Edinburgh · 6–28 August 2027
International Fringe Burlesque Festival
The International Fringe Burlesque Festival returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 6–28 August 2027. Its first edition in 2026 welcomed more than 11,000 people to burlesque, cabaret, circus and variety.
The 2026 programme
Burlesque in its broadest sense
From classic striptease and glamorous cabaret to comedy, circus, sideshow and alternative variety: five productions every evening and more than 100 international artists.
19:30
21:00
22:15
23:45
23:55
A new chapter
A new chapter for burlesque at the Fringe
It all began with Best of Burlesque at the Fringe in 2013. The programme grew year after year until 2026, when the International Fringe Burlesque Festival became a dedicated home for burlesque in all its forms.
- 2013Best of Burlesque debuts at the Edinburgh Fringe.
- 2014–2025Burlesque programming grows year on year, in number and range of productions.
- 2026The International Fringe Burlesque Festival is formally established as an umbrella event.
International representation
The word International was central to the festival's identity
17countries represented
Performers from the UK and Europe, North America, Australia and beyond, following the highest level of artist submissions in the producer's history at the Fringe.
Looking ahead
The next stage in an established history
After more than a decade of burlesque at the Fringe, the festival now builds on its first edition:
- Developing international artist partnerships
- Expanding opportunities for emerging performers
- Strengthening accessibility
- Introducing new audiences to the diversity of modern burlesque
Get in touch
Artists, press, partners
Submissions, press enquiries and partnership proposals for the 2027 edition are welcome at any time.
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