PNW Burlesque Festival

The 4th annual Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival

May 1st & 2nd 2026 in Tacoma

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of sparkle, sultry satire, and side-splitting variety at the 4th Annual Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival at Tacoma’s historic McMenamins Spanish Ballroom on Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, this two-day celebration brings together some of the most thrilling burlesque, cabaret, and variety with over 45+ performers from the Pacific Northwest and around the country.
Across three completely unique shows, expect high-energy performances that blend tease and talent with dazzling costumes, comedy, acrobatics, and classic burlesque flair. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the art form or discovering it for the first time, the festival’s lineup promises something for everyone—from sultry striptease to playful theatricality.

Friday, May 1st, 2026 – “Strip Like the Mountain is Out Spectacular”

Doors 7pm Show 8pm

(please note changes! We have combined the early & late show)

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Early Show Doors 4pm Show 5pm - Best of PNW Burlesque Competition (Crowning of the 2026 Monarch of PNW Burlesque)

Late Show Doors 8pm Show 9pm - Monarchs Ball

Approximate 2 Hour Run Time

VIP Tickets - Table of 2 - $100

GA Seated - $40

Starring: Jeez Loueez (New Orleans) and Tito Bonito (Los Angeles)

Featuring: J.Von Stratton (Seattle) and La Dame Derrière (Monarch of PNW Burlesque)

WITH BURLESQUE LEGEND: Eartha Quake