Welcome to the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival—Canada’s longest-running burlesque festival! This week-long celebration brings world-class performers, dazzling showcases, and pure burlesque magic to Vancouver.
Join us March 31-April 5, 2026, and be part of the legacy!
The BUFFIES: Industry Appreciation Night
Tuesday, March 31
The Birdhouse
Doors at 7 PM | Show at 8 PM
The VIBF starts the Festival with a silly and spectacular awards show at The Birdhouse! Local and visiting sparkly Showpeople dress to impress and join together in celebrating their community during this red carpet, invite-only* soiree.
Enjoy performances by Vancouver's up-and-coming rising stars, take advantage of our photo booth, and connect with fellow performers, producers, photographers, volunteers and all the other people who make the Vancouver burlesque scene so spectacular!
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Performances by: Priscilla Cybn, Kiki Albright, Manda Stroyer, and Van Helsing vs Brides of Dracula (Draco, Kaliedoscope Crush, Bonita Bunda, Sexa Decimal, & Forrest Rump).
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Hosted by Homo Hardware
​* This event is open to VIBF Members only. Seating will be limited, so renew your VIBF membership to get the invite. There will be no tickets at the door this year.
The Glamorama Gala
Get ready to get glam at the Vancouver Playhouse!
Come dressed in your eleganza and enjoy an extravagant evening of opulent performances by headliners Cherry OnTop (Vancouver, BC) and Aquarius Moon (Washington, DC), as well as captivating striptease artists from across Canada. Expect imaginative acts by dazzling dancers, naughty nerds, satirical stripteasers, and so much more!
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Hosted by: Coco Rosé
Everyone is encouraged to show off their looks at our free photo booth!
Friday, April 3
The Vancouver Playhouse
600 Hamilton St.
Doors at 7 PM | Show at 8 PM
The Showpony Soiree
Saturday, April 4
The Vancouver Playhouse
600 Hamilton St.
Doors at 7 PM | Show at 8 PM
Enjoy an evening of showpony performance finery at the Vancouver Playhouse!
Burlesque artists from all over Canada will be celebrating their dynamic spectrum of sexuality and gender expression through comedy, drag, and sensual striptease. Prepare to be entranced by our headliners Cherry OnTop (Vancouver, BC) and Aquarius Moon (Washington, DC), as well as the What the Funk?! Festival 2025 Grand Master Funk, Nami Flare.
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Hosted by Dee Twenty
Come dressed in what makes you feel your fiercest and fanciest for our photo booth!
The Virtual Vaudeville
Sunday, April 5
Online
Enjoy the glitz, glamour, and spectacle of the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival—no matter where you are!
Virtual Vaudeville brings together a stunning lineup of international and local burlesque artists, streaming straight to your screen. From classic striptease to neo-burlesque, comedy, and high-concept performances, this digital showcase is an electrifying celebration of the art of tease.
This year features an international lineup plus special guest features from the 2026 Silver Tusk Awards.
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Hosted by Mx. Bukuru
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