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Winner of Best Dance and Burlesque Troupe 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025!
Featured In NPR, Cleveland Opera Theater in PlayHouse Square Ohio Theater, MoCa New Agency 2019, Cleveland Scene, PRIZM Magazine, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cool Cleveland, Cleveland Magazine, Enjoy the 330, Cinematheque Cleveland, Cleveland International Film Festival, Cleveland Pride and the New Full Color Book * The Rustbelt Burlesque * with an special appearance on The History Channel American Pickers.
Home of the award-winning longest running and largest burlesque, drag, variety, vaudeville festival in Ohio!
brought to you by Cleveland Burlesque Burlesque.
Mission Statement:
To continue honoring the art form of burlesque thru Integrity, diversity & inclusivity.
brought to you by Cleveland Burlesque Burlesque.
Mission Statement:
To continue honoring the art form of burlesque thru Integrity, diversity & inclusivity.
2025 Dates for Beachland Ballroom
Ohio Burlesque Festival August 7th, 8th & 9th / September - 6th / October - 18th / December - 5th
Ohio Burlesque Festival August 7th, 8th & 9th / September - 6th / October - 18th / December - 5th
The Beachland BallRoom
Our large concept shows have their home at Cleveland's most eclectic rock venue,
The Beachland Ballroom hosts our large stage shows include burlesque, variety, drag, circus and aerials.
Our shows are fully seated with some standing room available.
The Beachland Ballroom hosts our large stage shows include burlesque, variety, drag, circus and aerials.
Our shows are fully seated with some standing room available.
Upcoming Shows
The 13th Annual International Ohio Burlesque Festival 2024 is back at The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern.
Over 50 entertainers from all over the world coming to Cleveland to entertain you.
Burlesque, Drag, Vaudeville, Sideshow, Aerials, and Live Singers gather to celebrate the art form.
Every night the show is different with features and headliners from the best of the industry.
Over 50 entertainers from all over the world coming to Cleveland to entertain you.
Burlesque, Drag, Vaudeville, Sideshow, Aerials, and Live Singers gather to celebrate the art form.
Every night the show is different with features and headliners from the best of the industry.
Thursday Night Rock & Roll Opener
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Friday Night All Stars
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Saturday Night Gala
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Ticket information to The International Ohio Burlesque Festival
Reserved Seating: $60.00
(Limited Quantities Available)
Includes center aisle seating in rows 3 through 7, offering a clear, unobstructed view of the stage. Each reserved seat comes with a gift bag featuring branded merchandise, sponsor goodies, and a sweet treat from Josie’s Bakery with exclusive poster.
VIP Seating: $100.00
(Limited Quantities Available)
Enjoy front-row luxury in rows 1 and 2 with cocktail table service. VIP guests receive an exclusive gift package with branded merchandise (including a t-shirt), a handcrafted signature cocktail from our expert mixologists, and a personal charcuterie tray curated by Josie’s BakeryFor your convenience, a dedicated waitress will be available to serve the VIP section throughout the evening.
Attending with a Large Group in Reserve or VIP we can assist you
[email protected]
Ohio Burlesque Festival is an 18+ event*
- General Admission: $30.00 (Advance Purchase)
- Day of Show: $35.00 at the Door
- 3-Day General Admission Pass: $60.00 (Limited Quantities Available)
Reserved Seating: $60.00
(Limited Quantities Available)
Includes center aisle seating in rows 3 through 7, offering a clear, unobstructed view of the stage. Each reserved seat comes with a gift bag featuring branded merchandise, sponsor goodies, and a sweet treat from Josie’s Bakery with exclusive poster.
VIP Seating: $100.00
(Limited Quantities Available)
Enjoy front-row luxury in rows 1 and 2 with cocktail table service. VIP guests receive an exclusive gift package with branded merchandise (including a t-shirt), a handcrafted signature cocktail from our expert mixologists, and a personal charcuterie tray curated by Josie’s BakeryFor your convenience, a dedicated waitress will be available to serve the VIP section throughout the evening.
Attending with a Large Group in Reserve or VIP we can assist you
[email protected]
Ohio Burlesque Festival is an 18+ event*

50th Anniversary New Agency Award 2019
Ohio Burlesque/Cleveland Burlesque received this honor this spring by MoCa Cleveland.
What is The New Agency:
. The New Agency is a special group of experimenters, catalysts, and change-makers, who are pushing Cleveland forward right now. Designers, artists, DJs, entrepreneurs, mixologists, and more, they stimulate innovation.
MoCa’s roots were planted in late 1968 when it opened as the New Gallery, Cleveland’s first contemporary art gallery. Its first exhibit, The Metropolitan Scene, featured 28 artists including Andy Warhol, Claus Oldenburg and Christo, whose work brought the best in New York and L.A. cosmopolitan culture.
Ohio Burlesque/Cleveland Burlesque received this honor this spring by MoCa Cleveland.
What is The New Agency:
. The New Agency is a special group of experimenters, catalysts, and change-makers, who are pushing Cleveland forward right now. Designers, artists, DJs, entrepreneurs, mixologists, and more, they stimulate innovation.
MoCa’s roots were planted in late 1968 when it opened as the New Gallery, Cleveland’s first contemporary art gallery. Its first exhibit, The Metropolitan Scene, featured 28 artists including Andy Warhol, Claus Oldenburg and Christo, whose work brought the best in New York and L.A. cosmopolitan culture.
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Jump Back Ball 2017 Promotional
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Our Festival Preview Reel
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festivalReview by Altohio.com for The Ohio Burlesque Festival

""I witnessed the dazzling spectacle on Friday, August 5th, the second night in a three day long festival, and I would argue dollar for dollar it had to be the best show in Cleveland that night (and of the entire weekend). Acts from all over the country performed as well as the Le Femme Mystique performers who have made Cleveland a burlesque destination for the rest of the country.
Friday night was hosted by the witty Ken Schneck, who had me rolling around laughing in between acts, simply by exuding his enthusiasm, observational humor, and obvious love for the performers and the show." - Continue reading
Friday night was hosted by the witty Ken Schneck, who had me rolling around laughing in between acts, simply by exuding his enthusiasm, observational humor, and obvious love for the performers and the show." - Continue reading
PHOTO REVIEW BY FRESHWATERCLEVELAND.COM
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Review by Altohio.com from the Show Nerdlesque

*Aside from all the glamour, talent, and tons of rhinestones that graced the Beachland Ballroom stage, another aspect of the show really hit me in a profound way. All of the burlesque dancers were different body types and, both as a woman and a person who appreciates good art, I found that refreshing. Sin explained about the troupe’s body inclusive and body positive attitude, “We fight a lot with the fact that people do not find female form in general sexy. I needed to showcase women of all sizes, colors, sexual orientations, because they all have a story…Everybody has a type and a fetish and not everybody is the same.” *- Lisa AltOhio.com