Vermont Burlesque Festival’s 2027 Granite City Showcase “Fire & Ice"

The Vermont Burlesque Festival returns to the Barre Opera House for another
unforgettable, highly energetic evening celebrating the world of burlesque, live music, the
performing arts and community. Now entering its 14th year, the festival continues a tradition of
bringing audiences together to experience a vibrant mix of risqué performance, creativity, and
artistic expression—all celebrating the human body in all its diversity.
The Granite City Showcase is a full evening experience. Guests will arrive to red carpet
photos, adult beverage tastings, vendors, mingling, and a look back at classic Vermont
Burlesque Festival performances on the big screen. The night continues with a live music
performance, setting the tone before the curtain rises on a spectacular burlesque themed
variety show.
Expect four hours and two acts of unforgettable entertainment featuring burlesque, comedy, live
music, and unique variety performances from a diverse lineup of talented artists from around the
globe—including this year’s returning emcee, The Boss of Burlesque, Foxy Tann!
The Vermont Burlesque Festival celebrates creativity, humor, glamour, and empowerment with
the burlesque community's signature message: “All bodies are burlesque bodies.”
The evening also continues the festival’s tradition of giving back. Games, fundraisers and partial
proceeds from this event help support Vermont based breast cancer research and patient
support.
…And of course, why break with tradition, this is Barre, you’re still welcome to show up in your
best flannel. However, this year’s festival turns up the heat (and the frost!) with a special theme:
"Fire & Ice." We challenge you to indulge your fashion creativity! Dress to impress, pose on the
red carpet, and you could win tickets to next year’s event.
This event is intended for mature audiences and may contain adult humor, themes, and
language.
Guests must be 21+ to participate in alcoholic tastings. Please drink responsibly.
The event is produced by EventForward and sponsored in part by Hendrick’s Gin.
Please note:
All ticket sales are final.
This event has a strict no re-entry policy. Additionally, VTBF enforces a zero-tolerance policy for
substance abuse and visible intoxication. Thank you for helping us keep this a safe and fun
environment for everyone!
Event Schedule
6:00pm — Doors Open, Hendrick’s Tastings, Bar, Vendors, Red Carpet

6:15pm — Short Film
6:45pm — Live Music Performance
7:30pm — Introductions & Monologue
7:45pm — Burlesque Showcase (Act 1)
8:45pm — Intermission
9:00pm — Burlesque Showcase (Act 2)
10:00pm (ish) -- Curtain Call / End of Event
More information at www.VTBurlesqueFest.com