Glamour, finesse, and a touch of retro magic. The Berlin Burlesque Festival is back for another edition, transforming the capital into a glittering variety theater for four days. If you’re in the mood for a spectacular stage program that combines elegance with humor, you’ve come to the right place. From Thursday through Sunday, over 30 international artists will present spectacular acts featuring burlesque, boylesque, and acrobatics. The event celebrates the diversity of the cabaret scene and draws fans from all over the world to Berlin’s historic venues.
Show Highlights at the Berlin Burlesque Festival
On stage, you can expect a colorful mix of classic striptease and modern performances. The artists will take you on a journey through different eras—from the Roaring Twenties to futuristic show concepts. In addition to the breathtaking costumes, the festival features magnificent live music and humorous hosting that actively engages the audience.
International stars on stage
Performers travel from all corners of the world to showcase their best acts in Berlin. Whether it’s soulful dance acrobatics or rousing vocal performances, each act tells its own little story, full of expression and beauty.
Workshops and after-show parties
If you’d like to do more than just watch, you can take your first steps in burlesque yourself in exclusive workshops. After the main shows, the celebration continues at the official after-show parties, where you can raise a glass with the performers to toast a successful event.
You can easily reach the Wintergarten Varieté by car via the B1 toward Mitte, though finding parking right on Potsdamer Straße may require a bit of patience. By public transit, simply take the U2 to the Kurfürstenstraße station or the M48 bus to the Lützowstraße stop.
📍 Location: Wintergarten Varieté Berlin, Potsdamer Str. 96 & Heimathafen, Karl-Marx-Straße 141
📆 Date and time: October 15–18, 2026; doors open at 7:00 p.m.
⏳ Duration: approx. 3.5 hours per show night
💵 Cost: Tickets starting at €39.00
ℹ️ Website: berlinburlesquefestival.com
