The Toronto Burlesque Festival returns November 13th - 16th at the historic Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Whether you're a burlesque aficionado or a first-time attendee, this year's lineup of local and international performers will be sure to bewitch you! With FOUR NIGHTS of dazzling entertainment to choose from, the festival presents a unique chance to experience top-tier burlesque, cabaret, and drag entertainment from Toronto, across Canada, and around the globe. Dust off your dancing shoes, polish your rhinestones and get ready for “The Toronto Burlesque Fesitval - Things that Go Bump in the Night”- the next installment of the Toronto Burlesque Festival, November 13th - 16th 2025. Thursday, November 13th Creatures of the Night: Join us as we kick things off with an exclusive VIP cocktail reception featuring live jazz and mouth watering canapes in Tallulah’s cabaret, then, move into the Chamber space to enjoy the first dazzling night of world class entertainment. Friday, November 14th Love at First Bite & Saturday, November 15th Deadly Nightshades: Peruse our vibrant Vendors Market and mingle in Tallulah’s cabaret before catching 12 more captivating performances each night in the Chamber space. Sunday, November 16th–Secret Garden High Tea: Celebrate the festival’s grand finale where haute couture meets high tea at our pre-show brunch, followed by 12 more performances, and a headlining performance and talkback with Canada’s own “The Lady Divine” burlesque legend Judith Stein! 2025 Festival Headliners The Foxy Lexxi (Mtl) Tre Da Marc (Mpls) Bettie Bombshell (AUS) Judith Stein [Headlining Legend] Festival Schedule - Livestream tickets are also available! Thursday, Nov 13 – Creatures of the Night 6PM VIPCocktail Reception (Tallulah’s Lounge) Friday, Nov 14 – Love at First Bite 6PM Vendors Market & Pre Show Mingle Saturday, Nov 15 – Deadly Nightshades 6PM Vendors Market & Pre Show Mingle Sunday, Nov 16 – Secret Garden: Pre Show High Tea, Festival Closing Brunch & Show 12PM Pre-Show High Tea Buffet & Mingle in Tallulah’s Lounge Join the Glitterati Don't miss Toronto’s most spectacular, sensual, and subversive celebration of burlesque. With jaw-dropping talent from around the world and unforgettable themed nights, the 2025 Toronto Burlesque Festival is not to be missed! Follow us on social media @toburlesquefest and visit torontoburlesquefestival.ca for artist features, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and ticket info.
8PM–10PM Live Show (The Chamber)
8PM–10:30PM Live Show
8PM–10:30PM Live Show
2PM–4PM Live Show
Followed by a Talkback with Judith Stein
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Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is at 12 Alexander St , Toronto, ON.
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