International Booklover's Burlesque Festival

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When

Apr. 10–12, 2026

Daily, Times vary

Cost: Starting at $30.00

Where

Portland, OR
Various Locations

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

The International Booklover’s Burlesque Festival is an annual celebration of literary and performing arts, highlighting burlesque, boylesque, and draglesque artists from around the world and some of your favorite literary pieces and some you have never heard before. The four-day festival takes place in Portland and surrounding areas at multiple locations, including two main open-themed majestic showcases celebrating all genres of the written word at the historic Alberta Rose Theatre, the exclusive burlesque brunch show at the Victorian Belle Mansion, and an Opening Night Specialty “Themed” Cabaret. The festival features nearly 60 acts and performers, each show featuring different casts, including world-renowned Guests of Honor, performing artists and authors, professional actors/readers, and specially curated burlesque, boylesque, and draglesque acts. 

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Each show is entirely different, with different casts and acts, so audience members should buy separate tickets for each day.  

Come curious. Leave transformed.