Four days only – From Thursday, November 12 to Sunday, November 15, 2026 – The Toronto Burlesque Festival presents REVERIE, the 14th edition of their annual festival, featuring dazzling, dreamlike entertainment spotlighting over 50 burlesque artists from around the world, plus workshops and a marketplace. Presented at partner venue Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.
Renowned & legendary burlesque headliners!
Hosted by Le Tabby Lexington, Sassy Ray and Madame Ode’miin Surprise, Toronto Burlesque Festival (TBF) 2026 headliners include: internationally renowned Afro-Indigenous burlesque dancer and Miss Exotic World (2022) Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière (Montreal); Chicago cabaret legend and two-time Number One Burlesque Figure Jeez Loueez (New Orleans / Chicago); international burlesque icon Jezebel Express (New York / Newfoundland); and a special appearance from burlesque legend and Burlesque Hall of Famer Lovey Goldmine (Las Vegas), whose career has spanned 50 years.
There’ll be a different roster of performers every night. See the full festival line-up here.
Each performance features a different cast and invites you deeper into a realm of fantasy, glamour, rebellion and transformation. In addition to four spellbinding showcases and the vendors marketplace, TBF will offer two days of public workshops on November 13 and 14, led by the festival’s headliners and featured performers.
“Whether you’re a seasoned burlesque aficionado or discovering the art form for the first time, the Toronto Burlesque Festival invites audiences on a dazzling journey with the top performers in burlesque, cabaret and drag.”
– Toronto Burlesque Festival
About the Toronto Burlesque Festival
Founded in 2008, the Toronto Burlesque Festival is an artist-led non-profit organization and annual event dedicated to celebrating, preserving and advancing the artistry of burlesque through an inclusive and dynamic platform. Their mission is to elevate burlesque as a powerful, interdisciplinary art that blends many genres of dance, comedy, striptease, drag and circus arts while embracing diverse perspectives and experiences. They believe that burlesque has the possibility to be a sex-positive, empowering, satirical and avant-garde artform. Read more about them here and meet the team here.
(Photo credits: Toronto Burlesque Festival. Zilly Lilly & Ivory. Photography + creative direction by Fran Chudnoff, styling by Zilly Lilly + Ivory + CC Calica, makeup by Zilly Lilly + Ivory + Rahnell Branton.)
Event details
Presented by: Toronto Burlesque Festival, with partner venue Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Type of event: burlesque festival
Event hosts: Le Tabby Lexington, Sassy Ray & Madame Ode’miin Surprise
Headliners: Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière, Jeez Loueez, Jezebel Express & Lovey Goldmine
Featured performers: See the full nightly line-up here
Participating vendors: The Vendors Marketplace will be open on November 13 & 14. Vendors TBA.
Dates & times: The festival runs from Thursday, November 12 – Sunday, November 15, 2026. Please note: VIP and Guaranteed Seating must be claimed no later than 30 minutes after scheduled showtime each night. After that time, unclaimed seats may be released.
- Thursday, November 12 @ 8:00 PM ET – Joyful Rebellion. The journey begins with an exclusive pre-show cocktail reception* featuring live jazz and decadent delights in Tallulah’s Cabaret. Then, move into the Chamber space for an opening night of bold, brilliant performances that celebrate resistance, pleasure and the power of choosing joy. *VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to enjoy cocktails prior to the show. (Doors to Tallulah’s open at 6:00 PM ET & the Chamber opens at 7:30 PM ET)
- Friday, November 13 @ 8:00 PM ET – Wit & Whimsy. Wander through the TBF Vendors Marketplace, where curious treasures and handcrafted delights await. Then, move into the Chamber to sip, socialize and surrender to an evening of playful, imaginative performances that blur the line between mischief and magic. (Doors to Tallulah’s open at 6:00 PM ET & the Chamber opens at 7:30 PM ET)
- Saturday, November 14 @ 8:00 PM ET – Gilded Glamour. Peruse the TBF Vendors Marketplace before entering a world of luxury, decadence and high-shine spectacle. Expect breathtaking artistry, lavish costumes and performances that shimmer with golden excellence. (Doors to Tallulah’s open at 6:00 PM ET & the Chamber opens at 7:30 PM ET)
- Sunday, November 15 @ 2:00 PM ET – Through the Looking Glass. The grand finale invites audiences to step fully into the fantasy with an exclusive high tea brunch buffet* before the closing showcase, followed by the post-show Legends Lunch & Learn Talkback with Burlesque Legend Lovey Goldmine – an intimate opportunity to connect with burlesque history and legacy. *VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to enjoy a high tea brunch and mingle with performers prior to shows. (Doors to Tallulah’s open at 12:00 PM ET & the Chamber opens at 1:30 PM ET)
Workshops: Get on their mailing list & be the first to know.
- Friday, November 13: TBA
- Saturday, November 14: TBA
Duration: Performances are approx. 2 – 2.5 hours each (intermission TBA). Workshops TBA.
Cost: Prices include fees & taxes. Use code TBFEARLYBIRD for a 15% discount until August 31. Find details on what’s included with passes & tickets here.
- Guaranteed Seating Weekend Pass: C$243.50
- Standing Admission Weekend Pass: C$192.00
- Livestream Weekend Pass: C$89.20
- Single Night Tickets – VIP Premium Seating (no VIP Weekend Passes available): C$126.50
- Single Night Tickets – Guaranteed Seating: C$80.20
- Single Night Tickets – Standing Admission: C$54.50
- Single Night Tickets – Livestream: C$23.50
Location: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexandra Street, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1B4, Canada
Video: Watch the promo reel here
Performance booking link: Book your tickets & passes here
Contact details: Toronto Burlesque Festival; Buddies in Bad Times box office: (416) 975-8555, tickets@buddiesinbadtimes.com; TBF email: info@torontoburlesquefestival.ca, torontoburlesquefestival.ca
Content warning: For audiences 19+.
Accessibility: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is committed to removing barriers for their audiences and artists. If you have specific requests – such as seating, tickets for a personal support worker, info on ASL, etc., please email tickets@buddiesinbadtimes.com or call them at (416) 975-8555. Info here.
Refund policy: If you would like to exchange your ticket or be granted a refund, please email tickets@buddiesinbadtimes.com. Requests will be approved at the discretion of Buddies in Bad Times and Tallulah’s Cabaret, as well as any producing partners. No refunds or exchanges will be granted within 48 hours of the event start time. If approved, a full refund of the ticket cost, minus any applicable service fees, will be credited to your account within 30 days.