Vermont Burlesque Festival’s 2027Granite City ShowcaseThe Vermont Burlesque Festival returns to the Barre Opera House for another unforgettable evening celebrating the world of burlesque, live music, the performing arts and community. Now entering its 14th year, the festival continues a tradition that has brought audiences together for more than a decade to experience a vibrant mix of performance, creativity, and artistic expression.The Granite City Showcase is a full evening experience. Guests will arrive to red carpet photos, vendors, mingling, and a look back at classic Vermont Burlesque Festival performances on the big screen. The night continues with a live music, setting the tone before the curtain rises on a spectacular variety show.Expect 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. 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.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.
