Winnipeg 
Events Description
Step into a world of glamour and glitz at the Winnipeg International Burlesque Festival Showcase! Indulge your senses in two nights of tantalizing tease, where the stage comes alive with the allure of feathered fans, sparkling sequins, and sizzling performances.
WIBF showcases the incredible talent of local artists as well as 20 touring performers coming to Winnipeg to dazzle audiences with their creativity and skill. By featuring a diverse lineup of performances and workshops, we aim to celebrate the rich tapestry of burlesque while fostering cross-cultural exchange and artistic collaboration. Showcases on Friday and Saturday, both with over a dozen glittery performers, two completely different shows, that are going to blow your mind.
The Winnipeg International Burlesque Festival is a dynamic extravaganza that brings together performers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals from Winnipeg and around the globe. There are showcase on Friday and Saturday, both with completely different performances.
Our festival not only showcases the incredible talent of local artists but also provides a platform for national and international acts to dazzle audiences with their creativity and skill. By featuring a diverse lineup of performances and workshops, we aim to celebrate the rich tapestry of burlesque while fostering cross-cultural exchange and artistic collaboration.
Joy Rider, Montreal, Québec
Kozmic, Montreal, Québec
Qween Quan, New Orleans, Louisiana
Belle Jumelles Toronto, Ontario
DD Brassiere Winnipeg, Manitoba
Bones Malone, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bonnie Voyage, Vancouver, BC
Cin-Diesel, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Coco Lamarr, Altadena, California
Fanny LuPhine, Edmonton, Alberta
Jazzy Jezebel, Regina, Saskatchewan
Krissy Cupcake, Dallas, Texas
Lil Circus Freak, Montreal, Québec
Lola Champagne, Little Rock , Arkansas
Maverick, Vancouver, BC
Melody Rysing, Calgary, Alberta
Mone’t Ha-Sidi, Sacramento, California
Mz. Iris Wilde, Nelson, BC
Nadia Desdemona, Portland, Oregon
Rae Ricochet, Edmonton, Alberta
Susie Sweet Cheeks, Nanaimo, BC
ThankYouJ, Toronto, Ontario
Valerie Van Damme, Chicago, Illinois
Vena Kahlo, Seattle, Washington
Vira Von Velvet, Edmonton, Alberta
Eh Teaz, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Hot Gravy, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nina Sapphira, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Venus Von Tramp, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Virginia, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Who is it for?
Adults
19+
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
$55 and up
EARLY BIRD PRICES now through April 10th!
WEEKEND PASSES available LOVE NEST 1580 Taylor Avenue
15% DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS of 6 or more! (not available with other discounts)
Call the Box Office for accessible seating
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: May 30 – 31, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Friday, May 31
8:40pm Doors for Showcase
9pm WIBF Friday Showcase (2hrs plus intermission)
Saturday, June 1
8:40pm Doors for Showcase
9pm WIBF Friday Showcase (2hrs plus intermission)
Venue & Address
Cherry Karpyshin Mainstage, Prairie Theatre Exchange, 393 Portage Avenue #300 Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6
Wheelchair accessible
Street Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
