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The New York Burlesque Festival is calling on burlesque, drag and variety performers to submit their applications for the 24th annual edition of the event, with the deadline for submissions falling on July 11.
The festival, which has become a fixture on New York City’s live entertainment calendar over more than two decades, is set to run from October 2 to October 4, 2026, spanning three nights across three separate venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Performers looking to take part can submit their applications via the festival’s website.
Three Nights Across Three Venues
The weekend-long program kicks off on Friday, October 2 with The Premiere Party, hosted at 3 Dollar Bill in Brooklyn. The venue, known for its role in the city’s queer nightlife and performance scene, will serve as the launchpad for the festival’s 2026 run.
Saturday, October 3 sees the action move to Sony Hall in Manhattan for The Saturday Spectacular, which traditionally serves as the centrepiece event of the festival weekend.
The program wraps up on Sunday, October 4 at Le Poisson Rouge in Greenwich Village with The Golden Pastie Awards and Burlesque Show, a ceremony that recognises standout performers and contributions to the burlesque community.
VIP Passes And Individual Tickets Available
Tickets for all three nights are now on sale. The festival is offering two tiers of multi-day VIP access through its Crystal Pass and Disco Pass options, both of which cover all three days of programming and include reserved seating and additional perks.
For attendees who prefer to pick and choose their nights, individual tickets for each of the three shows are also available separately through the festival’s website.
A Long-Running Institution In New York’s Performance Scene
Now entering its 24th year, the New York Burlesque Festival has established itself as one of the longest-running events of its kind in the United States. The festival draws performers from across the country and internationally, covering a broad spectrum of acts that includes burlesque, drag and variety performance.
The event has historically played a role in bringing together both established and emerging talent in the burlesque world, offering a multi-night showcase that spans different corners of New York City’s venue landscape.
With the July 11 application deadline fast approaching, performers interested in joining the 2026 lineup will need to move quickly to get their submissions in.
