New England's Largest Celebration of Body Positivity & The Burlesque Revival

January 15, 2025

5:30pm: Hendrick's Mixer at The 126

At The 126, join us for an exciting FREE EVENT tailored for socializing, forging connections, and mingling with fellow aficionados of burlesque. Immerse yourself in the allure of Hendrick's cocktails, groove to the tunes spun by a talented DJ, and tantalize your taste buds with a sampling of captivating burlesque performances set to ignite Vermont with their teasing allure.

Anticipate the mystical insights of tarot card readings to unveil glimpses of the upcoming weekend.

Additionally, seize the chance to snag festival swag or tickets to the upcoming Vermont Burlesque Festival events ahead.

Schedule:

5:30pm: Doors, Music, & Cocktails
6:00pm:Activities/Give-a-ways
9:00pm: Live Jazz

January 16, 2025

Sneak Peaks at Nectar's

Schedule:

6:30pm: Doors/Cocktails/Food/Pre-Entertainment
7:30pm:Showcase
9:30pm: Curtain Call

Join us for the first dazzling showcase of the Vermont Burlesque Festival! This event offers "sneak peaks" of what’s to come during the rest of the festival weekend and a glimpse revealing the many various genres and diversity of modern burlesque.

Kick off your evening with delicious bites from the kitchen and a crafted cocktail in hand while enjoying classic VTBF video highlights on screen. A celebratory toast, sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin, will set the tone for an unforgettable night!

The Sneak Peaks Showcase is the perfect introduction to modern burlesque for "burlesque virgins" and those curious about this exciting art form. Hosted by the charming Luke Warm and a surprise guest emcee, the evening will explore the rich history and evolution of burlesque through a captivating mix of classic burlesque, neo-burlesque, draglesque, and nerdlesque performances.

Throughout the evening, you’ll have the chance to win fabulous VTBF swag and tickets to upcoming shows.

Details:

Age Restriction: 18+ (Under 18 permitted if accompanied by an adult)

Cash Bar: Open before and during the showcase for guests 21+

Tickets: General admission with limited seating – standing room expected

Note: This event is designed for mature audiences and includes explicit language and adult themes.

Don’t miss your chance to kick off the Vermont Burlesque Festival in style! Grab your tickets now and prepare for a night full of surprises, entertainment, and celebration!

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January 17, 2025

8:00pm: Granite City Showcase at Barre Opera House
 
The Granite City Showcase has become one of the most attended shows of the Vermont Burlesque Festival.  From doors to curtain call, this 4 hour event features, adult beverage tastings, live music, comedy, variety acts and burlesque headliners you won't want to miss.

Friday Night is FLANNEL NIGHT!   Barre is a flannel kinda town ...and so we want to challenge you to wear your best! Bring that flannel scarf! Put on that flannel skirt! Wear that flannel jacket! Who's got the flannel bow tie!?!  The staff of the Vermont Burlesque Festival will be giving out prizes for best flannel outfits worn to the Granite City Showcase.  Just show up, pose on the red (flannel) carpet and have your photo taken for a chance to win a variety of great prizes.

The festival isn’t just about burlesque and the celebration of body positivity, it also raises awareness and money for several local charities including… Breast Cancer Research studied right here in Vermont, the Health & Wellness Program at the Pride Center of Vermont,  the WARMTH Heating Fuel Assistance Program, and of course by contributing to the Vermont Arts Council in an effort to keep the arts alive in Vermont!

Tickets for this event are on a scaled tier schedule and raise in value as the event approaches.  The earlier you buy the more you save.

This event is intended for mature audiences, may include vulgar language and adult themes, and is restricted to ages 18+.  Specialty alcoholic educational tastings with Hendrick's Gin will also be offered to those ticket holders who are 21+.  A limited cash bar will be available during the pre-show and throughout the showcase until about 15 minutes after intermission.  

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January 18, 2025

Warm Up Review at Hotel Champlain

Schedule:

3:00pm - 4:00pm: Check-In, Tastings, Shopping,  

4:00pm: Warm Up Review Showroom Doors

4:15pm - 6:00pm: Warm Up Review

6:00-8:00pm: Shop & Swap

11:00pm - 1:00am: After Party

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Le Grande Finalé at Hotel Champlain

3:00pm - 8:00pm: Doors, Pre-Function Entertainment, Shopping, Tastings

4:00pm - 6:00pm:Warm Up Review Showcase

6:00pm - 7:00pm: Hendrick's Cocktail Hour & Red Carpet

7:00pm - 8:00pm: Cabaret Hour w/ The Swinging Tassels

8:00pm - 11:30pm: La Grande Finalé Showcase w/ Jessabelle Thunder & Tito Bonito

11:00pm -1:30am:After Party

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Date: January 15, 2025 - January 18, 2025

Location: Various Location,Burlington and Barre,VT

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