We are beyond thrilled to announce that burlesque royalty, beloved festival alum, and the undisputed Boss of Burlesque herself, Foxy Tann, is returning to the Green Mountain State as our Headlining Emcee for VTBF2027!

Our scheduled headliner, the 2022 Miss Exotic World and Queen of Burlesque, Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière, has informed us that she must step down from this year’s Vermont Burlesque Festival

There are some numbers that make a producer’s job a little more difficult—and make me incredibly happy at the same time.

Remembering Gloria Steinem: A Women’s Liberation Legacy That Reaches Into Burlesque

Understanding How the Vermont Burlesque Festival Curates Its Programming & Performances Photo by Jude Domski: VTBF2026 Encore Encore audience celebrating at the Barre Opera House Each year, as performer applications open, one question inevitably comes up: "Does the Vermont Burlesque Festival reserve a certain percentage of its performance lineup for Vermont artists?" It's a thoughtful question, and one that deserves more than a simple yes-or-no answer. The short answer is no.

We’ve got some massive announcements to share while you soak up the July sun—including a legendary headliner reveal, our sizzling new festival theme, and a game-changing update to our application process.