Show-Me Burlesque and Vaudeville Festival

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MusicSt. Louis
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsWhat distinguishes this festival is how
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Show-Me Burlesque and Vaudeville Festival in St. Louis

Show-Me Burlesque and Vaudeville Festival brings curated burlesque showcases, vaudeville and drag variety acts, and artist workshops to St. Louis stages each year, building an independent cabaret community around them. Consent runs through every part of the program: performers control the gaze, the joke, and the reveal, and audience etiquette is treated as part of the art form itself.

Sequins, satire, drag, music and old-school variety share St.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What distinguishes this festival is how deliberately it treats consent and authorship as part of the craft, not an afterthought

02

The mystery stays covered

Performers set the terms of the gaze, the joke, and the reveal in curated burlesque showcases, and vaudeville, drag, and variety acts extend that same performer-led approach across genres

03

The city starts moving

Artist workshops open the process up further, letting attendees learn technique directly from working performers rather than just watching a finished number

04

The water draws everyone in

That structure builds an independent cabaret community in St

05

The old stones answer

Louis that treats audience etiquette as essential rather than optional, since respecting a performer's authorship is part of what makes the art work in the first place

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Curated burlesque showcases anchor the festival's main stage nights

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with vaudeville

The sacred route

Living ritual

and variety performance broadening the bill

The local code

Living ritual

Artist workshops build an independent cabaret community around the shows themselves

Tradition 5

Living ritual

passing performance technique and audience etiquette forward to newcomers each year

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Comfortable, supportive shoes and layers suited to the specific venue work for showcase attendance. Workshops may call for their own attire requirements, so check ahead if you are...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map38.63 N, 90.20 WOpen in Google Maps

St. Louis, United States

TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to St. Louis via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near St. Louis, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable, supportive shoes and layers suited to the specific venue work for showcase attendance. Workshops may call for their own attire requirements, so check ahead if you are participating rather than just watching.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Show-Me Burlesque and Vaudeville Festival?

Show-Me Burlesque and Vaudeville Festival is listed for Past edition: 14–16 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Show-Me Burlesque and Vaudeville Festival take place?

The festival is listed in St. Louis, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

St. Louis, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLshowmeburlesque.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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