All TBF 2026 shows take place at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Tickets are available through their box office.
Workshops take place on November 13 & 14 at Courtyard by Marriott Toronto (475 Yonge St.) in the University Meeting Room. Classes go on sale September 28.
A full performer Listing is available for each event below or on the performers page.
Click on the listings below for the full itinerary and details of each event.
Toronto Burlesque Festival 2026
Schedule of Events
THURSDAY: Joyful Rebellion
Joyful Rebellion // Opening Night Cocktail Reception for Media, Performers, VIPs, and Invited Guests
Headliner: Jezebel Express (New York City / Newfoundland)
Host: Sassy Ray (Kitchener-Waterloo)
With a special presentation of the 2026 TBF Coco Framboise Trailblazer Award
FRIDAY: Wit & Whimsy
Wit & Whimsy // Pre-Show Vendors' Market & Show
Headliners: Jeez Loueez (New Orleans / Chicago) & Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière (Kahnawake, Quebec)
Host: LeTabby Lexington (Edmonton)
Feature Performers: Bella Sin (Cleveland, Ohio) & Kitty Kin-Evil (Ottawa)
SATURDAY: Gilded Glamour
Gilded Glamour // Pre-Show Vendors' Market & Show
Headliner: Jezebel Express (New York City / Newfoundland ) & Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière (Kahnawake, Quebec)
Host: Jeez Loueez (New Orleans / Chicago)
Feature Performer: Aza Lia (Toronto)
SUNDAY: Through the Looking Glass
Through The Looking Glass // Pre-Show High Tea, Festival Closing Brunch, & Legend Talk-Back
Headliner Legend: Lovey Goldmine (Las Vegas)
Host: Madame Ode’miin Surprise (Toronto)
Feature Troupe: BoylesqueTO (Toronto)