thirsty Girl & Pontani Productions will once again, serve up 4 nights of glitter and glamour in Gotham, with over 120 eye-popping performances from international leading burlesque and variety entertainers at four of NYC’s hottest nightclubs. Bringing together over 2,700 enthusiastic audience members who, in addition to enjoying tassels and tail feathers will be entertained by live music, international DJ’s, variety and circus performers, boylesque, and a burlesque bazaar where you can try on custom corsets, peruse pasties, hair ornaments, vintage dresses, lingerie and even partake in a pin-up make-over.

Friday, September 26th let the games begin with two fabulous New York hosts, Albert Cadabra and Shelly (The Singing Siren) Watson at The Premiere Party at Williamsburg’s hippest retreat, Brooklyn Bowl. This infamous party features over 20 burlesque beauties from the weekends’ spectacle of stars. Expect high energy, cutting edge burlesque at this legendary night. DJ Fresh Prince of Darkness turns the evening into a late night dance party flanked by some of NYC’s hottest go-go dancers.